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Red Storm Entertainment

Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, Red Storm Entertainment is building on a legendary history of innovation to create the cutting-edge game experiences of tomorrow. The studio has grown into a major game developer and delivered success after success with ongoing contributions to Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, Far Cry, Rocksmith, and other notable Ubisoft brands.

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Technologies, Virtualization

Six Things Blockchain Can Do For Gaming

Article | July 27, 2022

Since their foundation in the 1970s and 80s, video games have moved from fringe interest to a major media staple. The industry has enjoyed huge revenues from dedicated fans, especially over the past few months, and the growth shows no sign of slowing down. Gaming is also an industry renowned for its commitment to innovation, adopting technological developments and spawning a fair few of its own. Chief amongst technological developments over the last decade has been blockchain technology, the new system of trading and ownership built on transparency and decentralization, the standard-bearer of which is the digital currency.

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Media and Broadcasting, Business

The productisation of music rights

Article | August 4, 2022

News that New York-based Pershing Square Tontine Holdings is planning to acquire 10% of UMGis the latest in a wave of financial transactions in the music rights space. Alongside this, Believe’s impending IPO has the potential to be one of the biggest things to happen to the independent music sector in some time, and comes as part of a wave of IPOs (e.g.WMG,UMG), SPACs (e.g.Anghami,Reservoir) and no end of catalogue funds and acquisition vehicles. This trend, with good cause, has been referred to as the ‘financialisation of music’ but that only captures part of what is at play here. This is more than simply an influx of capital and debt; financial institutions are now becoming part of the plumbing of the music business, and in turn they are changing the definition of what constitutes success. This shift in objectives and desired outcomes has the potential to rebalance how the music industry operates.

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Solutions, Business

Music and podcasts are competing for the same time

Article | July 7, 2022

The pandemic changed media consumption.Consumers acquired an extra 12% of entertainment timeand though everything was up, some categories grew much faster than others. One of the biggest gainers was spoken word audio, with podcasts and audiobooks seeing dramatic rises and while music hours grew too, the increase was below 12%, which means that music lost share. In the current entertainment environment of plenty this may be an academic concern, but when life returns to some form of normality (commutes, going out, gyms etc.) some or all of that extra 12% of entertainment time will go, which means that growing by less than the market average could translate into decline.

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The Quest Is The Second Generation Of VR. You Charge It Up, Stick It On And It’s Great

Article | April 11, 2020

Ever since the adoption of VR gaming to the gaming market, it sure has seen upheavals—disruption by significant players in the industry like PSVR, Rift, and the Vive. PSVR has been the best-selling VR headset ever since its launch, selling over 5 million units on December 31st, 2020. While these numbers portray PSVR as successful, its hardware is lacking behind, and still, no sign of upgrades has been hinted by Sony. Speaking of which, a lot of gamers have long been waiting for a hardware upgrade or a hardware sequel—PSVR 2—from Sony, but very little or nothing has been said on this matter.

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Red Storm Entertainment

Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, Red Storm Entertainment is building on a legendary history of innovation to create the cutting-edge game experiences of tomorrow. The studio has grown into a major game developer and delivered success after success with ongoing contributions to Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, Far Cry, Rocksmith, and other notable Ubisoft brands.

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WarnerMedia makes coordinated corporate push behind esports

sportbusiness | April 23, 2019

WarnerMedia, the news media and entertainment company created by the recent merger of AT&T and Time Warner, is putting an unprecedented level of corporate resources behind an upcoming esports competition in Texas.The ELeague x MK 11 Arena at RTX Austin presented by AT&T Fiber, a competition set for July 5-7 in Austin, Texas, will involve an esports tournament run by Turner Sports’ ELeague involving Mortal Kombat II, a game recently released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The event also includes a presenting sponsorship from AT&T Fiber, gameplay videos and promotional material developed by WarnerMedia-owned production company Rooster Teeth, and additional tournament organization and administration from its Battlefy platform. The event represents the first full, coordinated post-merger effort in esports by WarnerMedia and highlights an accelerating corporate prioritization around the emerging space.

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Liberty Entertainment Group Announces the Opening of Arcane

newswire | April 23, 2019

Internationally recognized hospitality leader Liberty Entertainment Group brings a unique vision to King Street West with the opening of their newest nightclub, Arcane. Located in the heart of Toronto's Entertainment District, Arcane fuses sophisticated Baroque undertones with modern design and state-of-the-art sound, lighting and visual effects.With a 4K display spanning 30 feet across the interior as a backdrop for exotic performers, this venue is shrouded in mystery, laced with drama, and immediately captivating. Juxtaposed yet balanced in both design and atmosphere, Arcane can only be understood by few.Designed by visionary Creative Director, Nadia Di Donato, the 8,000 square foot space contains an elegance that has permeated throughout Liberty Group's illustrious portfolio. A bohemian-inspired lounge provides an unimposing chill upon entry, while the nightclub area accommodates a more upbeat vibe. Arcane features a secluded 2,000 square foot patio that will serve as an oasis in the heart of the city.Arcane will offer an extensive selection of top-shelf spirits and signature cocktails by Liberty Group's award-winning Corporate Mixologist, Oliver Stern. VIP bottle service areas also present a world-class experience for bigger parties and groups.

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Global In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems Market Trend 2019

b2bnewz | April 23, 2019

The global “In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems” market report includes a scrupulous analysis of the In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems market in the forecasted period. It also assesses the In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems market in terms of topography, technology, and consumers. The report also covers the volume of the market during the projected period. The uniqueness of the global In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems market research report is the representation of the In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems market at both the global and regional level. The key players Alpine Electronics, Continental, Garmin, Harman, Panasonic, Pioneer play an important role in the global In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems market.

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WarnerMedia makes coordinated corporate push behind esports

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WarnerMedia, the news media and entertainment company created by the recent merger of AT&T and Time Warner, is putting an unprecedented level of corporate resources behind an upcoming esports competition in Texas.The ELeague x MK 11 Arena at RTX Austin presented by AT&T Fiber, a competition set for July 5-7 in Austin, Texas, will involve an esports tournament run by Turner Sports’ ELeague involving Mortal Kombat II, a game recently released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The event also includes a presenting sponsorship from AT&T Fiber, gameplay videos and promotional material developed by WarnerMedia-owned production company Rooster Teeth, and additional tournament organization and administration from its Battlefy platform. The event represents the first full, coordinated post-merger effort in esports by WarnerMedia and highlights an accelerating corporate prioritization around the emerging space.

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Liberty Entertainment Group Announces the Opening of Arcane

newswire | April 23, 2019

Internationally recognized hospitality leader Liberty Entertainment Group brings a unique vision to King Street West with the opening of their newest nightclub, Arcane. Located in the heart of Toronto's Entertainment District, Arcane fuses sophisticated Baroque undertones with modern design and state-of-the-art sound, lighting and visual effects.With a 4K display spanning 30 feet across the interior as a backdrop for exotic performers, this venue is shrouded in mystery, laced with drama, and immediately captivating. Juxtaposed yet balanced in both design and atmosphere, Arcane can only be understood by few.Designed by visionary Creative Director, Nadia Di Donato, the 8,000 square foot space contains an elegance that has permeated throughout Liberty Group's illustrious portfolio. A bohemian-inspired lounge provides an unimposing chill upon entry, while the nightclub area accommodates a more upbeat vibe. Arcane features a secluded 2,000 square foot patio that will serve as an oasis in the heart of the city.Arcane will offer an extensive selection of top-shelf spirits and signature cocktails by Liberty Group's award-winning Corporate Mixologist, Oliver Stern. VIP bottle service areas also present a world-class experience for bigger parties and groups.

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Global In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems Market Trend 2019

b2bnewz | April 23, 2019

The global “In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems” market report includes a scrupulous analysis of the In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems market in the forecasted period. It also assesses the In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems market in terms of topography, technology, and consumers. The report also covers the volume of the market during the projected period. The uniqueness of the global In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems market research report is the representation of the In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems market at both the global and regional level. The key players Alpine Electronics, Continental, Garmin, Harman, Panasonic, Pioneer play an important role in the global In-vehicle Entertainment and Information Systems market.

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