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Gamers8 is on top of the world as the premier hub for gaming and esports

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), the body responsible for organizing Gamers8, the world's largest esports and gaming festival, today reveals the Gamers8 lineup of esports tournaments, musical headliners, and a glimpse at the wide range of activities set to entertain millions of fans during the 8-week long extravaganza running July through September.

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  • The 2022 edition featured Rocket League, Fortnite, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG Mobile and the Dota 2 Riyadh Masters.
  • Joining the esports elite at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes will be an all-star lineup of international music stars.
  • "As elite esports athletes and their fans return to Riyadh for Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, they do so knowing that a whole new world of possibilities awaits them.
  • Gamers8: The Land of Heroes will conclude with the Next World Forum, an esports and gaming forum that will bring together sector leaders and experts from around the world to host discussions that will shape the future of the booming industry.

Gamers8 is on top of the world as the premier hub for gaming and esports

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), the body responsible for organizing Gamers8, the world's largest esports and gaming festival, today reveals the Gamers8 lineup of esports tournaments, musical headliners, and a glimpse at the wide range of activities set to entertain millions of fans during the 8-week long extravaganza running July through September.

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 edition featured Rocket League, Fortnite, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG Mobile and the Dota 2 Riyadh Masters.
  • Joining the esports elite at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes will be an all-star lineup of international music stars.
  • "As elite esports athletes and their fans return to Riyadh for Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, they do so knowing that a whole new world of possibilities awaits them.
  • Gamers8: The Land of Heroes will conclude with the Next World Forum, an esports and gaming forum that will bring together sector leaders and experts from around the world to host discussions that will shape the future of the booming industry.

ELDORADO.GG MARKETPLACE EXPANDS WITH SPANISH LANGUAGE GAMING OPPORTUNITIES

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Friday, June 23, 2023

VILNIUS, Lithuania, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eldorado.gg simplifies the process for gamers who are looking for fast and easy ways to enhance their experiences. This marketplace allows anyone to trade without fear because there is a scammer-free guarantee.

Key Points: 
  • Recognizing this issue as a potential barrier for many gamers, Eldorado.gg is proud to announce its expansion into Spanish-language services.
  • The new marketplace for Spanish-speaking gamers is separate from the English-speaking opportunities offered through Eldorado.
  • After creating an account on the Eldorado.gg marketplace, gamers select the title and product they wish to acquire.
  • Sellers come with a rating to display their reliability and the number of transactions they've processed through the marketplace.

MILK CREATES ZANY ZIPLINES IN RESPONSE TO GAMING COMMUNITY REQUEST

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

ANAHEIM, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milk (yes, real dairy milk), is excited to debut Zany Ziplines — a game concept the Fortnite community highly requested. The game offers three first of its kind maps (Spacemap, Medieval Map, and Steampunk Map) featuring a series of floating platforms connected by elaborate ziplines where sixteen players battle it out in a last man standing free for all.

Key Points: 
  • ANAHEIM, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milk (yes, real dairy milk), is excited to debut Zany Ziplines — a game concept the Fortnite community highly requested.
  • Milk is Launching Gamer Requested Zany Ziplines in Fortnite at the 2023 VidCon Anaheim.
  • Zany Ziplines will launch via a live-streamed tournament on Twitch and TikTok from the gaming zone at VidCon Anaheim on June 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
  • Milk is responding to what gamers actually want to play and Zany Ziplines represents Milk's commitment to create games by gamers for gamers.

Manchester City announces collaboration with global esports organization Gen.G

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Monday, June 19, 2023

The collaboration will see Manchester City work with Gen.G to create new content for fans and host events around the globe.

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  • The collaboration will see Manchester City work with Gen.G to create new content for fans and host events around the globe.
  • LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treble winners, Manchester City has today announced a new collaboration with world-leading global esports organization, Gen.G.
  • Formed in 2017, Gen.G fields nine top-level esports teams across titles including League of Legends, Valorant and Overwatch.
  • Manchester City are the current Premier League Champions, winning the title consecutively over the last three seasons.

Step Introduces the Step Black Card – A Premium Rewards Card Designed for the Next Generation

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

The Step Black Card makes it possible for anyone to elevate their lifestyle with top-tier rewards and benefits, regardless of their financial history.

Key Points: 
  • The Step Black Card makes it possible for anyone to elevate their lifestyle with top-tier rewards and benefits, regardless of their financial history.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230615571990/en/
    “The Step Black Card is a symbol of financial freedom,” said CJ MacDonald, CEO and Co-Founder of Step.
  • There are no credit score requirements to get the Step Black Card.
  • The Step Black Card comes with a comprehensive mobile banking platform that goes beyond a typical credit card management tool.

Samsung Opens New Era of OLED Gaming with Global Launch of Odyssey OLED G9

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Monday, June 12, 2023

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of the Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor (G95SC model), which has been enhanced with next-level AI upscaling technology.1 Building on the success of last year’s Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB), the new monitor joins the lineup to open a new era of OLED gaming.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of the Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor (G95SC model), which has been enhanced with next-level AI upscaling technology.1 Building on the success of last year’s Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB), the new monitor joins the lineup to open a new era of OLED gaming.
  • The addition of the Neo Quantum Processor Pro sets the Odyssey OLED G9 apart from other OLED gaming monitors.
  • The Odyssey OLED G9 offers a variety of convenient functions and features that provide an optimized experience whether gaming or viewing.
  • The Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC) will be available for purchase worldwide from June 12, 2023, with launch schedules varying by region.

ExitLag to Host Fortnite Charity Tournament, ExitLag UNITE

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 25, ExitLag, an industry-leading online gaming software company, will host its first-ever Fortnite tournament, ExitLag UNITE, created to bring together gamers from countries across North and South America to experience a unique tournament for charity. The event will feature 25 Fortnite influencers and 75 ExitLag customers who will compete as teams to win a $10,000 prize that the winning team will split among the four team participants and donate to four participating charities.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 25, ExitLag , an industry-leading online gaming software company, will host its first-ever Fortnite tournament, ExitLag UNITE, created to bring together gamers from countries across North and South America to experience a unique tournament for charity.
  • ExitLag UNITE will feature players from various regions which normally would give players in the host server region an advantage.
  • "We thought of developing a way to unite the useful with the pleasant, including our solution in a Fortnite gymkhana, with the sole objective of helping organizations that seek to help society," said Pedro Farias, co-creator of ExitLag UNITE.
  • For the latest updates on ExitLag UNITE and to register for the tournament, visit exitl.ag/exitlagunite and follow ExitLag on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook .

Gillette Celebrates Return of Gillette Cup Featuring Fortnite With All-Star Gillette Gaming Alliance

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Gillette (NYSE: PG), the world’s largest male grooming company and brand pioneer in gaming and esports, proudly announced the return of the highly anticipated Gillette Cup Featuring Fortnite, a two-day international gaming competition featuring a custom-built island in Fortnite.

Key Points: 
  • Gillette (NYSE: PG), the world’s largest male grooming company and brand pioneer in gaming and esports, proudly announced the return of the highly anticipated Gillette Cup Featuring Fortnite, a two-day international gaming competition featuring a custom-built island in Fortnite.
  • The Gillette Cup Featuring Fortnite is among one of the largest branded tournaments to date for the gaming community.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230531005178/en/
    Gillette celebrates return of Gillette Cup Featuring Fortnite with all-star Gillette Gaming Alliance.
  • “The celebrated return of the Gillette Cup Featuring Fortnite is testament to our previous successes and deepening relationship with Gillette Gaming Alliance members to provide meaningful and impactful experiences to the gaming community,” explains Daniel Ordonez, Gillette Global Brand Franchise Leader.

The largest universal bank in the CEE region accelerates expansion in the Metaverse

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Monday, May 29, 2023

WARSAW, Poland, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PKO Bank Polski, the largest universal bank in the Central and Eastern Europe, is accelerating its expansion in virtual worlds.

Key Points: 
  • WARSAW, Poland, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PKO Bank Polski, the largest universal bank in the Central and Eastern Europe, is accelerating its expansion in virtual worlds.
  • "Our previous experience with being in the Metaverse world has been very positive.
  • Katarzyna Motelska, Director of Employee Experience Formation at PKO Bank Polski, quoted in the press release, said that the bank is constantly looking for new forms of contact with candidates.
  • Since 2022, it has been present on the Decentraland platform, where it was the first in Poland to launch its banking outpost.