VANCOUVER, BC, July 27,
2024 /CNW/ - East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR)
(OTC: EAGRF) ("ESGG" or the "Company") is excited to announce an
unprecedented crossover between Star Trek and
Doctor Who, where two beloved sci-fi universes
collide in a new story specially made for Intergalactic
Friendship Day. The worlds of Star Trek and Doctor
Who will intertwine, bringing fans an exhilarating story that
spans across galaxies and time in the two mobile games Star Trek:
Lower Decks Mobile and Doctor Who: Lost in Time.
This epic crossover will be brought to life in a limited-time
event in both the Doctor Who: Lost in Time mobile game and the Star
Trek: Lower Decks mobile game starting on August 1st. Fans will be treated to the same
thrilling story, experienced from two unique perspectives.
"We are beyond excited to bring together these iconic franchises
for a crossover event that fans have only dreamed about," said
Kevin Jorge, Head of Games at BBC.
"This collaboration offers a unique opportunity to explore a
brand-new storyline where The Doctor and Star Trek
characters can work together!"
The player will experience the story of a mysterious space-time
ripple that throws the Doctor onboard Star Trek: Lower
Deck's U.S.S. Cerritos, while Lieutenant Brad Boimler and Ensign Beckett Mariner find
themselves thrust into the enigmatic Doctor Who universe.
With the ripple disrupting the very fabric of reality, the Doctor
must join forces with the resourceful crew of the Cerritos,
while Boimler and Mariner team up with the legendary River Song. Together, they race against time to
repair the ripple and set things right.
"It's been thrilling to bring together an iconic sci-fi
franchise like Star Trek with another timeless franchise like
Doctor Who in an unprecedented mobile game event," said Doug
Rosen, SVP, Games and Emerging Media at Paramount. "We can't
wait for fans of both of these series to experience the magic that
happens when these two worlds collide."
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime event starting August 1st!
Join the adventure in Doctor Who: Lost in Time and Star
Trek: Lower Decks mobile games, and be a part of history as two
legendary sci-fi worlds unite.
Download the games today and prepare for the ultimate sci-fi
crossover event of the summer!
ABOUT EAST SIDE GAMES GROUP
East Side Games Group is a leading free-to-play mobile game
group, creating engaging games that produce enduring player
loyalty. Our studio group's entrepreneurial culture is anchored in
creativity, execution, and growth through licensing of our
proprietary Game Kit software platform that enables professional
game developers to greatly increase the efficiency and
effectiveness of game creation in addition to organic growth
through a diverse portfolio of original and licensed IP mobile
games that include: The Office: Somehow We Manage, Star
Trek: Lower Decks – The Badgey Directive, Doctor Who: Lost in Time,
RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar and Trailer Park Boys: Grea$y Money.
We are headquartered in Vancouver,
Canada and our games are available worldwide on the App
Store and Google Play. For further information, please
visit: www.eastsidegamesgroup.com and join our online
communities on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Additional information about the Company continues to be
available under its legal name, East Side Games Group Inc., at
www.sedar.com.
ABOUT PARAMOUNT CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and
merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA,
PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment
company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences
worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount
Consumer Products' portfolio is based on content from platforms
including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS
Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV,
Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally,
the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties
spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult,
Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest
quality product for some of the world's most beloved, iconic
franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount
branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.
TM & © 2024 CBS Studios Inc. Star Trek and related
marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
ABOUT DOCTOR WHO
Quintessentially British, Doctor Who is one of the longest
running action-adventure television series in the world with
legions of fans across the globe since it was launched by the BBC
in 1963. Ncuti Gatwa took on the role of the Fifteenth Doctor
in The Church On Ruby Road, which was the UK's most viewed scripted
show for under 35s in 2023.
Doctor Who has a variety of licensees and partnerships spanning
comics and collectibles, audiobooks, podcasts and magazines. Since
2012, over 17 million Sonic Screwdrivers and action figures, 19
million DVDs and over one million tickets for Doctor Who live
events have sold globally. In 2023, BBC iPlayer launched
the Whoniverse, a dedicated area where UK viewers can see more than
800 shows within the orbit of Doctor Who. Produced by Bad Wolf with
BBC Studios for BBC and Disney Branded Television. Season
One is available now on BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ in the
rest of the world, where available. www.doctorwho.tv
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS
BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group with
sales of £2.1 billion (2021/22: £1,630 million). Able to take an
idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is
built on two operating areas: the global Content Studio, which
produces, invests and distributes content globally and Channels
& Streaming, with BBC branded channels, services and joint
ventures in the UK and internationally. Around 2,500 hours of
award-winning British programmes are made by the business every
year, with over 80% of total BBC Studios revenues coming from
non-BBC customers including Discovery, Apple and Netflix. Its
content is internationally recognised across a broad range of
genres and specialisms, with brands like Strictly Come
Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, Top Gear, the
Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who. BBC.com
is BBC Studios' global digital news platform, offering
up-to-the-minute international news, in-depth analysis and
features.
BBC Studios | Website | Press Office | Twitter | LinkedIn |
Instagram |
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS BRANDS AND LICENSING
The BBC Studios Brands & Licensing division is the driving
force in extending BBC Studios IP through innovative brand
extensions, fostering deep fan engagement worldwide. Partnering
our iconic brands - including Doctor Who and Bluey - with the
world's biggest brands, promoters, and publishers, ignites the
imagination of fans and creates memorable brand-fame moments. Our
diverse portfolio spans consumer products, live entertainment,
gaming, and publishing, while BBC Studios Social drives digital
presence with over 6.5 billion social video views in 2023, offering
advertising and branded content opportunities. Supported by
award-winning teams, we focus on finding visionary opportunities to
enhance global brand impact and digital growth.
ABOUT MIGHTY KINGDOM
Mighty Kingdom delights more than 7 million players every month
and designs game experiences with the world's most recognised
brands such as LEGO, Disney, Mattel, Funcom, Moose Toys, Spinmaster
and more, as well as developing its own original games. Our
portfolio of games is crafted from our Adelaide headquarters, with a diverse team of
more than 90 developers from across Australia. Led by a desire to engage and
delight players, we make exceptional experiences that connect our
diverse talent with millions of people around the world. We make
games with heart. We Love Fun. We want to share it with the world.
We want you to be part of it.
ABOUT BIGFOOT
Bigfoot is a mobile game developer company, funded 10 years ago
in Argentina, now developing from
around the world. We work with the very best in the industry, like
ESG, Zeptolab, Kongregate, Imangi, and many more. We make Idle and
resource management games, including world famous IPs such as
Doctor Who : Lost in Time, Pocket Politics 1 and 2, Temple Run :
Idle Explorers, Idle Frontiers, and many many more! We think that
games shape culture, and are not just a means for entertainment,
but a way of living our lives, and sharing stories and experiences
with our friends and family. That's why we love making games with
people all around the world, who share the same passion, vision,
and values as we do.
Forward-looking Information
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking
statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding
the proposed transactions described herein. Forward-looking
statements consist of statements that are not purely historical,
including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or
intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance,
or developments to differ materially from those contained in the
statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events
anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if
they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them.
These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views
and are based on certain expectations, estimates, and assumptions
that may prove to be incorrect. A number of risks and uncertainties
could cause our actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including
factors beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking
statements are made as of the date of this news release.
SOURCE East Side Games Group Inc.