Discover and Survive the Mysteries of Luminora in Publisher’s Debut Indie Title

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Smilegate today announced that their upcoming survival RPG adventure IfSunSets will officially be coming to global audiences on PCs via Steam. IfSunSets is the debut title from South Korea-based POLYMORPH, a team of VFX experts with numerous TV series and feature film credits; the game is published by Smilegate. A free “Prologue” demo can be downloaded now, with the full game also available for wishlisting on the Steam platform.

An official trailer is available for viewing and download [HERE]

In IfSunSets, players will find themselves washed ashore on the mysterious island of Luminora, whose vast open world is brimming with secrets linked to the arcane practices of an ancient civilization. Unraveling these mysteries of the past will be pivotal to the player’s survival, as the curses they have wrought on the forsaken island have rendered nightfall filled with horrors beyond imagination.

“We are incredibly excited to showcase IfSunSets, the first-ever project from our 8-person indie game development team to a global audience,” said Byunghun Cho, CEO of POLYMORPH. “After listening to and incorporating feedback from players in Korea, we are now eagerly awaiting the voices of global players through Early Access on Steam to help make IfSunSets the best gameplay experience it can be.”

The survival RPG adventure features immersive day-and-night cycles that each offer unique, dynamic styles of gameplay. During the day, players must make every waking hour count as they explore the bountiful island to hunt, farm, fish, craft materials, build fortifications and level-up through action-packed combat against both cursed monsters and ancient bosses. Come nightfall, gameplay shifts from RPG adventure to survival horror, as hordes of terrifying monsters will relentlessly pursue the player in an undead onslaught. Living to see another morning is the only object once the sun sets, with every decision made during the day being pivotal to accomplishing this goal.

IfSunSets is coming soon to global for PCs via Steam. To stay updated on all of the latest news for IfSunSets, please visit the official website and follow the official game account on X/Twitter.

Static assets are available [HERE]

About Smilegate

Smilegate is a global game development and publishing company headquartered in South Korea with regional offices in the United States, China, and Europe. Its flagship franchise ‘CROSSFIRE,’ is one of the largest and most successful franchises in gaming history. It has more than 1 billion registered users to date in PC and mobile platforms and over 8 million concurrent players globally. Its latest project, ‘Lost Ark,’ is an MMORPG that was released in South Korea in 2019 and was launched in North America and Europe in February, 2021. Lost Ark recorded the second-highest number for concurrent players ever tracked on Steam with over 1.32M. Learn more by visiting Smilegate.com

About POLYMORPH

POLYMORPH is a VFX creative studio founded in 2019 and based in Seoul, South Korea, with expertise in 3D content for films, TV, commercials, VR, and virtual humans. Leveraging its extensive experience in 3D asset production, POLYMORPH developed IfSunSets, a survival RPG adventure game now available globally on PC. As a forward-thinking studio, POLYMORPH is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of visual creativity in future projects. Learn more by visiting Polymorph.com. Learn by visiting https://www.polymorph-studios.com/

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• Adults aged 60 and over with underlying co-morbidities are at high risk of developing severe infections from RSV
• Vaccine showed 82.6% overall vaccine efficacy against RSV-LRTD with 94.6% efficacy observed in adults with co-morbidities ^vii

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical Sdn Bhd (GSK) today announced that Arexvy (MAL24086007ARZ) has been approved in Malaysia for RSV, a common respiratory virus that can lead to serious negative clinical outcomes, such as lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) and pneumonia in older adults. ⁱ The RSV vaccine has been approved for older adults aged 60 and above in the country. This adjuvanted vaccine can transform efforts to reduce RSV’s burden on older adults, the healthcare system and society.

The approval is based on positive data from a phase III trial, where the vaccine demonstrated high overall vaccine efficacy of 82.6% against LRTD. ^vii 94.6% efficacy was observed against RSV-LRTD in adults with co-morbidities. ^vii Across multiple studies, the vaccine was generally well tolerated with an acceptable safety profile. Some adverse events observed were injection site pain, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. These were typically mild to moderate and lasting within a few days after vaccination. ^vii

Whilst, RSV is a disease of all ages, in 2019, the impact of RSV in adults aged 60 years and older is significant, resulting in over 470,000 hospitalisations and 33,000 deaths in high-income countries. ⁱⁱ Adults with underlying co-morbidities, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, diabetes, and chronic heart failure (CHF) are at high risk for severe RSV. ^vii

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an altered pattern of seasonal infections due to COVID-19 protection measures. ^iv Specifically in Malaysia, RSV infections occur all year round, with notable peaks typically occurring between July to August, as well as October to December. ^v

Professor Dr Ahmad Izuanuddin Ismail, Deputy Director & Consultant, Respiratory Physician Hospital Al Sultan Abdullah Universiti Teknologi MARA (HASA UiTM) shared: “RSV can lead to severe outcomes especially among older adults with co-morbidities such as Asthma, COPD and chronic heart failure. ⁱⁱⁱ They also have increased risk of hospitalization following the RSV infection. ⁱⁱⁱ It is important for us to protect patients aged 60 and above with co-morbidities. In Malaysia, according to the 2023 National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS), more than half a million adults live with four co-morbidities. ^vi Of these, 15.6% of the adult population have Diabetes. ^vi It is time we protect our older adults with underlying health conditions from RSV infection to enable them to lead a good quality of life especially in their golden age. By prioritizing the well-being of older adults, we can collectively foster a healthier and more vibrant society, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for all generations.”

Dr. Alap Gandhi, Country Medical Director of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical Sdn Bhd (GSK) Malaysia and Brunei said: “Today’s announcement is a major step forward from a public health perspective as it allows us to deliver an RSV vaccine in Malaysia to protect older adults. We look forward to working with various stakeholders to ensure those at high risk of severe RSV infection can access it.”

About GSK’s RSV older adult vaccine 
GSK’s RSV older adult vaccine contains a recombinant subunit prefusion RSV F glycoprotein antigen (RSVPreF3) combined with GSK’s proprietary AS01E adjuvant. Across multiple trials, the vaccine candidate was generally well tolerated with an acceptable safety profile. The most frequently observed solicited adverse events were injection site pain, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. These were typically mild to moderate and transient.

About RSV in adults
RSV is a common contagious virus affecting the lungs and breathing passages. ⁱ Until now, it was a concerning infectious disease outcomes. Older adults are at high risk for severe disease due to age-related decline in immunity and underlying conditions. ⁱⁱⁱ RSV can exacerbate conditions, including COPD, asthma, and CHF, and can lead to severe outcomes, such as pneumonia. ⁱ In 2019, RSV causes over 470,000 hospitalisations and 33,000 deaths in adults aged 60 years and older in high-income countries. ⁱⁱⁱ Adults with underlying conditions are more likely to seek medical advice and have higher hospitalisation rates than adults without these conditions.

About GSK
GSK is a global biopharma company with the ambition and purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next 10 years. Our bold ambitions for patients are reflected in new commitments to growth and a step-change in performance. We have been operating in Malaysia for over 65 years, since starting our first operations in October 1958. In the last six decades, GSK Malaysia has grown substantially both in its infrastructure, business operations as well as talent base. Currently operating with over 400 employees spread across our two business entities – Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines and Business Service Centre. Find out more at Malaysia | GSK.

Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements
GSK cautions investors that any forward-looking statements or projections made by GSK, including those made in this announcement, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2021, GSK’s Q2 Results for 2022, and when issued GSK’s Q3 Results for 2022, and any impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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• Mid to high-star hotels drive consumption
• Chinese travellers are seeking destinations beyond key capitals with a focus on lesser-known destinations 
• Top outbound destinations are in APAC: Japan, Thailand, South Korea
• European long-haul travel is up almost 30%, with multi-destination trips above the global average length of stay.    

SHANGHAI, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As millions of Chinese travellers prepare for the upcoming Golden Week holiday in October, Trip.com Group’s latest data reveals notable travel flows for their last major travel period of 2024. Already, the Group is witnessing hotel bookings peak in arrivals on October 1^st – the day the holiday commences – with the average length of stays over seven days, as workers can enjoy a 10-day break by taking just two days off. Total booking growth for stays has also grown year-on-year.

High-Quality, Mid-Tier Stays Thrive

When it comes to travel costs, the top outbound destinations (Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, the UK, and the USA) have all seen a significant drop in average air ticket prices (including taxes). Travellers increasingly seek high-quality, mid-tier accommodation types. However, in Europe, year-on-year growth of 5-star hotel bookings was almost three times higher than in Asia-Pacific.

Long-Haul Destinations on the Rise, Visa Applications Surge

A significant shift towards long-haul destinations can be seen this year, with Australia, the United States, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain topping the list of most sought-after long-haul destinations by Chinese travellers. Long-haul flights have seen an increase compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

European destinations like the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, and Italy are seeing significantly longer stays, surpassing 10 to 14 days.

Interestingly, in Europe, more than 30% choose multi-destination itineraries, reflecting a growing trend to maximise long-haul travel. Meanwhile, in Asia Pacific, nearly 80% of Chinese travellers opt for single-destination trips.

Additionally, travellers plan further in advance, with visa applications submitted an average of 68 days before the holiday—29 days earlier than last year. The top countries for National Day visa applications include Japan, South Korea, Australia, the United States, Vietnam, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain.

Lesser Known Destinations Spark Travel Flows in Europe and Asia

With overtourism as one of the challenges for key destinations around the world, Chinese travellers have increasingly been drawn to quieter, off-the-beaten-path locations this Golden Week. This is so particularly in the Asia-Pacific and Europe regions. 

Japanese cities off the main circuit of Tokyo–Osaka–Kyoto, like Yokohama, Takayama and Ito, showed three-digit booking growth, underscoring this trend. Additionally, nature and wellness tourism saw a rise, with Phu Quoc Islands in Vietnam and the hot spring town of Higashiizu in Japan becoming popular for their scenic landscapes and wellness experiences.

European destinations such as Granada and Seville also captured significant attention, with a 260% and 144% rise in bookings, respectively, reflecting a desire for greater cultural and historical immersion beyond key capitals.

Concerts and Live Entertainment Fuel Tourism Charge

Live entertainment is playing a pivotal role in travel trends this season, with key concerts and events in the Asia-Pacific region happening during the October holiday. Moreover, over 75% of tourists visiting the APAC region are millennials, who have shown strong interest in events and concerts.

Around the holiday period, popular K-pop artists such as Taemin and Taeyang will captivate audiences in Hong Kong, alongside international acts such as John Legend and Ne-Yo. In Bangkok, girl group Aespa is a draw, while in South Korea, Busan’s Festival Shiwol blends entertainment, culture, and business in a massive event expected to draw 450,000 visitors.

In Singapore, hotels within 3km of concert venues have experienced a 214% increase in unique views compared to those farther away, as tourists seek proximity to venues such as Singapore Indoor Stadium, Gateway Theatre, and Capitol Theatre, where major concerts are scheduled.

Cross-border Surge in Inbound Tourism

The growth rate of inbound tourism has also been encouraging, with an increase in bookings. 9 out of 10 of the top outbound destinations were also the top inbound source markets, highlighting the two-way nature between outbound and inbound tourism for China.

This year, Thailand and Singapore, both offering mutual visa exemptions with China, ranked third and fifth respectively in inbound tourism.

Overlapping in part with Golden Week, Trip.com has also launched two tour routes for its Shanghai Express free layover tours initiative, enriching the travel experience for international passengers with transits of over 8 hours in Shanghai. It has launched a limited-time “Art & Culture Immersion Tour” from September 23 to October 6, an engaging journey through Shanghai’s cultural landmarks, including the Shanghai World Expo Museum, the Dunhuang exhibition in the China Art Museum and “Old Shanghai” Alley 1192. It has also upgraded the “Local Lifestyle City Walk Tour” with stops such as Wukang Road and Wuzhong Market. Since its launch earlier this year, the initiative has successfully served over 3,000 tourists. Find out more about Shanghai Express tours.

About Trip.com Group

Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of comprehensive travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group has become one of the best-known travel groups in the world, with the mission “to pursue the perfect trip for a better world”. Find out more about Trip.com Group here: group.trip.com.

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TOKYO, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 346 Inc. (Tokyo, Japan), a comprehensive development and manufacturing support company that has won numerous international design awards, is pleased to announce the launch of its Indiegogo campaign today, September 24, 2024.

The DAVI Can Opener has raised more than $200,000 through crowdfunding in Japan and has sold more than 10,000 units in about a year. This is the first time this product will be sold overseas.

Please be advised that from 9 am PDT on September 24, 2024, an early bird discount price of $63 (20% off the suggested retail price of $79) for a limited number of 500 units and $71 (10% off the suggested retail price of $79) for a limited number of 1000 units will be available on Indiegogo.

For more information about the product and the campaign, please click HERE.

What is a DAVI Can Opener?

The DAVI Can Opener is a can opener that uses a unique (patented) mechanism to fully open the lid of beverage cans with ease, allowing you to drink the beverage like from a glass. By using this product, users can directly taste the original rich aroma of the drink and the sharpness of the carbonation of the beverage, making it more enjoyable to drink.

Can openers for canned beverages have existed but have not been widely used due to issues with cut edges dangerous for the lips and lids falling into the drink. DAVI solves these problems with four unique strengths that existing products don’t have.

Unique Strengths of the DAVI Can Opener

Feature 1：Easy to use
Just place the Can Opener on the can and rotate it. It’s as simple as that.

Feature 2：Smooth and safe cutting
The special cutting method makes the cut surface safe and smooth.

Feature 3：Hygienic as the lid does not fall inside
The cut lid is hygienic and doesn’t fall into the drink.
(With other companies’ products, the lids often fall into the can and need to be fished out of the drink.)

Feature 4：Sophisticated Design
The luxurious and sophisticated design makes it an ideal gift for family, friends and loved ones.

For more information on how to use DAVI, please click HERE.

Indiegogo project information

Indiegogo project website :
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/davi-can-opener

DAVI Can Opener – How to use (YouTube) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7djTmdUFN1A

Period : 
60 days from September 24 (Tue) at 09:00 PDT to November 22 (Fri), 2024.

Campaign Goal Amount :
JPY 300,000

Project method : 
All-or-nothing method
(Only if the Campaign Goal Amount is reached, the amount raised will be funded within the timeframe mentioned above).

Perks : 
This project offers early bird specials to early supporters.

• Early bird discount (500 units): $63 (20% off MSRP $79)
• Discount (1000 units): $71 (10% off MSRP $79)

About 346 Inc.

[Company profile]
Company Name：346 Inc
Head Office：2F, 24-3 Tsubakicho, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, 370-0059, Japan
Sales Office：#202&206 TUAT Tama Koganei Venture Port
                       2-24-16 Nakacho, Koganei-shi, Tokyo-to 184-0012, Japan
CEO：Morihito Saigusa
Established：July 21, 2017
URL：https://346design.com/en
Business Overview：
1. Product design development.
2. All businesses incidental to each of the foregoing such as manufacturing development.

[Customer Enquiries]
346 Inc.
E-mail: info@346design.com

[For press enquiries regarding this release, please contact]
346 Inc, Sales and Marketing Department.
E-mail: info@346design.com

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SmallRig recently launched the SmallRig Phone Case kit for the iPhone 16 to help users better utilize the iPhone for music video shooting. A behind-the-scenes clip released during the iPhone 16 launch event shows the iPhone 16 Pro and SmallRig appeared together in the production of the music video for The Weeknd’s highly viewed “Dancing in the Flames.”

When we say ‘shot on iPhone’, it was shot on an iPhone with the aid of SmallRig’s phone cage most time.

The music video which includes a cool effect generated by the iPhone 16 Pro’s slo-mo 4K resolution setting at 120 frames per second was the latest installment of Apple’s long-running ‘Shot on an iPhone‘ campaign.

From iPhone 13 to iPhone 16 series, SmallRig’s phone cages have been used alongside the latest iPhone to film the ‘shot on iPhone’ videos for 3 consecutive years.

With the soaring in views, the latest music video from The Weeknd has not only captivated audiences, but also set the standard for video production, many are left wondering how everyday users can create similarly stunning visuals using an iPhone. The answer lies in the powerful combination of cutting-edge technology and innovative accessories like the SmallRig’s phone cage series.

Make the video more professional and more cinematic 

The SmallRig All-in-One Video Kit just like performance-enhancing engine for the phone’s camera. It is suitable for most smartphone, and it provides a secure grip that helps to stabilize the phone while filming. At the same time, the cage allows users to attach various accessories, such as microphones, lights and tripods. This versatility ensures that every shoot can be tailored to the specific needs of the video, enhancing audio and visual quality.

Established in 2013, SmallRig specializes in designing and creating comprehensive ecosystems for content creators. The company is dedicated to providing solutions for camera and smartphone support and expansion, lighting control, powering, and more. With a focus on versatility, compatibility, and fast and efficient manufacturing, SmallRig has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality accessory solutions to over 10 million creators worldwide.

The latest Smallrig FilMov Lightweight Photography Case Kit for iPhone 16 Pro offers several key features. Its grip is designed to elevate shooting experience by offering improved tactile feedback and control of the Capture Button and additional mounting options through 1/4″-20 threaded holes. The detachable lens backplate allows for the attachment of external lenses or filters. Comes with a standard T-mount backplate for swift lens swapping. The phone case also can be quickly mounted into the SmallRig phone cages, enhancing protection while significantly boosting the expandability for professional shooting. An incorporated powerful N52 magnet, ensures fast and stable wireless charging. Compatible with various types of MagSafe chargers and accessories when used as a standalone phone case. At last, It has advanced protective design, that features raised edges for the screen and lens, offering superior drop and impact protection.

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