100,000 Pre-registered Players Will Gain Access to one of the Most Highly Anticipated Titles of the Year

SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bazooka Tango, the creative minds behind Shardbound, are opening the gates to their highly anticipated Open Beta on October 9, launching simultaneously on Steam and Epic Games Store. With over 100,000 pre-registered players eagerly awaiting the game’s release, Shardbound is primed to deliver an experience that’s as thrilling to watch as it is to play.

For fans of strategy card games, Shardbound doesn’t just ask players to outwit their opponents — it demands they do it in style. Every match is crafted to be watchable: high-stakes, clear decision-making, and jaw-dropping swings in momentum keep both players and viewers on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re playing or spectating, every trap laid, every bold move, and every near-miss will have you gasping and grinning.

“Launching Shardbound on Steam is a massive milestone for us,” said Bo Daly, Co-Founder and CEO of Bazooka Tango. “We’ve crafted a game that’s not just fun to play — it’s exciting to watch. We’ve dialed up the intensity, designed huge, game-changing moments, and created a world that players will want to return to again and again.”

With its bright, colorful world and immersive lore, Shardbound breaks free from the usual grimness of tactical games. The game’s lush environments, rich storytelling, and vivid characters create a world players can imagine living in. It’s a place where creativity and beauty thrive, offering a sense of wonder and adventure that contrasts starkly with the desolation of other games.

“We didn’t want Shardbound to feel like another dark, post-apocalyptic battlefield,” said Daly. “We envisioned a world where art, culture, and beauty still thrive — a place that’s full of sunshine, lush flora, and people who cherish creativity as much as strategy.”

Upcoming Features in the Open Beta:

Real-Time Thrills: Viewers can jump into matches mid-game and still get hooked. Every match is full of pendulum swings, where the winner can change with one well-timed move.Clear, Punchy Gameplay: With bold, obvious choices and strategic traps, every player action is visceral and exciting, even for first-time viewers.Bright and Lush World: Shardbound’s richly detailed world is alive with flora, fauna, and sunshine — a place worth defending and exploring.Exclusive Rewards: Pre-register before 10/3 to earn an exclusive playable card when the next Open Beta phase kicks off.

Built in partnership with Immutable Games, a leader in web3 game development and publishing, Shardbound is not just a game; it’s an experience built for both players and spectators. Dive into the action, outsmart your opponents, and immerse yourself in a world where beauty and strategy go hand in hand.

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

About Bazooka Tango
At Bazooka Tango, we believe games should be more than just experiences—they should be playgrounds for creativity, competition, and connection. Our mission is to craft games that are as thrilling to watch as they are to play, focusing on immersive gameplay that brings players together.

With decades of expertise across PC, mobile, and console, we’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of competitive play. Our flagship title, Shardbound, sets the stage for what’s to come as we continue to shape the future of tactical gaming.

At Bazooka Tango, Your Games. Your Playground.

For more information, visit: https://www.bazookatango.com/ or follow us on X.

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

Join the Immutable community on Discord, Reddit, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram and Youtube

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DataRemote 90X1’s advanced 5G technology provides robust, reliable connectivity, making it a valuable addition to the POTS IN A BOX® line of solutions.

HOLLAND, Ohio, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Velocity, A Managed Solutions Company, a technology solution and service provider of voice and data networking and connectivity for multi-location enterprises across multiple industries, announced today the addition of DataRemote’s 90X1 5G Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) replacement solution to its POTS IN A BOX® portfolio. This addition supports Velocity MSC’s mission to provide comprehensive solutions for businesses seeking to improve network performance while replacing legacy technologies.

The 90X1 is a cutting-edge 5G POTS replacement solution. This device offers dependable 5G /WAN connectivity, automated Internet failover, and integrated battery backup. It ensures seamless communication for critical equipment previously dependent on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), also known as POTS. Key features of the 90X1 include multi-carrier 5G certification, proprietary POTS replacement technology, robust location services, and a powerful lithium backup battery providing up to 48 hours of operation when A/C power is lost.

Mark Walker, president and Chief Operating Officer of Velocity, highlights the new addition to the product lineup: “Integrating the 90X1 into our POTS IN A BOX® portfolio significantly enhances our ability to offer uninterrupted, reliable communication solutions. This innovative product offers seamless operations, even in critical situations, to clients in hospitality, retail, government, education, and other sectors using traditional telephone lines.”

Landlines are becoming obsolete due to their reliance on an aging copper infrastructure, a shortage of technicians as they retire, replacement parts becoming more expensive, and users transitioning to wireless technologies. The FCC order 19-72A1 192a10 from 2019 stated: “We find that the public interest is no longer served by maintaining these legacy regulatory obligations and their associated costs. Rather than a foothold for new entrants in the marketplace, they have become a vice, trapping incumbent LECs into preserving outdated technologies and services at the cost of a slower transition to next-generation networks and services that benefit American consumers and businesses.”

As a result, carriers are implementing significant rate increases to encourage the transition from POTS. In recent years, some carriers have increased their rates 30% – 100%, sometimes even more. This trend is expected to accelerate as carriers continue to invest in newer technologies and phase out support for legacy systems.

Organizations relying on POTS lines face increasing pressure to explore more cost-effective and reliable communication solutions. Velocity’s POTS IN A BOX® is a comprehensive solution that replaces traditional copper-based POTS lines with reliable, managed VoIP-based analog phone lines. It integrates DataRemote’s hardware and Velocity’s SIPBand network to support various applications, including elevator emergency lines, security alarms, and fax machines. This service ensures seamless, cost-effective communication, making it ideal for sectors needing dependable, modernized telephony solutions.

For more information on Velocity’s POTS IN A BOX® solutions, please visit POTS IN A BOX® – Velocity Managed Solutions (velocitymsc.com).

ABOUT VELOCITY MSC

Founded in 2005, Velocity is a technology-managed solutions provider for voice, data, wi-fi, POTS IN A BOX®, Free-to-Guest TV, and the Global Expense Management (GEM) platform, among others, supported by a proprietary network backbone across 21 fully redundant fiber data centers for multi-location enterprises across multiple industries.

With its nationwide network of 5,500 certified field technicians, project managers and software developers, over 500 employees, and 450+ carrier agreements, Velocity is a single-source partner dedicated to providing comprehensive support with its 24/7/365 U.S. based technical support complemented by supply chain and logistics services inventory & warehousing, repair depot, as well as digital signage and DOOH media solutions. Velocity delivers an unparalleled scope of services for its clients. As a CLEC licensed to operate in all 50 states, Velocity monitors telecom and technology environments continuously, enabling faster responsiveness and reducing downtime. For more information, please visit www.velocitymsc.com

ABOUT DATAREMOTE

Since 1991, DataRemote’s cellular solutions have been at the forefront of providing a direct replacement for Plain Old Telephone Service copper landlines. Advanced products like the 90X1 support the transmission of fax, fire panels, burglar alarms and analog modem data. For more information, please visit DataRemote.

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MONTRÉAL, Oct. 2, 2024 /CNW/ – A hearing has been scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) pursuant to the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules to consider a settlement agreement between CIRO Enforcement Staff and Desjardins Securities Inc.

The hearing will become open to the public in the event that the panel accepts the settlement agreement. If the settlement agreement is accepted, the panel’s decision and the settlement agreement will be made available at www.ciro.ca.

Settlement Hearing Date:    November 5, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Location:                                Montréal, Québec (by videoconference)

Members of the public who would like to obtain further particulars should fill out this questionnaire.

The Notice of Application announcing the settlement hearing is available at:

Desjardins Securities Inc. – Notice of Application

Desjardins Securities Inc. is CIRO-regulated investment dealer.

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is the national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers and trading activity on Canada’s debt and equity marketplaces. CIRO is committed to the protection of investors, providing efficient and consistent regulation, and building Canadians’ trust in financial regulation and the people managing their investments. For more information, visit www.ciro.ca.

All information about disciplinary proceedings relating to current and former member firms and individual registrants under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules (for investment dealers), the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules (for mutual fund dealers) and the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR) is available on CIRO’s website. 

Background information regarding the qualifications and disciplinary history, if any, of advisors currently employed by CIRO-regulated investment firms is available free of charge through the AdvisorReport service. Information on how to make dealer, advisor or marketplace-related complaints is available by calling 1-877-442-4322.

CIRO investigates possible misconduct by its member firms and individual registrants. It can bring disciplinary proceedings which may result in sanctions including fines, suspensions, permanent bars, expulsion from membership, or termination of rights and privileges for individuals and firms.

SOURCE Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)