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Champions Ascension Announces Alpha Event with $15,000 in Cash and Prizes

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11 months ago

February 15, 2024

The Emperor’s Legendary Crystal Event Runs February 16th Through February 23rd

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Champions Ascension, the popular arena-based, gladiatorial combat game by Rough House Games, announced today a week-long event from February 16th to February 23rd to celebrate its Alpha launch.

The Emperor’s Legendary Crystals Event will feature $15,000+ in cash and prizes and is free to play. Players earn tickets by fighting in the Arena and can exchange tickets for Raffle entries on the Champions Ascension website. There will be a drawing once a day for seven days at 6 pm UTC. Winners will be announced on Champions.io and X (formerly Twitter) and the Champions Ascension Discord.

“What we’ve developed with Champions Ascension is nothing short of a breakthrough in the arena fighter genre. By mixing RPG elements like progression and spells with intense moment-to-moment combat, we’ve created something truly unique,” said Jairo Nieto, Game Chief of Champions Ascension. “We find ourselves at the intersection between an incredibly fun experience and the most advanced technology available. We could not be more excited by the reception from players who are tirelessly creating Essence Crystals and trading in-game assets.”

Champions Ascension’s Alpha includes the introduction of several new features:

AAA GAME, AHEAD OF THE PACK. Champions is a game for all, leading the way in the future of gaming. Web2 or Web3 players download the PC game client and can immediately jump into gameplay.PLAYER CHOICE. A real versatile marketplace – Earn, transact, buy/sell using traditional payment options (i.e. credit card) or via crypto payments.SOLVING THE OWNERSHIP DILEMMA. Champion’s very own on-chain marketplace where players can list their in-game items. Play the game and create, acquire, or earn in-game resources, then mint them into the Grand Bazaar marketplace to transact as you wish. We have partnered with Sequence to deliver a truly unique experience for the ecosystem of Champions Ascension.A GAME CREATED BY GAMERS. The game team’s vision is inspired by several classic high-fantasy epics and blended to create a new gaming experience that offers fierce multiplayer competition, rich narrative lore, earning potential, AI-infused UGC, and tournaments in a universe we would all want to play in.

Additionally, players now get their pick of one of twelve different Champion families, each with distinct powers and playstyles. They can guide the journey of said Champions from Grunt into the awe-inspiring Eternal by conquering numerous challenges in the arena. These encounters vary from the strategic team 3v3 combat to the intense 10-player Free-For-All and include challenging raid Bosses that require great communication and coordination. The rewards of these encounters can be moved onto the blockchain via a unique system called Transmutation to be traded or sold to other players with complete transparency and traceability. This system allows said items to be listed in the Champion’s marketplace while supporting third-party marketplaces.

To get started, visit https://champions.io. Follow Champions Ascension on Discord, X, and the website:

Discord: https://discord.gg/championsascension [discord.gg]

X: https://twitter.com/ChampionsIO [twitter.com]

Website: https://www.champions.io/

Bleeding is Believing…See you in the Arena!!

About Champions Ascension:

Champions Ascension is an arena-based, gladiatorial combat game built inside a virtual world. Though the 3D arena combat is the centerpiece of the game, Champions Ascension also features an open world around it. One where players can walk around, interact, and engage in various other activities. The world includes crafting, breeding, land ownership, an in-game marketplace, a staking system, mini-games, and more. Our investors include a16z, UTA, Coinbase, and Crush Music Ventures. For more information, visit https://champions.io.

Media Contact

Josh Brooks, Champions Ascension, 1 310-892-2122, Josh@Champions.io, https://www.champions.io/

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Singapore’s Sodion Energy Secures MWh Supply of US Developed Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries from UNIGRID

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16 minutes ago

January 12, 2025

SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sodion Energy, a leading provider of sodium-ion batteries for e-mobility and integrated energy storage solutions in Southeast Asia, has secured a landmark agreement for an initial 10 MWh supply of advanced sodium-ion batteries developed by UNIGRID Inc., a California-based innovator in sodium-ion battery technology.

This collaboration strengthens Sodion Energy’s ability to address the region’s rising demand for affordable, eco-friendly, and high-performance battery solutions across mobility and energy storage sectors.

“Our collaboration with UNIGRID is a game-changer,” said Dr. CC Hang, Chairman of Sodion Energy. “These next-generation sodium-ion batteries will allow us to tackle key markets, starting with lead-acid battery replacements in e-mobility and extending into large-scale renewable energy projects and grid stabilization initiatives.”

Sodium-ion batteries offer distinct advantages, including cost-efficiency, enhanced safety, and the use of abundant raw materials, making them a sustainable choice for energy storage. With fast-charging capabilities and intrinsic non-flammability, they are exceptionally suited to Southeast Asia’s tropical climate and rapidly growing energy needs.

With a strategic focus on advanced battery technologies, Sodion Energy is poised to play a key role in driving Southeast Asia’s transition to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Website: https://sodione.com

About Sodion Energy

Headquartered in Singapore, Sodion Energy is an applications engineering leader driving the commercialization of Sodium-ion batteries across Southeast Asia. SE’s sodium-ion pack solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries such as mobility and energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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AirCheck Australia & New Zealand Renamed as RCS MEDIA MONITORS

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1 hour ago

January 12, 2025

SYDNEY, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AirCheck, a leading provider of broadcast monitoring services in Australia and New Zealand is pleased to announce its renaming as RCS MEDIA MONITORS, effective immediately.

AirCheck monitors songs and commercials providing almost real time reporting tools for radio and television broadcasters, music media, record companies, advertising agencies and industry analysts.

This change reflects the company’s growth, expanded service offerings, and a strengthened focus on providing comprehensive media intelligence.

The new name, RCS MEDIA MONITORS, builds on the expertise of its parent company, RCS, to offer enhanced monitoring solutions. By integrating RCS’s global technology and resources, the company will provide clients with a broader range of tools for tracking and analysing media campaigns across a variety of platforms and markets.

“We’re excited to take this step forward,” said Philippe Generali, President and CEO of RCS Global. “The rebranding to RCS MEDIA MONITORS allows us to expand our reach and improve our services, giving clients access to deeper insights and a wider array of media monitoring tools. With RCS’s support, we can offer more robust data and solutions that cover not just broadcast, but also digital and emerging media channels.”

The name change signals the company’s commitment to evolving with the changing media landscape. With RCS MEDIA MONITORS, clients can expect the same reliable monitoring services they’ve trusted for over 20 years in Australia and 15 years in NZ.

www.rcsmediamonitors.com.au

About RCS MEDIA MONITORS

RCS MEDIA MONITORS (formerly AirCheck) is a leading provider of broadcast monitoring and media intelligence solutions in Australia, New Zealand and India. The company helps clients across industries optimise media strategies, measure performance, and gain insights from a wide range of traditional and digital media. RCS MEDIA MONITORS is part of RCS, a global leader in broadcast automation and media technology.

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iM Global Partner mourns the passing of Philippe Uzan

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1 hour ago

January 12, 2025

PARIS, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It is with deep sadness that iM Global Partner (iMGP) announces the passing, one month ago, of our dear friend and colleague, Philippe Uzan.

Philippe’s exceptional career in asset management spanned more than 30 years and is marked by remarkable achievements in the organizations for which he worked and deep contributions to the industry as a whole. His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew and worked with him.

Philippe joined iM Global Partner in February 2020 as Deputy CEO and CIO Global Asset Management, responsible for overseeing our financial strategies and products and designing value-added investment solutions for our clients across Europe and the United States.

His expertise spanned all asset classes, and he had a deep understanding of markets and their impact on investors and their investment needs. He was an eloquent man who contributed a number of papers and articles to the media, always with the intention of educating and making financial concepts more relatable. He has left an indelible mark on our organization and on the broader industry.

Prior to joining iM Global Partner, Philippe was latterly Chief Investment Officer at Edmond De Rothschild Asset Management, where he worked for 11 years and where he led the portfolio management teams, optimizing the synergies between analysis and portfolio management. He previously spent three years as Research and Global Asset Allocation Director, where he developed the portfolio management and research teams and modernized investment processes and the product range.

Philippe began his career as an Equity Derivatives Trader at Société Générale and held roles at AGF Asset Management (now part of Allianz Global Investors) and Natixis AM.

Throughout his career, Philippe’s outstanding intelligence, humility, and collaborative spirit earned him the respect and admiration of his peers.

Philippe Couvrecelle, Founder and CEO of iM Global Partner, expressed his heartfelt condolences: “It was with infinite sadness and pain that I learned of Philippe’s passing from a devastating illness. I had known Philippe closely for almost 20 years, as we worked together for Natixis, Edmond de Rothschild and iMGP. I pay immense tribute to his humanity, his sense of humor, his brilliant intelligence and his presence, which I will deeply miss. We had shared so much and still had so much to do together. In his memory, we will continue our path forward with strength, success and intensity, always preserving our values and our company culture to which he was so attached.

We will all miss Philippe enormously at iM Global Partner. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his warmth, generosity, kindness and his unwavering dedication to his colleagues and community. Our thoughts are with his wife and three children, his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”

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