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From Centralized to Decentralized

The issue of governance is a hot topic in crypto right now due in part to the regulatory clampdown that’s taking place in the US. However, the issue isn’t as simple and straightforward as some might imagine. Although it’s gaining popularity at present, it’s something that’s always been at the heart of our plans as Deniz, our CEO explains, “I believe that governance is a vital aspect of the Paribus vision and it will be very important to ensure our long-term success.” He adds, “The goal of transitioning into a

Pierre Cadena Joins SCCG Management as Chief Strategy Advisor

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2022/Plato Data Intelligence./ -- Stephen A. Crystal, Founder of SCCG Management, announced today that senior gaming and media executive, Pierre Cadena, has joined the company as Chief Strategy Advisor. Said Crystal, “We’re doubling down on SCCG’s effort to back the next generation of innovators in the iGaming, sports wagering, esports, and casino gaming spaces. As a firm, we’ve made investments in the sector and supported the industry’s most compelling co-founders and visionaries. Pierre’s expertise in interactive entertainment, media, and digitally-focused consumer businesses will

Team Aster to play with stand-in for White Album to start The International 10’s group stage

Team Aster was the first team to record a positive COVID test while training in Bucharest ahead of The International 10.  All 10 members of Aster, including the players, coach, manager, and their accompanying video team tested positive last week. Valve and tournament organizer PGL did implement a workable solution to allow players to compete even while in self-quarantine, but Aster decided to play things safe.  Even though the symptoms for the entire team have been steadily improving, management made the decision to play the group stage for TI10 with

Galaxy Racer, Team Nigma announce merger, form Nigma Galaxy esports division

Galaxy Racer and Team Nigma, two specialist esports organizations are merging together, combining Galaxy Racer’s large esports, content, and lifestyle brand with the competitive expertise of Nigma.  With this move, Nigma will rebrand to Nigma Galaxy and head up the esports division of Galaxy Racer from its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Image via Nigma Galaxy Overall, Nigma Galaxy will go from having a focus on its top-level Dota 2 roster to carrying rosters across multiple major esports titles, like League of Legends, VALORANT, CS:GO, Free Fire, and PUBG MOBILE, featuring

Best Educational Books, Toys, Games, Apps & More To Help Kids…

Academics' Choice Award Seals We at Hoot Reading are humbled and honored to be chosen as winners of the Academics' Choice Smart Media Award! APTOS, Calif. (PRWEB) September 14, 2021 Academics' Choice today congratulates all winners of the Summer 2021 Academics' Choice Awards, a prestigious seal of educational quality, reserved only for the best mind-building media and toys. The fall winners include teacher-approved, brain-boosting products from Classical Kids Music Education, Craftie Fox, Inc., Global Game Changers, 4M Industrial Development Limited, Magnitude Educational , ViBuGo, The Learning Journey International, Cog Toy

Founding Extra Salt: How two software engineers created an NA brand in the middle of a pandemic

We spoke to the co-founders of Extra Salt for some insight on what it takes to build a fresh North American CS:GO organisation. PlatoAi. Web3 Reimagined. Data Intelligence Amplified. Click here to access. Source: https://www.hltv.org/news/32167/founding-extra-salt-how-two-software-engineers-created-an-na-brand-in-the-middle-of-a-pandemic

Get Packed Devs Talk Fully Loaded’s Development Ahead Of Tomorrow’s Launch

The couch co-operative party game genre has enjoyed a welcome boon over the past five or so years, and UK publisher Coatsink has been right at the heart of its resurgence. From the whimsical combat of Gang Beasts to the family-friendly fun of PHOGS! and Cake Bash, it’s found tremendous success in supporting light-hearted, accessible multiplayer experiences. And with the launch of Get Packed: Fully Loaded from developer Moonshine Studios tomorrow, there’s yet another on the way. Of course, Get Packed has already been out for over a year; the

Former LPL pro Uzi is launching an esports team and recruiting players in Wild Rift

Retired LPL champion Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao is launching an esports organization baed in Shanghai, China called Ultra Fantastic Gaming (UFG). Uzi and popular Chinese singer Fan Chengcheng are the co-founders of UFG. The mobile gaming division of this new org is recruiting for a team in League of Legends Mobile. In China, Riot’s mobile MOBA Wild Rift is called League Mobile. It’s expected to release later this year and will be published by Tencent. Related: How to watch the first Wild Rift esports tournament in China: League Mobile Super Burning

Tencent Acquiring Sumo Digital for $1.27 Billion

As reported by Reuters, Tencent will acquire Sumo Digital for $1.27 billion. Shareholders for the latter will receive 513 pence in cash per share with the company being valued a £919 million. Non-executive chairman Ian Livingstone said, “The Board of Sumo firmly believes the business will benefit from Tencent’s broad video gaming ecosystem, proven industry expertise and its strategic resources.” Carl Cavers will continue to serve as CEO, stating that, “The opportunity to work with Tencent is one we just couldn’t miss.” Co-founders Darren Mills and Paul Porter are also

Swedish gaming firm MTG acquires India’s PlaySimple for $360 million

Swedish gaming giant Modern Times Group (MTG) has acquired Indian startup PlaySimple for at least $360 million, the two firms said Friday. MTG said it will pay 77% of the acquisition sum to Indian game developer and publisher in cash and the rest in company shares. There’s also another $150 million reward put aside if certain undisclosed performance metrics are hit, the two firms said. Friday’s deal marks one of the largest exits in the Indian startup ecosystem. PlaySimple had raised $4 million Series A at a valuation of about