Versus Systems Partners with Tokyo-Based Agency Diplomat Sports & Entertainment Inc. to Bring XEO Platform to Japanese Baseball
March 25 2022 - 6:00AM
Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) today
announced that the Company has partnered with Tokyo-based
advertising agency Diplomat Sports & Entertainment Inc. to
power interactive fan experiences for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham
Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball, the highest level of
professional baseball in Japan, for the league’s 2022 season. This
engagement further expands Versus’ presence in international
markets.
With the Fighters as its initial partner, Versus will activate
its XEO platform’s interactive arcade to enhance the in-venue
experience of tens of thousands of Japanese baseball fans each week
of the 2022 season, which begins on March 25th. The XEO arcade,
augmented with Versus’ prizing and reward technology, will enable
fans of the Fighters to earn points and win real-world prizes,
promoting and rewarding their loyalty to their favorite baseball
team. Versus anticipates that additional teams from Nippon
Professional Baseball could activate the XEO platform throughout
the course of this season.
“We are proud to be partnering with Diplomat Sports &
Entertainment to deliver a fun, innovative, and engaging way for
Japanese baseball fans to interact with their favorite teams and
enable them to win real-world rewards,” said Matthew Pierce,
Founder and CEO of Versus Systems. “We are excited to bring the XEO
platform to Japan, working with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters to
enhance the in-game experience of their loyal fans. We look forward
to bringing interactivity, engagement, and real-world prizes to
sports fans attending live events across the globe.”
Kiminari Hori, CEO of Diplomat Sports and Entertainment Inc.,
added: “We are very pleased to be working with Versus Systems to
enhance the fan experience across Japanese baseball. Their dynamic
technology will bring a new level of fan engagement and rewards to
the Nippon Baseball League and its fans.”
About Versus Systems
Versus Systems Inc. is an engagement and rewards company that
makes live events, games, shows, and apps more fun to watch and
play. Versus adds interactive games, polling, trivia, predictive
elements, and other win conditions to existing entertainment -
whether in-venue or online - making the content more contextual,
personal, and rewarding. Versus works with world class sports
teams, leagues, venues, entertainment companies, and other content
creators to make engaging, rewarding experiences for fans all over
the world. For more information, please visit
www.versussystems.com or visit the official Versus
Systems YouTube channel.
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