'2023, the Year of Stella Fantasy'
Strengthening community solidarity ahead of global launch, gains attention from various partnerships
Ahead of their global launch of character collection NFT RPG , 'Ring Games Co., Ltd.' (Ring Games, CEO Yoon Joo -ho) announced their determination to make 2023 the 'year of Stella Fantasy' by strengthening community solidarity and external partnerships.
is currently more than 95% developed with additional content such as a communication system between users and 'Team Tag Battle' content in development for global release early this year. Using the active operation of existing communities centered around Discord and Twitter as a stepping stone, Ring Games has recently embarked on a full-fledged expansion of personnel for multilingual support while also showing rapid progress in securing external partnerships on data analysis and payment systems.
has been actively communicating with its community members through periodic AMA (Ask Me Anything, conversation with the developer team) and live broadcasting 2-3 times a month since last fall. Additionally, they secured a global user pool from more diverse countries during the past Christmas season through events with web3 gaming platform, Earn Alliance.
is accelerating preparations for onboarding in foresight of global expansi on. Th ey have signed an MOU with 'Thirdwave', a company specializing in blockchain data analysis to expand the base of the global web3 game market, and global payment solutions company 'Xsolla' to discuss the introduction of a payment system in preparation for the influx of not only web3 but also web2 gamers.
Ring Games CEO Yoon Joo -ho emphasized that " was designed to overcome the limitations of existing P2E games, and to help Web2 gamers contribute in building a healthy Web3 ecosystem through the release of Web3 games. We wish to make 2023 the year of Stella Fantasy.
, who successfully closed the private funding round last year by attracting a total investment of more than 6 million USD , has been invited to various events both domestic and overseas, including Binance Blockchain Week held in Paris and Thailand Game Show. With the two NFT pre-sales and two beta tests that ended in success, plans to launch early this year and a full-fledged launch campaign is scheduled to begin in January. 
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East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR) (OTC: EAGRF) (" ESGG " or the " Company "), Canada's leading free-to-play mobile game group, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, announced today the worldwide launch of The Office: Somehow We Manage on iOS and Android. The free-to-play idle game is inspired by NBC's critically acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning U.S. version of The Office which is now streaming exclusively on Peacock.
Watch the launch trailer here . 
" The Office: Somehow We Manage offers players the chance to immerse themselves in iconic moments from the series and connect with their favorite characters like never before," said Darcy Taylor , Chief Executive Officer of ESGG. "Fans of The Office will absolutely feel the nostalgia through this new game."
" The Office: Somehow We Manage reimagines the cast as vibrant, animated characters for the first time, bringing a fresh new experience to The Office fans everywhere," said Jim Molinets , SVP of Production, Universal Games and Digital Platforms. "The game will transport players into well-known and hilarious episodes that have resonated with so many over the years and let them 'clock in' even more time with their favorite Dundler Mifflin employees."
The Office: Somehow We Manage will allow fans to relive memorable moments from the show like they've never seen them before – animated, all while tapping their way to record profits to save the Scranton Branch from downsizing. Featuring accessible gameplay for all types of players, this narrative idle tapper will give players the chance to unlock and upgrade iconic characters and their desks all the while participating in monthly special events for additional in-game rewards.
GAME FEATURES
COLLECT ICONIC CHARACTERS IN GAME
Tap, upgrade, and build desks for favorite characters from the hit NBC comedy The Office , including Prison Mike, Farmer Dwight, Pretzel Day Stanley, and of course, Three Hole Punch Jim, all appearing in animated form for the first time.
RELIVE MEMORABLE EPISODES FROM THE OFFICE [U.S.]
Click through memorable episodes in this free-to-play game, like "The Dundies" and "Dinner Party." Take a seat in Michael's office, get in line for Pretzel Day, or spend the weekend at Schrute Farms. Oh, and watch out for Kevin's famous chili! Additional episodes from all nine seasons of the show will be added to the game on a regular basis.
SPECIAL EVENTS
In-game events will introduce new versions of characters and more memorable moments, along with weekly and monthly special events inspired by elements from the show.
EARN IN-GAME REWARDS TO KEEP THE BRANCH AFLOAT
Manage Dunder Mifflin Scranton with the help of the whole branch! Get new leads and tap away as the in-game rewards start rolling in. Just make sure Michael doesn't spend the surplus on a new plasma TV!
Players can now run the world's best mid-size regional paper company branch in The Office: Somehow We Manage , available now on iOS and Android.
Visual assets for the game, including key art and logos, can be found in the online press kit .
ABOUT EAST SIDE GAMES GROUP
East Side Games Group (formerly operating under the name "LEAF Mobile Inc.") is a leading free-to-play mobile game group, creating engaging games that produce enduring player loyalty. Our studio groups entrepreneurial culture is anchored in creativity, execution, and growth through licensing of our proprietary Game Kit software platform that enables professional game developers to greatly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of game creation in addition to organic growth through a diverse portfolio of original and licensed IP mobile games that include: Archer: Danger Phone, Bud Farm Idle Tycoon, Cheech & Chong Bud Farm , The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s, It's Always Sunny: The Gang Goes Mobile and Trailer Park Boys Grea$y Money , RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar and T he Office: Somehow We Manage .
We are headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and our games are available worldwide on the App Store and Google Play. For further information, please visit: www.eastsidegamesgroup.com and join our online communities at LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .
Additional information about the Company continues to be available under its legal name, LEAF Mobile Inc., at www.sedar.com .
ABOUT NBC'S THE OFFICE
Produced by Universal Television in association with Deedle-Dee Productions and Reveille Productions, The Office is a groundbreaking mockumentary television series that follows the daily lives of the employees of the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, a fictional paper company. All nine seasons of the Emmy® Award-winning series are available exclusively on Peacock.
ABOUT PEACOCK
Peacock is NBCUniversal's streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood's biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal's unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
ABOUT UNIVERSAL GAMES AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Universal's Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. The company's extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com .
Forward-looking Information
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding the proposed transactions described herein. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including factors beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. 
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Brelyon the MIT spin-off that's invented the first-ever, headset-free virtual display technology for gaming and enterprise applications, is partnering with Velocity Esports to bring Brelyon Ultra Reality™ to Velocity locations, the ultimate venues for gamers, from casual to competitive gamers and esports enthusiasts. The partnership kicks off with Velocity's location in Las Vegas, Nevada .
Immersive display technologies for gaming and esports enthusiasts have long faced bottlenecks around content compatibility and user experience. Brelyon has invented Ultra Reality™, a new category of ultra-immersive display technologies that makes it possible to game on a massive 120-inch plus curved display. Brelyon displays are backward-compatible with existing games and content.
"With Brelyon, Ultra Reality™ builds a bridge between content that gamers love and high-fidelity immersive experiences they covet," said Len Wanger , President of Velocity Esports. "We founded Velocity with a vision to create an entirely new kind of gaming and entertainment venue and platform — what we call a 360-degree gaming experience — that merges the in-venue and online gaming for users. We are constantly investing in adding new gaming innovations that better serve the Velocity community, and our partnership with Brelyon furthers our brand promise of delivering Great Games, Great Experience, Great Community."
Ultra Reality™ brings a larger-than-life esports and immersive gaming experience through a holodeck-like, panoramic experience.
"With Brelyon, a pristine image fills up the viewer's peripheral vision, creating an awe-inspiring experience that is perfect for large-format gaming, esports and entertainment," said Barmak Heshmat , CEO of Brelyon. "Velocity has a focus on creating a new kind of immersive gaming experience for users that centers around the concept that people love to play games and to do so socially, and that esports offers engaging experiences that transcend place. We share that vision and we're delighted to partner with Velocity to bring next-level entertainment experiences to Velocity gamers."
Expanding nationwide, Velocity locations feature state-of-the-art esports lounges with the latest technology and professional level gaming chairs, a vast selection of arcade games, prizes, and over 100 titles for esports and PC and console gaming. The Nevada location is located near the Las Vegas strip at Town Square Mall.
Headquartered in San Mateo, CA , Brelyon is a technology pioneer in hardware and software technologies for headset-less immersive experiences. Helmed by a founding team of scientists and industry executives from MIT , UCF, DARPA and IMAX, Brelyon has developed the world's first no-headset display technology with monocular depth. Companies interested in joining Brelyon's early access partner program, please visit www.brelyon.com .
As a next generation gaming and entertainment company, Velocity offers a vast selection of arcade games, premier esports lounges, bowling, social gaming, esports tournaments and other in person entertainment features. Whether competing in a tournament, having a fun night out with family and friends, or enjoying elevated casual dining, craft beverages and arcade games in person at one of our venues, our commitment is to deliver "Next Level Gaming, Next Level Fun" to our guests. Velocity Esports is your home for gaming for casual gamers, serious competitive gamers or esports enthusiasts. Velocity is the perfect destination for your next event or party. Our locations feature state-of-the-art esports lounges with the latest technology and professional level gaming chairs, a vast selection of arcade games, prizes, 100+ esports titles, and a fresh take on modern American and Mexican classics and craft cocktails and mocktails. Our top priority is to consistently deliver on our brand promise – Great Games, Great Experience, Great Community . For more information online, please visit www.velocityesports.com . 
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Fans can claim complimentary digital drones for the upcoming game on Discord
– The Drone Racing League, the world's premier, professional drone racing property, today dropped the official trailer of " Project Drone Galaxy ™", their highly anticipated drone racing game powered by Algorand, the leading high-performance blockchain platform and title partner of DRL.
Launching later this year, DRL's Project Drone Galaxy is a multiplayer drone racing experience in the metaverse, created with Playground Labs.
"Project Drone Galaxy's high-intensity esports-focused gameplay sets a new standard for web3 gaming, and demonstrates what it means to responsibly integrate blockchain technologies in a way that puts users in the driver's seat," said Playground Labs CEO Sam Peurifoy .
In the game, players will build their own drones, compete for digital collectibles and other rewards, and fly-to-win as animal-avatars, battling it out in a high-stakes racing arena complete with barriers, boosts, and fiercely competitive pilots.
"The Drone Racing League is made for Web3. Our fans are avid enthusiasts of drones and blockchain, and as we prepare to launch Project Drone Galaxy powered by Algorand this year, we're excited to unveil a teaser video showcasing our first metaverse game to come," said DRL CMO Anne Marie Gianutsos.
Project Drone Galaxy's launch comes as the 2022-23 DRL Algorand World Championship Season takes flight, where the world's best drone pilots race the fastest drones through spectacular courses across IRL, esports and the metaverse – as seen on NBC and top social platforms. The season's finale, " Miami 3-0-FLY" will take place in America's Web3 capital, Miami, Florida , on Saturday, February 25th at 7:30pm EST at loanDepot park, home to Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins. Tickets are available for purchase.
Tonight, as part of DRL's virtual portion of the season, the world's 12 best drone pilots will race through the Biosphere map in the DRL SIM, the true-to-life drone racing game available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam and Epic Games. DRL will live stream the race at 8pm EST on YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, Twitch, Instagram, and Facebook.
Fans interested in helping DRL to develop Project Drone Galaxy and claim free digital drones can join the Discord .
Drone Racing League (DRL) is the world's premier professional drone racing property. The best drone pilots in the world fly in DRL and millions of fans watch them race on NBC, YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Combining groundbreaking technology and immersive drone racing, DRL is creating a new era of sports that brings high-speed competition in real life, in virtual simulation, and in the metaverse. Founded by Nicholas Horbaczewski in 2015, DRL is privately-held and headquartered in NYC. For more information, visit www.drl.io .
Press Contact:
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Limited-Edition SLYR Multi-Platform Gaming Headset and Dime 2 True Wireless Earbuds Feature UV-Reactive Graphics that Glow When the Lights Go Low
Skullcandy, the #1 selling brand in stereo headphones 1 and true wireless earbuds 2 under $100 announced today a limited-edition collaboration with Doritos, the #1 flavored tortilla chip brand 3 . The exclusive drop reimagines the Skullcandy SLYR Multi-Platform Gaming Headset and Dime 2 True Wireless Earbuds in Doritos Red with a zesty UV-reactive "blacklight" effect that looks right at home alongside dialed-in RGB setups. Ideal for gaming at home or on-the-go, the limited-edition Skullcandy x Doritos drop is available now for purchase exclusively on Skullcandy.com and will ship mid-February.
"Skullcandy and self-expression are synonymous and this drop is no different. Together with Doritos, we're adding a little flavor to a space traditionally saturated with muted colorways, allowing gamers to stand out from the competition," said Derek Steiner , Director of Global Brand Partnerships, Skullcandy. "The SLYR and Dime 2 are the ideal products for this collab, both accessible and packed with flavor so gamers can boldly be themselves. The duo provides the best of both worlds – SLYR for gaming at home and Dime 2 for on-the-go mobile sessions."
The newly-launched SLYR delivers rich, detailed audio, crystal-clear communication and all-day comfort. With premium audio drivers, SLYR delivers Supreme Sound and additional features designed to maximize the gaming experience. Next-level, in-game audio depth ensures that users not only hear enemies creeping up from behind, but also the roar of the crowd. The ultra-compact Dime 2 earbuds are easy to carry for gaming on the go, and packed with features, including built-in Tile-finding technology so users never have to worry about losing their buds.
Additional features of the Skullcandy x Doritos Limited-Edition drop include:
Skullcandy x Doritos Limited-Edition SLYR Multi-Platform Wired Gaming Headset – $69 .99MSRP
Skullcandy x Doritos Limited-Edition Dime 2 True Wireless Earbuds – $34.99 MSRP
For more information on Skullcandy's gaming collection visit Skullcandy.com or follow the brand on Instagram , TikTok , YouTube , Twitter and Facebook .
1 The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Weekly Retail Tracking Service; Average Sales Price Under $100 ; Jan. 3, 2021 – Jan. 1, 2022 combined.
2 The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Weekly Retail Tracking Service; Band Type: No Wire/No Band; Average Sales Price Under $100 ; Jan. 3, 2021 – Jan. 1, 2022 , combined.
3 Collaboration brokered by The Joester Loria Group, North American licensing agent for Doritos.
Skullcandy is the original lifestyle audio brand, born in 2003 on a chairlift in Park City, Utah . Fast forward to today where Skullcandy is on a mission "to unleash the visceral power of music for all." Skullcandy headphones and earbuds are created, tuned and tested to deliver music you can feel, specially engineered to provide a deeper, more immersive listening experience. The brand features The Workshop , home of custom, limited-edition audio products designed by artists and partners and hand-printed using state-of-the-art digital technology and a personal touch. Skullcandy supports charitable causes through its Music With A Mission program where dedicated campaigns and a portion of proceeds from limited-edition product sales help make an impact. Skullcandy designs, markets and distributes its audio products through a variety of distribution channels globally. The company's website can be found at www.Skullcandy.com .
Doritos believes there's boldness in everyone. We champion those who are true to themselves, who live life fully engaged and take bold action by stepping outside of their comfort zone and pushing the limits. Doritos is one of many Frito-Lay North America brands – the $19 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP ), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY . Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, http://www.fritolay.com/ , and on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/fritolay . 
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Difficult macroeconomic forces continue to affect every sector, including gaming. But while there's been a downward trajectory for gaming companies after the highs seen during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new year could bring a remodeling when it comes to what gaming investors can accomplish.
As 2023 begins, a key question is how resilient the gaming sector may be to a larger economic downturn. With inflationary pressures running high and a recession potentially in the cards, experts are set to see their theories tested.
Here the Investing News Network (INN) outlines what industry insiders see coming in the year ahead.
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Raj Lala, president and CEO of Evolve Funds, told INN the outlook for gaming stocks remains high in his view.
His positive outlook is based on the way consumers categorize their spending when it comes to gaming.
“A large number of gamers don’t see gaming and esports as discretionary spending. It’s a staple for their social lives,” he said.
Evolve offers exposure to gaming stocks through the Evolve E-Gaming Index ETF (TSX:HERO). The fund's top holdings include NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES), Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI), Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) and Nintendo (TSE:7974).
“Gaming is a cheaper form of entertainment, which makes the sector relatively recessionary resilient compared to some others,” the exchange-traded fund executive said.
Lala added that he is encouraged by the transition toward subscription-based revenue models, which is a change from the standard one-time purchase of a game or a piece of hardware.
Mat Piscatella, executive director and video game industry analyst at the NPD Group, also has a bright outlook for gaming.
As part of his 2022 mid-year review, he said that in the short term the gaming market would face difficulties caused by ongoing console scarcity and a lighter title release window. “But in the long term, the growth prospects in the video game industry remain as strong as they’ve ever been,” he wrote.
The biggest deal in the history of gaming is currently in limbo due to regulatory reviews in both Europe and the US.
In early 2022, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced plans to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI), whose catalogue of games encompasses popular titles like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo.
The deal has faced significant scrutiny from antitrust voices, as well as from Sony (NYSE:SONY), Microsoft’s top competitor in the console landscape. The Call of Duty franchise in particular is a gaming console mainstay, and the deal would make it exclusive to PC and Microsoft's Xbox console, leaving Sony's Playstation in the cold.
At the onset of 2023, it's clear the pending purchase will continue to dominate the headlines as Microsoft gears up for a legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission in the US.
If Microsoft is able to clear regulatory hurdles to acquire Activision Blizzard, it will add a significant library of games to its catalog, strengthening its gaming subscription service Xbox Game Pass.
Sharing his view for 2023 with GamesIndustry.Biz, Piers Harding-Rolls, an analyst with Ampere Analysis, said he expects to see the deal go through, but with more concessions than anticipated.
The analyst thinks Microsoft will have to make a few adjustments in order to complete the acquisition.
“Those could be focused on Game Pass inclusion of games and title availability on other services,” Harding-Rolls said. “I think there is a higher chance of the deal closing with concessions than of it being halted.”
In terms of when the deal could close, the analyst said it could happen in the first half of 2023 if Microsoft caves in sooner than later. But if the two parties go to court, the deal could “drag on into the second half of 2023.”
The Chinese gaming market represents a significant core of the entire landscape for video games.
However, for the first time in 20 years, the country posted a decrease in gaming revenue in 2022, according to Niko Partners.
The 2.5 percent year-on-year decline will send revenue down to US$45.44 billion, and experts have pointed to a number of reasons for the fall. One of the most significant factors is the lack of new games from international markets due to a freeze in licenses from China's video game regulator.
According to Lala, this situation will improve in 2023 as the country restarted its approvals in April 2022; that will lead to increased options for Chinese gamers.
In fact, Niko Partners projects that in 2023 over 100 games will get the coveted ISBN licenses they need to enter the Chinese market. “We anticipate that import game approvals will return to a regular cadence in 2023,” the firm said.
Lisa Hanson, president of Niko Partners, told GamesIndustry.Biz, “There is a big backlog and many quality titles from numerous countries are in the queue.” The most recent approval of an imported game was in June 2021.
Video game investments struggled in 2022, and while an immediate recovery seems tricky, it's clear the fundamentals of the market remain strong. Analysts and experts are bullish on both spending trends and industry conditions in 2023.
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– NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase" or the "Company"), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, today announced that it has been selected as a member of the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index for the first time, ranking it among the world's leading companies with outstanding sustainability performance. NetEase also further improved its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance in Morgan Stanley Capital International's ("MSCI") and Sustainalytics' ratings in 2022, highlighting its rigorous dedication to transparent and sustainable operations.
As a widely recognized standard for measuring corporate ESG progress across industries, the DJSI World Index represents the top 10% of an industry identified in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2022. NetEase has continuously increased its ESG assessment score, achieving 49 points in 2022 and becoming the only company in the Media & Entertainment industry from the Chinese mainland to be included in the 2022 DJSI World Index and Emerging Markets Index.
NetEase's ESG practices were also recognized by other preeminent global ESG rating agencies. Maintaining an "A" MSCI ESG ranking, well above the global industry average, NetEase further increased its weighted-average scores in key issues. The result recognizes NetEase's dedication to ongoing improvement in environmental, social and governance matters, particularly in "Carbon Emissions," "Corporate Governance," "Human Capital Development" and "Corporate Behavior."
On Sustainalytics' ESG risks assessment scale, NetEase received an improved score of 14.7 in November 2022 compared to 15 in February 2022 , indicating an increasingly lower ESG risk to investors compared with the prior assessment period.
By further strengthening its ESG information disclosure methods and refining its policies and practices, NetEase continues to be recognized by leading sustainability indices and ratings. As a socially responsible corporation, NetEase maintains an unwavering commitment to accountable, sustainable and transparent operations for the benefit of all its stakeholders.
About NetEase, Inc.
As a leading internet technology company based in China , NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase") provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China's most popular and longest running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in-house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world.
Beyond games, NetEase service offerings include its majority-controlled subsidiaries Youdao (NYSE: DAO), China's leading technology-focused intelligent learning company, and Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), China's leading online music content community, as well as Yanxuan , NetEase's private label consumer lifestyle brand.
NetEase's ESG initiatives are among the best in the global media and entertainment industry, earning it a distinction as one of the S&P Global Industry Movers and an "A" rating from MSCI. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.
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Recently, AAA GameFi MMORPG Bless Global has reached a milestone of 2 million pre-registered players. This is the first time the game has announced its up-to-date information about the beta test. Day 1 retention during beta test is 94% with a user average online time of 218 minutes. This astonishing performance evinces Bless Global is indeed an AAA product with promising prospect to revitalize the GameFi ecosystem. Both mobile versions ( App Store & Google Play) and the PC version will be officially released on Jan 10 . Bless Global will be the pioneer product on PocketBuff, a global one-stop GameFi platform. The eagerly-anticipated game is expected to make an astounding move on the global GameFi chessboard.
Innovative P2E & P2O Integrated Model
Bless Global is published by Tigon Mobile, a subsidiary of the KOSDAQ-listed company Longtu Korea. Based on the original worldview and content of the PC game Bless, this AAA-level MMORPG retains exceptional quality of Web2 games while integrating a new play-to-own (P2O) Web3 gaming model with the fundamental play-to-earn (P2E) concept. The new model prioritizes fun gameplay, sustainable economy design, and autonomy through NFT ownership in the forms of virtual and in-game assets.
As the game allows players to mint their characters, gear, mounts, skins, and other in-game items into NFTs, the interactivity and playability of the assets are taken to the next level.
With epic storytelling and console-level graphics, this AAA GameFi MMORPG vividly depicts a stunning medieval fantasy world while providing diverse gameplay, including strategic dungeons, PvP/PvE battles, item collection, and other progression systems. Granting players the maximum freedom in group dungeon, skill casting, character customization, and skin choices, the game also features elements such as the metaverse, social interaction, and NFTs to advance and expand its gaming ecosystem. It is at the cutting edge in multiple aspects—game production, model design, mechanics design, and the list goes on.
$BLEC Issuance & Economic Model
The initial launch of $BLEC (a utility token designed exclusively for Bless Global) on PancakeSwap occurred on Jan 5, 2023 . Players can follow Bless Global on Twitter to learn more details.
The total supply of $BLEC is 100,000,000. While 90% of it will be released year by year and minted in the game by players, the remaining 10% is reserved for marketing, liquidity provision, staking rewards and so on. Players can mint the Corestals they have in game into $BLEC tokens or open the special Mystery Boxes they have purchased to obtain them.
The supply and issuance of $BLEC is elastic. The internal token circulation consumption model, combined with the deflation-release model, can ensure logical and stable market circulation and build a robust value base.
In-game $BLEC consumption scenarios include:
Consume $BLEC to purchase $BLEC Mystery Boxes that contain highly-demanded, extremely rare, and limited-edition NFTs. The PocketBuff market is the only place selling Mystery Boxes that contain certain rare NFTs.
Dissolve $BLEC into Corestals in game to boost character battle power and enrich your gaming experience.
Consume $BLEC to build up your guild and help guild members to obtain bonuses Corestals.
Consume or stake $BLEC to get an entrance ticket for external events and earn special event rewards.
Special Events & Rewards
As Bless Global is about to go online, players can now sign up for special events to get cool rewards.
GameFi Union DAO Established by PocketBuff
PocketBuff, a global one-stop GameFi platform, has started to build its GameFi Union DAO with multiple partners to enhance the Web3 game ecosystem and attract Web2 gamers to join. The AAA title Bless Global will be the first game available on PocketBuff. Announced publicly, the GameFi platform has already formed partnerships with the following entities. 
Bless Global will be officially launched on Jan 10, 2023 . For those who are interested, please follow Bless Global on Twitter to learn about the latest news and sign up for upcoming events!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlessGlobal 
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