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RAPTOR PR APPOINTED AGENCY OF RECORD FOR KINETIX, SANDSOFT GAMES & BIDSTACK

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– 3 emergent tech new biz wins from in-game advertising, mobile gaming and web3 sectors –

Raptor PR, a leading b2b communications agency for video games, web3 gaming, and media brands, today announces three new business wins. These include Kinetix, a metaverse platform for user-generated 3D animation; Sandsoft, a leading MENA-based mobile games developer, publisher and investor powered by AAA games industry talent; and Bidstack Group PLC, the most well funded in-game advertising company in the world.

Kinetix was named as one of France’s hottest startups by Wired in October 2022, which was preceded by a $11M USD seed funding raise earlier in the year. Kinetix works with leading web2 and web3 metaverse platforms like Roblox, Decentraland and The Sandbox to help creators make and share 3D content. Sandsoft Games is at the epicentre of the fastest growing gaming market: MENA. In October 2022 it announced its flagship Riyadh studio, which will house international games industry talent from the likes of Electronic Arts, King, and Rovio, as well as burgeoning local talent. London-headquartered public company Bidstack recently became the best funded in-game advertising brand with a total of $42M USD raised, and announced a series of major hires in the key US market.

For each of its new client wins, Raptor PR is engineering and deploying fully integrated global communications strategies, designed to cut through highly competitive markets. Across its brief history, Raptor PR has honed its data-driven communications consultancy, delivering highly creative earned, owned and paid campaigns across the globe.

Rana Rahman, Founder and Managing Director, Raptor PR, commented:

“Our latest trio of retained clients perfectly illustrates the niche Raptor has carved for itself at the bleeding edge of emergent technology. We’re proud to be defining the narratives for in-game advertising, web3 gaming tech, and AAA-powered mobile game development in MENA. Our new clients represent the best of their respective industries, and are poised to go stratospheric over the next few years.”

Arthur Jacq, Head of Marketing and Communications of Kinetix, commented:

“The raptors have a widespread reputation for high impact communications. Their work for brands like Dubit, Admix and Coda Labs, plus their signature work for industry-defining campaigns such as the Global Web3 Gamer Study, have cemented their reputation as market leaders for emergent technologies such as web3.”

Ratko Bozovic, Head of Marketing of Sandsoft Games, commented:

“As a global company, Sandsoft required an agency with knowledge of multiple markets and business areas. After a lengthy search, we selected Raptor PR to deliver our global message to market. They came highly recommended, and they have already proven themselves to be invaluable advisors, with a genuine passion and love of the games industry.”

James Draper, Founder and CEO of Bidstack, commented:

“Raptor PR has helped to define the narrative of the in-game advertising sector for nearly two years now, so deciding to work with Raptor PR was a no-brainer. Rana Rahman, Thomas Huxter, and the rest of team Raptor have a demonstrable track record of securing great results within the in-game advertising space, and they are ideally positioned to help take our brand to new audiences globally.”

 

Raptor PR was founded in 2019 by Rana Rahman following two decades as a technology PR consultant working on brands such as Sony PlayStation, Rovio, Philips, Fujifilm and AppLovin. The agency came out of stealth in January 2021 with flagship client Admix (now LandVault), and has since worked with more than twenty brands including Dubit, The Tiny Digital Factory, Tenjin, and Coda Labs.

 

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SlotMatrix ignites the reels of West Virginia with Wild Extravaganza launch

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SlotMatrix, the world’s largest casino content aggregator, has expanded Wild Extravaganza’s reach in the U.S launching in West Virginia, alongside existing markets, New Jersey and Michigan.  

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This U.S release is part of a recent surge of SlotMatrix exclusive games entering the market, including 3 Coin Treasures, Lara Jones Treasures of Egypt 2, and Glorious Diamonds.

EveryMatrix holds licences in key North American markets, including West Virginia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Ontario, and powers more than 300 customers globally.

Stephen Orchard, Head of Commercial Operations, SlotMatrix, said: “Wild Extravaganza is all about giving players thrilling, fast-paced action and the chance to land some seriously big wins. We’re excited to bring this experience to West Virginia as we continue our expansion across the U.S.”  

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SlotMatrix, the world’s largest casino content aggregator, has expanded Wild Extravaganza’s reach in the U.S launching in West Virginia, alongside existing markets, New Jersey and Michigan.  

Wild Extravaganza is a high-energy 5×3 video slot that packs vibrant visuals, dynamic gameplay, and huge win potential in a 10-payline experience. The game pays left to right, right to left, and even from the middle, offering players multiple chances to win on every spin.

The core feature of Wild Extravaganza is its multiplying wilds, which can stack on three of the five reels and can reveal a 2x, 3x, or 7x win multiplier.

Wild Extravaganza is fully supported by EveryMatrix’s suite of advanced engagement tools, including free spins, leaderboards, and tournaments, helping operators drive acquisition and retention in regulated U.S markets.

This U.S release is part of a recent surge of SlotMatrix exclusive games entering the market, including 3 Coin Treasures, Lara Jones Treasures of Egypt 2, and Glorious Diamonds.

EveryMatrix holds licences in key North American markets, including West Virginia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Ontario, and powers more than 300 customers globally.

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Bacta commissioned research shows huge support for seaside arcades led by Gen Z

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The findings of independent research conducted by Censuswide among a sample of 2,000 UK Nationally representative respondents aged 16+ shows that Generation Z has fallen in love with the seaside arcades so popular with their grandparents. 

The research reveals that 8 in 10 respondents (81 percent) view seaside arcades as being part of British culture and it is young Brits that are banging the drum for arcades, with 90 percent of 25–34-year-olds backing their importance.

Despite overwhelming public support from Britain’s younger generations, seaside arcades continue to face a perfect storm of challenges from rising energy and staffing costs, plus the threat of increased taxation as suggested by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

72 percent say Government should do more to protect them – with 86 percent of those aged 25-34-years calling for urgent action.

The research findings confirm the central role played by seaside arcades with 72 percent of adults saying they would visit an arcade on a trip to the seaside a figure that rises to 91 percent for 24-34-year-olds.

In terms of providing accessible entertainment 55 percent say that arcades offer great value for money, making them the UK’s most affordable family day out. As a result, 84 percent confirmed they have enjoyed arcades with multiple generations of their family.

The importance of contributions to local economies featured highly in the research paper with 7 in 10 stating that arcades play a key role in regenerating seaside towns, a figure that rises to 85 percent of 18-24-year-olds.

Reflecting on the research findings Joseph Cullis, President of UK trade association, Bacta said: “Britain’s seaside arcades are a vital element of our proud tourism industry, a modern cultural icon, and have been a fun family activity for more than a century.

“It’s brilliant but not surprising to see young people are embracing them with all the enthusiasm of their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents before them.

“At Bacta, we’re fighting to protect our seaside arcades from the threats of rising costs and from those who want to tax them out of existence. We hope that local councillors, MPs and the Treasury will heed the wants and needs of the British people and protect these vital institutions.”

Elliot Ball, who co-owns and runs Clacton Pier with his brother Billy, said other attractions would be at risk if arcades were taxed even more.

“I’m the fifth generation of my family – on both sides – involved in amusement arcades so this is a labour of love” he stated.

“But the threat from the government to raise gambling tax would put at risk a traditional family day out to the seaside. Trips here have been making memories for generations, and it’s great that younger people are finding the same safe, harmless fun on the pier that has been raising a smile and lighting up eyes for years and years.

“We’ve bounced back from the pandemic and the rise of staycations helps, but many of Britain’s most beloved seaside attractions will be put at high risk if gambling taxes rise.”

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