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SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elseland today unveiled 20 new original titles that demonstrate the creative possibilities of AI game development. Created with AI across visual design, world building, gameplay and storytelling, the collection spans match 3, puzzle, arcade, action, hypercasual and interactive narrative genres. By connecting AI across the production process, Elseland can explore more ideas, test different creative directions and turn them into complete playable games in less time. A...

SAINT LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grandmaster (GM) Wesley So has once again claimed the 2026 Sinquefield Cup, defeating Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa in a playoff Armageddon game to capture the prestigious title for the third time and winning $103,125 in the final leg of the 2026 Grand Chess Tour. With the victory, So becomes a three-time Sinquefield Cup champion. “Winning the Sinquefield Cup two times in a row means a lot to me, especially because no one has done that before,” said So. “I’m also v...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With nearly 30% of all online orders now placed through the Dickey's mobile app, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is giving guests another reason to tap in. The world's largest barbecue concept announced today the launch of three new interactive mobile games exclusively for Big Yellow Cup Rewards members, allowing fans to earn loyalty points simply by playing, engaging and making every visit to the Dickey's app even more rewarding. New Mobile App Game Details: Available now, Big Y...

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan Mitsuko Cash has received the Best Translation award at the 2026 American Manga Awards for her translation of MAGICA, published in English in North America by Kodama Tales Inc. (“Kodama”). The English edition of MAGICA was also nominated for Best Publication Design, recognizing not only the quality of its translation but also the overall craftsmanship of the book, including its cover design, materials, printing, and production. The award was announced...

NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SharkNinja Inc. (NYSE: SN), a global product design and technology company, is launching four Ninja® SLUSHi® Twist x Practical Magic 2 colorways in custom packaging to celebrate the film's September 10, 2026, release in theaters. In the sequel, the original Ninja SLUSHi helps the Owens sisters reinvent their legendary "Midnight Margaritas." To celebrate the partnership, Ninja is bringing that moment beyond the screen, reimagining the iconic scene and giving fans...

KARLSRUHE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cinemo, a global leader and one-stop-shop provider for fully integrated, innovative multi-device in-car infotainment solutions, today announced a collaboration with Dolby Laboratories and SmashLabs to bring immersive, music-led gaming into the vehicle cabin creating highly engaging entertainment experiences across a broad range of in-car moments, whether on the move, parked, or while charging. Three technologies come together as SmashLabs’ games are integrat...

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grandmaster (GM) and former World Champion Tan Zhongyi of China has captured her second Cairns Cup title, once again proving her strength among the world’s best female players. Tan emerged victorious at one of the world’s strongest women’s super-tournaments, which features one of the largest prize funds in women’s chess, taking home $65,000 for her impressive performance. “Winning the Cairns Cup for the second time is very special to me, and I’m proud to be the only...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A total of 22 Shackelford, McKinley & Norton attorneys have earned recognition in The Best Lawyers in America legal guides, including name partner David Norton who was selected as the 2027 Dallas-Fort Worth Aviation Lawyer of the Year. Mr. Norton’s internationally recognized aviation law practice encompasses a broad range of regulatory, risk management, transactional, tax and commercial dispute resolution matters. Board Certified in Aviation Law by the Texas Board o...

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK), one of the world’s premier operators of location-based entertainment, will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 on Thursday, August 27, 2026, before the U.S. stock market opens. Management will discuss the results via webcast at 9:00 AM ET on the same day. The live webcast, replay, and results presentation will be available in the Events & Presentations section of the Lucky Strike E...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in its share repurchase program by an additional $1.5 billion. With $723 million remaining under the current repurchase program, the increase brings the total authorization under the share repurchase program to approximately $2.223 billion. The repurchase program will run for as long as the shareholders’ authorization to the Board of Directors to r...