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The Hundred brings kids’ dream cricket stadium to life in Minecraft

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LONDON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With the help of 10 imaginative children, The Hundred, cricket’s newest competition which fuses blockbuster entertainment with world-class cricket, has unveiled an immersive stadium build in the world’s biggest sandbox video game, Minecraft. 

Minecraft-loving kids across the country were invited to take part in The Hundred’s ‘Every Block Counts’ competition, tasked with designing their ultimate cricket stadium experience with no limits on what it could contain.  

The aspiring young Minecrafters’ entries were imaginative and the top 10 designs included everything required for the virtual stadium. Built in Minecraft space, the world features a see-through wicket, rollercoaster, rainbow arch, sea creature moat and rooftop nature garden. This is the first ever sports stadium built in the world-famous gaming platform through a kids competition. 

The virtual stadium world is now open for everyone to explore and interact with on PC. To download the stadium visit www.thehundred.com/every-block-counts.

Winning Children and their Entries: 

Polly, New Malden, featuring a boundary moat and glass floorsEthan, Broadstairs, featuring a spaceship stadium with fireworksSamuel, Broadstairs, featuring a pool with sea creaturesRosie, Castleford, featuring disco lightsJoe, Poulton-Le-Fylde, featuring a giant scoring handBen, Carnforth, featuring a rooftop nature gardenJoseph, Notting Hill, featuring a huge main stage for entertainmentSamuel, Leeds, featuring funfair elements including a rollercoasterThea, Newmarket, featuring a rainbow-coloured archIsaac, Bexleyheath, featuring cricket ball VIP boxes

The shortlisted winners impressed a judging panel, including Birmingham Phoenix player and gaming aficionado Issy Wong and Minecraft wiz and Founder of BlockWorks, James Delaney

Commenting on the launch of the world, Issy Wong said: “We’ve seen submissions beyond our wildest expectations and the final build truly is a blockbuster cricket stadium. It’s been incredible to be part of this initiative; another first for The Hundred as it continues to push the limits in sport and entertainment.” 

“As soon as I read the brief, I knew that I had to do something colourful. The arch over the stadium is a rainbow to celebrate diversity” said 12-year-old winner Thea. 8-year-old winner Rosie commented “In Minecraft your imagination can run wild! I’ve gone for sea creatures swimming around the pitch.”  

The Hundred is back for its second year, with family-friendly blockbuster entertainment and fast-paced cricket. Men’s and women’s games kick off on the 3rd and 11th August. For more information, visit thehundred.com.  

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Building the Ultimate Gaming Experience, Omniverse Upgrade: Dodge Brings the Viper ACR to Forza Horizon 6 and LEGO Technic

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dodge, LEGO and Microsoft have come together to create a unique experience for gamers and car enthusiasts on Forza Horizon 6, featuring the legendary 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, the fastest street-legal Viper track car ever. The Dodge Viper takes center stage across digital and physical experiences with a LEGO Technic liveried Viper ACR available in-game for Forza Horizon 6 and a LEGO Technic Dodge Viper GTS-R Sports Car #42234 available worldwide.

“Working with Forza Horizon and LEGO is an exciting opportunity to bring the Dodge brand to fans in a completely new way,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “From the adrenaline rush of virtual high-performance driving to the creativity of building iconic Dodge vehicles with LEGO bricks, we’re connecting enthusiasts with our performance heritage through experiences that are built to inspire the next generation of muscle-car fans.”

Starting today, August 1, the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, with exclusive LEGO Technic livery, is available for players to download online in Forza Horizon 6, giving gamers immediate access to this collector vehicle-exclusive livery. The 2016 Viper ACR features a hand-built 8.4-liter V-10 engine with 645 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque. The LEGO Technic Dodge Viper GTS-R Sports Car is available online and at LEGO retailers globally.

Whether it’s competing on the tracks in-game or assembling the LEGO Technic model piece by piece, fans can now experience one of Dodge’s most recognizable vehicles.

Dodge Viper ACR
The Viper ACR was introduced for the 1999 model year, following as the second-generation from the Dodge Viper GTS. ACR, an acronym for American Club Racer, was created to be an aerodynamic monster. Over multiple generations, the ACR was engineered to maximize capability, creating a reputation of aggressive aerodynamics and record-setting performance.

Dodge Viper ACR models combined the Viper’s massive V-10 power with advanced racing suspension. Considered by some as the “ultimate Viper,” the Dodge Viper ACR set records at six racetracks in North America, including Laguana Saca, Sonoma Raceway and Virginia International Speedway. Famous for its side-mounted exhaust pipes, the Dodge Viper ACR is known as one of the most capable track-focused American cars ever produced and stands as a symbol of American performance engineering.

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For 112 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Today, that legacy roars louder than ever in the lineup of Dodge, America’s performance brand.

The Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup features:

SIXPACK-powered 420-horsepower Dodge Charger R/T with the most standard horsepower of any muscle car550-horsepower Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the 3.0L twin-turbo SIXPACK high-output (H.O.) engine – the most powerful Hurricane engine in productionQuickest and most powerful AWD muscle car in the all-electric 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack

Every Charger comes standard with all-wheel drive and offers two-door coupe or four-door sedan configurations – because with performance comes choice.

The Dodge lineup is also fueled by the most powerful gas SUV ever, the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, powered by the legendary supercharged HEMI V-8 engine. The Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak breaks free from convention with the three-row SUV, unlocking more than 14 million potential customization combinations. The Dodge Durango R/T 392 delivers the most horsepower per dollar for a gas SUV, and the 360-horsepower 5.7-liter Durango GT HEMI AWD remains the most affordable AWD V-8 in the industry.

The purchase of a SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack, Charger Daytona Scat Pack or Durango SRT Hellcat model includes one day of performance driving instruction at Radford Racing School, the official Dodge//SRT high-performance driving school.

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Jerry Garcia’s Rare Original Art Book Returns to Print for His Birthday

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Terrapin Stationers and Jerry Garcia Music Arts team up to rerelease J.Garcia: Paintings, Drawings and Sketches, the rare original collection.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of Jerry Garcia’s birthday, Jerry Garcia Music Arts has partnered with Ted Harrington and his company, Terrapin Stationers , to rerelease Jerry’s acclaimed art book, J.Garcia: Paintings, Drawings and Sketches, originally printed in 1992.

While best known globally as the legendary lead vocalist and guitarist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia was just as accomplished and passionate as a visual artist as he was a musician. Today, his visual works continue to be celebrated, appearing in gallery exhibits and museums worldwide.

The book contains a deeply personal dedication from Jerry to his wife:

“For Manasha, with love, Jerry.”

This connection is reflected in the history of his artistic journey. “In 1987, while reviewing edits for the So Far video,” notes Ted Harrington of Terrapin Stationers, “Jerry shared a whimsical sketch with Manasha. She was amazed by his visual artistry and encouraged him to sign his work. That simple suggestion inspired Jerry to begin signing his art and carrying sketchbooks on every tour from that day forward.”

At home, Jerry found a quiet sanctuary within the family art room, where he would paint and draw daily. Manasha and his daughter, Keelin, would often join him for fun drawing sessions.

“I loved painting and drawing with my father,” said Keelin Garcia. “It is touching to know his art continues to bring so much joy to others today.”

Reflecting on those moments, Manasha Garcia shared, “After a busy concert tour, our home was a sanctuary for Jerry; the studio was a place where he could just relax with his visual art, and an acoustic guitar.”

The rerelease of J.Garcia: Paintings, Drawings and Sketches honors this cherished aspect of Garcia’s legacy, offering fans and art collectors a deeper look into the mind of a visionary.

To purchase the book and explore the collection, visit the RetroActv website today.

About Jerry Garcia Music Arts

Jerry Garcia Music Arts is a mission-based arts and cultural organization inspired by musician, artist, and visionary Jerry Garcia. The company is receptive to partnerships with creatives of like mind.

About Terrapin Stationers

Terrapin Stationers , founded by producer Ted Harrington, is a division of GHP Media. The company provides creative consulting and printing services for a diverse range of clients across the fashion, music, and entertainment industries.

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Mitgo Ventures Launches Publisher Investment Program

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NECKARSULM, Germany, Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mitgo Ventures isn’t a bank. It isn’t a generic VC fund that discovered “affiliate marketing” last year. It’s the investment arm of the same Mitgo Group that built one of the leading global partner networks, Admitad. Through the Publisher Investment Program publishers can get direct access to the people who built a $300M+ annual revenue affiliate business.

Mitgo’s mentors have a unique expertise in performance field:

20 years in performance marketing400+ business ideas tested30+ businesses still running40+ startups built from scratch25+ venture deals closed5 acquisitions

These are the people who will be looking at publisher’s business — and they’ve seen every version of it before. Not a course, not a playbook, not a Notion doc. Real conversations with founders who’ve made the same mistakes a publisher is about to make — and figured out how to avoid them.

The Mitgo ecosystem opens up to every participant of the Pubisher Investment Program. Investors, advertisers, portfolio companies — new clients and partners start appearing swiftly. These are connections that take most publishers years to build, if ever.

Requirements are simple. A publisher needs to be working on (or open to) the CPA model, operating in the US, Europe, MENA, LatAm, or APAC, and generating at least $1,000/month consistently over the last three months. Cashback site, coupon platform, deal aggregator, content publisher — if a business earns real affiliate revenue, it’s likely exactly who Mitgo is looking for.

The publisher starts with the application — it takes one minute to fill. Then the applicant has a conversation with an investment manager, no pitch deck required. Then negotiate the terms and sign the deal.

When the deal closes, Mitgo makes noise about it. Publisher’s name reaches investors and advertisers who are actively looking for similar publishers. That kind of visibility is usually not for sale. And through all of it — Mitgo’s founders and top management are personally in the publisher’s corner.

 

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