LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveXLive Media
(Nasdaq: LIVX) ("LiveXLive"), a global platform for live-stream and
on-demand audio, video, and podcast/vodcast content in music,
comedy, and pop culture, and owner of PodcastOne, Slacker Radio,
React Presents, and Custom Personalization Solutions, announced
today that LiveXLive's original content division, StudioOne, has
produced and developed in partnership with Queens Gaming
Collective, the first established, women-driven, gaming lifestyle
organization boasting a world-class roster of women creators,
streamers, and competitors, four original dynamic series
exclusively on Twitch. The slate is headlined by a 10-episode
weekly series order for the pop-culture series Spoilers for
Days, which debuts with a Marvel Universe "What If" theme
for the first season, premiere episode on Thursday, August 19. The lineup also includes
Game Night Unplugged, a show that captures the fun
and nostalgia of childhood sleepovers as friends hang out and play
different table-top games, The Queens Squares, a game
show, and Mental Health Check, an interactive
fan-driven advice show. These new series will pave a path of growth
and expansion in the underserved community of female gamers.
"It's a thrill to see our partnership with Queens Gaming
Collective come to life," said Andy
Vick, Head of Programming, EVP of StudioOne of LiveXLive.
"The gaming market is so saturated with similar strands of content,
and we know our new slate will bring new energy and a truly
unparalleled roster of entertainment. The sky's the limit, and I
can't wait to see where we go next."
"To see the impeccable Queens talent who have an incredible
amount of insight in the industry on the main stage of LiveXLive
programs is amazing," said Elle
Lockyer, Director of Content & Community of Queens
Gaming Collective. "We are excited to see content focused on
delivering a message that will resonate with women in gaming
globally. Listen, it's powerful to see women speaking and creating
content on topics they are passionate about. We hope this will
start to set a precedent across the gaming community at large.
Women are multifaceted beings and I am proud Queens has partnered
on this important initiative to introduce entertaining content to
the marketplace."
StudioOne/Queens Gaming Collective Development
Slate:
- Spoilers for Days (Premiere: Thursday, August 19) - "The Queens' weekly dish,"
offering viewers a welcoming domain in the gaming realm for any and
all topics having to do with the latest movies and TV, with the
look and flair of an 80's video rental store. Slated for ten weekly
episodes, Spoilers For Days will run for 90 minutes,
featuring three Queens at a time debating and discussing the
Marvel's newest release "What If…?" From video games to
movies and TV shows, nothing is off-limits. Be warned: you will be
entering spoiler territory, so make sure you're fully caught up on
all your favorite programming before tuning in! In the first
season, there will be a "What If?" theme, hosted by diverse Queens
talent and guests will include unsung talent on the cast and crew
of various shows and comic book enthusiasts.
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- The first episode will focus entirely on the Marvel Cinematic
Universe and feature esports host and commentator BlackKrystel as
host. She will be joined by SquaisheyQuack, Maid Of Might and
Jacki Jing as co-hosts. The premiere
episode will be broadcast live on twitch.tv/queensgg on
Thursday, August 19 at
5 pm PDT / 8
pm EDT.
- Game Night Unplugged (Premiere: TBA) - The Queens
Gaming Collective's appetite for gaming doesn't end when the
servers go quiet - it just moves Offline. Game Night
Unplugged manifests all the excitement of gaming in the virtual
world - IRL. Combining fan-favorite board games and tabletop
role-playing games with the stakes of series like Poker After
Dark.
The series will be live from the Queens Gaming house in LA, where
each week, the Queens are in the game for real loot and
subscribers! Fans will be treated to a rotating Queens roster and
guest appearances by a wide range of talent from the Queens Gaming
Collective universe and beyond.
- The Queens Squares (Premiere: TBA) - Spin-off of
the classic American game show Hollywood Squares, in which
Twitch Chat, our contestants compete in a game of tic-tac-toe to
win cash and prizes. The streamers and celebrity guests ( music,
sports, film, TV) are asked questions by the host and judges. The
truth of their answers gains squares in the pattern to win the
game. Each episode is slated for 90 minutes.
- Mental Health Check (Premiere: TBA) - A truly
fan-driven show in the vein of "Love
Line" hosted by Queens Gaming's most prominent talent
featuring professional advice. Fans and followers will submit
questions via Twitch Chat, leading to real, impactful conversations
from women living at the forefront of culture. Backed by a mental
health professional from Providence Health, the audience will hear
meaningful feedback helping real people in real-life
situations.
The hour-long series will premiere on Twitch, then StudoOne will
distribute a linear version of the show to run on VOD and across
LiveXLive and Queens Gaming Collective channels.
The development slate is part of the brands' overall content
partnership that focuses on creating and producing long and
short-form original shows and events that span across various
categories, including music, pop culture, wellness, sports, food,
and of course, gaming. All content created will be distributed
across LiveXLive's vast portfolio, including podcasting, audio
content, VOD, Pay-Per-View Events, and customized merchandise based
on the original IP generated from the partnership. Additionally,
the content will be distributed on Twitch and YouTube and
LiveXLives' owned and operated platforms from mobile to linear
channels and everything in between. With women representing 46% of
the gaming enthusiasts, this alliance is poised to bring greater
attention to the industry.
This slate is the first franchises and IPs to be developed
between both companies, which will sit next to LiveXLive's
expanding content slate, including Music Lives, Music
Lives ON, Self Made, The Snubbys, The Lockdown
Awards, and LiveXLive Presents.
LiveXLive has the first talent-centric platform focused on
superfans and building long-term franchises in on-demand audio and
video, podcasting, vodcasting, OTT linear channels, pay-per-view,
NFTs, and livestreaming. Its model includes multiple monetization
paths, including subscription, advertising, sponsorship,
merchandise sales, licensing, and ticketing. LiveXLive recently
raised revenue guidance for its 2022 fiscal year based on strength
in its core businesses.
Queens Gaming Collective is a gaming lifestyle and media brand
built by women, for women. Its curated talent roster is made up of
female esport athletes, streamers, and social media influencers who
are at the top of their game. Fans and gaming enthusiasts across
the world will now have the opportunity to experience content from
their favorite Queens of gaming anywhere they watch.
(For a full list of team members, visit Queens Gaming
Collective)
About The Queens Gaming Collective
Launched in November 2020, Queens
Gaming Collective is a women-led gaming lifestyle company that
challenges the diversity and gender equity issues facing the
industry is currently facing. Queens elevates its global roster of
women creators, streamers, and competitors by providing
infrastructure, resources, and representation. The company is run
by a diverse and best-in-class team of executives, advisors,
allies, and strategic partners across gaming, sports,
entertainment, consumer products, and tech. Queens is represented
by Dinesh Melwani of Mintz. For more
information, please visit https://queens.gg.
About LiveXLive Media, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles,
California, LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the
"Company") (pronounced Live "by ''Live) is a global talent-first,
interactive music, sports, and entertainment subscription platform
delivering premium content and livestreams from the world's top
artists. The Company has streamed over 1,800 artists since
January 2020, a library featuring
close to 30 million songs, 500 expertly curated radio stations, 235
podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized
merchandise, an NFT business, and has created a valuable connection
between brands, fans, and bands. The Company's other major
wholly-owned subsidiaries are LiveXLive, Slacker Radio, React
Presents, Custom Personalization Solutions, and PodcastOne, which
generates more than 2.27 billion downloads per year and 300+
episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top
podcasts. The combination of acquisitions and the expansion of
products and franchises have secured LiveXLive as a top-rated
music, entertainment, and media services company. LiveXLive is
available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire, and
through OTT, STIRR, Sling, and XUMO, in addition to its app, online
website, and social channels. For more information, visit
www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and
Twitter at @livexlive.
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About LiveXLive Media Inc.
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