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“Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team” Follow & Repost to Win a Dream Championship 2023 Original T-Shirt

TOKYO, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will be holding the Final Regional Qualifiers for the Dream Championship 2023 from Saturday, October 21 to Saturday, November 4 to determine the number one player in the world. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more information.

KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will be holding the Final Regional Qualifiers for the Dream Championship 2023 from Saturday, October 21 to Saturday, November 4 to determine the number one player in the world.
KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will be holding the Final Regional Qualifiers for the Dream Championship 2023 from Saturday, October 21 to Saturday, November 4 to determine the number one player in the world.

The tournament will be livestreamed on YouTube, and a Dream Championship 2023 Final Regional Qualifier Stream Celebration Follow & Repost Campaign is being held on the official X account.

Dream Championship 2023 Final Regional Qualifier Stream Celebration Follow & Repost Campaign

Follow the official Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team X account (@tsubasaDT_en) and repost the relevant post for the chance to be one of the 60 winners worldwide (20 winners each week) that will be selected at random to receive a Dream Championship 2023 original T-shirt.

In the first round, participants can win an original T-shirt unique to this championship featuring Taro Misaki, the character representing the Japan/Asia/Oceania Tournament in the Final Regional Qualifiers.

How to Enter:
1. Follow the official Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team X account (@tsubasaDT_en)
2. Repost the relevant post made by the official X account

Campaign Period and Reward for Round 1:
Friday, October 20, 2023 from 16:00 until Sunday, October 22, 2023 23:59 (JST/UTC+9)
Dream Championship 2023 Original T-Shirt (Taro Misaki)
Total Number of Winners Worldwide: 20

Please check the official website for further details regarding this campaign.

Dream Championship 2023 Official Campaign Page:
https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/dcs/news/en/231020-cp1/

Dream Championship 2023 Overview

The Dream Championship is an official tournament for Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team hosted by KLab Inc. for players aged 18 years or older. The tournament will use the mobile game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, which is available on the App Store, Google Play Store, and HUAWEI AppGallery.

The first Dream Championship was held in 2019 and this year marks its fifth installment which will be held exclusively online. The tournament was created as the ultimate chance for players to face off against strong opponents from all over the world to decide who is number one.

Dates (Based in JST/UTC+9)

Final Regional Qualifiers *Broadcast on YouTube Live

  • Japan/Asia/Oceania Tournament: Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 18:00 to 22:30
  • American Tournament: Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 9:00 to 13:30
  • Europe/Africa Tournament: Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 18:00 to 22:30

Dream Championship 2023 Finals *Broadcast on YouTube Live

  • Day 1: Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 16:30 to 22:35
  • Day 2: Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 17:00 to 22:00

Dream Championship 2023 Official Website:
https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/dcs/en/

Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

Supported OSes: Android™ 4.4+, iOS 11.0+, HarmonyOS 2.0+
Genre: Head-to-head football simulation game
Price: Free-to-play (In-app purchases available)
Supported Regions: Global (Excludes Japan and Mainland China)
Official Website: https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/en
Official X Account: @tsubasaDT_en
Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tsubasaDTen
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgOPO7kIQ35YzB7SBIQoWQ/
Official Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/6tyEs48
Copyright: ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA, ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA/TV TOKYO/ENOKIFILM, © KLabGames

Download here:

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1293738123

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.captain283.global

AppGallery: https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C105375049

Source: KLab Inc.

TV Animation “Captain Tsubasa” Junior Youth Arc Broadcast Celebration Campaign Kicks Off – “Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team”

TOKYO, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that in celebration of the broadcast of the TV animation “Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth Arc”, its competitive football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will be holding the Anime TV Broadcast Celebration Campaign from Friday, October 6. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more information.

KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that in celebration of the broadcast of the TV animation “Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth Arc”, its competitive football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will be holding the Anime TV Broadcast Celebration Campaign from Friday, October 6.
KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that in celebration of the broadcast of the TV animation “Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth Arc”, its competitive football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will be holding the Anime TV Broadcast Celebration Campaign from Friday, October 6.

Anime TV Broadcast Celebration: Tsubasa Ozora Gift Login Bonus

Event Period: Sunday, October 1 16:00 until Sunday, December 31 23:59 (JST/UTC+9)

To celebrate the broadcasting of the TV animation series, users will be gifted one Tsubasa Ozora All Japan (JY) by logging in to the game during the event period.

Anime TV Broadcast Celebration: Login Bonus

Event Period: Friday, October 6 16:00 until Sunday, October 22 15:59 (JST/UTC+9)

Users can receive the following items by logging in to the game during the event period.

  • Dreamballs
  • Black Ball (SSR)s
  • SR+ Transfer Ticket

And more

*Items will change depending on the number of days logged in.

Anime TV Broadcast Support: Login Bonus

Event Period: First login bonus on Sunday, October 8 from 0:00 until 23:59 (JST/UTC+9)
Will be held every Sunday the series is broadcasted with weekly updates following the above date.

To celebrate the broadcasting of the TV animation series, users can receive the following items by logging in to the game during the event period.

  • Dreamball
  • Black Ball (SSR)s

Anime TV Broadcast Celebration: Event Missions

Event Period: Friday, October 6 16:00 until Friday, October 20 13:59 (JST/UTC+9)

Clear the missions during the event period to receive the following items.

  • Dreamballs
  • Legendary Drills
  • Black Ball (SSR)s

And more

Anime TV Broadcast Celebration: Daily Scenarios

Event Period: Friday, October 6 16:00 until Friday, October 20 23:59 (JST/UTC+9)

During the event period, users can play these scenarios 3 times a day to receive the following items:

Clear Rewards:

  • Special Medals

Exchangeable Items:

  • Dreamballs
  • SSR Players
  • SSR Transfer Ticket
  • Tamotsu Ide
  • Special Skill Unlock Medals

And more

About the TV Animation Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth Arc

Broadcast Dates:
Every Sunday at 17:30 (JST/UTC+9) starting from October 1, 2023 (TV Tokyo Network)

Official Website (JP):
https://ball-ha-tomodachi.com/jryouth/

Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

Supported OSes:                            Android™ 4.4+, iOS 11.0+, HarmonyOS 2.0+
Genre:                                              Head-to-head football simulation game
Price:                                               Free-to-play (In-app purchases available)
Supported Regions:                       Global (Excludes Japan and Mainland China)
Official Website:                              https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/en
Official X Account:                         @tsubasaDT_en
Official Facebook Page:                 https://www.facebook.com/tsubasaDTen
Official YouTube Channel:             https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgOPO7kIQ35YzB7SBIQoWQ/
Official Discord Channel:               https://discord.gg/6tyEs48
Copyright:                                       ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA
                                                         ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA/TV TOKYO/ENOKIFILM
                                                         © KLabGames

Download here:
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1293738123
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.captain283.global
AppGallery: https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C105375049

Source: KLab Inc.

ViewSonic Announces New Partnership Deal with Tundra Esports


BREA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp, a leading global provider of visual solutions, has announced an exciting partnership with Tundra Esports, a prominent Esports organization headquartered in the UK. This partnership marks ViewSonic as Tundra Esports’ Official Supplier during The International Dota 2 Championships 2023, underscoring ViewSonic’s commitment to the gaming community.

ViewSonic partners with Tundra Esports as its Official Supplier during The International 2023
ViewSonic partners with Tundra Esports as its Official Supplier during The International 2023

Tundra’s Dota 2 team, the reigning world champions, secured victory at The International 2022 with a clean 3-0 sweep against the opposing team. Their continued dominance in the DPC WEU Tour 3 solidifies their status as one of the frontrunners entering The International 2023.

The partnership between ViewSonic and Tundra Esports promises to enrich the global gaming community by leveraging ViewSonic’s product superiority and Tundra’s expansive social network reach. During the prestigious The International Dota 2 Championships 2023, both organizations will co-create exclusive content, showcasing the exceptional features and unmatched performance of ViewSonic monitors, delivering unparalleled value and immersive experiences to audiences worldwide.

Oscar Lin, General Manager of the Monitor Business Unit at ViewSonic, stated, “Our partnership with Tundra Esports exemplifies ViewSonic’s unwavering commitment to empowering professional gamers to meet and exceed their esports ambitions. Continuously driven to provide cutting-edge technology and essential features, we are dedicated to consistently delivering innovative, all-inclusive products that cater to the diverse requirements of the gaming community.”

ViewSonic designs its gaming monitors to cater to gamers of all skill levels, delivering exceptional performance with lightning-fast speed and captivating visuals. These monitors are equally suitable for hardcore enthusiasts who meticulously construct gaming rigs and casual players who embark on gaming adventures in their leisure time. With attentively tailored features, ViewSonic ensures that every gaming experience is truly exceptional.

Carleton Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of Tundra Esports, said: “We are delighted to welcome ViewSonic as the Official Supplier Partner of our Dota 2 roster. This partnership is a fantastic opportunity for our organizations to showcase the product use of the ViewSonic product line and build valuable touchpoints together. We are looking forward to working with ViewSonic during The International 2023 to bring a lot of exciting moments to our fans.”  

For the latest updates on the partnership, follow ViewSonic Gaming and Tundra Esports on social media:

About ViewSonic
Founded in California, ViewSonic is a recognized leader in the global visual solutions arena and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. Recognized as an innovator in the industry, ViewSonic is committed to providing a comprehensive range of hardware and software solutions. Includes monitors, projectors, pen displays, commercial displays, All-in-One LED displays, ViewBoard interactive displays, and the myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 35 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has solidified its reputation for delivering innovative and reliable solutions across education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets, helping customers “See the Difference.” To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit our website at www.viewsonic.com.

About Tundra Esports
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Tundra was formed in 2019 and soon saw its professional teams win some of the world’s biggest esports competitions, among them the Dota 2 International 2022 Championship, 2022 Fortnite EU FNCS Championship and the FIFA ePremier League.

Committed to creating an engaged and dynamic community, Tundra has developed its reputation through an innovative media proposition and partnerships with content creators and brands.  In 2022, Tundra Esports posted a 100% increase in subscriber numbers, which grew from 1.6 to 3.2 million. In the meantime, monthly impressions jumped from 5 to 10 million and video views by 200%, with the brand also posting 1.25 billion impressions thanks to the streaming of Esports competitions and the significant growth of its team of talents, which now boasts more than 30 professional players and creatives.

In August 2022 the Dutch football legend and Liverpool Star Virgil Van Dijk joined Tundra as an Ambassador & Shareholder. In March 2023 Tundra further strengthened its partners portfolio by entering into a strategic partnership with the esports department of the legendary French football club PSG.

The team has recorded eight Championship placements in all, most notably in DPC WEU (Dota 2), ePremier League 2022 (FIFA) and FNCS C3 S2 2022 (Fortnite Champion Series: Chapter 3 Season 2), with its three teams recording several top-three finishes.

Discover the Future of AI: Ubi-chan at Tokyo Game Show 2023

TAIPEI, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ubitus K.K., a global leader in cloud gaming solutions, will demonstrate potential AI applications in games, based on customized large language models (LLM), graph diffusion models, and other generative AI tools. Come talk to Ubi-chan, the AI avatar of Ubitus, at the 2023 Tokyo Game Show in Convention Hall BM-10.

Advancing AI in Games

Ubitus is at the forefront of providing AI solutions in games, encompassing content, interface, and visual presentation. By training LLM with game data and local language, AI can converse like a knowledgeable Japanese gamer. By incorporating voice recognition and text-to-speech, AI can chat like a real person. By synchronizing body, facial, and lips movements with voice, avatar and human characters can come to life. All these AI technologies consummate to Ubi-chan, an AI avatar who is fluent in spoken Japanese and knowledgeable of Japanese games. Ubi-chan can be a receptionist at TGS, an NPC in games, a moderator in game forums; as long as there is a browser and an internet connection, Ubi-chan is there to serve and accompany you. 

“AI can dramatically enhance productivity and enrich user experiences. As a solution provider, we want to help our customers gain the upper hand in this fast AI revolution,” Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus, commented. In addition to Ubi-chan, Ubitus can provide support for game companies to apply AI in their production process, as illustrated by Ubi Art, an image generative tool like Stable Diffusion.

Experience the future of AI with Ubi-chan

From September 21st to 22nd, visitors are invited to interact with Ubi-chan firsthand at Ubitus booth or via online https://tgs23-chat.ubitus.ai

Interested companies can make appointments during our meeting sessions to learn more about specific AI applications.

About Ubitus

Ubitus operates the world’s best GPU virtualization technology and cloud streaming platform, and is dedicated to providing a superior user experience via its advanced technology. As long as users are connected to a broadband network, they can enjoy AAA gaming experience across various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, game consoles, smart TVs, and personal computers.

With innovative Game Cloud® technology, Ubitus is able to stream interactive media content with immersive experience on multi-devices for platform operators and digital content developers, to accelerate metaverse popularization with broad applications.

Leveraging the power of GPUs, Ubitus has ventured into AI development. Large language models (LLM), graph diffusion models, and other generative AI tools aim to provide innovative solutions for unique challenges across various industries. 

Source: Ubitus K.K.

Puzzles and Survival’s All New Kung Fu Update Makes Its Offical Debut Today! Featuring a New Hero, the Warrior Monk Wuxin!

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Puzzles & Survival, the popular zombie-themed match-3 mobile strategy game published by 37 Games, is announcing the official release of a brand-new update, Puzzles & Survival x Kung Fu.

Puzzles & Survival x Kung Fu
Puzzles & Survival x Kung Fu

In this version of Puzzles and Survival, efforts have been made to integrate authentic elements of Kung Fu culture into the game, giving players a genuine understanding and appreciation of this ancient cultural practice. The team at 37 Games worked with Shi Yanbo, a 34th generation Shaolin warrior monk, to create a new promotional video, using the latest motion capture technology to ensure the characters onscreen move with grace and agility.

https://youtu.be/F5L-H8zhPH4
The promotional trailer of the Kung Fu update is here

Warrior monks generally do not leave their monasteries, but in times of great turmoil, they will unhesitatingly descend from the mountains to offer assistance to those who find themselves in difficult circumstances. After the outbreak of the zombie virus, the world descended into chaos, and even this isolated monastery was not spared from its impact. So, the young monk Wuxin decides to leave his monastery in order to aid others. However, the journey will be long, and the dangers many.

https://youtu.be/NL2COD98nsw
Master Kung Fu, Vanquish the Undead!

There are numerous Kung Fu-themed events designed specifically for this update, including the ability to meet and recruit a new hero, the warrior monk Wuxin! Despite his youth, he has trained in martial arts for many years. He excels particularly in staff techniques and wields the formidable weapon, the Grandmaster’s Staff. His strength should not be underestimated! Invite him to join your combat team and together, vanquish the Zombie Grandmaster!

Fight Alongside Wuxin, the Warrior Monk
Fight Alongside Wuxin, the Warrior Monk

Kung Fu, is not only about passing down physical skills but also about mastering the philosophy of Kung Fu. Thanks to the dedication of countless generations of practitioners, people around the world can learn about Kung Fu culture and understand its true nature.

And thanks to 37 Games, players can follow in the footsteps of the warrior monk Wuxin as they master the art of Kung Fu in Puzzles and Survival!

Download the new update today!
Download Link: https://pse.is/kungfuus
Official Community Page: https://www.facebook.com/PnS.37Games 

NetEase Games Held the “2023 Games Unbounded” Conference in Cologne, Germany

COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “2023 Games Unbounded” NetEase Games Conference was held in Koelnmesse, Cologne on August 23rd. At the conference, NetEase Games announced updates to its International Business Plan for NARAKA: BLADEPOINT and Where Winds Meet, and invited industry veterans to discuss the current landscape and to consider potential opportunities and challenges both current and future.

There have been many high-quality titles produced by Chinese developers coming to the fore in recent years. As a leading global developer and publisher with multiple local studios, NetEase Games continues to embrace brilliant game creators both in China and around the world. NetEase Games has empowered several game developers to create titles with traditional cultural background settings and elements. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT and Where Winds Meet are two such titles that have received great global attention. These titles were both showcased at the conference.

Senior marketing director of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, Riten Huang introduced some of the game’s achievements including global e-sports tournaments. He also announced the official launch of the 2023 World Championship. The Qualifying rounds will take place in six major regions worldwide in October, with the finals to be held in China in December.

Senior Marketing Director of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, Riten Huang
Senior Marketing Director of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, Riten Huang

The lead producer of Where Winds Meet from Everstone Studio, shared the latest design of in-game buildings and architecture based on actual Northern Song Dynasty historical sites and documentaries. The Wuxia-style setting, narrative, skills, and combat combine to express the unique concept of Chinese martial arts. A co-research and co-creation project to enhance player experience is also in progress. The producer further revealed the game’s co-testing schedule with the developers in Montreal, Canada in September.

Cord Eberspaecher, Former German Director, of the Confucius Institute at Dusseldorf and Heinz Hermanns, President, Interfilm Berlin discussing Where Winds Meet
Cord Eberspaecher, Former German Director, of the Confucius Institute at Dusseldorf and Heinz Hermanns, President, Interfilm Berlin discussing Where Winds Meet

About NetEase Games

NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999), is a leading global developer and publisher of video game IP across a variety of genres and platforms. NetEase Games’ development and publishing slate include titles such as Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, Knives Out, and Naraka: Bladepoint, and partnerships with major entertainment brands such as Warner Bros and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary). NetEase Games also supports the growth and development of its innovative global studios in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.neteasegames.com/

New Battle-Action RPG “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle” Launches Today, August 24

TOKYO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that the battle-action RPG “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle” (hereinafter referred to as DanChro), jointly developed with Aiming Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Tadashi Shiiba, hereinafter referred to as “Aiming”), has been launched today, Thursday, August 24, 2023. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more information.

KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that the battle-action RPG “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle” (hereinafter referred to as DanChro), jointly developed with Aiming Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Tadashi Shiiba, hereinafter referred to as “Aiming”), has been launched today, Thursday, August 24, 2023.
KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that the battle-action RPG “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle” (hereinafter referred to as DanChro), jointly developed with Aiming Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Tadashi Shiiba, hereinafter referred to as “Aiming”), has been launched today, Thursday, August 24, 2023.

This title will be distributed worldwide across 81 countries and regions including Japan in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.

Download Here

App Store (iOS)
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6446307783

Google Play (Android)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aiming.danmachi.danchro.global

For further details regarding this title, please refer to the News Release from the distributor of DanChro, Aiming.

Aiming News Release
https://aiming-inc.com/en/news/

“DanChro” Official Website
https://www.danmachi-danchro.com/en/

About “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?”

The series has printed a total of over 15 million copies, and the anime series has run over 4 seasons along with side stories and a movie. As of 2023, multiple projects are underway to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the original series. “DanChro” has been announced as one of those projects.

Synopsis:
In the Labyrinth City Orario…
With a thirst for the unknown, honor, and—more than anything else—romance with cute girls, a boy named Bell arrived at Orario. A city with an underground labyrinth called a “Dungeon”.
The story begins with him meeting a small Goddess, Hestia. A fateful encounter between a boy who wishes to be an adventurer, yet was turned away by every Familia, and a Goddess with no members to her Familia at all.
The path of this “Familia Myth” is walked by a boy, and inscribed by a Goddess.

TV Anime “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?” Official Website (JP):
https://danmachi.com/

DanMachi Anime Series Official X (JP):
@danmachi_anime (https://twitter.com/danmachi_anime)

About “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle”

“DanChro” is the newest addition to the series. It is a battle-action RPG that allows players to experience the “DanMachi” story and renowned battles for themselves with characters depicted with anime-like 3D graphics. Beginning with special skills shown in the series, players can enjoy a variety of attacks and techniques, as well as exhilarating and evasive actions in the simple yet immersive “battles” that take place in the game. Set out on an adventure with a party customized to individual preferences using multiple character development combinations such as “Adventurers”, “Assists”, and “Scene Cards”. Experience a variety of game modes, from a battle royale where everyone is the enemy, to autoplay battles in the “Arena” where team competition is the key to victory. Join beloved characters such as Bell and Hestia in overcoming the Dungeon.

Overview of “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle”

Platform: iOS /Android™
Genre: Battle-Action RPG
Price: Free-to-play (In-app purchases available)
Official Website: https://www.danmachi-danchro.com/en/
Official X Account: https://twitter.com/danchro_en
Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/danmachi-danchro
Copyright: ©Fujino Omori-SB Creative Corp./Danmachi4 Project

Download Here:

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6446307783

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aiming.danmachi.danchro.global

Source: KLab Inc.

VNG Files Registration Statement for Potential Initial Public Offering


NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO OR FROM THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — VNG Corporation (“VNG” or the “Company”), a leading technology company in Vietnam, today announced that VNG Limited has filed a Form F-1 registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). VNG Limited, a shareholder of VNG, intends to list its Class A ordinary shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market through an initial public offering (“IPO”) under the symbol “VNG”.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, UBS Securities LLC and BofA Securities, Inc. will act as underwriters of the IPO. The size and price range for the potential offering have yet to be determined.

Founded in 2004, VNG has evolved from a five-person start-up into the largest homegrown digital ecosystem in Vietnam with products and services ingrained in users’ daily lives. VNG is, according to Newzoo, the number one mobile games publisher in Vietnam looking to expand globally and, according to F&S, operates the number one messaging application, Zalo, in Vietnam, with 75 million monthly active users. The Company’s other flagship products include Zing MP3 (the number one music streaming platform in Vietnam, according to F&S, with more than 28 million monthly active users), and ZaloPay (the fastest growing mobile payment application in Vietnam, according to F&S).

The Form F-1 registration statement is subject to completion and has not yet been declared effective by the SEC.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. The Class A ordinary shares may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) unless they are offered or sold in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, such registration requirements. Any public offering of such securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of an effective registration statement that may be obtained from VNG Limited which will contain detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial statements. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135e under the Securities Act.

About VNG

Founded in 2004, VNG is a leading homegrown digital ecosystem in Vietnam, with diverse products and services through four key business segments: Games, Communications and Media, Fintech and Long-term Opportunities. Its mission is to “Build technologies and grow people. From Vietnam to the world.” Its flagship products have transformed the way millions of users experience and interact with the online world, in Vietnam and globally. Today, VNG has approximately 4,000 employees across 10 cities around the world. For more information, please visit: https://vng.com.vn/.

Media Contacts:

VNG
Thao Tran
media@vng.com.vn

FGS Global
Asia – Harry Florry and Lucy Dao
US – Ginny Wilmerding
VNG@fgsglobal.com

PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME IS COMING TO PLAYSTATION®5, STARTING WITH SEPTEMBER CLOSED BETA TEST

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality video games, announces the arrival of the team based TPS Action MOBA PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME on PlayStation®5 (PS5®). Things will kick off with a Closed Beta Test period between September 13 and September 25 – players will be able to register for the Closed Beta Test through September 11.


PARAGON THE OVERPRIME is one of the hottest new team based MOBAs on PC based on Epic Games’ Paragon, with 36 playable heroes at the time of the CBT, including the newest hero Riktor. Two maps will be available to play – Agnis of Light, and Red Moon. The development team is focused on increasing the number of features specifically for PS5 players, including: Aim Assist, Adaptive Triggers, Haptic Feedback, and more – including the speaker capabilities of the DualSense™ wireless controller and 3D Audio. Players will even be able to launch directly from activity cards, taking full advantage of the feature set of PS5. The detailed information can be found here.

The game will ultimately feature full crossplay with the PC version upon the official launch, ensuring there will always be players to matchmake with, and that users will be able to jump into matches with their friends, no matter what platform they are on.

Players can wishlist PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME on the PlayStation®Store in North America and Europe starting today. Players wishing to hop in the action early for the closed beta test can do so on the Paragon website – note that only North American IPs can register for the test at this time. Other regions and follow the game on the PlayStation store by adding it to their wishlist. In order to join the Closed Beta Test, users will need a Sony account based in either the US or Canada.

PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME is a team-based TPS Action MOBA that anyone can play for free on PC and now PlayStation 5! Players are engaged in 5v5 play while working with teammates to conquer the Prime battlefield. The game celebrates strategic actions and fast-paced battles by two teams aiming to eliminate the opponents’ territories. Players can choose from one of the many powerful heroes utilizing their unique skills – Warrior, Support, Ranger, Caster, Tank, and Assassin.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide.  Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

NetEase Cloud Music and RYCE Entertainment Form Strategic Partnership

HANGZHOU, China, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cloud Music Inc. (HKEX: 9899, “NetEase Cloud Music” or the “Company”), a well-known online music platform featuring a vibrant content community, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement (the “Agreement”) with RYCE Entertainment, one of China’s leading music and entertainment companies, to further expand the Company’s sweeping music content library.

Beyond the extension of previous cooperation, NetEase Cloud Music is now able to access an expanding portfolio of RYCE Entertainment’s music catalog in China with 30-day initial launch rights to distribute new additions to the catalog under the latest terms of the Agreement. The two companies will collaborate to promote RYCE Entertainment’s prominent artists and music catalog in China through the synergies of extensive music production and distribution prowess. 

Since its founding in 2021, RYCE Entertainment has been devoted to creating and distributing critically acclaimed music to a global audience, and its music catalogue boasts works from a diverse roaster of talented artists, including Jackson Wang, Amber Liu, Tablo, PSY.P, Caelan Moriaty, Oscar Wang, AnsrJ and Renyu Zheng, among others.

As one of China’s leading online music platforms, NetEase Cloud Music is a preferred online destination for younger generations to enjoy music across a wide variety of genres from artists both at home and abroad. The platform boasts a unique music community atmosphere, highly interactive user base and impressive user stickiness. In 2022, NetEase Cloud Music hosted 189 million monthly active users who showcased vigorous average daily music listening trends and interactions with other users in the community. Together, these features underpin NetEase Cloud Music’s robust capabilities in efficiently promoting music content and enhancing the interactions between artists and their fan base.

As a forerunner in China’s online music industry, NetEase Cloud Music continues to partner with leading entertainment companies around the globe. Earlier in 2023, the Company further extended its portfolio of C-pop music and other popular genres through partnerships with other iconic production companies including Rock Records and B’in Music. With a powerful and growing portfolio of music from major labels that span a wide range of genres and geographies, NetEase Cloud Music is known for incubating independent musicians and fostering emerging musicians as it continues to grow its production capabilities and loyal Gen Z community of dedicated music fans.

About RYCE ENTERTAINMENT

RYCE is an innovative global music and entertainment company which operates in three main business sectors: music, artist management, and IP development.

Having integrated top management and production teams from across the industry, RYCE presents a strong lineup of talent, backed with vast copyright and media resources, industry access and networks. The company continues to develop creative business models to produce entertainment content that adapts to new media trends and is committed to creating a diversified and contemporary entertainment company.

About Cloud Music Inc.

Launched in 2013 by NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), Cloud Music Inc. (HKEX: 9899) is a well-known online music platform featuring a vibrant content community. Dedicated to providing an elevated user experience, Cloud Music Inc. provides precise, personalised recommendations, promotes user interaction and creates a strong social community. Its focus on discovering and promoting emerging musicians has made Cloud Music Inc. a destination of choice for exploring new and independent music among music enthusiasts in China. The platform has been recognised as the most popular entertainment app among China’s vibrant Generation Z community.

Please see http://ir.music.163.com/ for more information.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business outlook, estimates of financial performance, forecast business plans and growth strategies of the Company. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are stated herein on the basis of the outlook at the time of this press release. They are based on certain expectations, assumptions and premises, some of which are subjective or beyond our control. These forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect and may not be realised in the future. Underlying these forward-looking statements are a lot of risks and uncertainties. In light of the risks and uncertainties, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be regarded as representations by the Board or the Company that the plans and objectives will be achieved, and investors should not place undue reliance on such statements.

Investor Enquiries:

Angela Xu
Cloud Music Inc.
music.ir@service.netease.com

Media Enquiries:

Zhang Mengqi
NetEase, Inc.
globalpr@service.netease.com

Source: NetEase, Inc.