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1. Unity Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
   SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $U--Unity (NYSE: U), the world’s leading game engine, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. “Fourth quarter results once again comfortably exceeded the high-end of our guidance, led by exceptional performance from Vector, which experienced its third consecutive quarter of mid-teen sequential revenue growth, and the best growth we’ve seen in Create in over two years,” said Matt Bromberg, President and CEO of
2. Unity Appoints Bernard Kim to its Board of Directors and Announces Board Transitions
   SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $U--Unity (NYSE: U), the world's leading game engine, today announced the appointment of gaming and technology veteran Bernard Kim as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2026. “Bernard brings deep experience building and scaling global, public companies at the intersection of games and technology,” said Jim Whitehurst, Chairman of Unity’s Board of Directors. “His leadership across mobile gaming, advertising technology, and consumer pla
3. Mattel to Acquire Full Ownership of Mattel163 Mobile Games Studio, Strengthening its Digital Games Business
   EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today announced an agreement with its joint venture partner, NetEase, a leading internet and game services provider, to acquire full ownership of the Mattel163 mobile games studio. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of Q1, subject to customary closing conditions. Mattel163 develops digital g
4. Mattel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
   EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “We achieved strong topline growth in the fourth quarter and consumer demand was positive in every region for both the quarter and full year, but December gross billings in the U.S. ended up growing less than expected. Our international business was positive for the year and we gained market share in key categories glob
5. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Names James A. Goldman to Board of Directors
   ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce the appointment of James A. Goldman to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. “After conducting an extensive search, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Goldman to our Board of Directors. We are confident that Mr. Goldman’s extensive experience in leading successful global retail and branded consumer companies will enable him to make an immediate contribution as we look to accelerate our long-term strat
6. MNTN Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
   NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MNTN (NYSE: MNTN), a technology platform that brings performance marketing to Connected TV, today announced its operational and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year, ended December 31, 2025. MNTN is redefining how brands use television - making TV advertising as measurable, precise, and performance-driven as search and social. MNTN’s software is unlocking television for millions of small to midsized businesses, allowing them to turn Connected TV into
7. MrBeast, Brad Pitt, and Bad Bunny Win Big in EDO’s Latest Super Bowl Celebrity Engagement Report
   NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EDO, the TV outcomes company, released its Super Bowl LX Celebrity Engagement Ranker for 2026 — ranking the most engaging celebrities in Super Bowl LX ads, using real-time consumer behavior to determine which appearances drove the strongest surge in brand engagement online. EDO’s proprietary methodology measures the immediate lift in search activity for each celebrity tied to a Big Game brand campaign. “The Super Bowl is still the most expensive 30 seconds in advertis
8. FoodieCon® Ignites Miami Beach with Viral Stars and Bold Conversations
   MIAMI BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FoodieCon ignites Miami Beach Feb. 21 with viral stars, bold conversations, and creator-driven experiences redefining food and digital culture.
9. Barbie Commemorates 25 Years of “Barbie in the Nutcracker” with an All-New Animated Special Premiering Globally in 2026
   EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced today that Barbie® is kicking off a year-long celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the iconic Barbie™ in the Nutcracker - the special that launched the brand’s animated legacy and became a holiday classic for generations. Barbie is setting the stage for a year filled with new dolls, consumer pro
10. L.A. LIVE and SEGA of America Announce New Partnership in the Heart of Downtown Los Angeles
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L.A. LIVE AND SEGA OF AMERICA ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
11. Roblox Marks Safer Internet Day With Expanded Safety Partnerships and Commitment to Age-Appropriate Communication
    SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), an immersive gaming and creation platform, today, in recognition of Safer Internet Day, reaffirmed its goal to promote safe, positive digital experiences for users of all ages by introducing a new Youth Guide to Community Standards and announcing a new partnership with the Mental Health Coalition. Alongside these efforts, Roblox remains committed to going beyond industry standards to support civil, age-appropriate communicatio
12. Samenvatting: Xsolla brengt expertise in mobielgerichte monetisatie naar Gamesforum Barcelona 2026, waar de leiders van de Europese mobiele gamingindustrie samenkomen om de grootste groeiproblemen van de sector op te lossen
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, een wereldwijd bedrijf voor videogamehandel dat ontwikkelaars helpt bij het lanceren, ontwikkelen en monetiseren van hun games, heeft vandaag zijn deelname aangekondigd aan Gamesforum Barcelona 2026, dat plaatsvindt op 10 en 11 februari in het InterContinental Hotel in Barcelona. Dit evenement brengt de scherpste geesten van de Europese mobiele gamingindustrie samen voor praktische, datagedreven sessies die zich richten op wat daadwerkelijk werkt in het hui
13. Resumen: Xsolla lleva su experiencia en monetización enfocada en móviles al Gamesforum Barcelona 2026, donde los líderes de la industria de videojuegos móviles de Europa se reúnen para resolver los desafíos de crecimiento más complejos del sector
    LOS ÁNGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla —una empresa global de comercio de videojuegos que ayuda a crecer a los desarrolladores para que lancen y moneticen sus juegos— anunció hoy su participación en el Gamesforum Barcelona 2026, que se celebrará del 10 al 11 de febrero en el hotel InterContinental de Barcelona. Con sesiones prácticas basadas en datos y orientadas a lo que realmente funciona en la práctica competitiva actual de la tecnología móvil, este evento reúne a las mentes más brillantes de
14. Riassunto: Xsolla porta il suo know-how nel settore della monetizzazione ottimizzata sui dispositivi mobili al Gamesforum Barcelona 2026, dove i leader europei del mobile gaming si riuniscono per risolvere i problemi di crescita più difficili del settore
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, un’azienda internazionale nel settore dei videogiochi che aiuta gli sviluppatori a lanciare, far crescere e monetizzare i loro titoli, oggi ha annunciato la sua partecipazione al Gamesforum Barcelona 2026, che si terrà il 10 e 11 febbraio presso l’Hotel InterContinental di Barcellona. Questo evento riunisce le menti più brillanti del mobile gaming in Europa per sessioni pratiche e basate sui dati, focalizzate su ciò che funziona realmente nell’attuale panor
15. Xsolla offre son expertise en monétisation mobile-first au Gamesforum Barcelona 2026 : là où les leaders européens du jeu mobile se réunissent pour résoudre les défis de croissance les plus complexes du secteur
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, entreprise internationale de distribution de jeux vidéo qui accompagne les développeurs dans le lancement, le développement et la monétisation de leurs jeux, annonce aujourd'hui sa participation au Gamesforum Barcelona 2026, qui se tiendra les 10 et 11 février à l'hôtel InterContinental de Barcelone. Cet événement réunit les plus grands experts européens du jeu mobile qui participeront à des sessions pratiques orientées données, axées sur les stratégies per
16. Beast Industries 購併 Step，擴展平台版圖納入金融服務
    北卡羅來納州格林維爾--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美國商業資訊)-- 全球規模最大、最具創新力的創作者平台 Beast Industries 今日宣布，正式收購致力於普及金融素養與理財工具的金融科技公司 Step。 此購併案是 Beast Industries 的重要里程碑，結合了 Step 強大的技術平台與全方位金融科技團隊，以及 Beast Industries 廣大的受眾觸及率和備受肯定的慈善實績。雙方整合後將推出創新解決方案，協助大眾在人生每一階段實現財務健康。 Beast Industries 執行長 Jeff Housenbold 表示：「財務健康是整體生活品質的基石，但仍有太多人缺乏建立財務安全所需的工具與知識。透過這次購併，我們將能以務實且技術驅動的解決方案，切合受眾需求，協助他們改善未來的財務狀況。」 Step 以直覺式科技結合使命導向的價值觀著稱，這與 Beast Industries 致力透過工具資源發揮正面影響力的承諾不謀而合。雙方皆致力於提升客戶的金融素養，並協助建立健康的信用評分。Step 的願景與服務已吸引超過 700 萬使用者，以及包括 4 屆
17. Riassunto: Xsolla presenterà il nuovo brand e tutte le soluzioni direct-to-consumer pensate per gli sviluppatori al DICE Summit 2026, mettendoli in grado di lanciare, crescere e ottenere un vantaggio competitivo sul mercato
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, un’azienda internazionale nel settore dei videogiochi che aiuta gli sviluppatori a lanciare, far crescere e monetizzare i loto titoli, oggi ha annunciato la sua partecipazione al DICE (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit 2026, che si terrà dal 10 al 12 febbraio presso l’ARIA Resort & Casino di Las Vegas. In quanto principale evento del settore in cui si riuniscono menti creative e leader di pensiero impegnati nella creazione di community e
18. Resumen: Xsolla presentará su nueva marca con todo lo necesario para que los desarrolladores lleguen directamente al consumidor en la DICE Summit 2026 y capacitará a los desarrolladores para que lancen productos, crezcan y tengan éxito
    LOS ÁNGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, una empresa internacional dedicada al comercio de videojuegos que ayuda a los desarrolladores a lanzar, expandir y monetizar sus juegos, ha anunciado hoy su participación en DICE (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit 2026, que se celebrará del 10 al 12 de febrero en el ARIA Resort & Casino de Las Vegas. Como principal encuentro del sector de mentes creativas y líderes de opinión dedicados a la creación de comunidades y al avance del entreten
19. Samenvatting: Xsolla presenteert nieuw merk met alles wat ontwikkelaars nodig hebben om rechtstreeks naar de consument te gaan tijdens DICE Summit 2026, zodat ontwikkelaars kunnen lanceren, groeien en successen behalen
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, een wereldwijd opererend bedrijf op het gebied van videogamecommercialisering dat ontwikkelaars helpt bij het lanceren, uitbreiden en monetariseren van hun games, heeft vandaag aangekondigd deel te nemen aan de DICE (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit 2026, die van 10 tot 12 februari plaatsvindt in het ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Als de topbijeenkomst voor creatieve geesten en opinieleiders die zich inzetten voor het opbouwen van co
20. Xsolla präsentiert auf dem DICE Summit 2026 eine neue Marke mit allen notwendigen Komponenten für Entwickler, um direkt mit Verbrauchern in Kontakt zu treten. Damit werden Entwickler in die Lage versetzt...
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  Xsolla präsentiert auf dem DICE Summit 2026 eine neue Marke mit allen notwendigen Komponenten für Entwickler, um direkt mit Verbrauchern in Kontakt zu treten. Damit werden Entwickler in die Lage versetzt, Produkte auf den Markt zu bringen, zu wachsen und erfolgreich zu sein Xsolla, ein weltweit tätiges Videospiel-Handelsunternehmen, das Entwickler bei der Markteinführung, Weiterentwicklung und Monetarisierung ihrer Spiele unterstützt, hat heute seine Teilnahme am
21. Xsolla présentera sa nouvelle marque avec tout ce dont les développeurs ont besoin pour s’adresser directement aux consommateurs lors du DICE Summit 2026, leur permettant ainsi de se lancer, de se développer et de réussir
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, une entreprise mondiale spécialisée dans le commerce des jeux vidéo qui aide les développeurs à lancer, développer et monétiser leurs jeux, a annoncé aujourd’hui sa participation au DICE (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit 2026, qui se tiendra du 10 au 12 février à l’ARIA Resort & Casino de Las Vegas. En tant que rassemblement de premier plan de l’industrie réunissant des esprits créatifs et des leaders d’opinion dédiés à la création de co
22. Garden of Laughs to Make Radio City Music Hall Debut With Ronny Chieng, Zarna Garg, Josh Johnson, John Oliver, Andrew Schulz and Iliza Shlesinger Headlining
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) (“MSG Entertainment”) and the Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today the highly anticipated return of Garden of Laughs, which this year will be making its debut at Radio City Music Hall. Since 2013, this all-star comedy benefit has raised nearly $8.5 million for the Foundation, with the 2024 event raising a record $2M+ – the single largest fundraiser in Garden of Dreams history. The 2026 event, which features
23. ISC Rebrands Abacus as ISC Entertainment
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ISCMGA--Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC) announced today the formal rebrand of Abacus as ISC Entertainment, marking the next phase in the evolution of ISC’s entertainment practice. The rebrand reflects years of investment following ISC’s acquisition of Abacus, and signals strengthened leadership, expanded offerings, and enhanced service and technology capabilities. “This rebrand is about much more than a name change,” said Ashley Gonzalez, Vice President, ISC Entertain
24. Genius Sports Partners with WPP Media to Pioneer Holistic Sports Media Advertising Intelligence, Launch WPP Brand Sports Momentum Score
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) (NYSE:GENI) today announced a partnership with WPP Media (NYSE: WPP) to help brands invest in sports with greater precision, leveraging Genius Sports’ Fan Graph and FANHub to deliver end-to-end intelligence across media planning, activation, and measurement. The partnership results in the creation of the WPP Brand Sports Momentum Score, a new intelligence tool that identifies the right sports, audiences, and moments to invest in
25. Super Group to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Super Group (SGHC) Limited (NYSE: SGHC) (“SGHC” or “Super Group”), the parent company of Betway, a leading online sports betting and gaming business, and Spin, the multi-brand online casino, will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 on February 23, 2026, after the U.S. stock market closes. Management will host a conference call and webcast on February 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. A live audio webcast along with a supp