Aligning with their vision to be the bridge connecting Web2 organizations into the Web3 metaverse, the Klaytn Foundation is thrilled to highlight key strategic partnerships. These partners, all titans in their own sectors, will drive the creation of an exciting metaverse on the Klaytn blockchain.
Released in 2019, Klaytn is the dominant blockchain in Korea, having secured the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project with the Bank of Korea. Klaytn is also integrated with super app KakaoTalk via its crypto wallet Klip, and accessible to the 45 million KakaoTalk users in the country.
«These high-impact partnerships are just the first of many that the Klaytn Foundation has in line as we grow our ecosystem of strategic partners to collectively build a metaverse filled with exciting games, amazing artwork, endless entertainment, and more.» says David Shin , Head of Global Adoption at Klaytn Foundation.
About Klaytn Foundation
Klaytn Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established to accelerate global adoption and ecosystem maturity on Klaytn. The foundation manages the US$500m Klaytn Growth Fund and operates alongside Krust, the holding company for all overseas ventures of internet giant Kakao Corp.
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Head of Marketing, Klaytn Foundation
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East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR) (OTC: EAGRF) (» ESGG » or the » Company «), Canada’s leading free-to-play mobile game group, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, announced today the worldwide launch of The Office: Somehow We Manage on iOS and Android. The free-to-play idle game is inspired by NBC’s critically acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning U.S. version of The Office which is now streaming exclusively on Peacock.
Watch the launch trailer here . 
» The Office: Somehow We Manage offers players the chance to immerse themselves in iconic moments from the series and connect with their favorite characters like never before,» said Darcy Taylor , Chief Executive Officer of ESGG. «Fans of The Office will absolutely feel the nostalgia through this new game.»
» The Office: Somehow We Manage reimagines the cast as vibrant, animated characters for the first time, bringing a fresh new experience to The Office fans everywhere,» said Jim Molinets , SVP of Production, Universal Games and Digital Platforms. «The game will transport players into well-known and hilarious episodes that have resonated with so many over the years and let them ‘clock in’ even more time with their favorite Dundler Mifflin employees.»
The Office: Somehow We Manage will allow fans to relive memorable moments from the show like they’ve never seen them before – animated, all while tapping their way to record profits to save the Scranton Branch from downsizing. Featuring accessible gameplay for all types of players, this narrative idle tapper will give players the chance to unlock and upgrade iconic characters and their desks all the while participating in monthly special events for additional in-game rewards.
GAME FEATURES
COLLECT ICONIC CHARACTERS IN GAME
Tap, upgrade, and build desks for favorite characters from the hit NBC comedy The Office , including Prison Mike, Farmer Dwight, Pretzel Day Stanley, and of course, Three Hole Punch Jim, all appearing in animated form for the first time.
RELIVE MEMORABLE EPISODES FROM THE OFFICE [U.S.]
Click through memorable episodes in this free-to-play game, like «The Dundies» and «Dinner Party.» Take a seat in Michael’s office, get in line for Pretzel Day, or spend the weekend at Schrute Farms. Oh, and watch out for Kevin’s famous chili! Additional episodes from all nine seasons of the show will be added to the game on a regular basis.
SPECIAL EVENTS
In-game events will introduce new versions of characters and more memorable moments, along with weekly and monthly special events inspired by elements from the show.
EARN IN-GAME REWARDS TO KEEP THE BRANCH AFLOAT
Manage Dunder Mifflin Scranton with the help of the whole branch! Get new leads and tap away as the in-game rewards start rolling in. Just make sure Michael doesn’t spend the surplus on a new plasma TV!
Players can now run the world’s best mid-size regional paper company branch in The Office: Somehow We Manage , available now on iOS and Android.
Visual assets for the game, including key art and logos, can be found in the online press kit .
ABOUT EAST SIDE GAMES GROUP
East Side Games Group (formerly operating under the name «LEAF Mobile Inc.») is a leading free-to-play mobile game group, creating engaging games that produce enduring player loyalty. Our studio groups entrepreneurial culture is anchored in creativity, execution, and growth through licensing of our proprietary Game Kit software platform that enables professional game developers to greatly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of game creation in addition to organic growth through a diverse portfolio of original and licensed IP mobile games that include: Archer: Danger Phone, Bud Farm Idle Tycoon, Cheech & Chong Bud Farm , The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s, It’s Always Sunny: The Gang Goes Mobile and Trailer Park Boys Grea$y Money , RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar and T he Office: Somehow We Manage .
We are headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and our games are available worldwide on the App Store and Google Play. For further information, please visit: www.eastsidegamesgroup.com and join our online communities at LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .
Additional information about the Company continues to be available under its legal name, LEAF Mobile Inc., at www.sedar.com .
ABOUT NBC’S THE OFFICE
Produced by Universal Television in association with Deedle-Dee Productions and Reveille Productions, The Office is a groundbreaking mockumentary television series that follows the daily lives of the employees of the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, a fictional paper company. All nine seasons of the Emmy® Award-winning series are available exclusively on Peacock.
ABOUT PEACOCK
Peacock is NBCUniversal’s streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood’s biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal’s unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
ABOUT UNIVERSAL GAMES AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com .
Forward-looking Information
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding the proposed transactions described herein. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including factors beyond the Company’s control. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. 
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Heavy cannon gunner, Letty, is now open to play in Nexon’s popular MMORPG Vindictus making her the 20th hero to enter the game. She’s a former cadet of the Lyon Navy and despite her looks, is obsessed with flames, destruction and thrills. Her heavy cannon, Cradie, keeps her company as she goes from battle to battle causing massive explosions.
Exclusive Weapon
Cradie, Letty’s personal heavy cannon, deals massive damage to enemies. On the battlefield, Letty can shell enemies from afar and the recoil from Cradie enables her to dance around enemies, turning every dangerous situation into a chance to strike back.
Exclusive Equipment and Skills
Letty comes with her old cadet uniform «Shooting Star,» that features a sprinkle of her own style and gives the military uniform an elegant twist. For those who want to officially join the Navy, Letty can change into her «Elite Officer» uniform that’s designed to neutralize the weight of plate armor and improve agility.
As a lovely heavy cannon gunner, Letty holds special skill abilities to support her in combat. Her first main skill is «Storm Smite,» which fires a powerful shot after reloading her heavy cannon, dealing massive damage to enemies hit and causing chained explosions that activate Letty’s «Thrill» status effect. Her «Beautiful Blaze» skill fires concentrated flames after reloading. The remaining flames on the ground can be scattered around for additional damage. «Letty Bomber» fires a giant shell filled with Letty’s specialty bombs into the sky toward the enemy. The giant shell and her cluster of bombs will fall to the ground, dealing massive damage. Finally, her ultimate skill is «D-Day,» which suppresses the enemy and fires a galore of shells with her heavy cannon, causing a dazzling chain of explosions.
More detailed information on Letty’s skills and equipment can be found on Letty’s Promotion Page .
Special Event
To celebrate Letty’s arrival into the Vindictus universe, there will be a Carnival Party – an in-game event for players with a level 10 or above to attend, starting now through April 26, 2022 . Throughout this event, players can receive Letty’s Outfit Set Destiny Box, the title of «The First Letty» bound to their character, an Unlimited Inner Armor Pass (30 days) and a Storage Chest Expansion Ticket. The outfits exclusive to this event will hold special character stats to buff Letty in battle. Details on each of the items offered can be found here .
A detailed list of the new content included in the latest Vindictus update can be found in the full patch notes .
Vindictus is an action MMORPG that launched in 2010, making 2022 its 12 th year of service. The game takes place in a desolate land teeming with wild beasts and features fast-paced, brutal combat which gives players the ability to weaponize objects in their environment.
About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. («Nexon») (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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Benefiting the BroadcastHER Initiative, Gameflip is proud to help support women gamers and their content creation goals.
Gameflip announced their partnership with the 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF) charity, offering unique digital collectibles to the mainstream.
Gameflip is the premier digital gaming marketplace allowing gamers to safely and securely transact digital goods or all things gaming. With over 6 million gamers worldwide, Gameflip helps facilitate thousands of daily transactions across multiple categories and popular gaming titles.
The Gameflip Assist + 1,000 Dreams Fund will directly benefit the BroadcastHER Initiative, a grant specifically to support women and non-men broadcasters on Twitch. The 1,000 Dreams Fund Twitch BroadcastHER Grant provides financial assistance to eligible women to help with expenses such as travel to gaming conventions, educational conferences, hardware upgrades, and instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits.
«1,000 Dreams Fund believes that big obstacles should not stand in the way of big dreams, and we are excited to partner with Gameflip and their supporters through our BroadcastHER Initiative so that more women in gaming and esports have access to the funds and support they need to be able to pursue and reach their worthy dreams,» said Christie Garton , Founder & CEO at 1,000 Dreams Fund.
Launching under Gameflip’s charitable branch, Gameflip Assist, Gameflip created a storefront for NFTs that incorporate utility with seamless redemption. The curated storefronts enable charities to fundraise and provide commemorative collectibles to those who donate. Gameflip Assist enables a simple and safe purchase experience for the mainstream, shielding users from the complexities of blockchain transactions by accepting real cash payments.
Gameflip is proud of their greener approach to the digital collection space and is tackling the environmental impact of NFTs with the Gameflip Go Green Initiative.
«We’re extremely excited to partner with the 1,000 Dreams Fund to help give back to an underrepresented segment of the content creation space,» said JT Nguyen, CEO of Gameflip. «We built Gameflip Assist as a way to help these worthy charities while also providing an awesome commemorative collectible to those who donate.»
About Gameflip:
Based in Silicon Valley, USA , Gameflip is led by serial entrepreneurs and veterans in the technology and gaming industries.
Gameflip Market enables safe marketplace transactions across all gaming digital goods and assets including NFTs, digital collectibles, in-game items, games and gift cards. Proven to be secure and scalable, Gameflip is trusted by over 6 million gamers who have safely transacted over $120M in sales. Gameflip is backed by Bullpen Capital, GoAhead Ventures, Lightbank, and PlayNext.
Gameflip Omni, the technology driving Gameflip Assist, is a full-featured storefront enabling top brands and game developers to sell NFTs. Gameflip Omni caters to the mainstream and shields them from the complications of blockchain transactions. For more information visit Gameflip.com or [email protected] if you’re a brand looking to launch NFTs.
About 1,000 Dreams Fund
1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF) is a national nonprofit that empowers the dreams of talented young women in need with scholarships, mentorship and other critical resources. 1DF believes that big obstacles should never stand in the way of big dreams. Since its launch in 2016, over $400,000 in funding has been granted to talented young women in need, helping them pay for the «extras» in school like study abroad, tech devices for the classroom and travel to conferences and seminars. 1DF has been featured in NBCNews.com, USA Today, MarketWatch, Forbes, Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, Entrepreneur, TODAY and others. To learn more about 1DF, visit http://1000dreamsfund.org/ 
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Broadly-experienced Board to Oversee FaZe Clan’s Anticipated Growth Across Entertainment, Media and Web3
FaZe Clan, Inc. («FaZe Clan») the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, today announced its anticipated Board of Directors to take effect upon consummation of FaZe Clan’s planned merger with B.Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. (NASDAQ: BRPM) («BRPM»), a publicly listed special purpose acquisition company. The merger is expected to close in the first half of 2022.
«We have assembled a best-in-class Board of Directors who bring a broad and deep understanding of Gen Z and the rapidly changing digital media and entertainment landscape,» said Lee Trink, CEO of FaZe Clan. «I am excited to work with this fantastic group and benefit from their insights and guidance as we enter the public market and execute our multi-platform monetization strategy to create long-term shareholder value.»
FaZe Clan’s post-merger Board of Directors is expected to be comprised of:
Additional Information on Board Members
Lee Trink
Mr. Trink has served as Chief Executive Officer of FaZe since September 2018 and on its board of directors since August 2018 . Prior to joining FaZe, Mr. Trink served as General Manager for artist-first label Lava Records from 2001 to 2005, and General Manager and COO of Virgin Records from 2005 to 2007, President of EMI Capitol Music Group, comprised of Capitol Records, Virgin Records, Blue Note Records and Astralwerks Records, from 2007 to 2008. He has worked with renowned artists such as Katy Perry , 30 Seconds to Mars, The Rolling Stones, Coldplay and Lenny Kravitz . Following his tenure at EMI, Mr. Trink was Principal Partner from 2009 to 2010 at entertainment company Prospect Park, then started his own artist management and marketing business, Dare Mighty Entertainment, where he worked with brands such as General Motors, Harley-Davidson and Jim Beam, and artists from Kid Rock to the historic Preservation Hall Jazz Band, from 2010 to 2018. Mr. Trink earned a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and a B.A. from S.U.N.Y. Albany .
Angela Dalton
Ms. Dalton has over 20 years of experience in public capital markets, and has served as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Signum Growth Capital («SGC»), since 2018. SGC is a broker-dealer providing M&A advisory services, private placements, and public market advisory for disruptive companies at the intersection of video gaming, mass market culture, and NFTs in a new internet – Web 3.0. Prior to SGC, she served as Managing Director and Sector Head of Technology, Media, and Telecom of Guggenheim Securities from 2015 to 2018. Prior to Guggenheim, Angela was an initial investor and Co-Founder of Evercore Partners’ Equities business from 2010 to 2015, leading its Technology, Media, and Telecom practice. She also served as Managing Partner of Technology at Signum Global Advisors, an independent advisory firm operating at the intersection of policy and global markets from 2018 to 2019. Ms. Dalton earned an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and a B.A. and B.S. from the University of Kansas .
Calvin «Snoop Dogg» Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Snoop Dogg is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, DJ, media personality and business entrepreneur. He recently joined Def Jam Records as executive creative and strategic consultant. In addition to his work as an artist, Snoop Dogg lends his talents as a media personality with appearances on radio, TV and film. He has also produced several films and TV projects. Establishing himself as a businessman, Snoop Dogg has made several investments and endorsements spanning the lifestyle, food/beverage and cannabis industries. In 2020, Snoop Dogg established a multi-year partnership with 19 Crimes to release a line of wines inspired by the convicts-turned-colonists who built Australia . Also in 2020, Snoop Dogg launched his own spirits brand with a strawberry-infused gin called Indoggo. Additionally, Snoop Dogg founded the Snoop Youth Football League in 2005 with the idea of creating something to help L.A. kids get off the streets and providing them with an outlet. To date, more than 25 kids who participated in the League have gone on to play in the NFL.
Daniel Shribman
Mr. Shribman is Chief Investment Officer of B. Riley Financial where he oversees the asset base alongside Co-Chief Executive Officer Bryant Riley . Mr. Shribman has worked in close collaboration with management teams and boards to maximize shareholder value in the form of operational turnarounds, capital market financing and communication, and capital deployment initiatives. Mr. Shribman has served as a member of the board of directors of clean energy storage pioneer Eos Energy Enterprises Inc., and as chair of its audit committee, since 2020; of premium industrial and construction equipment and services provider Alta Equipment Group Inc. since 2020; of tech-powered media company The Arena Group (formerly TheMaven, Inc.) since 2021; of one-stop financial services group NextPoint Financial Inc. since 2021; and of blank-check company AltEnergy Acquisition Corp. Mr. Shribman has served as the CEO and CFO of both B. Riley Principal 150 and 250 Merger Corps. since February 2021 and May 2021 , respectively. Prior to joining B. Riley, Mr. Shribman was a Portfolio Manager at a special situation asset manager. During his tenure, he led investments in dozens of public and private opportunities across the general industrials, transportation, automotive, aerospace, gaming, hospitality and real estate industries. Previously, he worked at a private equity firm and in the restructuring advisory group at Lazard Freres. Mr. Shribman holds an A.B. in Economics and History from Dartmouth College .
Mickie Rosen
Ms. Rosen has over thirty years of operating, strategy, and board experience at the intersection of media, technology and e-commerce for iconic companies, including Yahoo, Fox and Disney, and early- to growth-stage companies, such as Fabletics, Pandora, Hulu and Fandango. Ms. Rosen has served on the boards of directors of Australian bank, the Bank of Queensland , since March 2021 ; of Ascendant Digital Acquisition Corp. (I & III), a pair of SPACs focused on interactive entertainment and the attention economy, since 2020; of leading direct-to-consumer, membership-based apparel and footwear e-commerce companies TechStyle Fashion Group and its spin out, Fabletics, since 2019; of leading Australian media and digital company Fairfax Media from 2017 until its acquisition by Nine Entertainment Company in 2018; of Nine Entertainment Company since 2018; and of Pandora Media from 2015 until 2019. Ms. Rosen was President of the digital arm of Tribune Publishing, Tribune Interactive, from 2017 to 2019; President of The Los Angeles Times from 2017 until its acquisition in 2018; Senior Advisor to Boston Consulting Group from 2016 to 2017; and, Senior Vice President of Global Media & Commerce at Yahoo! from 2011 to 2013. Prior, she has held several executive positions with Fox Interactive Media, Fandango, and The Walt Disney Company and was a consultant with McKinsey & Company. Ms. Rosen earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from U.C. San Diego .
Nick Lewin
Mr. Lewin has served as Chairman of the Board of global, high-tech medical device and aesthetics company Establishment Labs since 2015; as General Partner of venture capital and private equity group Crown Predator Holdings since 2008, of which he was Managing Partner from 2000 to 2008; and on the board of directors of Halo Maritime Defense Systems, a privately held provider of maritime security products and solutions, since 2007. Mr. Lewin earned a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University .
Paul Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton has spent much of his career growing companies by developing comprehensive strategies that have led to financial profitability and providing restructuring and turnaround advisory services, including C-level interim management, for distressed companies in the gaming, hospitality, media and real estate industries. Additionally, Mr. Hamilton has participated in and led several portfolio workouts, capital-raising efforts and distressed asset acquisitions and liquidations, and has extensive experience in reorganization advisory services involving pre-bankruptcy strategic alternatives and planning, financial forecasting and analysis, business plan development, creditor and leaseholder communications and negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, identifying and stabilizing core operations and the analysis of asset sales, divestitures or shutdowns. Mr. Hamilton has served as Co-Owner and CEO of Atlanta Esports Ventures, which owns and operates two leading esports teams, the Atlanta FaZe in the Call of Duty League and the Atlanta Reign in the Overwatch League, since 2018; as President and CEO of The Greenspun Corporation, a conglomerate with significant investment positions in print and electronic media publications, travel and tourism, real estate and gaming, since 2011. Mr. Hamilton also co-founded and has served as Principal of financial advisory firm Province, Inc., since 2007. Mr. Hamilton earned an M.B.A. from the Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University .
Ross Levinsohn
Mr. Levinsohn has been Chairman and CEO since 2019 of tech-powered media company The Arena Group (formerly theMaven, Inc.), which operates Sports Illustrated media, owns TheStreet and The Spun and provides a platform to more than 200 independent publishers. Previously, Mr. Levinsohn served on the board of directors of multimedia conglomerate Tribune Media from 2013 to 2019, and on the board of print and digital marketing company Thryv from 2016 to 2019. From 2017 until 2019 he served in two capacities for Tribune Publishing – first as CEO of the Los Angeles Times , and after the paper was sold, as CEO of Tribune Interactive, the publisher of more than 100 titles including the Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News. Mr. Levinsohn is Co-Founder of media, e-commerce and consumer technology advisory firm Whisper Advisors, of which he was Managing Director from 2014 to 2017. From 2013 to 2014, Mr. Levinsohn was CEO of Guggenheim Digital Media, which operated Prometheus Global Media assets including iconic brands Billboard, Adweek and The Hollywood Reporter and managed The Film Expo Group and CLIO Awards. Mr. Levinsohn also served as interim CEO and Head of Global Media at Yahoo! from 2010 to 2012, Managing Director at Fuse Capital from 2008 to 2010 and held a variety of roles, including President of Fox Interactive Media, at News Corporation/Fox Media from 2000 to 2006.
Stephanie McMahon
Ms. McMahon has served on the boards of directors of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (the «WWE») since 2015; of the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation since 2015; and of the Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore chapter of The United Service Organizations Inc. since 2011. Ms. McMahon has also served since 2013 as Chief Brand Officer of WWE, where she is responsible for ensuring WWE’s global brand strength and growth across all lines of business, overseeing its Brand, Marketing, Creative Services, Community Relations and Pop Culture strategies, as well as its Global Sales and Partnerships Division. Prior to her role as CBO, Ms. McMahon was Executive Vice President of Creative for WWE, and was the first woman to lead WWE’s Creative Writing, Digital Media, Talent Relations, Talent Brand Management and Live Events businesses. Ms. McMahon is also a Henry Crown Fellow within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute and an Eisenhower Fellow. Ms. McMahon earned a B.S. from Boston University and in 2013 was named a Distinguished Alumna of its College of Communication.
Zach Katz
Mr. Katz began his career as a music attorney with the Law Offices of Katz & Katz in Los Angeles from 1996 to 2001. From 2001 through 2005 Mr. Katz moved into music management, representing prominent artists, producers and songwriters. From 2006 through 2012 he co-founded and served as CEO of record label and music publishing company Beluga Heights in partnership with Sony Music and, later, Warner Brothers Records. Mr. Katz has since served as Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Officer, and then President of Records, Publishing and Operations of artist-centric, global music company BMG from 2012 to 2018. From 2019 through 2021, Mr Katz co-founded and served as CEO of music-tech investment fund Raised In Space Enterprises, which focuses on raising the value of music via investments in forward-thinking founders and technology. In 2022, he founded Carte Blanche, a music talent, content and technology company powered by transformative technology. Mr. Katz earned a J.D. from Loyola School of Law in Los Angeles and a B.A. from The University of Southern California .
ABOUT FAZE CLAN
FaZe Clan is a digital-native lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, reimagining traditional entertainment for the next generation. Founded in 2010 by a group of kids on the internet, FaZe Clan was created for and by Gen Z and Millennials, and today operates across multiple verticals with transformative content, tier-one brand partnerships, a collective of notable talent, and fashion and consumer products. Reaching over 500 million followers across social platforms globally, FaZe Clan delivers a wide variety of entertainment spanning video blogs, lifestyle and branded content, gaming highlights and live streams of highly competitive gaming tournaments. FaZe Clan’s roster of more than 85 influential personalities consists of engaging content creators, esports professionals, world-class gamers and a mix of talent who go beyond the world of gaming, including NFL star Kyler «FaZe K1» Murray, Lebron «FaZe Bronny» James Jr., Lil Yachty aka «FaZe Boat» and Offset aka «FaZe Offset.» Its gaming division includes ten competitive esports teams who have won over 30 world championships. FaZe Clan recently announced plans to go public through a merger with B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. (NASDAQ: BRPM), a special purpose acquisition company. Learn more at fazeclan.com/public . For more information, visit www.fazeclan.com , investor.fazeclan.com and follow FaZe Clan on Twitter , https://www.instagram.com/fazeclan/?hl=en , YouTube , TikTok , and Twitch .
About BRPM
BRPM is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. BRPM began trading on the NASDAQ on February 19, 2021 following its initial public offering. Its shares of Class A common stock, units and warrants trade under the ticker symbols BRPM, BRPMU and BRPMW, respectively. BRPM is sponsored by an affiliate of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY).
Important Information about the Proposed Business Combination and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed Business Combination, BRPM has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the «Registration Statement») with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC») which includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination (the «Proxy Statement/Prospectus»). After the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC, BRPM will mail the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus to holders of BRPM’s shares of common stock as of a record date to be established in connection with BRPM’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by BRPM stockholders with respect to the proposed Business Combination and other matters as described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. BRPM stockholders and other interested persons are urged to read the preliminary Proxy Statement/Prospectus and, when available, the amendments thereto, the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus, and documents incorporated by reference therein, as well as other documents filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed Business Combination, as these materials will contain important information about BRPM, FaZe Clan and the proposed Business Combination. Stockholders are able to obtain copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents containing important information about BRPM, FaZe Clan and the proposed Business Combination filed with the SEC, without charge, once such documents are available on the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov , or by directing a request to: B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp, 299 Park Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, New York 10171, Attention: Daniel Shribman , telephone: (212) 457-3300.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed Business Combination. This press release shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Participants in the Solicitation
BRPM and FaZe Clan and their respective directors and executive officers, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of BRPM’s stockholders in connection with the proposed Business Combination. Stockholders of BRPM may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of BRPM’s and FaZe Clan’s directors and executive officers in BRPM’s Form S-1 filed with the SEC relating to its initial public offering, which was declared effective on February 18, 2021 («Form S-1») and in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Information concerning the interests of BRPM’s participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of BRPM’s stockholders generally, are set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes «forward-looking statements» pursuant to the «safe harbor» provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the proposed Business Combination, the ability of the parties to consummate the proposed Business Combination, the benefits and timing of the proposed Business Combination, as well as the combined company’s strategy, future operations and financial performance, estimated financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projections of market opportunity and market share, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words «budget,» «could,» «forecast,» «future,» «might,» «outlook,» «plan,» «possible,» «potential,» «predict,» «project,» «seem,» «seek,» «strive,» «would,» «should,» «may,» «believe,» «intend,» «expects,» «will,» «projected,» «continue,» «increase,» and/or similar expressions that concern BRPM’s or FaZe Clan’s strategy, plans or intentions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such statements are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on the management of BRPM’s and FaZe Clan’s belief or interpretation of information currently available.
These forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified herein, and on the current expectations of BRPM’s and FaZe Clan’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. Because forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results and condition (financial or otherwise) to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the proposed Business Combination; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings or other disputes that may be instituted against BRPM, FaZe Clan, the combined company or others; (3) the inability to complete the proposed Business Combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of BRPM, to satisfy the minimum cash condition following redemptions by BRPM’s public stockholders, to obtain certain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other conditions to closing; (4) changes to the proposed structure of the proposed Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations, including the risk that any regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed Business Combination; (5) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed Business Combination; (6) the risk that the proposed Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of BRPM or FaZe Clan as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed Business Combination; (7) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management, key employees and talents; (8) costs related to the proposed Business Combination; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; (10) the possibility that BRPM, FaZe Clan or the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (11) the impact of COVID 19 on BRPM’s or FaZe Clan’s business and/or the ability of the parties to complete the proposed Business Combination; (12) the inability to complete the PIPE investments in connection with the proposed Business Combination; and (13) other risks and uncertainties set forth in BRPM’s Form S-1 and in subsequent filings with the SEC, including the Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of BRPM and FaZe Clan. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. While FaZe Clan and BRPM may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, FaZe Clan and BRPM specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing FaZe Clan’s and BRPM’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. 
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– Spring into gaming and outfit your Xbox wireless controller with OtterBox Easy Grip Controller Shell, now available in Lilac Dream.
«This expansion of Easy Grip Controller Shell line offers more options for customization,» said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke . «The shell not only protects the controller during daily use, it’s also an expression of personal style. This addition to the Designed for Xbox Spring Collection 2022 gives players more choice.»
The Designed for Xbox OtterBox Easy Grip Controller Shell for Series X|S gives you the upper hand while gaming with a sweat reducing material for a no-slip grip. This controller shell protects the controller from scuffs and abrasions while staying super lightweight and ergonomic, never messing up gameplay. Lilac Dream is «Playful in Pastel,» perfect for the Xbox fan that wants to add a softer spring color palette to gameplay.
Easy Grip Controller can be paired with all OtterBox gaming accessories. The custom-built design allows for easy access to all the controls and accommodates the OtterBox Mobile Gaming Clip and Power Swap Controller Batteries. Check out the full line-up of products on otterbox.com for more information on these products and more.
OtterBox Easy Grip Controller Shell and more gaming accessories are available now on otterbox.com and Xbox.com .
About OtterBox:
OtterBox creates bold products that empower connection. From our humble beginnings in a Fort Collins, Colo. , garage, we’ve leveraged more than 20 years of experience to become the No. 1-selling smartphone case brand in the U.S. 1 We’ve also expanded our portfolio of products to include screen protection, power accessories and business-to-business solutions.
At the core of every OtterBox innovation is the goal of giving. Through the OtterCares Foundation, we invest in programs and projects that inspire kids to be entrepreneurs, philanthropists and makers. To learn about our mission of giving, visit otterbox.com/community-giving .
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1 Source: The NPD Group/ U.S. Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection / Units Sold / Jan. 2017 – Jan. 2021 
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«The Metaverse is the Next Frontier and We’re on the Frontlines» – Streamline’s Expansion is Prime Positioning for Leading Web 3
Streamline Media Group (Streamline), global video games and Metaverse developer, adds seasoned Strategy and Corporate Development Executive Gabriel Pessah to the expanding list of high-profile executives bolstering the company’s execution capabilities. Pessah is responsible for strategic growth initiatives, refining corporate strategy, and formalizing Streamline’s strategic-planning process.
«I met Streamline back in 2018 when I was at Sony PlayStation working on expanding development resources and have kept close contact with the leadership team,» comments Pessah. «What is so impressive about Streamline is its unique ability to scale through its platform’s tools and tech. That ability, coupled with best-in-class content and the demand for interactive digital assets and NFTs, makes this an exciting opportunity as we move forward.»
Pessah most recently spearheaded Corporate Strategy and Business Development at ProbablyMonsters, a video game developer started by the former CEO of Bungie, where he led the largest series A funding in entertainment software history. Before ProbablyMonsters, Pessah was the Head of Strategy and Development at PlayStation Studios. Over his tenure at PlayStation he held multiple roles with experience working for the Chairman of PlayStation Studios and CEO of Americas in different capacities. Pessah led the acquisition of Insomniac Games and played a key role in PlayStation’s brand and technology IP expansion. Previous to getting into gaming, Pessah’s work experience spans across the strategy and financial service spectrum with a track record of success.
«Gabriel joining Streamline further solidifies our mission toward continuous growth and upskilling our teams by working with veteran games and tech industry experts,» says Alexander Fernandez , CEO of Streamline Media Group. «We see an opportunity in the growing need for interactive digital assets across industries and will be working together to develop a scalable and sustainable corporate strategy to support this need through our creative and technical R&D studios.»
Pessah will work closely with Streamline’s C-suite and lead the company’s operational and business growth globally. «Streamline is growing at a remarkable rate,» added Bo Kjærgaard Jensen, CFO of Streamline Media Group. «We need to ensure we grow in the right ways, so I am looking forward to Gabriel’s insight and perspective to enhance our plans for the future.»
Streamline is attending the global Game Development Conference in San Francisco this week. Click here to book a meeting .
For more information about Streamline and its growing repertoire of talented senior leadership teams, you can visit their new website.
About Streamline Media Group
Streamline Media Group provides global creative and technical solutions through video game technology for media, entertainment, business, and the Metaverse. The company creates original games, develops solutions that foster brand loyalty, and delivers digital excellence through its five business divisions; Streamline Studios, Streamframe, Streamline Games, All Pixels, and Day Zero. For more information, visit www.streamline-mediagroup.com .
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Initial release is SkateX , an immersive extreme sports game where players own their own skateboards, which function as digital assets (NFTs) in the game and beyond
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Block Tackle, a new game studio whose immersive, fun-first games leverage blockchain technology and allow players to own their own digital assets, has closed a $5M seed round co-led by Cadenza Ventures and Play Ventures, the company revealed today as it announced its official launch.
Block Tackle’s mission is to upgrade the traditional gaming model — where players pay to have fun and developers profit — by making top-quality, supremely entertaining games that use blockchain technology and digital asset ownership (NFTs, or non-fungible tokens) that allow players to literally invest in the game and its community while having fun.
«Block Tackle is dedicated to building the first generation of great games in blockchain,» said co-founder Ben Topkins . «We’ve assembled a team that believes in the future of blockchain technology but doesn’t believe it should come at the cost of pure player enjoyment.»
Block Tackle’s debut title, SkateX, is a massively multiplayer online game (MMO) in which players own their own one-of-a-kind skateboards, which can be used not only in the game but in the wider Web3 universe. SkateX is due for release later this year, after the highly anticipated drop of 1080 unique and customizable animated skateboards in April.
«Our goal is to make blockchain games accessible and irresistible to all, and there is no better way to start than with SkateX,» said Block Tackle co-founder Rob Oshima . «Players own their in-game items and participate in the game economy while building their skills alongside other skate enthusiasts from around the globe. We’re taking gaming from a zero-sum experience to a positive-sum experience for players.»
Block Tackle’s $5M in seed funding — from co-leaders Cadenza Ventures and Play Ventures alongside Animoca Brands, Coinbase Ventures, Solana Ventures, Brevan Howard , Concept Art House, House Fund, Hustle Fund, Pirata Ventures, SOL Big Brain (Solana influencer), Kevin Lin (Twitch/Duskbreakers), Holly Liu (Kabam/PKO), Robin Thurston (Outside Group CEO), and others — will be used to build out its game development studios.
«The future of gaming means embracing blockchain technology, NFTs and crypto — but for many, those concepts are hard to understand at best,» said Cadenza Ventures Managing Partner Max Shapiro. «We are thrilled to support Block Tackle and its team of seasoned gaming veterans as they usher in a new era in games by redefining the value proposition for players.»
Members of the Block Tackle team — including co-founders Rob Oshima and Ben Topkins — have helped to create some of the world’s most popular games, including Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-earth; Fast & Furious: Legacy; MARVEL Strike Force; and AVATAR: Pandora Rising . Oshima and Topkins met while working at Kabam (the company behind successful games like MARVEL Contest of Champions and Transformers: Forged to Fight) and later built NERF Strike on Roblox, a NERF FPS game that now has more than 30M plays, 10M+ players, and an 84 percent positive rating.
Block Tackle Inc. is a San-Francisco -based studio dedicated to creating the first generation of fun-first blockchain games. Founders Rob Oshima and Ben Topkins assembled a team of fellow game industry veterans with experience making games for EA, Kabam, Lucasfilm, Roblox, Telltale and Supercell. Block Tackle — which raised $5M in a seed funding round co-led by Cadenza Ventures & Play Ventures — is actively building an engaged community around its debut game, SkateX, in the run-up to its highly anticipated drop of a collection of 3D animated skateboard NFTs. For more information on the company, visit skatex.io .
For more information on Block Tackle or SkateX, please contact [email protected] .
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