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Survey reveals that 60% of respondents from Hong Kong want to play video games with others during Lunar New Year

HONG KONG, Jan 19, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Video games are becoming more and more prevalent in daily life and in popular entertainment. As the Lunar New Year is approaching, Xbox commissioned YouGov to conduct a representative survey of the age 13+ online population with 611 samples to better understand consumer attitudes toward video games, as well as consumer preferences for behavior over the Lunar New Year period.Overall, more Hong Kong people are choosing video games as their first choice for daily entertainment, with Generation Z and Millennials being the most likely to do so. More than three quarters of respondents play video games as an entertainment activity, and more than half of them play video games at least once a week, with one-quarter playing once a day or more frequently. The survey also revealed that Hong Kong video game players prefer games that are simple to play, are multiplayer, are entertaining, and are also interactive. The top five game genres according to the survey are Racing, Platformer, Lifestyle Simulation, Management Simulation and Match Three. Among them, Baby Boomers prefer Match Three, Millennials prefer Management Simulations, and Gen Z gamers prefer Lifestyle Simulation games.The survey found that 66% of gamers prefer to play video games with others over the Lunar New Year break. Middle-aged and older generations are more concerned with how video games can foster intergenerational ties and family reunions, while younger generations think that video games are the main catalyst for social interaction. According to the data, a majority of Millennials believe that playing video games with members of different generations of their family is a great way to build relationships; 75% of Millennials believe that playing video games brings people together more than other activities, and 61% of Gen Z agree. During the Lunar New Year holiday season, 70% of respondents said they preferred playing video games to watching TV with their families because they are more interactive and engaging.While there are differences in genre preferences across age groups, video games are generally acknowledged to play a role in fostering social interaction between friends and family members. Xbox recommends below video games which can enhance interactions during Lunar New Year gatherings, including racing game "Forza Horizon 5" & "Dirt 5", family multiplayers game "Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master", management simulation game "Two Point Campus" and match three game "Bejeweled 3". Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Citizen Conflict Hero Shooter Bridges Web2 Gaming and Web3 Innovation

Bratislava / Dubai, Jan 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Citizen Conflict represents a Paradigm Shift In Competitive Gaming. The big question is: Where does the success of legendary game titles such as World of Warcraft, Counter-Strike, and League of Legends stem from? QORPO Game Studio believes immense popularity is granted by the ability to entertain players for a long period of time within the elaborate and functioning ecosystem. However, this belief is faced with two major problems: the corporatization of traditional gaming and the uncompetitive quality of web3 titles. To solve this issue, developers at QORPO set themselves to build the bridge between both worlds within a seamless and well-integrated ecosystem of AAA games. In practice, Citizen Conflict aims at letting retail players organize tournaments and earn from non-centralized esports without endless hours of obsessive training. The new model lets anyone become a pro.Monolithic Past and Uncertain FutureMost blockchain games cannot keep up with traditional titles. From the graphics and visuals to gameplay dynamics, such games are more akin to standards dating 15 or more years back rather than modern expectations. Oftentimes, blockchain games can't retain players for a reasonable period of time because their model isn't based on high-quality gameplay but on elusive promises of quick profit - mostly powered by highly inflated cryptocurrency, so symptomatic of the infamous play2earn ethos. Having said that, traditional web2 games, while more suited for modern gameplay standards, don't offer power and freedom to the community. In-game assets are mostly a black hole, players don't really own what they paid for - legally speaking, those few pixels called 'skins' are not truly yours. From the perspective of competitive gaming, traditional leagues and tournaments are walled gardens governed by third-party authorities and are reserved only for professional esports players. Thus, just like the whole web2, over the last decades, traditional gaming has become too corporate and monolithic.Forging the Bridge Between Web2 and Web3Rastislav Bakala, CEO and Founder of QORPO, bears these concerns in mind. "Our target is to bring the best players of both worlds. Besides high-quality gameplay standards with an immersive storyline and crispy graphics, Citizen Conflict brings the power back to the hands of players." After signing in to a QORPO ID, which works the same as any other gaming platform registration, you can download the game and enjoy the gameplay seamlessly without ever knowing you entered the waters of web3. On top of that, every single in-game asset players buy or win belongs only to them and no one else.Bakala continued, "QORPO is eager to disrupt the centralization of esports. Players can look forward to regular sponsored tournaments and generous prize pools. You no longer need to spend long hours training and having sponsors to make it to the big league. Going the extra mile, players can also organize their own tournaments; as a result, everyone can earn from esports now."Continuing Where the Metaverse FailedSpeaking of well-integrated ecosystems not seldom pertains to the already flawed idea of so-called metaverse pursuits, sought-after by Mark Zuckerberg or Tim Sweeney. The up-to-date cyber world, though, doesn't have to be just poor graphics and vain efforts. QORPO's vision is to forge a seamless ecosystem of high-quality games under one roof with a universal player's ID. Citizen Conflict is just the start. QORPO is on a mission to build a whole universe of AAA games, each equipped with unique graphics, elaborate gameplay models, and robust, book-worthy storylines. About QORPOBorn of a desire to challenge the limits, QORPO is a leading independent AAA games development studio with headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia, strong ties to Dubai, and a web of affiliates around the world. Since our inception in 2018, we have made a mark in the blockchain genre with titles such as TRM and Citizen Conflict. The Citizen Conflict project has raised $7M from top VCs including Maven Capital, Firestarter, Master Ventures, VBC Ventures, Halvings Capital, Momentum 6, ZBS Capital and Avstar along with ecosystem partners Binance NFT, Binance Smart Chain, Blockchain Gaming Alliance and others.Let's expand and redefine the genre boundaries together. Follow QORPO at www.qorpo.world, and stay tuned for latest developments on:Website: https://cryptocitizen.world/homeTelegram News: https://t.me/citizenconflictnewsTelegram Group: https://t.me/citizenconflictTwitter: https://twitter.com/CitizenConflictDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/cryptocitizenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/citizenconflict/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsTeWAlQBKErsyYYy31WfVQMedium: https://qorpogamestudio.medium.comContact details:David Achberger, CMO, QORPO, e: cmo@qorpo.coDistributed by Plato Data Intelligence [ Platodata.ai ] Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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A Hero Shooter’s Citizen Conflict Bridges Web2 Gaming and Web3 Innovation

Bratislava / Dubai, Jan 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Citizen Conflict represents a Paradigm Shift In Competitive Gaming. The big question is: Where does the success of legendary game titles such as World of Warcraft, Counter-Strike, and League of Legends stem from? QORPO Game Studio believes immense popularity is granted by the ability to entertain players for a long period of time within the elaborate and functioning ecosystem. However, this belief is faced with two major problems: the corporatization of traditional gaming and the uncompetitive quality of web3 titles. To solve this issue, developers at QORPO set themselves to build the bridge between both worlds within a seamless and well-integrated ecosystem of AAA games. In practice, Citizen Conflict aims at letting retail players organize tournaments and earn from non-centralized esports without endless hours of obsessive training. The new model lets anyone become a pro.Monolithic Past and Uncertain FutureMost blockchain games cannot keep up with traditional titles. From the graphics and visuals to gameplay dynamics, such games are more akin to standards dating 15 or more years back rather than modern expectations. Oftentimes, blockchain games can't retain players for a reasonable period of time because their model isn't based on high-quality gameplay but on elusive promises of quick profit - mostly powered by highly inflated cryptocurrency, so symptomatic of the infamous play2earn ethos. Having said that, traditional web2 games, while more suited for modern gameplay standards, don't offer power and freedom to the community. In-game assets are mostly a black hole, players don't really own what they paid for - legally speaking, those few pixels called 'skins' are not truly yours. From the perspective of competitive gaming, traditional leagues and tournaments are walled gardens governed by third-party authorities and are reserved only for professional esports players. Thus, just like the whole web2, over the last decades, traditional gaming has become too corporate and monolithic.Forging the Bridge Between Web2 and Web3Rastislav Bakala, CEO and Founder of QORPO, bears these concerns in mind. "Our target is to bring the best players of both worlds. Besides high-quality gameplay standards with an immersive storyline and crispy graphics, Citizen Conflict brings the power back to the hands of players." After signing in to a QORPO ID, which works the same as any other gaming platform registration, you can download the game and enjoy the gameplay seamlessly without ever knowing you entered the waters of web3. On top of that, every single in-game asset players buy or win belongs only to them and no one else.Bakala continued, "QORPO is eager to disrupt the centralization of esports. Players can look forward to regular sponsored tournaments and generous prize pools. You no longer need to spend long hours training and having sponsors to make it to the big league. Going the extra mile, players can also organize their own tournaments; as a result, everyone can earn from esports now."Continuing Where the Metaverse FailedSpeaking of well-integrated ecosystems not seldom pertains to the already flawed idea of so-called metaverse pursuits, sought-after by Mark Zuckerberg or Tim Sweeney. The up-to-date cyber world, though, doesn't have to be just poor graphics and vain efforts. QORPO's vision is to forge a seamless ecosystem of high-quality games under one roof with a universal player's ID. Citizen Conflict is just the start. QORPO is on a mission to build a whole universe of AAA games, each equipped with unique graphics, elaborate gameplay models, and robust, book-worthy storylines. About QORPOBorn of a desire to challenge the limits, QORPO is a leading independent AAA games development studio with headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia, strong ties to Dubai, and a web of affiliates around the world. Since our inception in 2018, we have made a mark in the blockchain genre with titles such as TRM and Citizen Conflict. Let's expand and redefine the genre boundaries together. Follow QORPO at www.qorpo.world, and stay tuned for latest developments.Contact details:David Achberger, CMO, QORPO, e: cmo@qorpo.co. Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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First three trade fairs in 2023 concluded successfully

Enthusiastic industry response to capture new opportunities following border reopening HONG KONG, Jan 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The latest trade fairs organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) recorded encouraging traffic and exhibitor participation, with many buyers placing orders at the fairground. The recent reopening of the Hong Kong-Mainland China border and resumption of international travel has helped drive the industry's enthusiastic response, allowing buyers and exhibitors to seize opportunities. Across four days, the 49th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 14th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the 21st Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair welcomed over 21,000 buyers from some 100 countries and regions who participated physically and online. More than 12,200 buyers attended the three fairs in-person. Non-local buyers travelled from near and far to join the physical fairs, including Mainland China, ASEAN, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. European buyers came from, amongst others, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom, while buyers from the Middle East and Brazil, Chile and the United States took part as well. While the physical part of the three fairs came to a close today, exhibitors and buyers can continue to connect online until 19 January. The first three trade fairs of the year adopted the HKTDC's new EXHIBITION+ model, which includes not only the physical shows, but also virtual access facilitated by its smart business matching platform Click2Match, connecting exhibitors and buyers online. As of today, the HKTDC has arranged over 1,000 business meeting sessions. HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Ms Sophia Chong said: "The HKTDC has promoted the fairs in the past few months, and actively invited quality exhibitors and buyers from around the world to participate in-person. Following the resumption of quarantine-free travel between the mainland and Hong Kong, we are happy to see buyers from Mainland China, ASEAN and the wider Asia region, Europe and the Americas travel to Hong Kong for the fairs. Business travel in Hong Kong is gradually returning to normal, with industry being more optimistic about the future. This is welcome news for our upcoming fairs." Creating more global business opportunities with the border re-opening This year's fairs featured an assortment of new products from more than 1,000 exhibitors. A long-term supporter of the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, Eastcolight (Hong Kong) Limited, introduced their AR educational toys at the event. Co-founder Ms Salley Sze said: "It is exciting to see that global buyers are back in Hong Kong this year. We have met with overseas buyers from Brazil, France, Israel, Italy, Russia and Turkey who are very interested in our products. We are confident in the fair's business results." Xiamen Baby Pretty Products Co., Ltd has been participating in the Hong Kong Baby Products Fair since 2009, which has helped expand their export business over the years. CEO Mr Sam Yang appreciated the quality of buyers this year and revealed that his company has met with 80 to 90 new buyers from Southeast Asia and Turkey. While their existing customers have confirmed US$2 million worth of orders, they have also received on-site orders worth US$200,000-300,000 from four new buyers. Ms Malwina Jaworska, Acting Director of Product Development Department of 4Kraft Sp. z o.o., a baby products company in Poland, said: "Through the HKTDC's Click2Match smart business matching platform, we have found a new supplier from Hong Kong who can provide quality strollers with nice designs. We plan to buy US$850,000 worth of strollers from them. We have also reserved a budget of US$7 million for buying baby beds and high chairs at the fair." Sales manager Mr Scott Wen of Mirage International Industries, a US exhibitor at the Stationery & School Supplies Fair is satisfied with the fair results. "It's clear that industry players are eager to get back to in-person business. We have had inquiries from Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, the USA, the Philippines, France, Germany, Hong Kong, and even the Middle East and India". Scientific educational, kidult and green toys lead the future of play At the flagship Hong Kong Toy Industry Conference 2023 on 10 January, key toy industry trends were unveiled by speaker Mr Clifton Chiu, Research Analyst of Toys and Games of Euromonitor International. He noted that the rise of scientific educational and kidult toys and the impact of sustainability will be in the spotlight. Mr Chiu added that scientific educational toys were a perfect product for families looking to mix education and entertainment for their children during the pandemic with limited outdoor activities and schooling. Also, kidults, mainly young professionals, are willing to spend their disposable income on collectible toys and blind boxes that let them relive their childhood. Another key trend is sustainability, many big players have adapted manufacturing and packaging methods in accordance with the sustainability concerns of consumers. The Toys & Games Fair has various themed zones, such as Smart-Tech Toys and Kidult World, together with a special Green Toys label introduced this year, to help buyers identify and source the popular product categories in the industry. For more comments from exhibitors and buyers, please visit the following websites: HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hktoyfair/en/success-stories HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkbabyfair/en/success-stories Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkstationeryfair/en/success-stories Fair Websites - HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair: http://hktoyfair.hktdc.com/ - HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair: http://hkbabyfair.hktdc.com/ - Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair: http://hkstationeryfair.com/ - Photo download: https://bit.ly/3GUCRtx About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn. Media enquiries HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department: Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org Kate Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4239, Email: kate.hy.chan@hktdc.org Agnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org

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2023 Toys & Games Fair, Baby Products Fair, Stationery & School Supplies Fair Open Today

HONG KONG, Jan 9, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - As the first round of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) 2023 trade shows, the 49th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the 14th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the 21st Hong Kong International Stationery and School Supplies Fair, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, kick off today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The three fairs will run concurrently until 12 January and bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors to showcase a wide range of inspiring toys, quality baby products and creative stationery.The physical Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair open today and run until 12 January 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.Bernard Chan, Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, delivered an opening speech at the opening ceremony this morning.Brand Name Gallery at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair and Hong Kong Baby Products Fair presents branded products with outstanding design and innovative functions from over 120 internationally renowned brands.Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "With the first phase of the resumption of quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China starting yesterday (8 January), Hong Kong's business travel is gradually returning to normal. The HKTDC continues to help companies seize opportunities, welcoming over 250 exhibitors from the mainland at the Toys & Games Fair. The Fair is supported by the Guangdong Province Department of Commerce's Cantonese Business Go Global programme, attracting over 120 exhibitors alone, and more than 1,000 representatives from Guangdong enterprises are expected to participate in the three fairs in-person."Ms Chong added: "We are pleased to see that exhibitors at the three fairs are ready to showcase a wide range of uniquely designed toys products, quality and safe products for babies and children as well as personalised and eco-friendly stationery."Hong Kong Toys Industry Conference 2023: latest trends and keys to successThe three fairs, themed Play To Bond - Family and Beyond, have attracted exhibitors from 17 countries and regions. One of the flagship events, the Hong Kong Toy Industry Conference 2023, opens tomorrow themed The Future of Play. Clifton Chiu, Research Analyst, Toys and Games of Euromonitor International will present the toy industry's key trends, while toy industry players will share how to succeed in the business. E-payment agencies and e-commerce companies will also discuss expanding your business through e-commerce. In addition, there will be seminars on smart toys and electronic games, baby products' market trends, the latest toy safety regulations, toy specifications, testing and certification and other topics.The Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair and Hong Kong Baby Products Fair have various themed zones for easy sourcing. The highlighted Brand Name Gallery showcases branded products with eye-catching designs and innovative functions, featuring over 120 internationally renowned brands, including 4D Master, Eastcolight, Hape, KEEPPLEY, Ming the Minibus, Welly, Winfun and Marcus & Marcus. During the epidemic, school closures kept children at home for long periods, making educational toys a popular choice.The Smart-Tech Toys zone presents toys and games that incorporate innovative technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR), allowing consumers to learn while having fun. Kidult World features products for grown-ups, such as model mechs and vintage Paper Cardboard Vending Machine, filled with childhood memories. This year, more than 100 exhibitors showcase green toys, and a special Green Toys label helps buyers identify and source eco-friendly toys, one of the most popular product categories in the industry.The Hong Kong Baby Products Fair continues to receive support from the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency and the Hong Kong Children, Babies, Maternity Industries Association, and once again has two pavilions, bringing diverse baby products to buyers. The popular Korea Pavilion showcases baby fashion, health and bath products, maternity products and more. The Strollers and Gear zone showcases strollers, car seats and bassinets. Other highlighted theme zones include Baby Bedding Items and Furniture and Feeding and Nursery Products.Jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Hong Kong International Stationery and School Supplies Fair features the latest in creative art supplies, gift stationery, school and office supplies. The organisers continue to cooperate with renowned industry associations in different regions, including the Malaysia Stationery Importers and Exporters Association, the Federation of Stationers and Booksellers Association of Malaysia, the Taiwan Association of Stationery Industries, and the Thai Stationeries and Office Supplies Association, to promote the fair to their respective members.The Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair run under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, which includes HKTDC-organised physical fairs, the smart business-matching platform Click2Match, online-to-offline seminars under the Intelligence Hub, and the hktdc.com sourcing platform. This extends face-to-face interactions from physical exhibitions to an online smart business-matching platform to help enterprises connect with business partners proactively. The Click2Match platform for the three fairs will be accessible until 19 January, allowing exhibitors and buyers to continue to conduct business discussions online after the physical show.Fair Websites- HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair: http://hktoyfair.hktdc.com/- HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair: http://hkbabyfair.hktdc.com/- Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair: http://hkstationeryfair.com/- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3vOO1uAAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgKate Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4239, Email: kate.hy.chan@hktdc.orgAgnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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AquaCity Launches Metaverse Platform to Enable Users to Create Their Own Underwater World

New York, NY, December 28, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – One of the most anticipated NFT projects in 2023, AquaCity has finally been officially released in China, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan and other Asian countries. AquaCity is jointly created by a group of senior programmers and designers who are passionate about Metaverse. From the growth of The Sandbox, this group of outstanding young people discovered some unresolved problems inside, and derived the idea of creating better games – AquaCity. A platform for unlimited passive income is everyone’s ideal, and the emergence of AquaCity is precisely to realize this great idea of everyone. Players who join this platform will enjoy the benefits brought by the growth of the project. AquaCity brings together elites from all over the world, some of whom even worked as programmers in the Coinbase company. In the first phase of the AquaCity Metaverse game, several different types of 2D games will be created, 3D games and play-to-earn games will be added in the second and third phases. The culture behind the project will be the highlight of this project. The ultimate goal of AquaCity is to create a “human-machine integration” scene, allowing players to control characters in the Metaverse with their limbs in real life through the VR/AR system. AquaCity executives said: “In the future, we will form our very own AquaCity DAO and let all holders become part of the project and can vote to decide the future of AquaCity. Social Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AquaCity.Gamefi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aquacity_gamefi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquacity.gamefi/ Media Contact Brand: AquaCity Contact: Media team E-Mail: inquiry@aquacity.io Website: https://www.aquacity.io/ SOURCE: AquaCity The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

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ITSBLOC Raises $7.5M to Build a Brand-New Web 3.0 Game Platform

Seoul, Korea, September 08, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – ITSBLOC, a web 3.0 game platform, has announced that it successfully closed $7.5 million in an investment round. In particular, in institutional investment round, a total of eight institutions including Vista Labs, Nexus one, Edimus Capital, Atlas Capital, Bull&Bear, and three other institutions participated. ITSBLOC is a platform exclusively developed for web 3.0 games, based on Polygon. With technologies for platform operation and blockchain to build and activate P2E systems such as Wallet, Swap, Dex, etc., it has continued to form a range of global alliances. In particular, what differentiates this platform from other P2E systems is that it offers high-quality games exclusively for web 3.0 games that will be on-chain from the third quarter of 2022, a season-based system, and attractive content where users can “earn as much as they enjoy.”  Thanks to the innovative P2E platform, its expertise, and other favorable factors, this investment round is known to have succeeded in attracting an investment sum of $7.5 million, a figure that exceeded the original target. ITSBLOC explained the reason for the unexpectedly strong performance as follows: – Platform on-chain confirmation of DK Mobile (Web3.0): DK Mobile ‘The Origin’ (Web2.0), recorded Top-Ranking for more than two weeks immediately after its release in the Android Market in August – The addition of another web 3.0 dedicated MMORPG masterpiece at the end of 2022 to the ITSBLOC platform.The attracted investment will be used to advance the platform, obtain additional web 3.0 games IPs, and perform marketing activities to vitalize the community.  In addition to the successful investment round, ITSBLOC is working together with multiple global partners, entrenching the web 3.0 business structure. The company has signed partnerships with games and platforms specializing in web 3.0 such as Metarun, Kyberdyne, Firework Games, Gamers, X-rush, etc. for aggressive global co-marketing, and is starting to build connections with a number of web 3.0 guilds, starting with AFKDAO. Regarding future plans, ITSBLOC said, “Because our goal is to activate and expand the market base of web 3.0 games, we are focusing on fun, which is the essence of games, instead of creating short-term profits. We are planning to exert every effort to vitalize the open game service platform, achieve early settlement of the ecosystem and advance the platform, and obtain high-quality web 3.0 games IPs.” Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsblocofficial Discord: https://discord.com/invite/itsblocofficial Medium: https://medium.com/@itsblocofficial Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.itsbloc.wallet&hl=ko App Store : https://apps.apple.com/kr/app/itsbloc/id1632866346 Media Contact Brand: ITSBLOC Contact: Yoonsang Lee Email: tony@itsbloc.io Website: https://www.itsbloc.io/ SOURCE: ITSBLOC The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

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Nakamoto Games Releases NAKA Punks, A Limited Edition NFT Collection

Mahe, Seychelles, July 20, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Nakamoto Games, a leading play-to-earn and Metaverse ecosystem, has released the NAKA Punk NFT collection. NAKA Punks is a limited collection of 10,000 NFTs and will be Nakamoto Games’ latest release in a series of cutting-edge innovations in the play-to-earn and Metaverse space. The value of NAKA Punks is underpinned by assets in the Nakamoto Games ecosystem. They also come with a buy-back guarantee. Overall, the collection may has benefits and speculative value comparable to blue-chip NFTs like Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and CryptoPunks. The initial market price for a NAKA Punk has been set at $200. Investors who buy NAKA Punks will have the option of receiving an airdropped NAKAVERSE property valued at $500 – immediately giving them an asset 2.5x the cost of the NFT. The mint price of the NFTs is comparable to the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs, which were first sold for 0.08 ETH ($190). The cheapest Bored Ape now costs around 100 ETH. CryptoPunks, first given away for free, are now sold for roughly 83 ETH as the minimum price. Owning a NAKA Punk will allow investors to earn substantial passive income in two ways. The $500 NAKAVERSE property generates profits by mining mineral resources sold in the NAKAVERSE marketplace. NFT holders will also receive an ongoing share of Nakamoto Games’ profits. Each NAKA Punk NFT will have distinct and unique characteristics based on its given attributes. Buyers can estimate the value of their NFT using the rarity calculator available within the Nakamoto Games ecosystem. The rarer the NFT, the higher the speculative value and the greater the profit potential. NAKA Punks owners also get a membership to the exclusive Satoshi Gaming Club. Club members can access airdrops and private presales for the most exciting blockchain gaming projects in their fundraising stages. Nakamoto Games also offers a buy-back guarantee for unhappy investors. Buyers can sell their NAKA Punk back to the platform for the initial price paid, exactly after one year of purchase. The guarantee will be honored provided the investors haven’t availed of any airdrops associated with the NFT. NAKA Punks is lining up to be an NFT collection that differentiates itself from the rest of the NFT market by offering minters an opportunity to tie themselves to a rapidly growing play-to-earn gaming ecosystem housing over 100,000 gamers worldwide. With a sophisticated tie to this gaming system and its Metaverse environment, NAKA Punks is lining up to be the hottest NFT collection of 2022. Nakamoto Games is currently giving private access to the NFTs before the collection is open for public sale. Interested investors can now contact the Nakamoto Games team via the NAKA Punks Telegram channel. About Nakamoto Games Nakamoto Games is building the premier play-to-earn ecosystem where players can earn in endless blockchain-based games and developers can deploy games to a broad user base. For more information, please visit www.nakamoto.games. Social Links Medium: https://medium.com/@nakamotogames Twitter: https://twitter.com/NakamotoGames Media Contact Company: Nakamoto Games Contact: Chawalit Rugsasri Email: play@nakamoto.games Website: https://nakamoto.games/ SOURCE: Nakamoto Games The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

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Nakamoto Games Entering New Growth Phase

Play-to-earn disruptor to finalize private sale token distribution ahead of schedule Mahe, Seychelles, June 25, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) -Nakamoto Games ($NAKA), the token powering the industry’s fastest-growing play-to-earn gaming ecosystem, is entering a new growth phase with exciting prospects. On Monday, June 27th, 2022, Nakamoto Games will release the last $NAKA token allocation batch to private sale investors. The latest release comes ahead of schedule and follows a favorable turnaround in crypto market conditions. It also marks the beginning of a new phase where secondary market investors can confidently back the exciting ecosystem they are building at Nakamoto Games without worrying about private sale exits. Nakamoto Games is easily the industry’s fastest-growing and exciting play-to-earn ecosystem. Within the past seven months, they have released 17 gaming titles and grown our platform from zero to over 110,000 registered users. Nakamoto Games has also recorded impressive progress towards the full release of the NAKAVERSE, a Metaverse environment that unlocks a new level of fun for players on our platform. The team greatly appreciates the immense support from our high-profile investors and beloved community, which has made these milestones possible. They are also stoked about what lies ahead as they enter this new growth phase with no token distributions. The absence of selling pressure makes it increasingly more straightforward for the rapid gaming releases and platform improvement to accrue value to $NAKA. Nakamoto Games is already disrupting the play-to-earn gaming landscape and welcomes the chance to do so with developments closely aligned with the interest of our long-term backers. The team is greatly pleased to reach this milestone and eagerly look forward to $NAKA reaching its full potential in the blockchain gaming space. Social Links Medium: https://medium.com/@nakamotogames Twitter: https://twitter.com/NakamotoGames Media Contact Company: NAKA Technologies Limited Contact: Chawalit Rugsasri Email: play@nakamoto.games Website: https://nakamoto.games/ SOURCE: NAKA Technologies Limited The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

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Nakamoto Games CEO Continues to Hire in the Face of Industry Layoffs

Chawalit Rugsasri is determined to grow the platform despite the crypto market downtrend Mahe, Seychelles, June 8, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – ‘Winter is coming!’ These are the words on the lips of every DeFi and GameFi investor and worker in the crypto landscape. Within the current market, many crypto projects have opted to lay off staff or freeze hiring. Contrary to ongoing trends, Nakamoto Games CEO Chawalit Rugsasri is committed to growing his workforce and expanding his platform. Rugsasri recently took to Twitter to express his excitement at the addition of promising new talent to the Nakamoto Games team. Related link: https://twitter.com/gotoism/status/1533796781502660608 Since May of this year, established crypto enterprises such as Gemini’s, Rain Financial, and Bitso have all opted to cut staff, letting go of up to 12% of their workforce in a bid to reduce costs. However, Nakamoto Games has made it clear that there is substantial funding available to ensure they survive and thrive despite unfavorable market conditions. This has been exemplified by continuous expansion and improvement over the past few months. Since May, the number of titles available on the Nakamoto Games platform grew by almost 50%. Furthermore, if circumstances persist, many GameFi projects will be forced to cut their losses and get out of the game due to a lack of capital. Nakamoto Games will be keen to purchase top-tier blockchain gaming titles struggling with funding. These acquisitions will further bolster the catalog of titles and enhance the overall platform. The current market will prove beneficial in the long run for enterprises like Nakamoto Games with the investment to prosper. When asked about the future of the platform in a recent interview with CryptoNewZ Rugrasri said, ”Play-to-earn is the future of gaming, it is inescapable, and Nakamoto Games is trying to be ahead of the curve. In the upcoming years, we aim to reach a level of ubiquity that you will see people on the streets playing and earning via our platform wherever you are.” Rugsasri’s message is crystal clear. Nakamoto Games is here to stay and looks to be the long-term market leader in the GameFi industry. Social Links Medium: https://medium.com/@nakamotogames Twitter: https://twitter.com/NakamotoGames Media Contact Company: NAKA Technologies Limited Contact: Chawalit Rugsasri Email: play@nakamoto.games Website: https://nakamoto.games SOURCE: NAKA Technologies Limited The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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Winerz Announces Platform Launch

Tallinn, Estonia, May 18, 2022 – (NovationWire) – Winerz, a play-to-earn [P2E] gaming platform that enables competitive 1v1 head-to-head games powered by a token economy, has announced the launch of its platform. Released in early 2021, Winerz currently supports FIFA. And it is working to incorporate the novel blockchain ecosystem as it seeks to strengthen its international growth. As one of the P2E games, Winerz hopes to disrupt the current market. It is currently one of the few platforms to allow video game players to earn by playing games in the crypto market. Winerz is leveraging blockchain, the underlying technology of most crypto projects, to deliver a skill-based and wagering P2E model to any platform, game, and anywhere.  Blockchain will secure all transactions on the platform. Additionally, players will have the privilege of earning tokens while playing FIFA and other exciting games.  The Winerz Vision  Founded by Jacques Garois and Thomas Ferrière, Winerz is committed to introducing blockchain to any game, platform, and anywhere. Ranging from 1v1 battles to multi-player, competitive battle games and tournament-based games, Winerz can be adapted or integrated to any platform—mobile, desktop, and console. Furthermore, anyone can seamlessly connect to the Winerz API with a mobile phone or laptop anywhere.  For gamers, Winerz will allow them to compete with opponents to earn money. For publishers, the P2E gaming technology will allow them to turn any game into skill-based competitions, thus enabling them to monetize their games.  The integration of a token economy model into the P2E gaming industry by Winerz will enable convenient smart contract-based funds escrow geared towards supporting large-scale betting and tournaments. Winerz introduces a native token—$WNZ. This token will empower staking, payouts, betting, and NFT trades. Current Achievements Winerz raised over half a million in its 2021 seed round led by Bellone Holding and launched a beta version in the UK and Germany. This beta version had more than 30k members, €150k in total monthly bets, and over thirty thousand matches played monthly. Winerz also raised $3 million to launch $WNZ.  Winerz is on course to implement the token economy after conducting a successful token launch on four different launchpads – Solrazr, Cropper Finance, Solster, Gamespad, and Bullperks. Additionally, $WNZ is listed on Gate.io and Raydium exchanges and CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, two leading crypto analytics websites.  Winerz has received support and backing from Big Brain Holdings and others. Project Roadmap  Utilizing blockchain technology, Winerz has written a sustainable, ambitious, yet realistic project roadmap. Winerz, in the remaining quarters of 2022, will announce a few ambassadors, its NFT marketplace, and partnerships with brands. Additionally, an NFT collection that will unlock the tournament feature will be released. In addition, Winerz is working on adding more games to its platform.  About Winerz  Winerz is a blockchain-based P2E technology that enables skill-based wagering and competitive 1vs1 games. Built for every platform, every game, and for everyone, regardless of location, Winerz will allow gamers to earn money for playing video games. Winerz, through a series of innovative features, hopes to disrupt the blockchain gaming market, and its forthcoming partnerships with relevant brands will help achieve this.  Social Contact  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Winerz_official  Telegram: https://t.me/Winerz_IDO  Discord: http://discord.winerz.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/@winerz  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winerz.official/?hl=en  Media Contact  Brand: Winerz  Contact: Ago Rootsma, Marketing Manager Email: ago@winerz.com  Website: https://ido.winerz.com  SOURCE: Winerz The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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Energy8 Labs Introduces Latest Bridge Solutions for GameFi Sector

Energy8 Labs Is Bringing a New Push to the GameFi Sector New York, NY, May 13, 2022 – (NovationWire) – Recently, Energy8 Labs has introduced the latest bridge solutions for GameFi industry. The main idea of Energy8 is to connect the world of blockchain technology and the gaming industry. The project team does not develop their own games. They take everyone’s favorite games that made it to the world’s top and turn them into a Play-to-Earn genre. In fact, it’s an improvement on existing games. Now all the efforts are focused on Minecraft and GTA5. This choice is quite obvious. The GameFi sector is growing at a tremendous pace. As of February 2022, its total market cap has climbed to $55.3 billion. In 2021, the number of GameFi projects more than doubled. The reasons for GameFi success are quite obvious. It combines both promising and potentially life-changing technologies – Web3, NTFs, Metaverse. The “Play-To-Win” model is being slowly but surely replaced by the “Play-To-Earn” concept. Gamers of all levels have praised the combination of gameplay and earning potential. In simple terms, playing favorite game and making money is now becoming a reality. The problem is that this opportunity is available for new games. Fans of the very top games, which have a huge audience, have to change their preferences or settle for just playing without making money. Playing favorite game while having a simple and clear way to earn is exactly what millions of gamers around the world are waiting for. Why not go into the business of creating ones’ own game instead of improving the existing ones? The reason is that many modern Play-to-Earn projects have rather dim prospects for success. Some experts have even started to say that the GameFi industry has not lived up to expectations and is becoming obsolete. In fact, the problem is that these games can’t match the popularity of the top game projects. So the GameFi sector definitely needs a new push. And that’s exactly what Energy8 offers. Energy8 Solution for the GameFi Sector From a legal point of view, there is no need to enter into a partnership agreement with a particular company in order to implement this on community servers. The reason is that a crypto token is not a security. Energy8 is developing its own cryptocurrency to make sure the Play-To-Earn feature works smoothly across different games. While having their own token is an advantage, the token itself can become an object of speculation. There are always people who view any new token as a way to make a quick buck. This could possibly cast a shadow over a company or even the entire GameFi market. As for now, Energy8 makes it possible for any Minecraft fan to start earning from scratch just by logging into a Minecraft server. No cryptocurrency wallet is needed. Withdrawing money takes a few seconds. To do this, just go to the project’s website and withdraw tokens to users’ Metamask. After that, people can sell them on the decentralized exchange. The Future of the GameFi Market with Energy8 There is no doubt that the very idea of GameFi is actually a breakthrough. It seems that earning money from gaming is becoming a reality not only for those who devote their whole life to it and are top-level cyber-sportsmen but also for those who want to play their favorite game as a hobby. At this point, the only question is how to make it available not only for new games but for existing ones. It is quite possible that solutions mentioned above will actually make millions of gamers around the world successful. What is even more important, this will fundamentally change the way we view gaming. The gaming industry is growing year by year and is valued at more than $178 billion. With more than 2.65 billion mobile game users worldwide, it definitely needs a new push that Energy8 Labs can provide. Also, it is important to add that working with cryptocurrency is always a big risk. So users have to be careful and not get their hopes up that in the near future every single gamer will be able to earn as much as they do in their main job in an easy and effortless way. Social Links Github: https://github.com/E8Token Twitter: https://twitter.com/Energy8Token Telegram: https://t.me/energy8eng Discord: https://discord.com/invite/UDStZu69Jx Medium: https://energy8.medium.com/ Media Contact Brand: Energy8 Contact: Media team Email: business@energy8.io Website: https://www.energy8.io/ SOURCE: Energy8 The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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Maze Theory and Pluto Digital Joint Venture Creates New Blockchain Studio ‘EMERGENT GAMES’ with GBP4m Investment

London, UK, Jan 31, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Today, brand-new gaming blockchain and metaverse studio Emergent Games announces its formation as part of a joint venture between the London-based digital entertainment studio Maze Theory and crypto technology and operations business Pluto Digital.The joint venture combines two dynamic forces from blockchain technology and immersive gaming to form a business at the forefront of the new decentralised gaming sector.Maze Theory comprises industry veterans from leading global games and entertainment companies and has released critically acclaimed games across virtual reality, PC, mobile and console, including: Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins (mobile and console) and Doctor Who: The Edge of Time (VR) with Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom (VR) launching soon.Pluto Digital is a crypto technology company with market-leading expertise across blockchain, decentralised finance (DeFi), metaverse technologies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Pluto has three primary business units: Pluto DeFi which creates leading DeFi applications and tokens, Pluto Metaverse which creates metaverse technologies and tokens, and Pluto V which invests globally in leading web3 and NFT projects. The company has a team of 16 tech engineers.Pluto will provide an investment pipeline for the new joint venture and has invested £4m as part of the deal to enable the studio's growth and consolidate its expertise in VR. With a 'game first' philosophy, Emergent Games will offer players high quality, high production value games, jargon-free and easy to pick up and play. It's ambition is to bring free-to-play mechanics to the blockchain gaming space, offering players the option to just play for fun, or engage with the crypto NFT element and earn real money.Emergent Games' first project, Resurgence, will take players on a journey from present day disaster to a post-apocalyptic future. The game gives complete control to the player to craft their own destiny by utilising resources in a unique community-based survival concept.Ian Hambleton, CEO of Emergent Games, says: "Emergent Games has a strong 'game first' philosophy which means creating absolutely awesome games for all gamers, with an optional crypto element, enhancing the experience for those interested. We believe this approach is not only the right thing to do, but removes barriers for players moving into blockchain games."He adds: "Story-living is a term we coined for the concept and technology driving our games. It's where players are inside a virtual world making meaningful choices that drive the narrative. Bringing this into a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) will offer new and incredible experiences for players and form a significant role in the future of gaming."Brian Kinane, director of Pluto Digital Plc, says "We are tremendously excited to become the largest investor in Maze Theory and partners in the new studio, Emergent Games. We believe the combination of our high end blockchain engineering and token capabilities together with the gaming creativity of the Maze Theory team will create a leading next generation web3 metaverse gaming studio".Follow Emergent Games' latest updates by visiting www.emergent-games.io and www.resurgence-game.io and join the community.Twitter:www.twitter.com/resurgencegameInstagram:www.instagram.com/resurgencegameFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/Resurgence-111662718067482Reddithttps://www.reddit.com/r/resurgence_game/About Maze TheoryMaze Theory is an immersive gaming studio led by experienced industry veterans from the world's top entertainment companies.Recent expansion has seen the business grow to over 40 people with the team comprising multiple award-winning developers and creatives. The studio believes in delivering unforgettable stories through innovative, multi-tech and multi-platform narrative experiences that go beyond mere gaming and re-define the future of entertainment.The game portfolio includes the first ever Doctor Who VR game Doctor Who: The Edge of Time and award-winning found-phone horror game Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, which launched in 2021 to massive critical acclaim, heralded as 'the best Doctor Who game ever'.Maze Theory are also working on the first ever VR game for Peaky Blinders, The King's Ransom, as well as developing their new VR game ENGRAM. More soon-to-be announced projects are in the pipeline.For more information visit https://www.maze-theory.comAbout Pluto DigitalPluto Digital is a Web3 decentralised technology company with market-leading expertise across blockchain, Decentralised Finance (DeFi), metaverse technologies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Pluto has three primary business units: Pluto DeFi which is creating leading DeFi applications and tokens; Pluto Metaverse which is creating metverse technologies, games and tokens; and Pluto V which is investing globally in leading web3 and NFT projects. Pluto's mission is to launch a market-leading suite of DeFi applications and blockchain-based games that connect the crypto world with global finance and gaming communities.For more information visit https://plutodigital.comMedia ContactCompany: Emergent GamesContact: Penrose TackieEmail: info@resurgence-game.ioWebsite: http://www.resurgence-game.ioSOURCE: Emergent Games Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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