MDY Industries, LLC v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

World of Warcraft® Players to Soar Back to Azeroth in Dragonflight

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Software, Online, Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Online Retail, Internet, Consumer Electronics, Technology, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Retail, Licensing (Entertainment), Electronic Games, Blizzard, Annual report, MDY Industries, LLC v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., UI, World of Warcraft, ATVI, Game of the Year, Software, NASDAQ, Risk, Element, Asmongold, Freedom, Calamity, Form 10-K, Blizzard Entertainment, Activision Blizzard, Forward-looking statement, Alliance, Multimedia, Activision, Video game, Entertainment, Toy, Video game console, Azeroth, Warcraft, Dragonriders of Pern (video game)

Today, Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, the upcoming expansion for the companys critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, which welcomes players into a new era of high-fantasy adventure.

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  • Today, Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, the upcoming expansion for the companys critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, which welcomes players into a new era of high-fantasy adventure.
  • Reemerging after eons of dormancy and ready to join the fight are the powerful dracthyr Evokers, World of Warcrafts first ever combination race and class.
  • For more information on World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, visit www.worldofwarcraft.com .
  • The company's online gaming service, Battle.net, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King Classic™ to Transport Players Back to the Icy Realm of Northrend Later This Year

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Blizzard Entertainment today announced that World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is coming later this year, inviting players to experience anew an adventure that indelibly shaped the ongoing story of Warcraft.

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  • Blizzard Entertainment today announced that World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is coming later this year, inviting players to experience anew an adventure that indelibly shaped the ongoing story of Warcraft.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220418005551/en/
    World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic Key Art (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Were thrilled to revisit one of the most beloved eras in Warcraft history with Wrath of the Lich King Classic, said Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment.
  • The original release of this expansion brought many improvements to the game, along with a timeless villain and an epic story.
  • Players will be able to create Death Knight characters during a content update prior to the launch of Wrath of the Lich King Classic.

An Underwater Expedition Awaits in the Newest Hearthstone® Expansion, Voyage to the Sunken City™, Live Today

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Electronic Games, Other Consumer, Technology, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Consumer, Consumer Electronics, MDY Industries, LLC v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Thought, ATVI, Game of the Year, Software, NASDAQ, The Han Solo Adventures, Personality, Weapon, Android, Gameplay of Hearthstone, Madness, Blizzard Entertainment, Huntress, Rotation, Great, Activision Blizzard, Many, Multimedia, Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon, IOS, Mac, Standard, Video game console, Video game, Fractured, Great Sea, Hearthstone, Pain, Core, United, Microsoft Windows, Warcraft, The Sunken City

Voyage to the Sunken City introduces Colossal Legendary minions for each class that come with monstrous appendages whenever theyre summoned.

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  • Voyage to the Sunken City introduces Colossal Legendary minions for each class that come with monstrous appendages whenever theyre summoned.
  • Dredge also synergizes well with new Azsharan cards that send a powerful Sunken treasure to the bottom of the deck.
  • Visit www.playhearthstone.com for details on Voyage to the Sunken City, the updated Core set, and set rotation.
  • Hearthstone is available globally for Windows and Mac PCs; Windows, iOS, and Android tablets; and iOS, and Android mobile phones.

USD 3.54 bn growth expected in In-Game Advertising Market | APAC to emerge as largest market | Technavio

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
WPP, YOY, Advertising, CAGR, USD, Alphabet Inc., Growth, Electronic Arts, MDY Industries, LLC v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Partnership, Retail

NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global in-game advertising market size is expected to increase by USD 3.54 billion between 2020 and 2025.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global in-game advertising market size is expected to increase by USD 3.54 billion between 2020 and 2025.
  • The market observed a YOY growth of 9.34% in 2021 and the growth momentum is expected to accelerate at a CAGR of 16% during the forecast period.
  • The report provides a comprehensive analysis of recent developments, new product launches, major revenue-generating segments, and market behavior across geographies.
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    The global in-game advertising market is concentrated and includes few international and regional in-game advertising vendors.

Valued to be $270.3 Billion by 2026, Video Games Slated for Robust Growth Worldwide

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Video, EA Sports, CAGR, Tencent, Xbox Game Studios, PopCap Games, Apple Inc., Iwin, Internet, Roblox Corporation, Forecasting, Research, Software, Unity Technologies, Console, MDY Industries, LLC v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Players, Marketing, Capcom, Sport, LLC, Industry, Atari SA, King (company), Activision Blizzard, Internet access, Konami, Tetris Holding, LLC v. Xio Interactive, Inc., Growth, Intelligence, Lists of video games, Video game industry, Electronic Arts, Hilltop Holdings Inc., Square Enix Europe, SAN, Video game, Google, Riot Games, DLC, Digital, Sony Interactive Entertainment, GIA, COVID-19, Facebook, Inc., Valve Corporation, Universal City Studios, Inc. v. Nintendo Co., Ltd., Pet, Twitch, Supercell, Others

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    Major factors promoting growth for the global market for video games are the technological advancements in software and hardware, increased internet access, increased smartphone penetration, and easy access to games.
  • Global video games market continues to grow at a healthy rate, surpassing revenues of music industry and box office revenues.
  • Unlike earlier times, present day consumers tend to purchase fewer games but spend greater time on these games.
  • The US video games market witnessed increased consumer spending on DLC (downloadable content), games and consoles as well as their accessories.

U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Federal District Court’s Invalidity Ruling on Patent-Eligible Subject Matter Relating to Worlds Inc.’s Patents

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Friday, March 11, 2022
Metaverse, Government, Time, MMORPG, MDY Industries, LLC v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Risk, Congress, Broderbund Software Inc. v. Unison World, Inc., 101, Company, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Michael Noonan (filmmaker), Invention, OTCQB, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Nature, Virtual reality, PTAB, List, Intellectual property, Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Judge, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, GLOBE, American Axle, Axle, Technology, Method, Patent, USPTO, Activision Blizzard, Supreme, District court, SEC, Massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Review, Federal, Law of the United Kingdom, Supreme court, WDDD, Online gambling, Risk management, Activision, Court

In the last seven years, following the Supreme Courts Alice decision, the patent landscape has shifted dramatically.

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  • In the last seven years, following the Supreme Courts Alice decision, the patent landscape has shifted dramatically.
  • There are active requests to the Supreme Court to reconsider its Alice decision relative to patent eligibility.
  • 1 If the Court does hear arguments on the merits of the certiorari, it may provide some clarity on what constitutes patent-eligible subject matter.
  • The U.S. Court of Appeal affirmed the District Court ruling on March 10, 2022.

U.S. Court of Appeals Hears Worlds’ Oral Argument on Validity of Patents for 3D Virtual Worlds and Related Network Architecture

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Metaverse, MDY Industries, LLC v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Risk, Broderbund Software Inc. v. Unison World, Inc., Company, 101, United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, Activision, OTCQB, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, District, Virtual reality, PTAB, List, Court, Intellectual property, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, GLOBE, Technology, Method, Activision Blizzard, District court, SEC, Massively multiplayer online role-playing game, WDDD, Patent, Online gambling

This litigation was stayed in 2015, while Worlds defended its patents against six validity challenges brought before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Key Points: 
  • This litigation was stayed in 2015, while Worlds defended its patents against six validity challenges brought before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
  • In 2020, the litigation stay was lifted, and the parties progressed through extensive discovery until the District Court ruled that Worlds patents were invalid under 35 U.S.C.
  • During the appeal oral argument, the Federal Circuit judges engaged both Worlds attorney and Activisions attorney in a meaningful dialogue regarding the merits of Worlds appeal.
  • Worlds, Inc. (OTCQB: WDDD), is a leading intellectual property developer and licensee of patents related to 3-D metaverses.

Oral Argument Set for March 8, 2022 in Worlds’ Appeal to Establish the Validity of its Patents Directed to 3-D Virtual Worlds and Network Architecture

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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While this litigation was stayed in 2015 while Worlds defended its patents against six validity challenges brought before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), Worlds patents all survived these challenges.

Key Points: 
  • While this litigation was stayed in 2015 while Worlds defended its patents against six validity challenges brought before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), Worlds patents all survived these challenges.
  • However, litigation against the Activision defendants ended when the District Court ruled that Worlds patents were invalid under 35 U.S.C.
  • We hope that the Federal Circuit agrees that our briefing conclusively demonstrates that Worlds patents fully comply with section 101.
  • The upcoming oral argument will allow Worlds attorney to engage the Federal Circuit judges in a meaningful dialogue regarding the merits of Worlds appeal.

Dave & Buster’s Announces Participation in the Jefferies Virtual Winter Restaurant, Foodservice, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Summit

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Friday, January 21, 2022
Alcoholism, Internet, NASDAQ, Dave & Buster's, Company, GLOBE, MDY Industries, LLC v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Amusement arcade

DALLAS, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that the Company is scheduled to host a fireside chat at the Jefferies Virtual Winter Restaurant, Foodservice, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Summit on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 11:00 am Eastern Time.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that the Company is scheduled to host a fireside chat at the Jefferies Virtual Winter Restaurant, Foodservice, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Summit on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 11:00 am Eastern Time.
  • The discussion will be webcast live over the internet and can be accessed at https://ir.daveandbusters.com/events-and-presentations .
  • About Dave & Busters Entertainment, Inc.
  • Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Dave & Busters Entertainment, Inc., is the owner and operator of 143 venues in North America that combine entertainment and dining and offer customers the opportunity to Eat Drink Play and Watch, all in one location.

Oxygen Esports & Boston Uprising Join Forces to Expand New England Esports With a Multi-Franchise Deal

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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"I'm excited to welcomeournewest team, Boston, to our 2022 season line-up," said Brandon Snow, Head of Activision Blizzard Esports.

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  • "I'm excited to welcomeournewest team, Boston, to our 2022 season line-up," said Brandon Snow, Head of Activision Blizzard Esports.
  • "Oxygen Esports and Kraft Sports and Entertainment represent some of thevery best organizations in all of esports, sports and entertainment.
  • Oxygen Esports has planted their flag since inception as New England's premier esports organization.
  • "By combining the Boston Uprising with Oxygen Esports, and the announcement of a Boston Call of Duty League franchise, New England will be a powerful player in competitive gaming.