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VANCOUVER, B.C. / TheNewswire / March
4th, 2019 – YDX Innovation Corp (TSX-V: YDX, OTC: YDRMF, FSE: A2PB03) (“YDX” or the
“Company”) is a technology company that develops products and services and is an expert in
immersive technologies including Augmented and Virtual Reality, eSports events and Interactive Exhibitions is pleased to provide a
corporate update for February, 2019:
Highlights:
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-Arkave VR Arena opens in Massachusetts
-Arkave VR and Disney team up
-Arkave VR launches into eSports
-YDreams Global completes more projects
-Game On at SXSW
Arkave VR Updates:
New Arkave Arena installed in the U.S.
February saw further expansion and installations for Arkave VR, the division announced the third Arkave VR
Arena opening in the United States, which was installed this week at Launch Trampoline Park in Methuen, Massachusetts.
It´s the second Arkave VR Arena to be installed at a Launch facility. Launch Trampoline Park is a franchise
business that is rapidly expanding in the U.S. with 21 locations open in 14 States with another 20 locations announced for 2019
increasing the presence to 24 States.
Partnership with Jackpot Rising brings eSports to Arkave VR
Earlier this month the Company also announced that it had signed an agreement with eSports company Jackpot
Rising to organize tournaments using Arkave VR. The goal of the partnership is to co-host tournaments, starting in Dallas.
According to publications from ESPN and DMagazine, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is a Gamer’s Paradise and is fast becoming
an eSports magnet, attracting big-name investors, new stadiums and some of video gaming’s hottest teams making it a strategic
location for YDX to bring Game On Festival and setup Arkave VR arenas.
“We designed Arkave VR to become an eSports attraction for our clients. The platform is equipped with a ranking
system and ready for tournaments. The partnership with Jackpot Rising enables us to move faster into this segment.” – stated Daniel
Japiassu – CEO of YDX Innovation Corp.
New Arkave VR experience featuring Mickey Mouse
YDX also announced recently a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Company Brazil to create a Disney Themed
Arkave VR Experience.
The agreement entails that the YDreams Global team will co-develop with Disney an Arkave VR experience
featuring the iconic Disney character: Mickey Mouse. The Disney VR game will initially be taken to different cities within Brazil.
Potential venues include: Shopping Malls, Entertainment Centers, Events and Movie Theaters.
“As we expand the network of Arkave VR Arenas, its crucial to develop new games with characters that our
users can recognize. Mickey Mouse is an iconic figure and Disney is a leader in the entertainment industry. Our goal in licensing
content for the next generation of games is to accelerate the brand recognition of Arkave VR and increase the interest from
operators to bring our Arena to their locations.” – Stated Daniel Japiassu – CEO of YDX Innovation.
YDreams Studio Update:
YDreams Studio launches new Exhibition focused on Energy
Earlier this month the Cultural Center of Light which is celebrating its 25th
Anniversary opened the interactive exhibition “Decades and Discoveries”. Using interactive displays, visitors learn about
technological advances from the emergence of electric power to its present-day use. The interactive space reflects on the
evolution of the world with the arrival of electric energy which has become essential to our society and educates the public about
ethical and conscious consuming habits of energy.
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The project was developed by YDreams Global in partnership with the IED (Istituto Europeo di
Design).
GAME ON Update:
GAME ON FESTIVAL AT SXSW
On March 10th, Canada House, created for South by Southwest in Austin
Texas will host Vancouver Day.
The CEO of YDX Innovation, Daniel Japiassu, has been invited to be participate as a panelist focused on
eSports.
“The Vancouver eSports panel will discuss the current state of affairs and
how industry, government, associations and education facilities are working together to build a
strategy that will include infrastructure, government policy, training , and technology”
Mr. Japiassu will also have the opportunity to talk about Game On Festival and the potential of bringing this
new event created by YDX to cities that want to host innovative eSports events that
focuses on families and young players.
The panel will include: Nancy Basi, Executive Director, Vancouver Economic Commission; Ryan Wang, Investor,
Outpost Capital; Arjun Metre, Venture Investor Sports, Media & Entertainment Technology; Spiro Khouri, VP Marketing, The Gaming
Stadium
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About YDX Innovation
YDX Innovation Corp. (TSXV- YDX :: www.ydxinnovation.com ) is a technology company that develops products and services and is an expert in
immersive technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality, eSports events and Interactive Exhibitions.
Currently three divisions are part of the YDX Family:
Arkave VR Arena – www.arkavevr.com - a gaming platform that brings the most immersive Virtual Reality experience to Location
Based venues with a highly scalable business model.
Arkave VR has a flagship store in Brazil, two Arenas in the United States, a flagship store being built in
Canada and is being sold through a network of distributors that will focus on the thousands of Family Entertainment Centre’s
throughout North America, in constant search for innovative attractions.
YDreams Global – www.ydreamsglobal.com – have developed over 1,300 interactive experiences for clients
all over the world such as Disney, NBA, Adidas, Cisco, Nokia, Nike, Mercedes Benz, Coca-Cola, Santander, AmBev, Qualcomm, Unilever,
City of Rio and Fiat.
YDreams Global has generated over 24 Million CAD in Revenues in past 7 Years.
Game On Festival – www.gameonfestival.com – is a new event under development by the Company that combines
eSports Tournaments with a large Interactive Exhibition about the videogame industry and its history.
More Information:
Jim Nelson
Director
(604) 646-6910
contact@ydxinnovation.com
| www.ydxinnovation.com
| www.youtube.com/ydreamsglobal
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