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Chaos Agents Private Alpha launches along with crowdfunding campaign on Republic, oversubscribed within 6 hours

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Popularium’s first game sees more than 20,000 players applying for 1,000 Alpha spots, closes $50,000 equity crowdfunding target in less than 6 hours

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chaos Agents, the world’s first autobattler-royale, designed by Richard Garfield and the first game developed by Popularium, launched its private Alpha today. Since the announcement of the private Alpha at Gen Con 2024 in Indianapolis, more than 20,000 players have signed up for 1,000 seats. To meet the demand, Popularium will increase the number of Alpha seats to 5,000 for the initial launch of the Alpha, and plans to expand the Alpha beyond 10,000 players in early 2025.

“We have been overwhelmed by the response to the Alpha announcement,” said Arka Ray, President and CTO at Popularium. “The number of players who want to join the Alpha and experience Richard’s vision has been over 20 times more than we anticipated. And we continue to get hundreds of new applications each week. We’re expecting more than 30 thousand applicants by year end. The team is working through the holidays to accommodate as many players as possible at this early stage of the Alpha. We want every applicant to have an opportunity to experience Chaos Agents as soon as possible.”

To prepare for this rapid expansion, Popularium launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on the Republic platform. The campaign was fully committed and then oversubscribed within six hours of launching publicly. The Popularium campaign on Republic enables members of the public to invest in Popularium. Ray attributed the rapid close of the campaign to players and fans of Popularium co-founders Richard Garfield (Magic: the Gathering) and Jonathan Bankard (Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Command and Conquer) wanting to directly support the development of their next original game.

“This is an exciting time for Chaos Agents,” said Garfield in a community Q&A on the occasion of launch of the Chaos Agents Alpha and crowdfunding campaign on Republic. “The game is being really well received by players, much more so than I expected at this early stage. There are so many different types of play modes that we want to build into Chaos Agents, and thanks to the community and the technology we have built, it’s becoming clear what we can and should be building. There’s no more exciting time for a game’s development when players are clearly enjoying it, but at the same time the opportunities for improvements seem endless.”

The Alpha Launch follows the announcement that Popularium has committed to the “forever multiplayer game” model for Chaos Agents. Through the use of dedicated servers and its proprietary Chaos Cloud Gaming Engine, Popularium plans to ensure that Chaos Agents will be a multiplayer game that “can’t be killed” or taken offline. Players are expected to always have a way to play the game with the globally unique superheroes they have recruited to their team. Garfield and Ray attributed the positive response from this announcement as having helped generate additional interest in the Chaos Agents Alpha and crowdfunding campaign.

In Chaos Agents, the first game of the “autobattler-royale” genre, players coach and guide a globally unique superhero – their Chaos Agent – to victory in a grand battle royale against dozens of other Agents. The player coaches and powers their hero up through deep, strategic card play similar to Garfield’s legendary games, such as Magic and Keyforge, and then sits back and watches as their Agent goes to battle, preparing for the next round of upgrades. Each Agent is globally unique – which means that only one player in the world will be able to play with an Agent at a time and become the global expert on that Agent.

“Evolving and creating new genres is just so much fun,” said Jonathan Bankard, Game Director for Chaos Agents. “All of us at Popularium have worked on projects like Magic and Hearthstone that started as small dreams that ended up impacting many more players than we initially hoped. We are trying something similar with Chaos Agents–to bring the autobattler genre of games to many more people through the proven format of battle royales. The advantage we now have is the early involvement of our community in helping us polish this uncut gem into a brilliant, shining diamond through their play and now investments that let them own a piece of Popularium.”

Chaos Agents plans to expand its Alpha in late January together with the Second Chaos World Championship, and plans to expand the Alpha capacity each month before entering Early Access in late 2025. Players can sign up for the Alpha at popularium.com and request priority access by joining the Chaos Agents Discord server.

About Popularium: Popularium was founded by an all-star team of gaming industry veterans behind the largest multiplayer games and platforms in history, such as Magic: The Gathering, Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, and Xbox Live, to innovate and create gaming experiences. Popularium started from a simple idea: What would games look like if they involved the community from an early stage? What if this community had the tools to impact the narrative and economy by playing games the way they want to, rather than the way games wanted them to play? Chaos Agents, designed by Popularium co-founder Richard Garfield, is Popularium’s first effort to bring this vision to life.

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ResumeTemplates.com Survey Reveals 3 in 10 Gen Zers Believe CEOs Are Evil; Many Support Release of Mangione

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The majority of Gen Zers feel CEOs wield excessive power, with some expressing extreme views about corporate accountability

SEATTLE, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ResumeTemplates.com, the leading platform for professional resume templates and career advice, has released findings from a recent survey revealing critical attitudes among Gen Z toward corporate leaders. Conducted in December 2024, the survey of 1,200 U.S.-based Gen Zers highlights the sentiment that CEOs hold excessive power and are overcompensated, with some respondents expressing extreme views about corporate accountability.

According to the survey, more than half of Gen Zers (55%) believe CEOs wield excessive power in society, particularly influencing elections, the economy, and policymaking. Additionally, 59% of respondents believe CEOs are overpaid, with most saying total annual compensation should not exceed $750,000. Only 7% of respondents support unlimited earning potential for CEOs. The survey also found that 39% of Gen Zers believe all levels of a workforce equally contribute to a company’s success, while only 20% think CEOs create the most value within an organization.

The survey also explored Gen Z’s perceptions of corporate leadership. More than half believe CEOs are responsible for driving corporate greed, and 30% of respondents view CEOs as “evil,” reflecting deep skepticism toward corporate leadership.

Additionally, the survey examined opinions on high-profile cases like Brian Thompson’s killing. Among respondents, 21% agreed that “CEOs deserve to lose their lives for their professional actions,” including 7% who strongly agreed. When asked specifically about Brian Thompson’s killing, 22% of respondents believe he definitely (10%) or probably (12%) deserved what happened to him. Regarding Luigi Mangione, Thompson’s accused killer, 21% supported his release, while 51% opposed it.

This survey, conducted December 18, 2024, via Pollfish, gathered responses from 1,200 U.S.-based 18 to 27 year olds. The full report can be viewed here: https://www.resumetemplates.com/3-in-10-gen-zers-say-ceos-are-evil-many-believe-mangione-should-go-free/

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ResumeTemplates.com offers a comprehensive selection of free, industry-specific resume templates, tailored to meet the needs of various job seekers. The website also provides extensive resources to help facilitate the job application process, including expert advice, resume examples, and tips and tricks for creating impactful resumes. For more information, please visit: https://www.resumetemplates.com/.

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Founder Shares Unforgettable Lessons After Spending $1 Million on a Domain Name

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ATLANTA, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VPN.com CEO Michael Gargiulo recently shared invaluable insights with Entrepreneur on the unforgettable lessons he learned while spending $1 million to acquire the premium domain VPN.com.

Gargiulo’s journey to acquiring VPN.com wasn’t just about landing a high-value web address. In the Entrepreneur.com article titled “5 Unforgettable Lessons I Learned Spending $1 Million on a Domain Name”, Gargiulo emphasizes the long-term value a premium domain brings to brand trust, visibility, and scalability.

Investing in a Domain: More Than Just a Name

Gargiulo’s $1 million purchase of VPN.com was more than a simple transaction—it was an investment in the future of his business and the value of owning a recognizable, exact-match domain. “The right domain can change everything for a brand. It immediately creates trust and credibility with customers, and it sets your company apart from the competition,” said Gargiulo.

In the article, he shares five critical lessons learned during his experience, including the importance of patience, timing, and the negotiating power of a premium domain. “A domain isn’t just a digital asset—it’s a business strategy. Acquiring VPN.com helped us stand out in the crowded cybersecurity market and continues to drive our success.”

Brand Trust and Global Recognition

Since acquiring VPN.com, Gargiulo has expanded his company’s mission to help hundreds of millions of people secure a private internet experience. The premium domain has played a pivotal role in building trust with customers, partners, and investors. “A premium domain acts as an instant signal of authority,” Gargiulo noted. “It makes a lasting impression, and in today’s fast-moving digital world, that’s invaluable.”

A Vision for the Future

Gargiulo’s vision for VPN.com extends beyond the domain. With a mission to provide a secure internet experience for one billion people by 2030, VPN.com is at the forefront of internet privacy, security, and premium domain brokerage. Gargiulo’s experience acquiring VPN.com has equipped him with unique insights into the premium domain marketplace, helping businesses recognize the value of digital branding in today’s world.

Read More About Michael Gargiulo’s Insights

To read Gargiulo’s full breakdown of the lessons learned from his $1 million domain purchase, visit the Entrepreneur article here.

In addition, Gargiulo also contributed to the Entrepreneur article “Getting a Divorce With a Six-Figure Domain Portfolio”, where he shares insights on the unique challenges of managing and valuing a high-profile domain portfolio in complex personal and financial situations.

For media inquiries or interviews, please contact:

Michael Gargiulo
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About VPN.com
VPN.com is a global leader in internet security and premium domain brokerage, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, businesses, and individuals protect their brands and secure their online presence. With a $1 million domain name and a mission to serve one billion people by 2030, VPN.com is at the cutting edge of internet privacy, security, and digital branding.

Learn more about VPN.com’s work:

Michael Gargiulo Shares Insider Secrets on Premium Domain ValuationHow to Acquire a Premium Domain Via Stealth AcquisitionVPN.com Renews Commitment to Freedom, Digital Liberties, and Brand Protection

For more insights on digital brand protection and domain name acquisition, visit: vpn.com/domains.

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OCR Canada Rebrands to Levata

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TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 /CNW/ — OCR Canada Ltd., Canada’s leading solutions provider of automated identification data capture (AIDC) products, software, and services for businesses across industries and government organizations, is pleased to announce its rebrand to Levata as of January 1, 2025. This transition unites Canada’s operations with Levata’s global identity, streamlining the company’s messaging while honoring OCR Canada’s more than 40-year legacy of trusted service and expertise.

The name OCR, which originally stood for Optical Character Recognition, reflects a technology that no longer represents the company’s comprehensive offerings. Rebranding to Levata supports the broader strategic vision of uniting Levata across markets under one multinational brand to better communicate the full value Levata delivers to its customers.

“This rebrand is an exciting milestone for Canada,” said Tony Mastrangeli, Executive Vice President & GM of Canada. “While our name is changing, the exceptional service, expertise, and relationships our customers rely on remain the same. Levata will continue to empower businesses with tailored solutions, just as OCR Canada has for more than 40 years.”

The transition follows a successful history of growth in Canada, with OCR Canada joining Levata in 2014. Since then, the Canadian arm has expanded its expertise through strategic acquisitions and established itself as a leading provider of AIDC solutions across industries.

“This rebrand marks the next step in Levata’s long-term vision,” said Dan Nettesheim, CEO of Levata. “By uniting under a single, global identity, we are amplifying our global message that we enable our customers to elevate their potential. Today, we provide solutions beyond OCR and barcoding, we also offer leading technology and services for enterprise mobility, RFID, networking, IT infrastructure, and more to help customers succeed in a competitive and rapidly evolving market.”

To complement this transformation, Levata Canada will launch a French-enabled eCommerce platform in January 2025, further enhancing customer access and experience.

For more information about the rebranding, visit www.Levata.com/en-ca/news/ocr-canada-rebrands-to-levata.

About Levata
Levata enables customers to elevate their potential by providing strategies, solutions, and services that power modern environments. With a broad suite of technology products to enable enterprise mobility, a digital supply chain, a secure workplace, and an elevated customer experience, and the services to move businesses forward, Levata unlocks the power of thousands of organizations worldwide. Levata has operated as a market leader in full-stack technology solutions for over 40 years. Learn more at www.levata.com.

Alana Tufford, Director, Enterprise Marketing
Levata
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