Today, youth esports organization Vanta Leagues announced that they will be offering free competitive esports leagues to schools across the United States . Now, students will have access to free competitive and club esports leagues in games such as Rocket League, VALORANT, League of Legends, and Fortnite. Throughout each twelve-week-long league, these teams will practice, improve, and represent their community as they compete for championships across the United States.
«We couldn’t be more excited to make this announcement, as it brings us one step closer to our mission to bring esports to every school and home,» says James Roche , co-founder of Vanta Leagues. «At our core, we believe esports competition should be free and accessible to all schools so they can use the power of esports as a platform to foster student growth.»
Vanta Leagues also provides trained esports coaches and state-of-the-art esports development programming for those schools interested in additional program growth. Vanta Coaches , combined with structured development programming, help provide players with a non-toxic environment while also teaching them how to maintain and improve their in-game skills and learn important life skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership.
Free leagues are now offered for schools and afterschool programs. Contact an esports expert at Vanta for a consultation at vanta.gg/esports-for-schools or reach out directly to Vanta Leagues at [email protected] .
About Vanta Leagues
Vanta Leagues is a youth esports development platform that works with schools and community organizations to provide a kid-safe digital esports platform, competitive esports leagues, and expert coaching and holistic programming to kids ages 8-18.
Vanta is one of the safest online gamer communities for kids to find inclusion, play the games they love, and have fun while honing their skills. Vanta is on a mission to bring the power of esports to every home and eliminate the toxicity that is commonly present online by providing a safe environment and teaching the next generation of gamers how to become better gamer citizens.
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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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Re-Teck a leader in electronic waste recycling, launched their new gaming app, Recycle Avengers in celebration of Earth Day at Flower Mound Elementary School to third, fourth and fifth graders. The Recycle Avengers electric car was on site and game character, Kit, handed out t-shirts and posters. The students and faculty members learned that old electronics dumped in landfills can release dangerous chemicals into the environment. Members of the Recycle Avengers team shared how used electronics can be recycled, repurposed and reused to create new electronics. Click to Watch Video
Flower Mound Elementary Principal, Christy Van Scoyoc , and her faculty facilitated the event so their students could understand the importance of recycling electronic waste (e-waste) in a fun and tangible way. A Recycle Avengers e-waste collection bin will be set up at the school so students, teachers and community members can safely recycle their old phones, computers, tablets and other electronic devices. Click for Photos
«Change first begins with education and awareness,» stated Tony Wang , CEO of Re-Teck. «The gaming app makes players aware of the potential inside old electronics in a fun, interactive game. The launch events educate the community that there is a better way to discard used electronics as Re-Teck partners with schools, businesses and government facilities to collect and properly recycle the devices.»
Recycle Avengers, available for download in the Apple and Android stores, is an educational and interactive game that enables educators and parents to teach the importance of electronics recycling while simultaneously giving players the opportunity to win great prizes including gift cards, t-shirts, and posters. In 2023, a LEAF electric car will be given away to one lucky player.
Recycle Avengers made a stop at The Original Pancake House DFW , one of thousands of restaurants nationwide that will partner with Re-Teck, to place Recycle Avengers recycling bins in their locations to collect and recycle used electronics. Click for Photos
The Time Group , Re-Teck’s Dallas -based Marketing Firm, is coordinating kick off events with schools nationwide as well as placing Recycle Avengers collection bins in participating facilities. To schedule a Recycle Avengers event, contact Margaret McKoin at [email protected] or call 807.403.0866. To learn more about Recycle Avengers or to download the app , visit www.recycleavengers.com . For more information on Re-Teck, visit https://www.re-teck.com/ or follow them on social media.
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Margaret McKoin , The Time Group
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Includes Exclusive New Flavor, GFUEL Watermelon Limeade!
G FUEL, The Official Energy Drink of Esports®, has announced that their 16 oz ready-to-drink cans are now available for sale in nearly 400 Target stores throughout the United States . G FUEL is also unveiling a brand-new flavor exclusive to Target: Watermelon Limeade!
Give your taste buds a refreshing sweet and citrus blast with G FUEL’s new Target-exclusive flavor, Watermelon Limeade, now available in 16 oz cans! Get energized and enjoy summertime favorites all year long as tangy lime flavor collides with candy-sweet watermelon. Zero Sugar. Zero Calories. Zero Seeds!
Fans will also be able to find three fan-favorite G FUEL flavors at Target stores: Sonic’s Peach Rings, a candied peach flavor inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog; Tetris™ Blast, the ultimate rainbow candy taste inspired by the iconic puzzle game Tetris® ; and Hype Sauce, a truly mind-bending raspberry lemonade blend.
Each 16 oz G FUEL can has zero calories and 300 mg of caffeine along with proprietary energy and focus-enhancing complexes.
«We at G FUEL are beyond excited to bring our ready-to-drink products to Target stores across the U.S.,» said G FUEL Founder and CEO Cliff Morgan . «Partnering with Target and their incredible network of retail stores has us all truly excited! Not only will our fans be able to pick up four of our amazing flavors in-store, but they are going to absolutely love Watermelon Limeade.»
Try all of Target’s G FUEL offerings – including the all-new Watermelon Limeade – by using G FUEL’s Store Locator to find a participating Target near you.
About G FUEL
As The Official Energy Drink of Esports®, G FUEL provides gamers with a performance-driven alternative to standard energy drink products. With an ever-expanding, sugar-free product lineup that includes a powdered energy formula, ready-to-drink cans, a Hydration Formula, and edible Energy Crystals, G FUEL has firmly established itself as the market leader in the gamer energy drink industry.
With over 324,000 5-star Shopper Approved Ratings, a shipping network that spans over 125 countries, a nationwide retail campaign, and a global social media footprint of over 1 billion followers, G FUEL maintains the industry’s largest and most passionate community of fans, customers, content creators, and partners. Content creators and partners who include the likes of Ninja , Sentinels Esports , Logic , NoisyButters , Luminosity Gaming , PewDiePie , David Dobrik , Summit1G , xQc , KSI, Roman Atwood , Activision, SEGA of America, CAPCOM®, Bethesda Game Studios, Warner Bros., HYPEMAKER, DXRacer, Scuf Gaming, SteelSeries, and Digital Storm.
Join the movement today at GFUEL.com and follow us on social media @GFuelEnergy.
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– The mobile game Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY will be soon released at the end of April by USERJOY Technology. The game is based on the animation works of Japan’s HOBBY JAPAN and developed by USERJOY, the general version which will appear on the App Store and Google Play, and we are here to expose the game features to you.
All characters in the game are put on a live 2D, players can set up their favorite character as their cover girl freely. For the battle scenes, we used Unity 3D effect for its animation to show the power and excitement of the game. 
Dialogue options can be chosen by the players in the storylines, every character will give different interesting reactions according to their personality settings. Your decision can influence the «Karma rate» of the characters and you have no chance to do it over once any option has been chosen, so you may need to think twice before you do any decision.
In addition to the basic character upgrades, equipment, and other system advancement breakthroughs and evolutions, there is also a mysterious system called the «Karma system». Players can raise the value from the main storyline dialogue options or send gifts to strengthen the bond of their beloved characters.
For more on Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY, head to our official site.
Name ? Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY
E nabled device ? Android/iOS
Genre ? Demon Worship Project RPG
Operate ? U SERJOY Technology
Develop ? U SERJOY Technology
Charges ? Free ( In-game purchases available)
Seven Mortal SinS X-TASY official site
https://7sin-eng.userjoy.com/
Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY Pre-register site
https://7sin-eng.userjoy.com/event/preregister/index.php
Apple store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seven-mortal-sins-x-tasy/id1602470578
Googleplay
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.userjoy.sineng
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/7sinXTASY
Twitter
https://twitter.com/7sinXTASY
Reddit
https://reddit.com/user/7sinxtasy
Instagram
https://instagram.com/7sinxtasy
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Cardio (Cardio Healthcare Inc.) is launching Metabike, the world’s first metaverse & gaming integrated home fitness bike for use on tablet & smart TV. This next-gen indoor bike features built-in game controllers to give users full gaming functionality and IoT pedals which track real speed, torque, and workout distance to control the movement of the in-game avatar.
Metabike combines Move-to-Earn (M2E) with Play-to-Earn (P2E), rewarding users up to $30 per month in Cardio Points for use in-app on healthcare discounts, products & services with the option to swap Cardio Points for its ERC20-based crypto asset Cardiocoin (CR DC )
[ CRDC is the Weekly Star on MEXC Global after successfully listing on April 19th UTC 11:00]. 
The Cardio HUB platform (tablet & smart TV) pairs to Metabike via Bluetooth and features over 50 games & content from world-class developers ( including ROBLOX metaverse ) with monthly content library updates (think «Netflix» for exercise).
Founder & CEO Daniel Park says «People can exercise on Metabike while competing with global users in racing games, ride through scenic nature, watch their favorite shows on OTT platforms, and immerse themselves on leading metaverse platforms like Roblox, all while tracking their workout, receiving rewards for fitness, and having actual fun while exercising.» 
Cardio’s patented technology senses power without torque sensors at 1/100 th of the cost. The IoT pedal attaches to virtually any indoor bike, transforming legacy & ODM equipment into smart bikes that measure real workout distance, calories burned, and access to the metaverse.
Cardio’s smart treadmill BETA service ( Metarun, at 20 select gyms in Korea ) has verified 43,744 Km of exercise distance through 25,712 workouts over 7,449 hours of exercise, and users have received rewards worth around $10,000 .
Cardio gets its name from the word cardiovascular, which takes the lion’s share of healthcare costs and is the focus of preventive healthcare. With the advent of metaverse, more people will exercise less, letting their fingers do the moving inside these digital spaces.
Cardio’s Metabike & Metarun bridge «real-world» exercise with metaverse activity by combining the benefits of fitness with the fun of digital content (a nod to the equipment from the movie «Ready Player One»).
About Cardio Healthcare (Silicon Valley & Korea)
Cardio is the only Move-to-Earn company that is cheat-proof and verifies only real fitness data, the foundation of data used in the healthcare industry (i.e. insurance companies). CRDC is tokenizes fitness data and provides healthcare a direct bridge to fitness users to create a healthier society. 
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Our planet is in crisis – but you can help make a difference, even from within the comfort of your own home. Next Earth the third largest metaverse, is teaming up with SEE Turtles to launch a new game with a cause: players can purchase land in the metaverse, with a portion of proceeds going towards real-world environmental projects.
Having previously allocated 1 million USD to environmental issues, Next Earth is committed to making a difference. Users can now purchase land on certain territories within the metaverse, with a chance to win $200,000 worth of NXTT or five unique NFTs. In every transaction, 20% of proceeds will go to SEE Turtles, who will use the funds to implement plastic removal projects on the same locations in the real world.
How to Join the Game
In this campaign, players can help clean up the environment by purchasing land on any of the designated territories. As you play, you’ll take part in a treasure hunt, searching for prizes hidden beneath the trash.
Next Earth placed $200,000 worth of NXTT in different values under the tiles, as well as 5 unique NFTs made by TinyWasteland. The campaign will launch in May, and Next Earth will soon announce the exact date.
Noemi Magyar , Head of CSR at Next Earth, and Brad Nahill , President of SEE Turtles, joined forces for a 21st April livestream to discuss their partnership and how donations are turning into real help. Peter Csakvari, TinyWasteland’s artist, also joined to discuss his art and how NFTs can be used in these campaigns.
A «Metaverse For Good» Project
The Next Earth and SEE Turtles collaboration exemplifies how the metaverse can be used for good causes and social responsibility. Together, they are having a positive impact on the environment and helping endangered species thrive.
As a metaverse that already donates 10% of proceeds to environmental initiatives, Next Earth is excited to launch its latest social responsibility campaign in partnership with its community.
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Company’s PeakSlant32™ cabinet, Regal Riches™ slot game, Floor Manager™ systems solution and Diversity and Inclusion achievements recognized in annual awards program
International Game Technology PLC («IGT») (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it won four categories of the 2022 «The Casino Awards» program, earning more honors than any other gaming supplier in the competition. Produced by Datateam Business Media, the publishers of Casino International magazine, The Casino Awards is an annual program that recognizes gaming operators and suppliers for excellence across Europe .
IGT won the following four award categories at an awards banquet last week in London :
«IGT’s victories across four categories in The Casino Awards 2022 program reflect the depth and breadth of the Company’s excellence as a global gaming supplier and the diverse, industry-leading talent behind our products and solutions portfolio,» said Renato Ascoli , IGT CEO, Global Gaming. «IGT’s continued prowess in achieving important industry awards is a reflection of our robust internal and external quality testing programs that help ensure that our solutions capture players’ interest and exceed our customers’ performance expectations.»
For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , and Twitter , or watch IGT videos on YouTube .
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com .
Contact:
Phil O’Shaughnessy , Global Communications, toll free in U.S./ Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452; outside U.S./ Canada +1 (401) 392-7452
Francesco Luti , +39 06 5189 9184; for Italian media inquiries
James Hurley , Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190
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