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Immutable and Polygon Labs Partner to Create the New Home for Web3 Gaming

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3 months ago

March 20, 2023

Leading gaming platform and leading blockchain protocol join forces to create the new home for gaming innovation

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Immutable, the leading web3 gaming platform, and Polygon Labs, a development and growth team for top Ethereum scaling blockchain protocol, Polygon, today announce a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating the development and adoption of web3 gaming. Together, games building on Immutable and Polygon received close to $2 billion in investor funding in 2022, making this a partnership that is widely expected to have a significant positive impact on the multi-billion dollar gaming landscape.

As part of the industry-defining alliance, Immutable will power their best-in-class platform products with Polygon’s groundbreaking zero-knowledge technology to accelerate digital ownership for gamers worldwide. This alliance simplifies decision-making for game studios and developers, and provides a smart, safe choice for business leaders that accelerates time-to-market and gives them access to an ecosystem that will be one of the largest and most liquid for end users.

Still in its infancy, web3 gaming has been held back by a dearth of high-quality games and a lack of scalable, enterprise-grade platform tooling. The collaboration will make it easier for studios and developers to build high-quality games that support true asset ownership. At the core of this new relationship is the Immutable zkEVM, a new EVM-compatible zk-rollup powered by Polygon technology and with full Immutable platform support. Building on Immutable zkEVM with the Immutable Platform will make developing web3-enabled games faster, easier and less risky for large game studios and independent developers alike.

Widely touted as the holy grail of Ethereum scaling, Polygon’s zkEVM technology significantly lowers transaction processing times and fees, all the while remaining fully compatible with Ethereum and retaining its robust security model.

“By combining the #1 web3 gaming platform – currently serving hundreds of game studios and millions of players – with Polygon’s best-in-class zkEVM technology, we are building an Ethereum-centric gaming ecosystem that is poised to take web3 mainstream and bring digital ownership to millions of people around the world,” said Robbie Ferguson, Immutable President and Co-Founder. “Billions of dollars of skins are sold each year with no rights for players – we’re changing that so players are in control, and ownership is the expectation.”

Immutable and Polygon have both enjoyed significant growth over the last two years, driven in part by their close ties to the Ethereum community. Polygon Labs, a development and growth team for the decentralized Polygon protocol, in less than two years has built one of the world’s largest ecosystems for web3 gaming dApps, working with legendary studios and publishers like Square Enix, Neowiz, Midnight Society, Plai Labs, and Tilting Point, as well as esports teams and streamers like Cloud9 and Dr Disrespect. Polygon has experienced an enormous increase in usage with a 94% increase in activity from 2021 to 2022.

“Partnering with Immutable is a monumental step forward in our mission to empower developers and enable users to truly own their in-game assets. By leveraging Immutable’s top world-class gaming platform, game development becomes seamless, allowing for the creation of rich and unique gaming experiences” said Ryan Wyatt, President of Polygon Labs.

Well-known for being the first zk-rollup for NFTs on Ethereum, Immutable has experienced massive growth, with more than 140 new titles building on the existing platform, including the much anticipated Illuvium, brands such as GameStop, DC Comics, TikTok, Marvel, Warner Bros Discovery Sports, and IP from Disney and Star Wars through Ecomi. Last month it partnered with gaming giant Unity to provide millions of game developers seamless access to web3 gaming.

For more information visit www.Immutable.com

Notes to Editors:
1. Immutable zkEVM presents game developers with additional options, and does not replace their Starkware-based solution, Immutable X.

About Immutable
Immutable is the global leader in web3 gaming on a mission to bring digital ownership to every player by offering the world’s best games and game development platform.

The Immutable gaming platform is the smartest, safest choice for web3 game developers and makes it easy to safely build and launch successful games on Ethereum. The product suite includes pre-built solutions, optimized for usability, that help developers get to market faster without sacrificing quality or best practice. Immutable was the first gaming platform to deliver a zero-knowledge (zk) scaling solution to the Ethereum community for NFTs and provides developers with multiple zk-based scaling options, including Immutable X, a rollup based on Starkware technology, and Immutable zkEVM, powered by Polygon.

Immutable Games is a recognized leader and pioneer in web3 game development and publishing and is backed by a world-class team with a proven track record of success in bringing games to millions of players. Immutable Games pioneered the world’s first blockbuster NFT trading-card game, Gods Unchained, and is currently building a multiplayer mobile RPG called Guild of Guardians. In addition to delivering its own titles, Immutable Games also partners closely with leading games studios and 3rd party developers to build and launch successful decentralized games.

For more information, please visit: https://www.immutable.com

About Polygon Labs
Polygon Labs develops Ethereum scaling solutions for Polygon protocols. Polygon Labs engages with other ecosystem developers to help make available scalable, affordable, secure and sustainable blockchain infrastructure for web3. Polygon Labs has initially developed a growing suite of protocols for developers to gain easy access to major scaling solutions, including layer 2s (zero-knowledge rollups and optimistic rollups), sidechains, hybrid chains, app-specific chains, enterprise chains, and data availability protocols. Scaling solutions that Polygon Labs initially developed have seen widespread adoption with tens of thousands of decentralized apps, unique addresses exceeding 220.8 million, over 1.18 million smart contracts created and 2.48 billion total transactions processed since inception. The existing Polygon network is home for some of the biggest web3 projects, such as Aave, Uniswap, and OpenSea, and well-known enterprises, including Robinhood, Stripe and Adobe. Polygon Labs is carbon neutral with the goal of leading web3 in becoming carbon negative.

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Fair Worlds Launches SPACE-TIME ADVENTURE TOURS Immersive AR Experience in Seattle

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16 mins ago

June 8, 2023

Mobile app promises a real world adventure through the Seattle Center with a unique blend of history, comedy & AR.

SEATTLE, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Fair Worlds announces the launch of SPACE-TIME ADVENTURE TOURS, a new type of immersive narrative experience for fans of travel, history and augmented reality.

Available now on the Apple App Store, the free, AR-enabled app guides players on immersive tours through the past, present, and future of famous locations. Each tour will include a curated mix of archival content alongside an interactive story and time-bending AR gameplay.

The first release features a flagship tour through the present day Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington, with a spotlight on the 1962 Century 21 Expo––the first “Space Age” World’s Fair. This thirty minute experience transports locals and tourists alike on a trip through the thrilling sights and sounds of mid-century Seattle. The tour takes a sharp turn, however, after a pair of desperate physicists who are running out of time (literally) enlist the player’s help.

Once a player arrives at the start of the tour, located at the Seattle Center Monorail Station, their mobile device transforms into an official SPACE-TIME ADVENTURE TOURS “Walkie-Talkie Time Machine™.” This Space Age interface uses GPS to guide players on a multi-stop tour showcasing the main attractions located at the Seattle Center…with only a few additional and unexpected stops along the way.

Additional tours and location-based features are planned for future releases.

“We’re proud to bring immersive, location-based AR experiences to the Seattle Center with Space-Time Adventure Tours,” says Erik Horn, Co-Founder & CCO of Fair Worlds, “and we’re looking forward to publishing more immersive narratives in other historical locations soon.”

AR gameplay and other features are powered by Niantic Lightship (Pokémon Go) which enable the localization and rendering of virtual objects with believable depth and occlusion.

“Fair Worlds is taking an innovative approach to spatial content development and publishing,” says Joe Gabriel, Developer Relations Lead at Niantic, “and Space-Time Adventure Tours brings creative and compelling storytelling using the Niantic Lightship platform. Fair Worlds is an exciting developer to watch.”

Key art was created by Seattle-based design shop INVISIBLE CREATURE. In-game characters were designed by visual artist Matte Stephens.

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“Fair Worlds is taking an innovative approach to spatial content development and publishing,” said Joe Gabriel, Developer Relations Lead at Niantic, “Fair Worlds is an exciting developer to watch.”

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Astronauts launch Earth Movie Theater with special tribute to Bach

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2 hours ago

June 8, 2023

LEIPZIG, Germany, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) and TERC join forces today with Bachfest to release an extraordinary Earth movie titled “Earth Chaconne.”

Astronauts release stunning movie of Earth from orbit, with glorious music of Bach, on EarthMovieTheater.org

The movie is available free on EarthMovieTheater.org – the premier showcase of stunning Earth movies by astronauts, along with wonderful music by world-class musicians. Each movie is custom-built as a work of art – Earth visuals plus music. The site is operated by ASE and TERC as a public service for education and public engagement.

“Earth Chaconne” features a glorious flight path over the Sahara, Mediterranean and Eastern Europe, as photographed from the International Space Station. The music is Bach’s Violin Partita 2: Chaconne, powerfully played by Qingzhu Weng, a winner of the 2022 International Bachfest Competition.

“What a perfect match! The joyous music of Bach and glorious views of Earth from space. Both celebrate depth and beauty. Both reveal intricate harmonies. Both make our hearts soar,” says Daniel Barstow, ASE Education Mission Specialist and Director of Earth Movie Theater.

Michael Maul, Bachfest Artistic Director, says “When I saw this movie, I had tears in my eyes: nature that seems like a work of art, united with music that seems completely natural – simply wonderful!” Today, Bachfest celebrates the 300th anniversary of Bach’s inauguration as Thomaskantor in Leipzig.

ASE and TERC made EarthMovieTheater.org as a creative showcase for the astronaut perspective – to reach both minds and hearts.

“We will create many more movies – Earth has so much beauty, and we love to work with such talented musicians. Please visit often and enjoy” says Dan Barstow.

About ASE:
The Association of Space Explorers is the global association of over 400 flown astronauts and cosmonauts from 38 countries, promoting space science, international cooperation, education and planetary stewardship. Learn more at space-explorers.org

About TERC:
TERC is a STEM nonprofit for research and development in math and science education. Learn more at TERC.edu

About Bachfest:
The renowned annual music festival in Leipzig, German to celebrate Johann Sebastian Bach. Learn more at Bachfestleipzig.de

About Earth Movie Theater
The premier website showcasing astronaut photography of Earth plus world-class music. Learn more at EarthMovieTheater.org

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Introducing the MUCAR CDE900 PRO:The One-Stop Solution for Comprehensive Vehicle Diagnostics

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8 hours ago

June 8, 2023

ONTARIO, Calif., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As a car owner, there’s nothing more frustrating than having the vehicle stall or break down unexpectedly. That’s why having a reliable and efficient diagnostic tool is crucial for every car owner. The MUCAR CDE900 PRO is a top-of-the-line diagnostic tool that will help car owners identify and fix any issues with their car quickly and efficiently.

With a 5-inch touch screen and a 1.2m diagnostic cable, the MUCAR CDE900 PRO offers a user-friendly interface that makes car diagnostics a breeze. Powered by Android 6.0 and an MT6580 4-Core Cortex Chip, it boasts lightning-fast processing speeds and can handle even the most complex diagnostic tasks with ease.

It comes with an impressive 2+32G ROM and a 3150mAh battery, it’s ability to insert a memory card no larger than 256G to expand the memory. Ensuring that you have enough storage space and power to diagnose multiple cars with ease. It also offers full OBD2 functions, including reading and clearing error codes, and a 4-in-1 data stream that covers ABS, SRS, TCM, and ECM systems (only $39.95 if needed).

One of the most significant advantages of the MUCAR CDE900 PRO is its lifetime free updates. Car owners can unlock full system diagnostics for just USD 99.95. Additionally, they can perform 28 reset functions with lifetime free updates (unlock one reset function for USD 15.95, full Rest functions unlock online payment of just USD 79.95). Also they can unlock 1 Brand Full System Diagnostics + 28 Reset Functions + ECU Coding + Active Test for 59.95USD.

The MUCAR CDE900 PRO also offers a professional diagnosis report, Bluetooth/email share printing, and support for 17 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and other languages. It supports all vehicles with OBDII protocol after 1996 and the following communication protocols: ISO 14230-4 (KWP2000), ISO 15765-4 (CAN), ISO 9141-2 (iso), ISO 14229 (uds), and SAEJ 1850 (VPW&PWM).

MUCAR CDE900 PRO is a fantastic investment for car owners, mechanics, and technicians. Its comprehensive diagnostic functions, lifetime free updates, and user-friendly interface make it an indispensable tool for anyone who wants to keep their car in top shape. With its high-end features and affordable price, it’s a must-have for anyone who takes their car maintenance seriously. Order it today and experience the convenience and efficiency of the MUCAR CDE900 PRO.

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