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For Players Network Offers a New Game Plan for Athletes: Recruiting, Engagement, and NIL
You42’s Network lineup continues grow with the addition of the For Players Network (4PN). 4PN is a sports media company that empowers athletes everywhere through editorial content, commerce, and video highlights, with a focus on the recruiting process and the new National Image and Likeness (NIL) law, which allows young athletes to build and market their brands.
You42 Gives 100% to Creators: A solution to the entertainment industry’s SOS
Atlanta, GA – Digital entertainment company You42, Inc. has announced its latest offering, You42 Networks, finally giving creators full control over their content. You42 has accelerated its Network-centric design in response to recent turmoil within the entertainment industry. The company states that the updated platform will meet the pressing needs facing the creative world in the wake of industry-wide financial devastation delivered by COVID-19.
You42 Sells Lab42 to Sumo Group
You42 has sold its UK-based game studio, Lab42, to Sumo Group, one of the UK’s largest independent game studios. Established in 2015, Lab42 has worked on titles for console, PC and mobile, including Yakuza 0 and Sonic Mania. To learn more, check out the press release on Gamasutra.
The Adobe Collective Debuts on Hi-Lonesome
The Adobe Collective effortlessly embody the “high desert sound,” blending Americana with psychedelia, country and indie rock. Check out live music and interviews with the band, filmed in the Joshua Tree desert, on the latest episode of the Hi-Lonesome Concert Series.
Snooker 19 by Lab42 is up for a TIGA Game of the Year
Created by Lab42, a development studio in Leamington Spa, UK, the game Snooker 19 is a finalist for TIGA Game of the Year. The TIGA awards are held annually to recognize achievements in UK game development. To learn more about the game, head to lab42.games. And click here to vote for Snooker 19 for Game of the Year.
Hi-Lonesome Debuts with Rick Shelley & The Desert Dogs
Today marks the release of the Hi-Lonesome Concert Series, exclusively on You42. The first episode features interviews and music from Rick Shelley & The Desert Dogs. Shelley talks about his career and how songwriting can change your life. He then gives an intimate musical performance at Hi-Lonesome Studios, located in the beautiful, rugged desert near Joshua Tree National Park.
Chris Gore is back with Podbytes Season 2
Chris Gore of Film Threat has returned to You42 for Season Two of Podbytes! Like the first season, this run will feature 25 all new episodes on topics like Why Movies Love to Hate Los Angeles and How to Talk to Girls at Parties About Rotten Tomatoes. Check them out exclusively on You42!
You42 Hosts Inaugural Shoot at New Atlanta Studio
Today marks the first day of shooting at You42’s new Midtown Atlanta studio. Cast and crew will be on hand to film a scene for the follow-up to the You42-Produced horror anthology, Dead by Midnight (11PM Central). You42 plans to use this versatile space to help creators turn their dreams into reality. And with its Midtown Atlanta location, the facility is at the heart of one of the most exciting, diverse entertainment scenes in the world.
Dead by Midnight 2 Begins Production
Following the amazing critical and fan reception of Dead by Midnight (11 PM Central), production for the sequel is currently underway. The new installment will feature more creepy tales of the macabre. Fans can expect some wild celebrity cameos and plenty of laughs and gore, all with a delightfully retro twist. More details will be available this summer, so stay tuned!
Nice Punisher and Ron Van Life Arrive on You42
The creators of Nice Punisher and Ron Van Life are bringing their content to You42. Nice Punisher is a comedy series that asks the question, what happens when the Punisher stops punishing criminals and starts tackling everyday life? Ron Van Life follows a filmmaker and adventurer as he travels across the country to uncover stories of inspiration. Both creators are also publishing their own podcasts to promote their shows and further engage their fans.
Esports Series More Than a Game Premieres on You42
More Than a Game follows Connor “Jigz” Echols in his fight to become the top SMITE player in the world. He struggles to balance love, life and school, all while training every chance he gets to stay at the top of his game. The four-part Esports series is streaming now, exclusively on You42!
Lab42’s Snooker 19 Makes The Perfect Break
Ripstone Games, Lab42, and World Snooker have released the first gameplay trailer for Snooker 19 on Nintendo Switch.
This officially licensed, Unreal Engine 4 powered game will have 128 of the world’s best players like Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Mark Selby, and Ding Junhui brought to life using 3D facial scanning technology, playing in iconic venues such as The Crucible and Alexandra Palace.
Chris Gore’s Podbytes Now Streaming
“Podbytes”, the new video series from Chris Gore, is now streaming on You42.
Chris Gore is the editor and publisher of FilmThreat.com and a longtime champion of the indie filmmaker. Chris is the author of several books including “The 50 Greatest Movies Never Made” (St. Martin’s Press) and “The Complete DVD Book” (Michael Wiese Publications). His book “The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide” (Random House) is considered the bible of the industry and is required reading at film school.
#PrettyFunny Premieres on You42
The new You42 comedy series #PrettyFunny has been released on the You42 platform
Four talented besties navigate the highs and lows of the entertainment industry together until the role of a lifetime threatens to tear them all apart. There is cake involved…and it’s all pretty funny.
Molly Tries is now on You42
“Molly Tries…” is now streaming on You42! Check it out!
Molly is a 37-year-old mom in California who’s recently divorced and in need of a job. Each episode finds Molly trying out a new profession with hilarious, slightly awkward results. No one said living your dream was easy!
Controller Leslie Attridge brings accounting and finance expertise to You42
To oversee accounting and financial operations, You42 has installed CPA Leslie Attridge in the position of Controller. Leslie will be responsible for managing the accounting department, setting up financial and operational procedures, creating budget controls and forecasts, and maintaining financial records.
Caleb Cooper named You42 Chief Privacy Officer
To ensure that You42 maintains best practices in the areas of data security, privacy and compliance, Caleb Cooper has been brought on as Chief Privacy Officer (CPO). Caleb is a Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) who will manage the company’s risk footprint while navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
You42 Is LIVE!
You42 is officially released from Early Access! If you’re ready to exercise your creativity, or if you want to discover some great music and videos from emerging artists, then sign up at you42.com.
You42 to Launch New Social Entertainment Platform
You42, Inc. announced that it is launching a revolutionary social entertainment platform that allows creators to connect directly with consumers, enabling new levels of discoverability, monetization, security and success. Users can sign up for Early Access starting September 4, 2018, at www.you42.com.
You42 Brings On Ben Eazzetta, A Skilled Cybersecurity Expert
In its efforts to help artists connect with fans and monetize their work, You42 is taking steps to secure its users’ data and finances. The company has brought on security expert Ben Eazzetta as a brand ambassador. With more than 30 years of experience defending some of the most critical assets in the United States, Eazzetta has the skills and wisdom to help You42 safeguard its users against ever-evolving digital threats.
Media Expert Frank Bell Joins The You42 Team
Frank Bell, a programming and media management expert with more than 30 years of experience, will be joining You42 as a brand ambassador. Bell has a thorough understanding of what it takes to work with large numbers of artists and generate mass market appeal. This makes him a valuable addition to You42, an online entertainment and social media platform that aims to attract both artists and fans.
Marketing & Development Expert John Dell Joins The You42 Team
John Dell, a marketing and business development expert with experience across a wide range of organizations, will serve as a brand ambassador for You42. He brings with him extensive expertise in marketing, business development, logistics, and forecasting, among other key competencies. All of these skills will be invaluable for You42, a social media and arts platform that aims to disrupt modern artistic publishing.
You42 To Begin Public Sale On July 2nd
You42, the premium social entertainment platform that allows creators to promote their content through the use of the U42 ERC-20 compliant token, is announcing today that it will be holding its public sale on July 2, 2018.
Upcoming ICO: You42 announces ICO date
Having already raised $21 million in its presale, You42 wants to make up the difference when it begins the sale on July 2nd. According to its creators, it is the world’s first social entertainment platform based on blockchain technology. It aims to connect entertainment content creators with their followers.
You42 Enlists Finance Expert Steve Beaman
Steve Beaman, a private equity expert with extensive experience, has announced that he will join You42 as an advisor. You42 is reinventing modern artistic publication by giving artists a place to distribute and profit from their work without relying on the major studios. This effort relies on changing the way artists are compensated for their work. Beaman will provide valuable insight into doing this.
Post and Courier: Charleston home to small but robust industry of video game developers
As the gaming industry is growing, Charleston is hopping aboard for the ride. In the Lowcountry, there are at least two major companies and a handful of individuals trying to tap into the profitable field. Among them are decade-old studio Kiz on Johns Island, an office of the Atlanta-based company, which has traversed from PC gaming for kids into the mobile market.
Kristian Millirons rises to the rank of Chief Technology Officer
After serving for ten years in You42’s game development division, Kristian Millirons has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In his new position, Kristian will design and build enterprise applications and highly scalable systems for You42 products and services. He will manage the development team through the entire production pipeline, from concept to deployment and beyond.
Alice Thacker is promoted to You42 Chief Operating Officer
You42 has named Alice Thacker to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Alice joined the company in 2014 as VP of Operations. She will now play an even larger role in managing and improving operations throughout the company. As part of senior management, she will help design and implement business plans and procedures to ensure efficiency and growth. She will also work to communicate the company vision while defining and promoting You42’s corporate culture.
Dash Galactic Goes Global
Dash Galactic has secured global publishing partnerships for release worldwide, including China. Save the universe 3 minutes at a time! Team up with other players in real time for the hottest co-op action on mobile devices. Defend space stations, attack TOXON strongholds, and more as you help Dash defeat the galaxy’s baddest foes. Saving the universe isn’t easy, but when your friends join the fight, it’s a lot more fun!
Movie Magic: You42 To Screen “Dead By Midnight” At Atlanta Film Festival
As a cryptocurrency platform seeking to redefine modern social media and entertainment, You42 will be sponsoring the Atlanta Film Festival alongside participating in it. The company is screening its first fully funded film Dead by Midnight/11PM Central, an anthology series that fuses six stories from different genres, ranging from comedy, to suspense, to horror. You42 hopes the film will raise awareness among potential users while establishing the company as a source of quality content in the ever evolving independent film world.
You42 Early Access
The You42 Platform has been launched into Early Access. During this closed beta period, we will be refining the platform and performing a QA sweep to prepare the platform for a full release. Request an early access code and help us shape the future of entertainment!
Inklings Mixes Word Game Fun with Candy Craving Madness
Quick wits and fast reflexes are the name of the game in Inklings, the latest release from Kiz Studios. Recently released worldwide on iOS, Android and Facebook, Inklings features cute little ink droplet characters, aptly named Inklings. These little balls of energy love candy, and it’s up to YOU to satisfy your Inkling’s sweet tooth.
#1 Music Game DuelBeats Goes Global
Kiz Studios breakout hit music game, DuelBeats is now available worldwide exclusively on the App Store. DuelBeats is a competitive rhythm beat ’em up featuring 18 unique heroes, score modifiers, simple tap and swipe controls, and pulsating beats in genres like EDM, hip hop, and rock.
Kiz Studios Goes BOOM!
Kiz Studios has released it’s latest game into the wild. Blast through Boom Town in a fast paced frenetic endless arcade smasher that’s guaranteed to make you Go Boom! Your goal is total destruction. Why? Because smashing is fun, that’s why! Boom Battle in VS mode with up to 9 players all vying for the top spot in the Boom Town Arena.
Little Bigfoot mobile stealth adventure game now available worldwide
Kiz Studios launch mobile stealth adventure game based on the mythology of the bigfoot. From today, mobile gamers the world over will be able to download Little Bigfoot over iTunes, Google Play and Amazon App Store.
Earbits Noted for Mold-Breaking Music Discovery
Earbits is shaking up the entertainment industry. Noted: “…while apps like Earbits allow you to discover new music by clicking on different genres, rather than presenting users with more of what they already like.”
Wonky Ship – Apple’s “Must Have Game”
There’s a flood of new games coming into the App Store at any given moment, but unless you’re a kid, you probably don’t have time to check all of them out and decide which ones are worth your time. Luckily, Apple has released a shortlist of the 10 games the company thinks you should have on any new iPhone…
Word Duels Launches on iOS
May the fastest fingers win! Exclusively on iOS, “Word Duels” is the new mobile game that turns texting with friends into a competition of speed and skill. Players go head-to-head to see who can accurately type the most words in 30 seconds, and the winner earns rewards and — most importantly — bragging rights.
MCV/DEVELOP-Studio Spotlight: Kiz Studios
Develop catches up with the mobile gaming powerhouse, Kiz Studios. The interview includes discussions of the company’s history, the PlayStation 4 title Trans-Galactic Tournament, and how discovering the Unity Engine was a game changer.
Conquer the Realm with Heroes of Havoc, out now on Google Play
Kiz Studios today announce the Android release of Heroes of Havoc: Idle Adventures, a genre defining idle RPG, available to download via Google Play. English speaking territories supported in initial roll out, with localized version to come in the following weeks.
Earbits Music Streaming Gets International Buzz
Might & Mayhem battles its way onto the Amazon App Store
Starting today, Kindle owners can get a taste of the fast-and-fun action game, Might & Mayhem, which has now launched on the Amazon App Store. Might & Mayhem, available for the Kindle Fire, Fire HD and Fire HDX, challenges you to gather a team of adventurers and battle your friends for fortune and glory. Earn experience, level up your party and take on epic quests!
Wonky Ship in Apple’s Best Games of 2015
Apple has published its annual Best of 2015 charts for the App Store, iTunes and iBooks Store, naming live video platform Periscope its App of the Year and Tomb Raider puzzler spinoff Lara Croft GO its Game of the Year. The Kiz Studios game Wonky Ship is named the 16th best game of the year!
Kiz Studios is bringing TGT to the PlayStation Experience
Get ready to check out the ultimate sci-fi multiplayer brawler at PlayStation Experience this year – as Kiz Studios is bringing Trans-Galactic Tournament to the show! We’ll be showing Trans-Galactic Tournament in Booth # 2059 both days of the show, and would appreciate you coming by to jump into some frenzied multiplayer battles!
Wonky Ship is Here — The Hardest Game of the Year Arrives on Android
Can you escape the most powerful threat in the universe? Do you have what it takes to skillfully pilot a starship as it avoids the powerful gravity of a black hole? Those are the questions, and challenges, of Wonky Ship — Kiz Studios’ new title for Android, released today on Google Play Store.
Wonky Ship Released on iOS
Available now from Kiz Studios is Wonky Ship, a game that (hyper)challenges your ability to dodge the most dangerous threat in the universe — a ravenous black hole. Test your fast-firing reflexes as you power up the ship’s thrusters to avoid the black hole’s gravity. It won’t be easy — your ship will bounce, spin and careen around the screen if you apply too much thrust, and a cold black doom awaits you at the core of the vortex.
React & Match with HALOS – Now Available on iOS
HALOS, the free react-and-match mobile game from Kiz Studios, is now available exclusively for iOS devices. Simple but addicting, HALOS is the ultimate reflex challenge. It seems easy at first — just guide the falling rings to their matching bases before they shatter. But as more colors are added and rings start falling faster, players will either short-circuit their brains or enter a zen-like state of hypermatching bliss.
“Trans-Galactic Tournament”- Multiplayer Mayhem on PlayStation 4 Coming in June
10 champions…100 unique power-ups…3 gameplay modes…limitless multiplayer battling action! Welcome to the world of Trans-Galactic Tournament, the online class-based multiplayer battler coming for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system this summer.
Critter Escape! Launches on Bemobi Platform
Two years after the release of the mobile hit Critter Escape!, Kiz Studios is still finding ways to get the game in front of new users. Most recently, Kiz launched the stealth puzzle game on Bemobi, a subscription-based app store that offers carriers, developers and consumers a better alternative for best-in-class Android mobile apps.
Kiz Studios Releases Jiggle Watts Worldwide on iOS & Android
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS JELLY? Kiz Studios is sticking a fork in the proverbial toaster, delivering a much needed jolt to mobile puzzlers with the release of Jiggle Watts, a colorful game of deliciously charged matches and lightning fast reflexes.
Kiz Studios spins off Atlanta entertainment company, You42
Mobile game maker Kiz Studios launched a new Atlanta-based company You42, which will operate in the video games, music, sports and digital video market space. You42’s focus is on the struggling entertainment industry, whose sales have plummeted in the last decade due to online piracy.
Charleston City Paper: Kiz Studios is quietly changing the online gaming landscape
On Maybank Highway, close to Wild Olive, sits a road called Bluebird. Although “road” may not be the appropriate word. It’s more of a gravel-covered break in the trees. It’s the kind of street where, when you turn down it, you hear roosters crowing in the not-too-terribly-far distance. It’s the kind of street where you wonder if your GPS isn’t, perhaps, leading you somewhere to kill you.
Kiz Studios Releases Might & Mayhem Worldwide on iOS & Android
With shields ready and swords drawn, Kiz Studios unleashes Might & Mayhem, the first multiplayer mobile battle game built for the masses! Featuring quick turn-based combat and simple character leveling, even casual players will have fun stomping through single player quests and smashing heads in live PvP battles
Engadget: Smashmuck Champions now on Steam Early Access
If you were intrigued by our hands-on with new MOBA Smashmuck Champions at PAX Prime last week, we’ve got good news. The title is now available via Steam’s early access program, according to a Kiz press release. The “program helps to further Kiz’s commitment to open development, bringing the fans and players into the creation process to tweak, refine, and suggest new ideas that are incorporated into the game.”
The Creators of Critter Escape Bring You Mix-A-Muck!
Dragons! Robots! …a chicken? You’ve met your match with Mix-A-Muck, the latest mobile title from Kiz Studios (Kiz). The creators who brought you Critter Escape announce their next mobile title to launch today for iOS and coming to Android later in the week.
Kongregate adds SmashMuck Champions to its portal
Online game portal Kongregate has expanded beyond the confines of the web browser, today announcing the launch of a free-to-play downloadable games section on its website. The first bunch of titles to take advantage of the new platform are Super Monday Night Combat from Uber Entertainment, Smashmuck Champions from Kiz Studios, and Bomb Buddies from Balanced Worlds.
Johnsons Team With Kiz Studios For Seasons Final Two Races
Six-time Pro Stock world champion Warren Johnson and his likewise accomplished son, 40-time national event winner Kurt Johnson, have announced their marketing partnership with the groundbreaking online gaming company Kiz Studios for the season’s two remaining races — the Big “O” Tires NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas and the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
Kiz Studios Announces Publishing Deal with Chillingo to Launch Critter Escape
Kiz Studios (Kiz), an independent entertainment and gaming studio, today announced that they have partnered with leading independent game publisher, Chillingo to bring their new title, Critter Escape to the iOS platform this Summer.
DeNA to Launch Kiz Studios First Mobile Title, Critter Escape
DeNA Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading mobile social gaming platform operator, and Kiz Studios (U.S.A.) Inc., an independent entertainment and gaming studio, have announced today that DeNA will launch the studio’s first mobile title, Critter Escape. The game is now available on the Google Play Store through DeNA Group’s Daum Mobage social gaming platform in South Korea.
Simutronics Adds Kiz, Zaloli To HeroEngine Licensees
MMO platform creator Simutronics, most well-known for its licensing of HeroEngine by BioWare Austin for Star Wars: The Old Republic, has announced Kiz and Zaloli as new licensees.
Chicago Sun-Times: KizPlanet opens new worlds of possibility for kids
Virtual worlds are becoming so popular that toys now are serving as platforms to connect children to cyberspace communities, which brings a new level of toy safety into focus for toymakers — and parents. KizToys Inc. has taken a responsible role in developing a virtual world for children.
Kiz Toys CEO Chris Moreau on the Fictional Frontiers podcast
Kiz Toys CEO Chris Moreau was interviewed at the 2009 NY Toy Fair for the Fictional Frontiers podcast. Hear Moreau discuss the KizPal and KizMoto product lines with Sohaib, live from the show floor.
Philadelphia Daily News: New Treats from the American International Toy Fair
IT’S A VIRTUAL WORLD: One toy realm that will expand this year has items offering both “hands-on” play and connection to virtual worlds. Makers like KizToys and 10VOX Entertainment boast that these items, selling for as little as $10, offer “more play value.”
Washington Times: Digital evolution displayed at toy fair
Technology plays an ever-expanding role in a child’s life, and toy companies are responding by incorporating more of it in their product lineups. The digital evolution of the toy industry was on full display at this year’s American International Toy Fair, where buyers pored over products from more than 1,000 companies and the aisles were stuffed with toys that combined technology with traditional play patterns.
Kiz to introduce KizPal product line at NY Toy Fair
On February 15, 2009, at the New York Toy Fair, Kiz will unveil KizPal, the first of two initial product lines that access KizToys’ virtual Global Playground™.
Kiz to introduce KizMoto product line at NY Toy Fair
On February 15, 2009, at the New York Toy Fair, Kiz will unveil KizMoto, the first of two initial product lines that access KizToys’ virtual Global Playground™.
Kiz to introduce Virtual Global Playground at NY Toy Fair
On February 15, 2009, at the New York Toy Fair, Kiz® will unveil its virtual Global Playground™ and the two initial product lines that access this digital world, KizPal and KizMoto.
Kiz Introduces KizSafe to Protect Children Online
Kiz®, the company that is revolutionizing the way children play both on- and offline, announces the introduction of KizSafe, a new technology that allows children to play, communicate and socialize in the digital landscape, out of harm’s way with complete anonymity.
Dr. Benn Konsynski named to Kiz Toys Board of Advisors
Kiz Toys is working to change the way kids interact online, and to help achieve this goal the company has teamed up with Benn R. Konsynski, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading minds in technology research and implementation. Konsynski is the newest addition to Kiz Toys’ Board of Advisors, and he will advise the toy company in the development of Kiz Toys’ virtual world environment and the various levels of interaction that are part of the digital experience.
Entertainment developer Kevin Ream joins Kiz Toys Board of Advisors
Kiz Toys is currently looking into various consumer arenas that compliment the Kiz Toys brand, and the toy company has teamed up with Kevin Ream for advice in this area. Ream joins the Kiz Toys Board of Advisors to help Kiz Toys analyze different strategies and develop and implement a range of consumer entertainment products that span several venues.
Kiz Toys teams up with General Freight Services, Inc.
Kiz Toys, Inc. today announced that General Freight Services, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, GFS Global Logistics, will handle the toy company’s international and domestic logistics.
Kiz Toys Board of Advisors welcomes Gary W. Dunwoody
Gary W. Dunwoody, an accomplished leader of the Shriners organization, has joined Kiz Toys’ Board of Advisors. He joins board members including hall of fame pitcher Phil Niekro, NHRA Pro Stock racing legend Warren Johnson and energy consultant Ray Johnson. In his position, Dunwoody will advise the toy company on matters concerning KizHope, the charitable wing of Kiz Toys.
Ray Johnson named to KizEarth Board of Advisors
Ray Johnson recently became the first member of Kiz Toys’ KizEarth Board of Advisors. Johnson will consult with the company on alternative energy usage in the Kiz Toys virtual world, and his focus will be on nuclear power. The board will be comprised of industry experts from many alternative energy sectors, including solar, wind and hydroelectric, and members will be responsible for the accurate implementation of these technologies in the Kiz Toys Universe.
Forsyth Herald: Talent draws Kiz Toys to area
Local talent in the Ga. 400 corridor helped bring Kiz Toys to the south Forsyth-Alpharetta area. “I think the main reason, we believe this to be a very attractive area for an up-and-coming company like this,” said Chris Moreau, chairman and CEO of Kiz Toys. “We believe it’s going to be a very attractive place to get a lot of good corporate type employees.”
Kiz Toys opens Creative Studio in Charleston, S.C.
On Monday, July 14, Kiz Toys officially opened the doors of its Creative Studio on Johns Island, S.C., in Charleston city limits. The Creative Studio will be responsible for designing physical toys, digital avatars of the toys, and all aspects of Kiz Toys gaming and virtual environments.