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Bazooka Tango Opens Shardbound to the Public Following Its Most Successful Playtest to Date

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For the First Time Ever, Players Worldwide Can Access the Immersive Collectable Card Game Through Epic Games Store

Developed in partnership with Immutable Games, Shardbound captivates audiences with its unique blend of tabletop and digital card game elements, compelling gameplay and high quality graphics and UX

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bazooka Tango, the development studio behind the immersive strategy card game, Shardbound, announced that starting today, the game will be open to the public through Epic Games Store. Previously only accessible to community members with keys, Shardbound is now available to players around the world who are eager to try out the latest game build.

The Limited Beta playtest, also released today, follows the game’s successful Exclusive Beta – the most recent playtest which granted access to only 3,500 players and drew strong support from the Shardbound community of more than 100,000 collective members. With players logging an average of 90 minutes of matches a day, and over 16,000 cards collected, generating 100s of unique decks and 1,000s of cards leveled-up, the positive response helped push the game’s developers to open Shardbound access to the public for the first time.

“We knew there was a demand for Shardbound when we saw two rounds of playtest spots fill up in less than a week, in addition to some strong engagement – our top players were playing more than 10 games a day. So we thought – why not open access for everyone? We’re really proud of the game and so is our community – many who have been with us since our early Alpha days,” said Bo Daly, Founder and CEO of Bazooka Tango. “We can’t wait to introduce Shardbound to a whole new set of players through the Epic Games Store. Not only is this an important distribution channel, our debut is a huge milestone for us that signifies, we’re here and we can’t wait to show the world what we’ve been working on!”

The Limited Beta will showcase new features including:

New Faction-Based Battle Passes: Players can now complete specific quests to earn cards from each of the factions.Card Upgrades & Changes to Leveling: New tools provide insights into the overall strength of cards, decks, and collections, while major changes to card leveling will improve player experience.Visual Enhancements: Shardbound’s immersive world comes to life with beautifully redesigned card art for relics, characters, spells and equipment. Plus, updates have been implemented that will help make the game easier to understand for new players.Improved Matchmaking: General improvements to matchmaking make the game more engaging and enjoyable for players of all levels.

Developed in partnership with Immutable Games, Shardbound captivates audiences with its unique blend of tabletop and digital card game elements, compelling gameplay and high quality graphics and UX. The game, which takes place in a fantasy world, where players summon creatures, cast spells, and control the battlefield using their carefully crafted decks, is built by a robust and experienced team of industry leaders. Game veterans at Bazooka Tango draw on experience from Rockstar, Electronic Arts, Riot, Hasbro, Zynga, LucasFilm, Disney, and YugaLabs, while Immutable Games adds a deep roster of game experts building some of the most highly anticipated web3 titles of the year.

“Retention numbers from our Exclusive Beta really showed us that the game we’re building is one that will keep players coming back – not only do we think it’s fun, we listen to our community and really consider their feedback. The changes that we implement are thoughtful and ones that we ultimately think will benefit the player and improve their experience. We know there is more to be done, but we are excited for Shardbound to be the first major pillar for our ambitious future plans. Stay tuned for more to come,” Daly continued.

To check out the Limited Beta playtest, visit Shardbound on Epic Games Store.

For more information on Shardbound, visit https://www.shardbound.com/ or join the Shardbound community on X, Discord, Twitch, and Facebook. 

About Immutable Games
Immutable Games is a global leader in web3 game development and publishing, backed by a world-class team who have proven track records of bringing games to millions of players. As the gaming-focused arm of Immutable, the leading web3 gaming company, Immutable Games has pioneered the world’s first blockbuster NFT trading-card game Gods Unchained and is currently building the highly anticipated mobile RPG Guild of Guardians.

Alongside its own high-quality titles, Immutable Games partners with third-party game developers to provide them with best-in-class strategy and execution expertise aimed at ensuring the success of every web3 game deployed within the Immutable ecosystem.

Immutable Games is guided by its mission to redefine gaming for generations to come, by developing innovative and engaging experiences that empower players with true ownership, value, and creative expression.

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

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About Bazooka Tango
Bazooka Tango is raising the bar for blockchain gaming. With a portfolio of interoperable, AAA games, we are building the metaverse for 100M core gamers.

Combining deep publishing expertise with the creative muscle behind the breakthrough mobile esport Vainglory, we have decades of experience building and scaling hit games across PC, mobile and console. With multiple titles set for release across key core-gaming genres, our network of games will shape the future of competitive play. Our upcoming title, Shardbound, launches worldwide this year.

Pre-register today at www.shardbound.com.

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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