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Jam & Tea Studios Raises $3.15m Seed Round Led by LVP to Pioneer a New Generation of Multiplayer Roleplaying Video Games

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Entertainment, Technology, Online, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, Electronic Games, Sisu, CCO, Video, AI, Riot Games, LVP, League, General partnership, Phoenix Labs, Fortnite, Dauntless, Magic, Video game

Jam & Tea Studios has raised over $3m in seed funding to pioneer a new generation of multiplayer roleplaying video games.

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  • Jam & Tea Studios has raised over $3m in seed funding to pioneer a new generation of multiplayer roleplaying video games.
  • The round was led by games sector expert London Venture Partners, with participation from Sisu Game Ventures and 1Up Ventures.
  • Jam & Tea Studios was founded by games industry veterans J Aaron Farr, M Yichao, and T Carl Kwoh, who draw experience from Riot Games, Wizards of the Coast, Phoenix Labs, Singularity 6, and more.
  • “We started Jam & Tea Studios to make collaborative and uncompromisingly multiplayer games,” said Carl Kwoh, CEO and co-founder.

Atlas Creative Announces Trailblazing Collaboration with Kid Cudi and Star Trek's Boldly Be Campaign on Fortnite's UEFN Platform

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Star Trek, Multimedia, CCO, Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage, Atlas, Boldly Going Nowhere, Fortnite Creative, Entrepreneurship, Kid Cudi, Marketing, Paramount, UGC, Rouge, Film industry, Tourism, Fortnite

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering new frontiers in entertainment, Atlas Creative reveals an unparalleled collaboration with Star Trek and critically acclaimed artist Kid Cudi as part of Star Trek's "Boldly Be" campaign.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering new frontiers in entertainment, Atlas Creative reveals an unparalleled collaboration with Star Trek and critically acclaimed artist Kid Cudi as part of Star Trek's "Boldly Be" campaign.
  • Star Trek Partners with Kid Cudi, Atlas Creative To Bring A One-of-a-Kind Experience to Fortnite
    For the first time, a UGC Fortnite studio uses motion capture technology to craft an in-game performance.
  • Kid Cudi's dynamic performance, paired with the indelible ethos of the Star Trek universe, offers players an immersive narrative previously uncharted.
  • "Atlas Creative is thrilled to merge the iconic Star Trek universe with the amazing sounds of Kid Cudi in the first-ever motion capture concert on UEFN.

HI-CHEW CREATES CANDY-FILLED GAMING EXPERIENCE WITH LIMITED TIME INTEGRATIONS IN FORTNITE

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Partnership, Super League, Gen, Culture, Epic Games, Free for All, Hi-Chew, Friends, SLE, Video game, Entertainment, Fortnite, TikTok

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HI-CHEW®, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy, has announced an exciting and immersive integration with the hugely popular game Fortnite by Epic Games. HI-CHEW will be featured in various branded customizations throughout three popular mini-games: Hiding Game, Lucky Blocks and Troll Free For All. This collaboration, powered with the help of Super League (Nasdaq: SLE), a global leader in delivering immersive experiences across the world's largest metaverse platforms, marks the first time that HI-CHEW will be fully integrated into a gaming experience, offering gamers a unique and innovative way to immerse themselves in the HI-CHEW experience.

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  • HI-CHEW will be featured in various branded customizations throughout three popular mini-games: Hiding Game, Lucky Blocks and Troll Free For All.
  • The HI-CHEW branded customizations are launching on October 12 and will be available to Fortnite users through November 7.
  • In Fortnite, anyone can build their own online experience for free and share it with Fortnite's audience around the world.
  • *This is an independently created Fortnite experience and is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc.

New Meta Entertainment Partners with the Ruderman Family Foundation to Support Mental Health in Gaming

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Partnership, Academy Awards, Sport, Ruderman Family Foundation, Fortnite, Performing, Mental health, Education, NME, Dignitas, Esports, Fortnite World Cup, Major League Baseball Players Association, Boston Red Sox, Video game, Nursing, TwitchCon

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME), the parent company of esports organization Dignitas and women's gaming broadcast production platform Raidiant, has today announced a new partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation, an internationally recognized organization that works to end the stigma associated with mental health. As the Official Mental Health Partner of NME, the Foundation is partnering with and providing a grant to New Meta Entertainment's Dignitas to enhance an inclusive and supportive environment for gaming fans and esports professionals everywhere.

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  • In addition, New Meta Entertainment and the Foundation will create an event space at TwitchCon where talent and fans can connect with mental health resources.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome the Ruderman Family Foundation to NME as our Official Mental Health Partner, reinforcing our commitment to the gaming community," said Michael Prindiville, CEO of NME.
  • The new partnership sees the Ruderman Family Foundation expand its extensive work within the mental health space, now into gaming.
  • "Despite the severity of today's mental health crisis, far too many Americans sorely lack access to essential mental health resources and services," said Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation.

Bitget Lists Big Time (Big Time) in the Innovation and GameFi Zone

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
RPG, World of Warcraft, AI, Knowledge, Ecosystem, Blockchain, AAA, Decentralized finance, USDT, Big Time, Bitget, Innovation, Fortnite, Cryptocurrency

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, top crypto derivatives and copy trading platform , has listed Big Time, the action role-playing game (RPG) in its Innovation and GameFi Zone on 11th October 2023.

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  • VICTORIA, Seychelles, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, top crypto derivatives and copy trading platform , has listed Big Time, the action role-playing game (RPG) in its Innovation and GameFi Zone on 11th October 2023.
  • With the innovation zone listing of Big Time users can trade Big Time tokens with USDT as the spot trading pair BIGTIME/USDT is now live.
  • Bitget has launched a Deposit Rebate campaign for Big Time tokens.
  • With Bitget, its a simple step to access and trade these newly launched high-potential tokens," said Gracy Chen, Managing Director at Bitget.

Bitget Lists Big Time (Big Time) in the Innovation and GameFi Zone

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
RPG, World of Warcraft, AI, Knowledge, Ecosystem, Blockchain, AAA, Decentralized finance, USDT, Big Time, Bitget, Innovation, Fortnite, Cryptocurrency

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, top crypto derivatives and copy trading platform , has listed Big Time, the action role-playing game (RPG) in its Innovation and GameFi Zone on 11th October 2023.

Key Points: 
  • VICTORIA, Seychelles, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, top crypto derivatives and copy trading platform , has listed Big Time, the action role-playing game (RPG) in its Innovation and GameFi Zone on 11th October 2023.
  • With the innovation zone listing of Big Time users can trade Big Time tokens with USDT as the spot trading pair BIGTIME/USDT is now live.
  • Bitget has launched a Deposit Rebate campaign for Big Time tokens.
  • With Bitget, its a simple step to access and trade these newly launched high-potential tokens," said Gracy Chen, Managing Director at Bitget.

Gaming Lifestyle Powerhouse XSET Signs Esports Phenom and Creator Clix

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Partnership, Fortnite World Cup, CCO, OVO, Clothing, Gen, Connecting rod, Clix, Sony, Supreme, VF Corporation, XSET, CMO, Growth, Nike, Wolf, The Wolf of Wall Street, Esports, Wall Street, Generation Z, Pusha T, Gary Vaynerchuk, Pedigree, Diplo, Karmaloop, Sport, Video game, Adidas, Fortnite, Vans, Diesel

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle brand, is thrilled to announce the signing of celebrated Fortnite Pro Player, Twitch Streamer, and creator of clothing brand Dr3amin, Cody "Clix" Conrod. More than a traditional signing, this groundbreaking, multi-year partnership represents a novel strategic alliance between gaming and lifestyle, further solidifying XSET's presence in both the Fortnite realm and in fashion.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle brand, is thrilled to announce the signing of celebrated Fortnite Pro Player, Twitch Streamer, and creator of clothing brand Dr3amin, Cody "Clix" Conrod.
  • Fast forward four years, and at 18 years old, Clix has risen to become the most-watched Fortnite streamer on Twitch while also ranking as the 27th most-followed creator.
  • At the announcement of the agency signing, Vaynerchuk called Clix the embodiment of "what the gaming creator economy is all about."
  • Cody "Clix" Conrod's journey continues to push the boundaries of gaming and esports, and this partnership with XSET redefines what is possible in the world of competitive gaming and lifestyle.

iRacing Acquires NASCAR Team Properties' Exclusive Simulation-Style Console Racing Game License

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
ENASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, IP, NASCAR Heat 5, COVID-19, Chicago Street Race, Engineering, Acquisition, Nextgen, Motorsport Games, Fortnite, Discord, Motorsport, 2023 NASCAR Cup Series, NTP, ENASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series, NASCAR Rivals, Sale, Video game, Roblox, Rocket League, Colosseum, NASCAR, IRacing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR®, iRacing and Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) ("Motorsport Games") announced today that iRacing has acquired NASCAR Team Properties' (NTP) exclusive simulation-style console racing games license from Motorsport Games. The sale, approved by NTP, will see the license transfer from 704Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorsport Games, to iRacing, which will begin developing a NASCAR console game expected in 2025.

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  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR®, iRacing and Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) ("Motorsport Games") announced today that iRacing has acquired NASCAR Team Properties' (NTP) exclusive simulation-style console racing games license from Motorsport Games.
  • The sale, approved by NTP, will see the license transfer from 704Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorsport Games, to iRacing, which will begin developing a NASCAR console game expected in 2025.
  • "When we were approached with the option to acquire the license for the simulation-style NASCAR console game, which was the console game and franchise that we were dreaming about doing, it was an opportunity we couldn't pass up," said iRacing President Tony Gardner.
  • "Having the ability to build a NASCAR console game is a privilege we promise to execute with the utmost care.

FTC Announces Claims Process for Fortnite Players Who Were Charged for Unwanted Items

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Commission, Parental consent, Fortnite, Social media, Epic Games, News, Blog, FTC, Federal Trade Commission

The money provided as part of the $245 million settlement with Epic Games will go to provide refunds to consumers.

Key Points: 
  • The money provided as part of the $245 million settlement with Epic Games will go to provide refunds to consumers.
  • The FTC has begun the process of notifying more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation, a process that will take one month to complete.
  • Consumers who have questions about the claims process can contact the administrator by phone at 1-833-915-0880 or by email at [email protected].
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

FTC Announces Claims Process for Fortnite Players Who Were Charged for Unwanted Items

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Commission, Parental consent, Fortnite, Social media, Epic Games, News, Blog, FTC, Federal Trade Commission

The money provided as part of the $245 million settlement with Epic Games will go to provide refunds to consumers.

Key Points: 
  • The money provided as part of the $245 million settlement with Epic Games will go to provide refunds to consumers.
  • The FTC has begun the process of notifying more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation, a process that will take one month to complete.
  • Consumers who have questions about the claims process can contact the administrator by phone at 1-833-915-0880 or by email at [email protected].
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.