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HelloTalk, the world’s largest language exchange app, releases over 70 free courses in six languages for COVID-19 education and language learning content for those in isolation

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SHENZHEN, China, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — HelloTalk, a global language learning app and community with 20 million users, is offering a series of free online courses for self-quarantined language learners to pick up a new language through the app without leaving their home.

More than 70 on-demand and large-scale live classes are now available for free in six languages (English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, and Spanish), which are taught using HelloTalk’s e-learning platform. New courses have been added specifically for COVID-19 education, in an effort to help users communicate more clearly with doctors or seek assistance while studying, working, or traveling in a foreign country.

Non-medical related topics are discussed in a livestream format, such as how to maintain productivity while working from home. To date, these courses are available to those living in Mainland China, Japan, Korea, the United States and Europe.

HelloTalk also launched a number of community activities in response to the pandemic, including a shared moment of silence with more than 30,000 users across the globe for those affected by COVID-19.

Along with courses, HelloTalk enables individuals around the world to learn a new language while staying home by chatting with native speakers right from their phone during the quarantine. Each partner teaches the other their native language for free, which is referred to as a “language exchange.” This provides a unique opportunity to chat about the coronavirus situation with locals while learning a new language.

Users are able to engage with each other in multiple ways. One-on-one conversations can be conducted through text, voice, and video calls. Powerful language learning tools like instant translations, corrections, and transliterations help partners converse easily, even without having a firm grasp of their target language. Additionally, users can post and participate in public discussions, which is helpful for understanding the pandemic from a local’s perspective.

HelloTalk’s vision is to use their platform to build a community that strives for cultural understanding and inclusiveness. “Our hope is to spread positivity throughout the world, and in doing so, narrow down the gap between races and cultures. We believe fostering and improving communication among all humans can have an extraordinary impact on uniting us and reducing conflict in the world,” said HelloTalk founder and CEO, Zackery Ngai.

About HelloTalk, Ltd.

Launched in 2012 by Zackery Ngai, HelloTalk is one of the world’s largest language learning and cross-cultural exchange apps. The service is used by 20 million users in 200 countries to learn languages by communicating with each other. HelloTalk uses a proprietary algorithm to best match language partners who are studying each other’s native language, which is called a “language exchange.” AI assisted learning tools are built into the app to make conversing in a foreign language easier, including instant translations, transliterations, transcriptions, partner corrections, and more. HelloTalk also provides course content as both self-guided lessons and livestream classes with instructors. More than 150 languages are supported, such as Chinese, English, Japanese, French, Korean, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Thai, and Hindi.  

HelloTalk introduction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h57FcWLEveE

For more information about the HelloTalk app, visit www.hellotalk.com. Join HelloTalk on Twitter at twitter.com/hellotalkapp, and Facebook at facebook.com/hellotalk.

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Shadow Arena Enters Early Access on May 21

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Pearl Abyss announced that its action battle royale game Shadow Arena will enter Early Access on Steam on May 21 (KST). Players will be able to experience the pre-release version of the game ahead of its official launch later this year. 

Shadow Arena Enters Early Access on May 21
Shadow Arena Enters Early Access on May 21

Shadow Arena will continue to feature fierce battles where 40 Heroes can compete against each other to become the sole survivor. The Early Access will introduce a new Hero along with other new content that will apply user feedback from previous Beta tests. 

After running a number of Beta tests, Shadow Arena was recognized for its unique action style and strategic gameplay. Moreover, the recent final Beta had greatly improved retention rates, with global users participating in the game more actively than the previous tests. The total number of views of the live-streaming videos on the official Twitch channel also doubled compared to the previous test.

The Early Access of Shadow Arena will be available globally on Steam with support in 14 languages including English, Indonesian, Thai, and Turkish. 

Watch the Early Access trailer here and visit the official website, Discord, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter for more information.

About Pearl Abyss

Best known for the MMORPG franchise Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has since developed Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console, and is developing Shadow Arena for PC and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s own proprietary engine and are renowned for their cutting-edge graphics. The company is also developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 and is poised to continue its growth through 2020 and maintain its position as one of Asia’s leaders in game development. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.

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Oranth Announces New Models on Hisilicon Chip

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SHENZHEN, China, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Oranth, a professional supplier of OTT TV Box, and HiSilicon, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a top supplier of System-on-Chip (SoC) ICs for set-top boxes and home gateways, TV, Camera, Smart phones, announce today availability of new OTT TV box models based on Hi3798M V110 and Hi3798M V130.

“We are glad to extend our cooperation with HiSilicon, which is reputed in diverse industries. In STB industry, HiSilicon has been well recognized by leading operators globally for stable quality and perfect performance with Hi3798M series,” said Mr. Peter Wang, General Manager of Oranth. “As a leading OEM/ODM supplier of OTT TV box, Oranth is to present new 4K models based on HiSilicon chipsets soon in retail market first. We hope to bring more high-quality products with HiSilicon in future.”

New models would be all capable to support 1080P UI, 4K@60FPS, with perfect balance between performance and cost. In order to fulfill different needing from end user, three models are planned as below:

Model H1: Hi3798M V110, 1G LPDDR4 with 8G eMMC
Model H2: Hi3798M V130, 2G LPDDR4 with 8G/16G eMMC
Model H3: Hi3798M V130, 4G LPDDR4 with 32G/64G eMMC

About ORANTH

Shenzhen Oranth Technology Co., Ltd (Oranth), established in 2014, is a professional OEM/ODM supplier for OTT TV Box&Mini PC. Founders are highly experienced in the industry.
We have been specializing in OEM/ODM of OTT TV box including hardware & software developments, supply chain sourcing, with self established R&D team and factory. Our own registered brand “TANIX” is also commonly recognized in many countries.

Make our lives better!

www.oranth.com 

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Hong Kong stock trading feature added to TradeUP’s web platform

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NEW YORK, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — TradeUP, the fintech-powered commission-free trading platform, announced today that it is offering Hong Kong stock trading on its web platform. U.S. investors can now gain exposure to one of the world’s most dynamic economies not only on their phones, but from any browser.

TradeUP launched the Hong Kong stock trading feature three weeks ago on its mobile platform, which enables users to invest in U.S. and Hong Kong stocks from an integrated account with no hidden fees or minimum deposits. This feature was well-received by customers seeking to diversify their equity portfolios and manage market volatility for long-term growth, especially since U.S. stocks have been swinging wildly in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Diversification may help to reduce volatility. Some may suggest that risks associated with investing only in domestic stocks may be very similar to foreign securities due to the growing integration of different capital markets. However, a large number of studies still argue – because economic conditions may vary among countries, thereby implying an imperfect correlation between stock markets of different countries – the benefits of international diversification remain evident.

Ryan Song, director of TradeUP, said, “TradeUP aims to offer investors a channel where they can easily extend to a wider investment horizon and take advantage of opportunities beyond geographical borders at a lower cost.”

TradeUP has been upgrading its web-based platform to help users make more intuitive and efficient trading decisions. That includes features such as the heatmap where users are able to clearly view the market data at-a-glance with a self-explanatory visual colormap. TradeUP’s heatmap displays symbols in color-coded blocks, where shades of red signify a downward stock price movement and shades of green show an increase in the stock price. The size of each block is relative to the company’s market cap. TradeUP provides heatmaps of different time cycles ranging from one day to one year.

“Heatmaps convert numerical data into easy-to-read graphs, allowing users to easily identify the performance of stocks according to their colors. Stocks are also organized by sectors, which gives users a snapshot of buying or selling sentiment of that particular market segment. This can then be utilized to help users determine the trend of the overall market,” said Song. “We aim to simplify the trading experience for our clients by providing them with smarter tools. We will continue to introduce more features to our platform to provide convenience and agility.”

Currently, TradeUP has several promotions. Clients who sign up and fund a TradeUP Live Account are eligible to receive cash equivalents of stocks worth up to $1250 in total. Moreover, clients with an initial qualifying deposit of $1000 or more can receive extra cash bonuses up to $400.

For more information about the promotion please visit: https://tradeup.marsco.com/activity/market/deposit-award/#/award

Commissions Disclosure
Zero-fee or commission-free trading means $0 commission trading on self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that trade U.S. exchange-listed stocks and ETFs online. A $0.65 per contract fee applies to options trades. TradeUP also charges commission on Hong Kong stock trading. For more information, see our full pricing details: https://www.itradeup.com/pricing/commissions-us.

Brokerage services in TradeUP are offered by Marsco Investment Corporation. Download TradeUP in the Apple App Store or Google Play for free. For more information, please visit TradeUP’s website: https://www.itradeup.com/

About Marsco Investment Corporation

Marsco Investment Corporation is a registered brokerage firm at SEC (CRD:18483; SEC: 8-36754), a member of FINRA/SIPC and a member of DTC/NSCC, regulated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Risk Disclosure:

All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Past performance of a security, market, or financial product does not guarantee future results. Electronic trading poses unique risk to investors. System response and access times may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. Market volatility, volume, and system availability may delay account access and trade executions. The contents of this article shall not be considered a recommendation or solicitation for the purchase or sale of securities, futures, or other investment products.

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Awakened Enhancement and Shultz Secret Fortress Now Available in Black Desert Mobile

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Pearl Abyss today announced that Awakened Enhancement and a new zone named “Shultz Secret Fortress” have been added to Black Desert Mobile. Adventurers can now further enhance their powers through these updates and receive great rewards.

Awakened Enhancement and Shultz Secret Fortress Now Available in Black Desert Mobile
Awakened Enhancement and Shultz Secret Fortress Now Available in Black Desert Mobile

With Awakened Enhancement, Adventurers can upgrade their gear above level 40 and make them more powerful using Pristine Black Crystals, which can be crafted in the Refinery using Black Crystals and Black Stones. Enhanced weapons and armor will give Adventurers more AP and DP. Adventurers can increase their chances of success by using Advice of Valks, a new series of items for Awakened Enhancements.

In addition, the Shultz Secret Fortress in North Mediah can now be accessed starting this week. It is the battlefield that the most powerful Adventurers can take on to try and obtain higher-quality rewards. Those who get the Shultz Supplies Sack can also receive an array of rare and valuable items. All Adventurers are highly encouraged to get adequate training before exploring this new zone as it requires higher combat skills than most areas and regions. 

Visit Black Desert Mobile‘s official website for more information.

About Black Desert

Black Desert is Pearl Abyss’ open-world action MMORPG with cutting-edge visuals and skill-based combat that redefines the genre. With the most developed character customization system of any game currently on the market, users can break out of the norm and make unique characters that truly represent themselves. Its intuitive controls, beautifully designed world, and extensive lore will excite both newcomers and veterans of MMO games and action RPGs.  

About Pearl Abyss

Best known for the MMORPG franchise Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has since developed Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console, and is developing Shadow Arena for PC and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s own proprietary engine and are renowned for their cutting-edge graphics. The company is also developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 and is poised to continue its growth through 2020 and maintain its position as one of Asia’s leaders in game development. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com

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Tencent Music Entertainment Group to Report First Quarter 2020 Financial Results on May 11, 2020 Eastern Time

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SHENZHEN, China, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Music Entertainment Group (“Tencent Music”, “TME”, or the “Company”) (NYSE: TME), the leading online music entertainment platform in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2020 after the U.S. market closes on Monday, May 11, 2020.

Tencent Music’s management will hold a conference call on Monday, May 11, 2020, at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time or 8:00 A.M. Beijing Time on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free: 

+1-888-317-6003

International:

+1-412-317-6061

Mainland China Toll Free:

400-120-6115

Hong Kong Toll Free: 

800-963-976

Access Code:

4624371

The replay will be accessible through May 18, 2020, by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free:

+1-877-344-7529

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Access Code:

10142408

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.tencentmusic.com/.

About Tencent Music Entertainment

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) is the leading online music entertainment platform in China, operating the country’s highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. Tencent Music’s mission is to use technology to elevate the role of music in people’s lives by enabling them to create, enjoy, share and interact with music. Tencent Music’s platform comprises online music, online karaoke and music-centric live streaming services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music.

For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com.

Investor Relations Contact

Tencent Music Entertainment Group
ir@tencentmusic.com
+86 (755) 8601-3388 ext.871720

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Sohu.com Announces Completion of Changyou Going-Private Transaction

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BEIJING, April 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU) (“Sohu”), China’s leading online media, video, search and gaming business group, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Changyou.com Limited (“Changyou”) that it did not already beneficially own, through the merger (the “Changyou Merger”) of an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary (“Changyou Merger Co.”) of Sohu with and into Changyou, with Changyou being the company surviving the Changyou Merger. As a result of the Changyou Merger, Changyou has become a private company wholly owned directly and indirectly by Sohu and the American depositary shares of Changyou (the “Changyou ADSs”), each of which represented two Changyou Class A ordinary shares (“Changyou Class A Ordinary Shares”), are no longer traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

Pursuant to the plan of merger for the Changyou Merger, each Changyou Class A Ordinary Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Changyou Merger, other than Changyou Class A ordinary shares owned beneficially by Sohu, was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive $5.40 in cash without interest, and each outstanding Changyou ADS was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive $10.80 in cash without interest (less $0.05 per ADS cancellation fees and other fees as applicable). Because Changyou Merger Co. owned over 90% of the voting power represented by all issued and outstanding shares of Changyou prior to the effectiveness of the Changyou Merger and the Changyou Merger was in the form of a short-form merger in accordance with section 233(7) of the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands, the Changyou Merger was not subject to a vote of the shareholders of Changyou.

In connection with the Changyou Merger, each outstanding and fully‑vested option (each, a “Vested Option”) to purchase Changyou Class A Ordinary Shares under Changyou’s share incentive plans was cancelled, and each holder of a Vested Option has the right to receive an amount in cash determined by multiplying (x) the excess, if any, of $5.40 over the applicable exercise price of such Vested Option by (y) the number of Changyou Class A Ordinary Shares underlying such Vested Option; and each outstanding but unvested option (each, an “Unvested Option”) to purchase Changyou Class A Ordinary Shares under Changyou’s share incentive plans will remain outstanding and continue to vest following the effectiveness of the Changyou Merger in accordance with the applicable Changyou share incentive plan and award agreement governing such Unvested Option in effect immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Changyou Merger.

Changyou has requested that trading of Changyou ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Select Market be suspended, and that the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a Form 25 notifying the SEC of Nasdaq’s withdrawal of the Changyou ADSs from listing on Nasdaq and intention to withdraw the Changyou Class A Ordinary Shares from registration under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Changyou has informed Sohu that it intends to file with the SEC, ten days after Nasdaq files the Form 25, a Form 15 suspending Changyou’s reporting obligations under the Exchange Act and withdrawing the registration of Changyou Class A Ordinary Shares under the Exchange Act. Changyou’s obligations to file with or furnish to the SEC certain reports and forms, including Form 20-F and Form 6-K, will be suspended immediately as of the filing date of the Form 15 and will terminate once the deregistration of Changyou Class A Ordinary Shares becomes effective.

China Renaissance, through its subsidiary CRP-Fanya Investment Consultants (Beijing) Limited, has served as financial advisor to Sohu in connection with the Changyou Merger; Goulston & Storrs PC has served as U.S. legal counsel to Sohu; and Han Kun Law Offices has served as PRC legal counsel to Sohu.

Houlihan Lokey (China) Limited has served as financial advisor to the committee of independent and disinterested directors established by Changyou’s board of directors (the “Changyou Special Committee”) to review and evaluate the Changyou Merger; and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has served as U.S. legal counsel to the Changyou Special Committee.

Conyers Dill & Pearman has advised as to Cayman Islands legal matters with respect to the Changyou Merger.

About Sohu

Sohu is China’s premier online brand and indispensable to the daily life of millions of Chinese, providing a network of web properties and community based/web 2.0 products which offer the vast Sohu user community a broad array of choices regarding information, entertainment and communication. Sohu has built one of the most comprehensive matrices of Chinese language web properties and proprietary search engines, consisting of the mass portal and leading online media destination www.sohu.com; interactive search engine www.sogou.com; developer and operator of online games www.changyou.com and the online video website tv.sohu.com.

Sohu’s corporate services consist of online brand advertising on Sohu’s matrix of websites as well as bid listing and home page on its in-house developed search directory and engine. Sohu also provides multiple news and information services on mobile platforms, including Sohu News App and the mobile news portal m.sohu.com. Sohu’s online game subsidiary Changyou develops and operates a diverse portfolio of PC and mobile games, such as Tian Long Ba Bu (“TLBB”), one of the most popular PC games in China. Changyou also owns and operates the 17173.com Website, a game information portal in China. Sohu’s online search subsidiary Sogou (NYSE: SOGO) has grown to become the second largest search engine by mobile queries in China. It also owns and operates Sogou Input Method, the largest Chinese language input software. Sohu, established by Dr. Charles Zhang, one of China’s internet pioneers, is in its twenty-fourth year of operation.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

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Changyou.com Announces Completion of Going-Private Transaction

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BEIJING, April 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Changyou.com Limited (“Changyou”) (NASDAQ: CYOU), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced the completion of the merger (the “Changyou Merger”) contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated January 24, 2020, by and among Changyou; Sohu.com (Game) Limited (“Sohu Game”), an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of Sohu.com Limited (“Sohu”) (NASDAQ: SOHU); and Changyou Merger Co. Limited (“Changyou Merger Co.”), a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Sohu Game, in which Changyou Merger Co. merged with and into Changyou effective April 17, 2020 (the “Effective Time”), with Changyou being the surviving company. As a result of the Changyou Merger, Changyou has become a private company wholly owned directly and indirectly by Sohu and the American depositary shares of Changyou (the “ADSs”), each of which represented two Changyou Class A ordinary shares (“Class A Ordinary Shares”), are no longer traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

Pursuant to the plan of merger for the Changyou Merger, (i) each Class A Ordinary Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than shares held beneficially by Sohu (the “Excluded Shares”), was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive $5.40 in cash without interest, and (ii) each outstanding ADS, other than the ADSs representing the Excluded Shares, was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive $10.80 in cash without interest (less $0.05 per ADS cancellation fees and other fees as applicable). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, (i) each outstanding and fully‑vested option (each, a “Vested Option”) to purchase Class A Ordinary Shares under Changyou’s share incentive plans was cancelled, and each holder of a Vested Option has the right to receive an amount in cash determined by multiplying (x) the excess, if any, of $5.40 over the applicable exercise price of such Vested Option by (y)  the number of Class A Ordinary Shares underlying such Vested Option, and (ii) each outstanding but unvested option (each, an “Unvested Option”) to purchase Class A Ordinary Shares under Changyou’s share incentive plans will remain outstanding and continue to vest following the Effective Time in accordance with the applicable Changyou share incentive plan and award agreement governing such Unvested Option in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Because Changyou Merger Co. owned over 90% of the voting power represented by all issued and outstanding shares of Changyou prior to the effectiveness of the Changyou Merger and the Changyou Merger was in the form of a short-form merger in accordance with section 233(7) of the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands, the Changyou Merger was not subject to a vote of the shareholders of Changyou.

Changyou has requested that trading of Changyou ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Select Market be suspended, and that the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a Form 25 notifying the SEC of Nasdaq’s withdrawal of the Changyou ADSs from listing on Nasdaq and intention to withdraw the Class A Ordinary Shares from registration under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Changyou has informed Sohu that it intends to file with the SEC, ten days after Nasdaq files the Form 25, a Form 15 suspending Changyou’s reporting obligations under the Exchange Act and withdrawing the registration of the Class A Ordinary Shares under the Exchange Act. Changyou’s obligations to file with or furnish to the SEC certain reports and forms, including Form 20-F and Form 6-K, will be suspended immediately as of the filing date of the Form 15 and will terminate once the deregistration of the Class A Ordinary Shares becomes effective.

Houlihan Lokey (China) Limited has served as financial advisor to the committee of independent and disinterested directors established by Changyou’s board of directors (the “Changyou Special Committee”) to review and evaluate the Changyou Merger; and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has served as U.S. legal counsel to the Changyou Special Committee.

China Renaissance, through its subsidiary CRP-Fanya Investment Consultants (Beijing) Limited, has served as financial advisor to Sohu in connection with the Changyou Merger; Goulston & Storrs PC has served as U.S. legal counsel to Sohu; and Han Kun Law Offices has served as PRC legal counsel to Sohu.

Conyers Dill & Pearman has advised as to Cayman Islands legal matters with respect to the Changyou Merger.

About Changyou

Changyou is a leading developer and operator of online games in China with a diverse portfolio of popular online games, such as Tian Long Ba Bu (“TLBB”), one of the most popular PC games in China, as well as a number of mobile games. Changyou also owns and operates the 17173.com Website, a leading game information portal in China. Changyou began operations as a business unit within Sohu in 2003, and was carved out as a separate, stand-alone company in December 2007. Changyou has an advanced technology platform that includes advanced 2.5D and 3D graphics engines, a uniform game development platform, effective anti-cheating and anti-hacking technologies, proprietary cross-networking technology and advanced data protection technology. For more information, please visit http://ir.changyou.com/.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:
Mr. Yujia Zhao
Investor Relations
Tel: +86 (10) 6192-0800
E-mail: ir@cyou-inc.com

In the United States:
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Christensen
Phone: +1 (480) 614-3004
E-mail: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com

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‘One World: Together At Home’ Global Special to Air on JOOX Music on April 19

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BANGKOK, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — JOOX Music, a leading music streaming platform, today announced that One World: Together At Home — a globally televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, will air on JOOX Music in Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and South Africa on April 19.

‘One World: Together At Home’ Global Special to Air on JOOX Music on April 19
‘One World: Together At Home’ Global Special to Air on JOOX Music on April 19

‘One World: Together At Home’ — 6-hour Digital Broadcast Special:

Thailand: 1am – 7am, April 19

Hong Kong and Macau SAR: 2am – 8am, April 19

Indonesia: 1am – 7am, April 19

Malaysia: 2am – 8am, April 19

Myanmar: 12.30am – 6.30am, April 19

South Africa: 8pm – 2am, April 18

‘One World: Together At Home’ — 2-hour Broadcast Special:

Thailand: 7am, April 19

Hong Kong and Macau SAR: 8am, April 19

Indonesia: 7am, April 19

Malaysia: 8am, April 19

Myanmar: 6.30am, April 19

South Africa: 2am, April 19

Launched by international advocacy organization Global Citizen, and the World Health Organization (WHO), One World: Together At Home will show unity among all people who are affected by COVID-19 and will also celebrate and support brave healthcare workers doing life-saving work on the front lines.

Curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga, One World: Together At Home will include performances and appearances by:

Adam Lambert, Alicia Keys, Amy Poehler, Andra Day, Andrea Bocelli, Angèle, Anitta, Annie Lennox, Awkwafina, Becky G, Ben Platt, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Billy Ray Cyrus, Black Coffee, Bridget Moynahan, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, Cassper Nyovest, Céline Dion, Charlie Puth, Chris Martin, Christine and the Queens, Common, Connie Britton, Danai Gurira, David & Victoria Beckham, Delta Goodrem, Don Cheadle, Eason Chan, Eddie Vedder, Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, Erin Richards, FINNEAS, Heidi Klum, Hozier, Hussain Al Jassmi, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, Jack Black, Jack Johnson, Jacky Cheung, Jameela Jamil, James McAvoy, Jason Segel, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Jess Glynne, Jessie J, Jessie Reyez, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, John Legend, Juanes, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kerry Washington, Kesha, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Lang Lang, Leslie Odom Jr., Lewis Hamilton, Liam Payne, Lili Reinhart, Lilly Singh, Lily Tomlin, Lindsey Vonn, Lisa Mishra, Lizzo, LL Cool J, Lola Lennox, Luis Fonsi, Lupita Nyong‘o, Maluma, Maren Morris, Matt Bomer, Matthew McConaughey, Megan Rapinoe, Michael Bublé, Milky Chance, Naomi Osaka, Natti Natasha, Niall Horan, Nomzamo Mbatha, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Pharrell Williams, P.K. Subban, Picture This, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Rita Ora, Sam Heughan, Sam Smith, Samuel L Jackson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sebastián Yatra, Shah Rukh Khan, Shawn Mendes, Sheryl Crow, Sho Madjozi, Sofi Tukker, Stephen Colbert, Stevie Wonder, Superm, Taylor Swift, The Killers, Tim Gunn, Usher, Vishal Mishra and Zucchero.

Poshu Yeung, Vice President, International Business Group, Tencent said, “As a leading music streaming platform, JOOX Music is proud to be a part of this global initiative that unites performers, music fans and all citizens around the world in a collaborative effort to beat coronavirus, supporting frontline healthcare workers and the WHO. We stand together, gathering our hearts while staying at home, with all music lovers in Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and South Africa in using music as a universal tool in our fight against the further spread of COVID-19.”

One World: Together At Home is not a telethon — it is a historic, first-of-its kind global broadcast event to celebrate the heroic efforts of community health workers, and to support the World Health Organization in the global fight to end COVID-19. The broadcast will feature stories from frontline healthcare workers on the COVID response, commitments from philanthropists, governments and corporations to support and equip frontline healthcare workers around the world, with masks, gowns and other vital equipment, and to local charities that provide food, shelter, and healthcare to those that need it most.

For more information about Global Citizen and its campaign to support the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO, powered by the UN Foundation, please visit globalcitizen.org and follow @GlblCtzn on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #GlobalCitizen. 

To learn more about WHO’s response to the pandemic and the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, please go to www.who.int/COVID-19 and follow @WHO on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

For information about how to tune in and take action, visit www.globalcitizen.org/togetherathome.

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Pearl Abyss Begins Final Beta for Shadow Arena

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Pearl Abyss announced that its action battle royale Shadow Arena has entered its final phase of Beta testing today at 4PM (KST). Players across the globe can now experience the improved gameplay of Shadow Arena on Steam until April 20.

Pearl Abyss Begins Final Beta for Shadow Arena
Pearl Abyss Begins Final Beta for Shadow Arena

In Shadow Arena, 40 Heroes battle against each other in fierce, action-packed showdowns to become the final survivor. New content, such as a more sophisticated matching system, has been introduced to the final Beta to provide a higher level of gameplay for global players. 

The new AI Matches mode allows a maximum of 5 players to fight as allies against 40 AI opponents. A Normal Match mode, where the game’s results are not recorded, is also available along with other additions including a new giant monster the Stoneback Crabs, and a Blessed Area, which will greatly increase a Hero’s HP regeneration. 

Heroes who have signed up for a Beta key can receive a Premium Beta Key that will give them special in-game rewards. These rewards are the highest grade sealed items, such as the Matchlock and Red Dragon’s Offering. Heroes can play Shadow Arena more strategically with these sealed items. 

As the current test is being conducted as the “final” Beta, Pearl Abyss is preparing to release the early access of Shadow Arena soon.  

For more information on Shadow Arena, visit the official website, Discord, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

About Pearl Abyss

Best known for the MMORPG franchise Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has since developed Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console, and is developing Shadow Arena for PC and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s own proprietary engine and are renowned for their cutting-edge graphics. The company is also developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 and is poised to continue its growth through 2020 and maintain its position as one of Asia’s leaders in game development. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.

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