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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nex, the company behind Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving together, today announced NBA Versus, a new fast-paced, 1-on-1 basketball game developed in collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Launching exclusively on Nex Playground, NBA Versus puts players at the center of the action, using physical movement to create space, make plays, and move up the ranks from playground challenger to basketball legend. Built...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USA TODAY Sports, part of USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY) and PlayVS, North America’s leading scholastic and collegiate gaming platform, today announced the official launch of the USA TODAY Sports National High School Esports Championship. The event builds on the momentum of the USA TODAY SUPER 25 Esports Rankings, launched by USA TODAY Sports and PlayVS in 2024, to recognize North America’s top high school esports teams. As part of USA TODAY Sports’ expanding commit...

BARCELONA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--King, the interactive entertainment company behind Candy Crush Saga® , has achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people playing a mobile game simultaneously. A total of 1,146 employees came together to play Candy Crush Saga simultaneously and played the game continuously for five minutes.This record offers a playful way to celebrate a game that has continued to bring enjoyment to millions of players around the world for almost 15 years, as well as the...

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Backgammon.com, the modern platform dedicated to elevating backgammon as a global sport and cultural touchstone, today announced a landmark multi-year sponsorship partnership with the World Backgammon Federation (WBGF), the international governing body for competitive backgammon representing 45 member countries. The agreement positions Backgammon.com as the exclusive global online gaming platform sponsor across the WBGF’s most prestigious events and initiativ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paysafe Envision Formula E Team unveils its new livery, marking a new era with GEN4 technology....

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The nation’s top chess players are set to compete in America’s most prestigious competitions: the 2026 U.S. Chess Championship and the 2026 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship. Hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club (STLCC), each field will feature 12 elite players competing over the board from Oct. 7–23, with Round 1 beginning Oct. 9, for a total prize fund of more than $400,000. “The U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship represent the pinnacle of American chess...

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Theatres® (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced an AMC-exclusive live broadcast of the 2026 Rocket League World Championship Finals at 50 AMC theatres nationwide. On Sunday, September 20, fans at 50 select AMC locations across the United States will be able to watch the championship Finals streamed live from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, where the world's top Rocket League teams compete for a s...

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...

COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a global commerce company, today announced a landmark five-year strategic partnership with the Global Esports Federation (GEF), the world-convening body for esports. As GEF's exclusive partner for commerce, payments, wallet, loyalty, and distribution, Xsolla will power the entire GEF ecosystem, including the flagship Global Esports Games, pro-series Global Esports Tour, global GEFcon, and 180+ Member Federations across five continents. The announcement...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Born in Riyadh. Sold Out in Paris. stc and EWC a Winning Partnership....