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VANCOUVER, British Columbia - TheNewswire - December 1 2020 - Planet Ventures Inc.(TSXV:PXI ) ; ( OTC:PNXPF ) ; ( FSE: P6U1) ("Planet" or the"Company") is pleased to announce itswholly owned subsidiary, 1st11, has launched a unique portfolio ofgaming entertainment products today, December 1 st , 2020. 1st11delivers a competitive gaming experience featuring exciting talentfrom the world of gaming, pro sports and esports. Powered by advancedesports, mobile web and influencer technology, fans can easily sign upto 1st11 and play alongside or against their heroes with live actionsimultaneously streamed to the platform as well as via itsdistribution network of creators and partners.
Peter Glancy, 1st 11 CEO commented " We aredelighted to release our consumer product offering just beforeChristmas as the sector continues to grow. 1st11is uniquely placed to embrace a whole new generation of gamersenabling them to easily play alongside or against their favouritegaming creators, esports stars and sporting heroes. As growth in thegaming and esports sector has become a global phenomenon it continuesto draw-in superstar athletes who have a passion for gaming, streamingand sharing content with an engaged audience of millions. We are alsoseeing the ongoing rise to prominence of gaming creators and esportsstars with an ever-expanding fanbase, digital footprint and influence.1st11's ' Fun Comes1st' ethos is about bringing together all theabove into a gamer first offering that places inclusivity,accessibility and the fan experience at its core".
Advanced cloud-based technology, influencer analytics,distributed computing and latency optimization serves to supportinteractive and scalable formats co-created by the 1s11 CreatorNetwork. 1st11 is built by a team of industry leaders andprofessionals from the ground up to deliver a new approach, makingcompetitive gaming accessible for all across mobile, desktop as wellas the next generation of consoles.
1st11's productdifferentiation
1st11's consumer offering is underpinned by three keycore product components which are designed to work together to offercustomers unique and fun competitive gaming experiences. The first isa custom built mobile optimized entertainment destination. 1st11fun.com will feature exclusivecontent, interviews, gaming tips and editorial delivered by a rosterof authentic and credible talent. 1st11 content is co-created bysuccessful streamers and gaming creators that resonate in gamingculture. As a result, the site will be cross promoted collectively tomillions of followers across social media and streaming platforms. Allactivity is designed to encourage fans to register and participate increative, fun and inclusive competitive gaming experiences.
The second is 1st11.gg , acutting-edge challenge and tournament destination that is seamlesslyintegrated with the entertainment site. Users can easily sign up,create an account and play against or alongside their favouritecreators and sporting heroes. Games at launch include CounterStrike Global Offensive , Valorant , Fall Guys , League of Legends , FIFA21 , ProEvolution Soccer 2021 , NBA2K 21 , Street Fighter IV and many more. The interactive gaming platform is designedto integrate with mobile, console and PC games as well as harnessingcontent from streaming sites such as Twitch andYouTube. Fans will have the chance to earn and win rewards, unlockmeaningful experiences and purchase limited edition co-createdprizes.
The third is the '1st11 Creator Network' with over fivehundred athletes onboarded at time of launch. The App (soon to beavailable via the Apple App Store and Google Play) is a custom-builtinfluencer technology platform that centrally coordinates and assistsin influencer management and scheduling activity from an ever-growingtalent pool of relevant gaming creators, esports stars and proathletes. The 1st11 Creator Network is also supported by advancedproprietary technology offering best in class analytics and reportingcapabilities that will continuously fuel and inform the customerexperience. It will also enhance revenue opportunities by providingbrands ease of access to 1st11's entertainment product portfolio andinfluencer network.
Talent Featured at Launch
1st11 will be the home of sport and gaming crossoverdelivering an extensive programme of football themed challenges. Thelaunch will feature SAF, one of the most popular FIFA communitiesworldwide with over forty pro players including ePremier Leaguefinalists. Other credited creators include YouTube sensation andBrazilian soccer aficionado 'AStarForBants' who continues to achieveover 1 million views on his videos reacting to goals and gameplay fromthe Brazilian league.
Racing and motorsport will also feature and 1st11 hassigned ex-professional racing driver and TV presenter Tom Gaymor(Eurosport and UK national networks BT & ITV Sport) to lead itsnew interactive racing format. 1st11 will feature 'World's FastestGamer' James Baldwin as well as Philipe Reis and Salih Saltunc incollaboration with the world famous Formula 1 racing team - Williams.Sao Paulo's Cris Nikolaus has joined the 1st11 Creator Network,currently she is one of the most popular gaming creators in Brazilwith over million followers on Facebook Gaming. In addition, Twitchsensation and Call OF Duty gaming creator KatGunn will also becollaborating with 1st11 across live streams, fun challenges andunique interactive content to over a quarter of a million of herTwitch followers.
"According to Forbes, the gaming industry isgrowing so fast and is expected to reach over US$300 billion by 2025.The timing is perfect for 1st11 to open its gaming platform with thecurrent growth and enthusiasm in this sector and our ability to reachout to this phenomenal growing market" says Peter Glancy, CEO of1 st 11.
A bou t Planet VenturesInc.
Planet is an investment issuer listed on the TSXV, thatis focused on investing in disruptive companies and industries thathave high growth potential. Planet's unique portfolio driveninvestment policies provide its investors with access to emerging andhigh-growth opportunities while shielding them from any formidabledownside.
For more information, please visit Planet's website: https://planetventuresinc.com/
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
" ZulaKropivnitski "
Zula Kropivnitski
Chief Financial Officer and Director
Peter Glancy, CEO of 1 st 11
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