MAGIC: THE GATHERING ARENA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON MOBILE DEVICES AROUND THE WORLD

Players Can Now Play Magic Anywhere by Downloading the App for Free on the App Store and Google Play

Friday 26 March, 2021 – Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is proud to announce that Magic: The Gathering Arena is now available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. With new touch screen controls the new mobile app allows players to manage and grow their Magic: The Gathering Arena collection wherever they go, and match against others on mobile, tablets, Windows PC or Mac OS.

All MTG Arena card sets, formats, events, deck building and more are supported on mobile and tablet devices, including the latest set Kaldheim. Players can use their Wizards Account to access their existing MTG Arena collection, complete quests, and match against other players regardless of platform. MTG Arena on mobile and tablets also utilizes touch screen and other gesture controls that make gameplay easier for smaller screens.

“The phenomenal growth and popularity of Magic: The Gathering Arena has been driven by our dedicated community of players and fans – and we couldn’t be more grateful for their passion and support as we continue to evolve the brand to new platforms and experiences,” said Chris Cao, Executive Producer at Wizards of the Coast. “Today’s launch of MTG Arena on mobile and tablet devices marks a very important step to bringing the game of Magic to everyone, anywhere, any way they want to play.”

To learn more about MTG Arena on mobile and tablets, including hardware recommendations and supported devices, please see the official FAQ here. 

ABOUT MAGIC: THE GATHERING 

Magic: The Gathering’s compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deep strategic gameplay have entertained and delighted fans for more than 25 years. Fans can experience Magic through the tabletop trading card game, the new digital game Magic: The Gathering Arena, a New York Times bestselling novel, critically acclaimed comic book series, and professional esports league. With over 40 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in eleven languages in over 70 countries. 

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC..

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IT’S SHOWTIME! ADVENTURE AWAITS IN BALAN WONDERWORLD – AVAILABLE NOW!

The Curtain is Up on the Mysterious and Musical 3D Platformer

SYDNEY, 26^th March 2021 – Today Square Enix Ltd., announced that the 3D platformer BALAN WONDERWORLD™ is now available across Australia & New Zealand on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam®, and invites players to dive into a magical musical adventure, unlike anything seen before.

In BALAN WONDERWORLD, players will explore the whimsical land of Wonderworld along with the stars, Leo and Emma. With the help of the enigmatic maestro Balan, players must help restore balance to the hearts of twelve troubled souls by clearing out the Negati, physical manifestations of worry and other negative emotions. To accomplish this, players will jump, climb, fly, smash and more, as they explore a multitude of unique areas, collecting over 80 unique costumes that bestow special powers to assist them along the way. The adventure can be experienced in single player mode and with a friend in couch co-op where together they can combine creative costume abilities to defeat enemies and save the day.

To watch the A Hero or Two trailer

Additionally, a recent blog from the BALAN WONDERWORLD team highlighting the game’s themes and details of the Day 1 patch is available to read here: https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/balan-wonderworld-themes

The game is available to order here: https://balanwonderworld.square-enix-games.com/. Physical copies of the game also include a collectible Balan Theatre ticket, while supplies last.

About BALAN WONDERWORLD

BALAN WONDERWORLD is a wondrous action-platformer game themed around the mysterious Balan theatre; home to a mischievous maestro named Balan. The stars of the show will use special abilities from a multitude of characterful costumes as they adventure in the bizarre and imaginary land of Wonderworld. Here memories and vistas from the real-world mix with the things that people hold dear. Twelve different tales await our stars in Wonderworld, each with their own unique quirks. Players will explore all corners of these labyrinthine stages, battling Negati and playing mini-games that are hidden along the way, to get to the heart of each touching story.

BALAN COMPANY brings together talented videogame developers, visual artists, and composers to tell the greatest stories and provide the ultimate platformer experiences.

BALAN WONDERWORLD is available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X with support for Smart Delivery, PlayStation®5 console, PlayStation®4 console, Nintendo Switch™, and PC (STEAM®). For more information, visit: www.balanwonderworld.com.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 159 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 81 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

BALAN WONDERWORLD © 2021 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.  All Rights Reserved.                                                

BALAN WONDERWORLD, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, EIDOS MONTREAL, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Biomutant Gets New Combat Trailer and Kicks Off Pre-Order

Sydney, Australia, March 26^th,  2021 –  Just two months to go until your adventure begins! Biomutant will be out for PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One™ on May 25th, 2021. And we know, many of you have been waiting for some new gameplay footage – so here it is. Check out the new action-packed combat trailer, showcasing various aspects of Biomutant’s versatile combat system.

Digital Pre-order starts today
Today, the digital pre-order for Biomutant kicks off on PlayStation®4, Xbox One™ and PC. You can pre-order the game now at your favourite store for an SRP of $99.95. The game will offer the mercenary class as a pre-order bonus.

PC Pre-Order links:
Pre-order on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/597820/BIOMUTAN…
Pre-order on Gog.com: https://www.gog.com/game/biomutant
Pre-order on Epic Game Store: https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/biomutant
Pre-order on Origin: https://www.origin.com/store/biomutant/biomutant

Pre-order on Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/biomutant/bsn8bs8f8bbj
Pre-order on PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-au/concept/229899

Pre-order via Biomutant’s website with all our trusted partners:
https://biomutant.com/order-biomutant/

Pre-order Bonus: The Mercenary
The Mercenary offers a unique combination of perks and is playable from the start through this DLC only. The Mercenary has dual-wield as a starting ability and is geared up with a classic Katana and the shorter Wakizashi blades to explain it in real-world terms. Simply put, it’ll let you experience the world of Biomutant as classic samurai-looking warrior from the very beginning.

Who gets the Merc Class as a preorder incentive?
The Merc class will be included in all digital preorders, as well as all physical Super SKUs of Biomutant (no matter if it is a preorder or not); inside there will be a little leaflet with the access codes on it. Preorders for the physical Standard Edition will not get the Mercenary.

Will it be exclusive or is there a difference for PC and consoles in terms of digital preorder?
No, they are basically the same; the only item that will be exclusive to the console will be a PS4 theme of Biomutant.

Will I be able to buy the Merc after release?
Yes, we will offer it also as a DLC post-release; the preorder incentive gives you get a slightly better deal if you preorder (base game plus “free” merc DLC) versus buying the game on release day, and then buying the Merc Class on top of that.

Collector’s Editions available for pre-order:
The Atomic Edition is unique at it’s very core, and contains the following components:

• High Detail Diorama – 60cm/23″ long, 25cm/10″ width, 30cm/12″ height
• Game Biomutant
• Steelbook
• T-Shirt in L/XL
• Oversized Mousepad 80cm/31″ x 35cm/14″
• Artwork on Fabric A1 size
• Soundtrack
• Premium Box

The Biomutant Atomic Edition will be available at selected retailers for an SRP of $599.95.
Pre-order here: https://biomutant.com/

Biomutant Collector’s Edition
Mutate your living room! The Biomutant Collector’s Edition will be available for an SRP of $199.95. The genetic code of this edition has the following sequence:

• Game Biomutant
• Game hero figurine
• Artwork on Fabric A1 size
• Soundtrack
• Premium Box

Pre-order here: https://biomutant.com/

Stay up to date with Biomutant and visit the game’s website or follow the social media channels.

Website: https://biomutant.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biomutantgame/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/biomutant

About Biomutant

BIOMUTANT® is an open-word, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.

• A NEW TAKE ON 3rd PERSON COMBAT: The martial arts style combat system allows you maximum freedom of movement and agility while mixing shooting, melee and powers from your mutations.
• EVOLVE YOUR GAME-PLAY: You’ll be able to recode your genetic structure to change the way you look and play.
• NEXT LEVEL OF CRAFTING: Mix and match parts to create your own unique single- or double-handed slash, crush and pierce melee weapons.
• GEAR UP FOR ADVENTURE: You have full freedom when equipping your character. Not only when it comes to choosing weapons you created, but also what type of gear you wear.
• SURVIVE IN A VIBRANT OPEN WORLD: You’ll create your own adventure as you journey explore the open world and what lies beneath its surface, by foot, mech, jet-ski, air-balloon and more.
• AN UNUSUAL STORY WITH AN UNUSUAL END: A plague is ruining the land and the Tree-of-Life is bleeding death from its roots. The Tribes stand divided, in need of someone strong enough to unite them or bring them all down…

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About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

Jumpless Platformer Get-A-Grip Chip Grappling Hooks onto Nintendo Switch Today

Debuting Eight New Cosmetic Skins also Coming to PC via an Update

NEW YORK — March 25, 2021 — Get-A-Grip Chip, the charming and delightfully challenging 2D platformer from Redstart Interactive, launches on Nintendo Switch today and introduces new challenges as well as unlockable cosmetics on both Switch and PC via Steam.

Chip and Scan-It Janet work happily and efficiently at Battery Bot Manufacturer ROBOCO. An unfortunate accident sends Janet into a scanning frenzy, indirectly resulting in a gaping hole in the factory floor. The poor freshly-assembled Battery Bots plummet into the depths below, and Chip follows in hopes of saving them and helping Scan-It Janet return to their senses. 

While Chip’s lack of legs make jumping impossible, clever use of a head-mounted magnetic grappling hook makes soaring over hazards a snap. Swing over deadly obstacles with a simple, satisfying control scheme that makes planning and reflexes more important than controller mastery. Grapple points across 30 levels on floors with themes like Abandoned and Incinerator, then seek out hard-to-reach platforms and hidden areas.

Rescue more than 200 Battery Bots hiding in devious locations throughout the factory. Discover and complete challenges including escorting all Bots to safety on each floor to unlock eight new skins. Dress Chip up as the vampire-inspired Nos4bot2, the noxious Toxic Assembler, or even the retro-themed Pixel Chip. Become the fanciest grappling guru by competing across the world on per-level leaderboards.

Climb those leaderboards by learning each level’s perilous pitfalls and buzzing blades to a toe-tapping soundtrack by Eva Lawitts’ project Stimmerman. A delightful mix of jazz, hip-hop, surf rock and more makes each cartoon-inspired level an audiovisual treat.

“The Switch fits so well with the design and feel we want players to experience with Chip,” said Vicky Wei, lead level designer at Redstart Interactive. “We hope our PC players will love the new challenges we’ve added for the Switch launch. We can’t wait to see the latest leaderboards!”

“We worked on Get-A-Grip Chip throughout the pandemic and we’ve been very proud to see our efforts bring people joy,” said Vicky Wei, lead level designer at Redstart Interactive. “We hope to brighten even more people’s days as they try to dress Chip up in the adorable outfits we made.”

Get-A-Grip Chip is available now on Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam in English and Japanese for $14.99. For more information on Get-A-Grip Chip, please visit the official website, the game’s Nintendo eShop pages (Americas/Japan/Europe + Australia) follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and join the Discord.

About Redstart Interactive

Named after a simple but finely detailed bird, Redstart Interactive is all fun and games. Redstart strives to produce polished, high-quality games with attention to detail like their mascot. A hidden gem in the game development community, Redstart Interactive is a promising up-and-coming development studio.

For more information on Redstart Interactive, please visit the official website.

NEW MOONLIGHT AND EASTER CELEBRATION ARRIVES IN TIME FOR SPRING HOLIDAYS IN BLADE & SOUL REVOLUTION

LOS ANGELES – MAR 25, 2021 – An all-new Easter-themed update for Blade & Soul Revolution, the all-new open world RPG from Netmarble for the App Storeand Google Play, is now live ahead of the April holiday season that brings limited-time dungeons and several holiday-themed rewards to the forefront of the player’s martial arts adventures.

The new Moonlight Event Exclusive Dungeon is now open for players to conquer and collect event coins, which can be redeemed for rewards like Seasonal Outfits and Heroic Pet Chests. To celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday, the ‘Gift from Rina’ will be added to the game for interested players, granting them a bundle of strength-enhancing items like a Moonbeam Soul Shield, a Moonbeam Equipment Chest and more.

Netmarble is also launching in-game log-in rewards as part of the event, where players can earn various prizes like Black Crystals (Blade & Soul Revolution’s premium currency). Those who log in consecutively for fourteen days will receive a maximum reward of 1x Moonlight Equipment Chest, which players can randomly get one of Moonlight equipment such as a Weapon, Earrings, a Necklace, Ring, and Bracelet. Information on the Moonlight & Easter event can be found on Blade & Soul Revolution’s official site, forum, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord.

Blade & Soul Revolution is an Open World Mobile RPG that translates breathtaking cinematic stories of revenge based on the PC online game of Blade & Soul. The game stays true to its PC roots with a high level of full 3D graphics and large-scale content that has been revamped to perform flawlessly on mobile devices. It displays eastern-fantasy world with stunning full 3D graphics backed by the Unreal Engine 4, offering massive real-time faction battle and incomparable hands-on action experience.

Blade & Soul Revolution is now available as a free download (with in-app purchases) in 149 countries via the App Store, and 126 countries on Google Play. For more information, please follow Blade & Soul Revolution on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord.

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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and Big Hit Entertainment, Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

Hood: Outlaws & Legends’ Final Character Trailer Reveals: The Mystic!

Hood: Outlaws & Legends, the upcoming multiplayer PvPvE heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Home Interactive, has released its latest character gameplay trailer revealing its fourth and final launch hero: the Mystic.

Mystic Gameplay Trailer:

Trained from a young age as an inquisitor, the Mystic chose to rebel against the government’s iron fist and brings several unique powers to the battlefield. Use your abilities to reveal nearby enemies for a short time and heal yourself and nearby allies. Meanwhile, the Mystic’s poisonous smoke bombs can bring foes to their knees — or be adapted with perks to heal allies in an area-of-effect.

The Mystic is also a capable melee fighter, with a deadly flail that can set the pace of combat. Swing it to create space or launch it forward to perform a powerful mid-range attack, stunning enemies to create an opening for a finishing blow. In a game where close cooperation is key, the Mystic can be a vital addition to your team composition and strategy.

Pre-order Hood: Outlaws & Legends now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC to get exclusive early access on May 7 — three days before the official release on May 10. Pre-orders will receive the “Forest Lords” cosmetic pack for free, featuring unique outfits and weapon skins for your characters. You can also pre-order the game’s Year 1 Edition, which includes three Battle Passes due to be released post-launch.

If you missed any of Hood’s character gameplay reveals, check out the full YouTube playlist for each trailer! And for more on the game, visit www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/hood-outlaws-legends.

PUBG MOBILE SURPASSES ONE BILLION DOWNLOADS, TEAMS WITH EPIC ACTIONER GODZILLA VS. KONG FOR SPECIAL COLLABORATION

The World’s most popular mobile game celebrates three-year anniversary with impressive milestone, new tracks from superstar DJs Alesso, Lost Frequencies and R3HAB

LOS ANGELES – March 25, 2021 –PUBG MOBILE has surpassed the groundbreaking milestone of one billion accumulated downloads, announced as part of the game’s ongoing three-year anniversary celebration. In addition, PUBG MOBILE will soon be partnering with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ upcoming epic action adventure movie Godzilla vs. Kong for an exclusive in-game event. And later this week fans around the globe will witness the kick-off of the highly-anticipated PUBG MOBILE Pro League Spring Split 2021, followed by the new All-Talent Championship on Friday, March 26.

In just three years, PUBG MOBILE has climbed app store charts around the globe to garner more than one billion accumulated downloads worldwide, excluding Mainland China. PUBG MOBILE released a video to thank for the support from over one billion players worldwide.

To mark the occasion, Changhan Kim, Chief Executive Officer of KRAFTON, Inc. shared a video to congratulate the game on this momentous achievement.

“PUBG MOBILE was able to surpass 1 billion downloads worldwide within just three years and continues to rewrite the history of mobile games. Back in March of 2018, we released PUBG MOBILE with the goal of delivering the original PUBG experience to a wider audience. Our focus was to offer PUBG’s unique Battle Royale play on mobile and continue to excite players with fun, thrilling gameplay by creating a variety of new innovative content.”

Rick Li, Producer of PUBG MOBILE and Executive Producer of Lightspeed & Quantum Studios, Tencent Games also shared his feelings about the three-year development.

“As an authentic mobile version of PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG MOBILE is loved and supported by more than 1 billion worldwide players in the past three years. We are highly appreciated for all the support. The development team will continue to provide the most realistic and creative gaming experience, with highest quality on the mobile platform.”

Since launching in March 2018, PUBG MOBILE has soared to become a global phenomenon that swept across the world to surpass 1 billion accumulated downloads. As the most recent addition to the one billion downloads club, PUBG MOBILE continues to display innovation with more than 30 version updates since launching globally.

PUBG MOBILE also recently showcased the unique music themed gameplay mode “HUNDRED RHYTHMS”, which featured a collaboration with three world-renowned DJs for the game’s three-year anniversary including: Stockholm-based dance music producer Alesso, Belgian musician Lost Frequencies and Dutch-Moroccan DJ and producer R3HAB.  All three DJ’s shared their mix sets exclusively in PUBG MOBILE’s three-year anniversary party. The sets included the worldwide debut of Alesso’s new single “Going Dumb”, Lost Frequencies’ new single “Rise” and R3HAB’s new single “Stars Align”. Iconic Kpop group BLACKPINK also sent their three year Anniversary wishes through a video and released a remix to the hit single “DDU-DU DDU-DU” in the game for players and Blinks alike. Players can now land in the in-game electronic music square to listen to clips of hit singles.

PUBG MOBILE fans can recap the star-studded event on the game’s official YouTube channel, including the special celebrity exhibition tournament event.

PUBG MOBILE also revealed today an unprecedented partnership with the highly-anticipated movie Godzilla vs. Kong, with the long-awaited showdown between these two cinema Titans coming to theaters on March 31 and on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release. In a special congratulatory video, the film’s director Adam Wingard teased an exclusive game mode for the collaboration, along with additional specially-themed content.

The new video released by PUBG MOBILE  announces that the sixth classic map Karakin is set to be made available for players on Wednesday, April 7. Karakin is a two-by-two kilometer rock filled land located in North Africa, which combines Miramar’s tension with Sanhok’s fast-paced gameplay. A new Demolition purple zone, new throwable, and bullet penetration mechanics exclusive to Karakin will bring thrilling experiences to mobile players where only one of 64 players earns the chicken dinner in tension-filled battles.

Mobile esports fans can also tune into PUBG MOBILE ESPORTS official YouTube channel to watch the PUBG MOBILE Pro League Spring Split 2021 (PMPL), with seven new leagues joining PMPL this year. In addition to the PUBG MOBILE Pro League, all players can experience the glory of high-intensity esports gaming with the PUBG MOBILE All-Talent Championship, beginning Friday, March 26. In this remote virtual tournament, players can partner with teammates to participate in three stages of competition. Points are calculated through the addition of eliminations combined with match rank, with 15 points awarded for a chicken dinner. As teams collect points in each round, they will be divided into categories for the chance to move on.

Stay tuned for more information about the collaboration and more, including the upcoming launch of the two-by-two kilometer desert Karakin map.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store. 

ABOUT Godzilla vs. Kong

On March 31, 2021 from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off showdown between two icons in the epic adventure Godzilla vs. Kong, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri, Eiza González, Julian Dennison, with Kyle Chandler and Demián Bichir, under the direction of Adam Wingard, from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein, story by Terry Rossio and Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD.. Legends collide in Godzilla vs. Kong as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.  Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young, orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond.  But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe.  The epic clash between the two titans—instigated by unseen forces—is only the beginning of the mystery that lies deep within the core of the Earth. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present a Legendary Pictures Production, A Film By Adam Wingard, Godzilla vs. Kong.

ABOUT ALESSO

Hailing from Stockholm, ALESSO is one of Dance music’s most treasured producers. ALESSO is a global maverick in the industry having garnered nearly 2 billion streams. His list of collaborations is filled with a mix of eclectic artists ranging from OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder, Calvin Harris, Tove Lo, Liam Payne, Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso, Hailee Steinfeld, Florida Georgia Line, Anitta, and more. In 2020, he released “Midnight” featuring superstar, Liam Payne. The record received praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Harper’s Bazaar, MTV, and graced national television on The Late Late Show With James Corden and Good Morning America. When he’s not releasing music, he’s touring the world, headlining festivals and selling out clubs and venues alike.

ABOUT LOST FREQUENCIES

Felix De Laet, better known by his moniker LOST FREQUENCIES, has soared to success in the international music industry over the past half-decade. Releasing his global smash hit ‘Are You With Me’ back in 2014 with the track rapidly ascended by hitting multi-platinum status, taking the #1 spot in 18 countries and becoming the first Belgian artist to hit #1 in the UK. In 2018 LOST FREQUENCIES amassed over 1 billion streams, that as of 2020, has eclipsed over 3.5 billion. From show-stopping live appearances, to career-making studio hits, LOST FREQUENCIES continues to soar to a meteoric rise at his own accord.

ABOUT R3HAB

Dutch/Moroccan DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the better part of the last decade. From his breakthrough hit remix of Afrojack, Pitbull and Ne-Yo’s “Give Me Everything” to his dance anthems, “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” which have collectively amassed +600M streams, to his collaborations with ZAYN, Sofia Carson and more, R3HAB has proven himself as one of most talented artists in the game. In 2016 he founded label CYB3RPVNK, which passed one billion streams on its catalog within its first two years.

About BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. The quartet consists of JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA. BLACKPINK had captured the hearts of audiences from the moment they released their debut single [SQUARE ONE] in August 2016. Since then, they have turned every single they release, such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU” and “Kill This Love”, into hit songs, making their foray into global superstardom. Spurred by this success, BLACKPINK became the first female K-pop band invited to perform at Coachella in 2019, the largest music festival in the U.S.  In 2019, they successfully finished a world tour spanning 23 cities, 4 continents, 32 shows, and 4 Japanese dome tours. In October 2020, BLACKPINK had released the first full album “THE ALBUM”, topped prominent music charts, and recognized by numerous prestigious awards.

The band’s global influence keeps growing, and it is shown with their recent collaborations with international pop artists such as Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez and Cardi B.

BLACKPINK had completed their first live stream concert, “THE SHOW” on YouTube on Jan 31, 2021 with success. Now Various projects such as solo projects for each member are under way.

ABOUT PUBG MOBILE

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Ryu Games Secures $2.3 Million to Accelerate Growth of Mobile Cash Tournament Gaming Platform

SAN FRANCISCO, California – March 25, 2021 – Ryu Games, a mobile gaming platform offering cash tournaments, announced the close of a $2.3 million seed round of funding from Velo Partners, Citta Ventures, MGV Capital, INP Capital, Side Door Ventures, and 500 Startups, which will help further fuel the company’s growth. Other investors with deep gaming and cash gaming expertise include Geoff Bough, the former head of Business Development at FanDuel, David Kirk, the former chief scientist at NVIDIA and Riz Virk, formerly on the founding team at TapJoy. Since the launch of its SDK in late 2020, the company has announced several partnerships with game studios and launched a dozen mobile cash tournament games as well as the Pearl Shop for players to redeem its in-game currency “Pearls” for fun and entertaining rewards, such as avatars and in-game cosmetic items. With this additional capital, Ryu will continue moving forward to grow rapidly in the cash tournament gaming market within the US.

Competitive cash tournament gaming, also called “esports”, was estimated to exceed $1.1 billion in 2020, up 15.7% from 2019. While posing tremendous opportunity, regulation is managed tightly state to state in the U.S. Ryu’s cash tournaments SDK makes navigating this regulation easy, enabling developers to turn any mobile game into a cash tournament game.

Ross Krasner, CEO of Ryu Games, said: “Real money esports tournaments on mobile games have exploded in popularity over the past few years. We want to bring these players social functionality that gamers on other platforms have grown to expect. This round of funding will allow our team and our developer partners to bring our winning twist on cash tournaments to a broad audience through a carefully curated catalog of titles.”

Jim Mao, General Partner at Citta Capital said: “In the rapidly growing cash tournament gaming landscape, Ryu’s SDK stands out by providing a solution that enables developers to tap into the lucrative cash tournaments market seamlessly, combined with growing social features that drive greater player retention and spend. They have a tremendous opportunity ahead to expand their business in the US, and we’re looking forward to working with them on this journey.”

Evan Hoff from Velo Partners said: “We believe cash tournament gaming is becoming an established category within the gaming sector and is already seeing explosive growth among players. Ryu Games is uniquely positioned with its innovative and scalable platform to capture a material slice of this market. What we particularly like about Ross and the team is their understanding of the inherent social characteristics of gaming and their approach to product is built around that proposition. We are extremely excited for the journey ahead.”

Ryu’s mobile cash tournaments platform features hyper-casual games and deep social feature integration, including in-game chat, detailed match history, leaderboards and more. Players can earn rewards for playing such as Pearls and cash rewards for completing tasks, like inviting friends. Play challenges and tasks differ across Ryu’s network of games, and rewards also include player customization items, such as game-specific skins and win animations.

Since initially launching its SDK in September 2020, Ryu has released several mobile titles in the App Store, including such games as Bingo Boost, Blackjack Boost, and Hit 1000.

To learn more about Ryu’s growing mobile cash tournaments network, please visit https://ryu.games/.

About Ryu Games
Based in San Francisco, Ryu Games is a mobile gaming platform combining cash tournaments with social interactions. Its SDK can turn any mobile game of skill into a real-money tournament, while providing developers with a steady monetization stream and inclusion in Ryu’s growing catalog of games for cross-promotion opportunities. Ryu is also changing the way people play by mobile games by bringing competitive and social features into any game, including chat, leaderboards and more. For more information about Ryu’s platform and growing catalog of mobile multiplayer titles, visit https://ryu.games/.

Atari® and Chain Games Extend Partnership on the Atari Multiverse

The collaboration will see the expansion and development of the Atari Multiverse and further integration of ATRI & CHAIN games across both parties’ platforms

Atari and Chain Games will also increase the collaboration between their respective tokens, $ATRI and $CHAIN 

NEW YORK – MARCH 25, 2021 — Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and entertainment producers — has announced today that they will expand their existing partnership with Chain Games to integrate into the upcoming Atari Multiverse experience. As a part of this expansion, Chain Games and Atari will develop a region within the Atari Multiverse where users can experience their collaborative efforts, including brand new interactive experiences provided by both parties. Chain Games will have their own land plots where they will integrate their gaming experiences.

Chain Games is integrating the Atari Token ($ATRI) into their existing games. Atari Chain, a subsidiary of Atari and ICICB Group operates the Atari Token. As a part of the deal, Chain Games Token ($CHAIN) will be available for use in the Chain Games land of the Atari Metaverse. In addition to the Atari Multiverse collaboration, Chain Games will also take part in the Beta program for the Atari Crypto-Casino. Atari Chain and Chain Games are jointly working on additional initiatives.

Chain Games™ is an evolution in Web 3.0 blockchain gaming, combining smart contract-based contests with state-of-the-art gameplay. Chain Games’ products are fully ERC-20 and Ethereum compatible. SmartContests™ is an industry-first contract-based competition system where players can compete in games of skill to earn winnings. SmartStaking™ Gaming Contracts reward stakers on the network with 15% of the fees generated on each game played, allowing them to passively earn on any game played on the Chain network. Super Crypto Kart is the first blockchain-integrated game to utilize the Chain Games SmartContests™ Gaming Contracts. Super Crypto Kart is a cross-platform kart-based racing game that will be available in the Atari Multiverse, along with other games such as CHAINO, Solitaire Plus, Speed Chess, and additional titles that are currently in development.

“It is very natural for us to extend our partnership agreement with Chain Games,” said Fred Chesnais, CEO of Atari. “Having Chain Games as a partner in our world, in one of the upcoming lands, will help us continue to push the envelope for crypto gaming.”

“We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Atari and love what they are doing in the blockchain and crypto space! ” said Adam Barlam, CEO & Founder of Chain Games. “Being partnered with such an iconic brand and staple in the gaming industry will enable us to be synonymous with the term blockchain gaming!” 

About Chain Games

Chain Games™is an evolution in Web 3.0 blockchain gaming combining smart contract-based contests with state-of-the-art gameplay. Chain Games is committed to transitioning the blockchain gaming industry into the modern gaming era. Chain Games is an Estonian Private Limited Liability Company. 

For more information on Chain Games, please join the Chain Games Telegram at https://t.me/chaingames and visit https://chaingames.io. 

About Atari / Atari Chain

Atari, composed of Atari SA and its subsidiaries, is a global interactive entertainment and multiplatform licensing group. The true innovator of the video game, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including globally known brands such as Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command® and Pong®. From this important portfolio of intellectual properties, Atari delivers attractive online games for smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices. Atari also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo game consoles. Atari also leverages its brand and franchises with licensing agreements through other media, derivative products and publishing. Atari Chain is a 50%-subsidiary of Atari, SA, co-owned by Atari and ICICB Group, and is operating the Atari Token.

Get Ready For The Run Of A Lifetime As Crash Bandicoot™ Is Unleashed On Mobile Worldwide

Everyone’s favorite marsupial stars in brand-new mobile adventure Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!™ now available for free on iOS and Android

First collaboration with Activision pairs King’s unparalleled development talent with legendary Crash Bandicoot franchise

NEW YORK / LONDON, March 25, 2021 – King, a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, today announced that Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!™ is now available to download and play for free worldwide on iOS and Android mobile devices. In the all-new Crash Bandicoot mobile adventure, players will run, spin, swipe and smash their way through mysterious lands, defeating the henchmen of Dr. Neo Cortex who has dispatched iconic villains across the multiverse. With the help of his sister Coco, Crash must bash Cortex’s minions back to their own dimensions!

“We’re very excited for players to finally get their hands on Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!,” said Stephen Jarrett, Vice President of Game Design at King. “It’s been a labor of love for King to bring everybody’s favorite marsupial to mobile in a way that is unique and fresh, while honoring more than 25 years of rich history with the beloved character. We wanted to make this the Crashiest Crash game ever!”

“We are excited to deliver a new mobile experience that pairs Activision’s beloved franchise together with King’s unparalleled mobile expertise,” said Daniel Alegre, President & Chief Operating Officer at Activision Blizzard. “This collaboration is a great example of how we are working across our franchises to bring our IP to players on different platforms. We can’t wait for our fans to jump in.”

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! offers an un-fur-gettable gameplay experience, with a variety of running challenges and exciting features that add depth and progression to the game including time trials, collection runs, base building and crafting. The game will also be updated regularly with new cosmetic items, classic and creative new skins, and much more during regular seasonal updates.

The all-new Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! will also launch with a range of exciting social features including Teams and Survival Runs. Players can choose to join a team with friends or start their own where they can chat with other Bandicoot fans or compete against one another on asynchronous multiplayer runs to climb the leaderboard and earn special rewards.

The Wumpa Archipelago is vast and fans of the Crash Bandicootfranchise will immediately recognize memorable regions from previous Crash Bandicoot games, such as Temple Ruins, Turtle Woods, The Lost City, The Lab and more. Classic enemies and bosses, including Scorporilla, Nitrus Brio and Fake Crash will try to thwart Crash’s progress in a brand-new adventure that gamers can play on the go.

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! is now available to download and play for free on iOS and Android. For more information visit www.CrashOnTheRun.com.

About King

King is the game developer behind the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as mobile game hits including Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch and Pet Rescue. Candy Crush is the top-grossing franchise in US app stores, a position it has held for the last two years, and King’s games are being played by 240 million monthly active users as of Q4 2020. King, which is part of the Activision Blizzard group since its acquisition in 2016, employs nearly 2,000 people in game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Malta.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves King’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the features, functionality and launch of Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause King’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to King and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither King nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of King or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

© 2021 Activision Publishing Inc. CRASH BANDICOOT: ON THE RUN!, CRASH BANDICOOT and CRASH are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. KING and the KING crown logo are trademarks of King.com Ltd.