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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NKB Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Takayuki Toya; hereinafter "NKB") has produced and launched high-definition Giclée prints based on the original artwork for "Procession Spin," a large-scale ceramic relief public art piece based on an original artwork by world-renowned manga artist and film director Katsuhiro Otomo, who also supervised the project. Each print in this exclusive collection is hand-signed and numbered by Mr. Otomo. While the total editio...

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Some chess rivalries are defined by championships. Others are defined by moments that forever change how the game is remembered. This September, two of chess’s greatest icons will write another chapter in their legendary rivalry when World Champion Garry Kasparov and FIDE World Chess Champion Veselin Topalov face off at Clutch Chess: The Legends, a special exhibition event taking place Sept. 11-13, 2026, in Saint Louis, the undisputed chess capital of the United Stat...

AUSTIN, Texas & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alvies Boot Company, the home of Austin Originals Made with Soul, today launched The VY, a limited, hand-numbered cowboy boot developed in collaboration with former NFL quarterback and University of Texas legend Vince Young. Arriving on the heels of his Netflix documentary, Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young (currently trending as a “Top 10 to Watch” on the platform), the boot is available now at Alvies' online store and the company’s Bespoke Western r...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, 2K announced that NBA® 2K27, the latest iteration of the NBA video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, is now available worldwide on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch™ 2. NBA 2K27 arrives with overhauled gameplay and new depth across every mode, from the court to The City to the front office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni_MOtxFif4 “With overhauled, balanced gameplay at its core, this year’s...

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Beyond Code Collective announced the launch of Code Along Beyond: Music, created with support from Apple. As emerging technologies transform how we work, learn, and create, access to technology education has become increasingly tied to economic opportunity. Beyond Code Collective is helping close that gap by creating pathways into the innovation economy for learners who have traditionally been underrepresented in technology. Through a growing ecosystem o...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ten years after The Future. Redefined., its landmark 909 Day livestream that introduced more than 30 new products to musicians worldwide, Roland is celebrating the milestone with a global anniversary campaign that looks back on a decade of innovation while showcasing what's next. Built around the theme Then. Now. Next., the campaign connects the legacy of the 2016 event to today’s latest products, customer experiences, and future-focused initiatives spanning Roland...

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mira Mircheva, has notified the Company of her intent to resign her positions of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Mircheva is leaving Bally’s for personal reasons and while her resignation is effective September 4, 2026 she will remain with the Company through September 30, 2026, to ensure a seamless leadership transition. To lea...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cleveland Gaming Classic (CGC) is Ohio's largest weekend of everything gaming and more, held annually at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The event runs from September 11 - 13, 2026. This year's event is forecasted to attract an estimated 12,000+ attendees. The event includes an onsite arcade, pinball, old school video games, rare experiences, industry guests, live musical performances, cosplay, software developers, manufacturers, eSports, tou...

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView), a multi-strategy investment firm focused on premium intellectual property across music, entertainment, sports and media, today announced a strategic partnership with GRAMMY-nominated producer David Kershenbaum. As part of the transaction, HarbourView has acquired Kershenbaum's interest in producer royalties and related rights across master recordings, including Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car," "Baby Can I Hold You," and "Talki...

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) today shared its 2025 Economic Impact Reports covering the U.S., Australia, Mexico, the European Union (EU), and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The reports highlight how Roblox powers a robust creator economy where people have the opportunity to earn real income from the games and items they create.The U.S. report, conducted by Nordicity, a leading economic analysis firm, found that in 2025 alone, Roblox creator...