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The Metaverse is very far from being dead. That is no thanks to Meta and Mr Zuckerberg in overhyping and under delivering on related developments. It’s great to see that the real work continues, and that major brands understand its relevance and future value. In parallel, it’s also interesting that associations in the experiential space state otherwise. The monetized virtual experience for the masses and luxury pricing for real life experiences that I speak about (and people passionately disagree with) is continuing to develop and accelerate. Game engines are the operating system of the future.

🎉 Board Game Industry valued at 13.06 BIllion in 2023 📈 Brian Baker of Hasbro highlights how Board gaming is on the rise ↗ , Check out this video on Fox News Media which speaks to why board gaming has done well through the pandemic and beyond. #BoardGamingGrowing #GameInventor #Gaming #BoardGames

Star Wars Outlaws has been rated 19+ in Korea: this is the first Star Wars game to ever receive that rating. The reasons for the rating, according to the ratings board are: "An open world action-adventure game produced based on the Star Wars IP ＊ Realistic simulation of speculative behavior - There is a mini-game with content of in-game betting and dividends. Therefore, Article 21 of the Game Industry Promotion Act and Article 7 of the Rating Regulations In accordance with Article 4, the rating was decided as ‘not for use by minors’." (source: https://lnkd.in/erdaHMAU)

Unveiling the Unbelievable: Inside the Copenhagen Major The video transcription discusses the high stakes and intense competition amongst the top eight teams in CS. Each team entered with something to prove, with a desire to dominate the future of the game. The question of who would emerge victorious and which version of CS2 would be the most dominant is pondered. The debate on whether the game belonged to star players, misfits, the next generation of talent, or another factor is also highlighted. The focus is on the uncertainty and excitement surrounding the competition. #CopenhagenMajor #CounterStrike2 #CS2 #eSports #TeamUnderdogs #NarrativeDrivenGaming #FutureOfCS #StarPlayers #ViralVideo

Disney is investing $1.5 billion into Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, which was last valued at $32 billion in a 2022 raise. The companies plan to collaborate on new games utilizing Disney IP such as Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar as the House of Mouse evolves from cinematic to entertainment universes. Disney has experimented with games in the past, most notably with Disney Infinity, but executives never seemed to be “all in,” and the experiment fizzled. This partnership is a glass slipper (another Disney property…), allowing Disney to outsource the game development process itself to a highly capable team while offering Epic invaluable brand assets to build around. Either that, or Bob Igor just really doesn’t want to get sued for anticompetitive practices… #Disney #BobIgor #StarWars #Marvel #EpicGames

🖇 We’re proud to announce that Henrique De Simoni, our Account Manager LATAM at 3 Oaks Gaming, recently participated in a key roundtable discussion at GBC Time: "iGaming in Argentina – Is There More to Come?" ✍️ Joining a panel of industry leaders, Henrique explored the future of Argentina's unique regulated iGaming market and its current performance. With Brazil on the verge of regulation, the discussion also shed light on what the region can expect next. 👉 Curious to learn more? Read the full article on our website! https://lnkd.in/dh9vanja #3oaks

Dive into the UK’s booming video game market—the largest in Europe! With 37.7 million gamers, GBP 7.82 billion in value, and top titles like EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy, the UK is leading the charge. But despite record revenues, economic challenges loom. Get the insights you need to decide if this market is for you! To read the full article, click the link https://lnkd.in/g2WcQsmE #UKGaming #VideoGames #EASportsFC24 #HogwartsLegacy #GamingMarket

New experiences coming as The Walt Disney Company enters into the gaming world! 🎮 With the recent merger announcement with Epic Games (creators of Fortnite), Disney is set to create an all-new games and entertainment universe, bringing together characters and storylines from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and more. This move not only opens up a new revenue stream for Disney but also presents an incredible opportunity to engage with fans in a whole new way. Just look at the success of EA Sports and their FIFA, Madden, NBA, and NFL games – fans are more engaged and connected with their teams and players, boosting ratings and merchandise sales. By leveraging Epic's Unreal Engine and tying into the existing online social gaming infrastructure of Fortnite, this collaboration pledges to be nothing short of epic. Get ready for immersive gaming experiences and virtual encounters with your favorite Disney characters where we will be part of the story! #disney #GamingUniverse #merger

What an honor not only to be on a PAX East panel, but also to be discussing such an important topic with these brilliant people! If you're attending on Sunday the 24th, please come join the discussion! 🎮🗣 Lindsey Darvin, Ph.D. Nikita Bair Alyssa Duran