Raini Studios
13.12.2023 21:12:00 CET | ACCESS Newswire | Press release
CEDEN Network Ltd and Kanpai Studios Announce the Successful Acquisition of Web3 Gaming Studio Raini Studios, Expanding Their Portfolio in the Digital Collectibles Space
ROAD TOWN, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2023 / CEDEN Network Ltd, in partnership with Kanpai Studios, has completed a total acquisition of Unicorn Interactive Limited DBA Raini Studios, a full-service Web3 gaming studio and publisher of The Lords of Light digital trading card game - which is one of the very few games in the digital collectibles space available on the Epic Games platform.
CEDEN Network Ltd and Kanpai Studios Announce the Successful Acquisition of Web3 Gaming Studio Raini Studios, Expanding Their Portfolio in the Digital Collectibles Space
Bigger Team, Bigger Vision
RJV International DBA Raini Studios, the new BVI-based joint venture, will continue the legacy of Raini by growing and promoting The Lords of Light and the $RST ecosystem via new publishing channels, increased marketing focus, and an expanded development team. The new studio is set to expand the scope of the Raini ecosystem beyond a single title and the narrow niche of a crypto-centric gaming audience, with a second game already in an early development phase since the acquisition.
CEDEN Chief Executive Alex Moody will assume day-to-day operational leadership of the new studio, serving as Managing Director, with gaming industry legend Mike Haller serving as Head of Gaming. Haller is best known for anime film titles such as Akira and Ghost in the Shell, leading the teams that created titles such as Medal of Honor and Def Jam Vendetta at Dreamworks and EA and winning Fighting Game of The Year multiple times with his WCW and WWE titles at THQ. Haller will be leading the Raini development team in the production of the studio's second game title.
The Rights to Fight: Having secured rights to one of the leading combat entertainment IPs in the world, this unannounced title draws on the extensive experience of the entire newly formed team, is already in production, and is slated to release in 2024.
"The Lords of Light is an incredible TCG with great balance, visual appeal, and replayability," according to Haller, "and we look forward to continuing that legacy with The Lords of Light and growing the studio on a global stage with our next title."
LayerZero:
Marty Burgess of Raini Studios said, "When implementing our new $RST token, we knew from the outset we wanted to work with LayerZero to enable a seamless cross-chain experience for the user, including cross-chain migration from $RAINI to $RST, and to enable future interoperability when new opportunities arose. Since then, we're also testing a LayerZero [L0] proxy for all of our existing Collectable Cards and Collectable Packs, giving our community true ownership of their digital goods and a simple UX for moving assets wherever they want."
Web3 Gaming
Josh McLean of Kanpai Studios said about the deal, "The gaming sector is clearly going to be the hottest space in the coming years. The opportunity to purchase an exceptional studio that I have been involved with already for years is a no-brainer. This deal opens doors for Kanpai Studios that were not previously explored and deepens our Web3 integrations while delivering direct value to panda holders. We can now significantly expand the entertainment offerings across the combat and culture space within the PPDEX in 2024 and beyond."
Raini Studios' debut title The Lords of Light was the first game to launch on Beam by Merit Circle, a gaming-centric subnet of the Avalanche blockchain. ''Raini Studios crafted a robust TCG and ecosystem. With the upcoming mobile version, we believe The Lords of Light is now ready for a wider audience. We're thrilled about this acquisition, applauding their dedication to honor the existing ecosystem and their commitment to enhancing it with a new title. We are very excited to witness their joint development and marketing efforts," said Marco van den Heuvel, co-founder and CGO at Merit Circle.
More details on the future of Raini Studios will be coming soon.
About Raini Studios: Raini Studios is a full-service Web3 gaming studio and publisher of The Lords of Light digital trading card game - which is one of the very few games in the digital collectibles space to be available on the Epic Games platform.
Play The Lords of Light • Purchase $RST • Website • Twitter • Telegram • Medium
About CEDEN Network Ltd: CEDEN is building an infrastructure ecosystem to revolutionize how interactive entertainment is created and distributed. This includes tools and support for independent creators to democratize content creation, as well as the CEDEN Network, a revolutionary Digital Collectible Node Network that decentralizes content delivery for gamers and creatives.
It's time to move beyond the machine.
Website • Twitter • Discord • Medium
To learn more about Kanpai Studios, please email alex@ceden.network
Contact Information:
Alex Moody
alex@ceden.network
Related Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2J9vm5OpDc
SOURCE: Raini Studios
To view this piece of content from stats.newswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page. To view this piece of content from www.accesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.About ACCESS Newswire
Subscribe to releases from ACCESS Newswire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from ACCESS Newswire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from ACCESS Newswire
TripGift Launches Its Next-Generation Global Travel Value Platform8.9.2026 14:30:00 CEST | Press release
The 103-currency platform brings together global travel gift cards, rewards, incentives, programmable promotional vouchers and travel redemption across more than 180 countries. NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / TripGift, the multi-award-winning global Travel Value Platform, today announced the launch of its next-generation platform, expanding how organizations can integrate travel value into customer, partner and employee programs. Building on TripGift's established global travel gifting and redemption capabilities, the platform brings together its eight proprietary travel gift brands, Travel Value API, Purpose-Bound Promotional Vouchers and travel redemption platform. TripGift's market-leading platform enables travel gift cards to be purchased in 103 currencies and redeemed across more than 180 countries, with access to 2.9 million+ travel and lifestyle booking options, including 2.8 million accommodations, 600 airlines, 30,000 mobility locations, 50,000 tours
A New Force in the Surf Park Economy8.9.2026 13:00:00 CEST | Press release
AWM and China Tourism Group launch Eastern Swell Dynamics SOLANA BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / American Wave Machines is pleased to announce the formation of Eastern Swell Dynamics, a new joint venture established with China Tourism Group to support the growth of PerfectSwell® surf pools across China. The new company will serve as the official licensed platform for PerfectSwell® projects in the region, bringing together AWM's proven surf technology with CTG's deep tourism infrastructure, development capabilities, market access and longstanding presence across Greater China. Riyue Bay Surf Resort powered by PerfectSwell® surf technology China Tourism Group is one of the most significant tourism enterprises in China, with a history dating back more than a century and a business network spanning mainland China, and international markets. Its platform includes travel services, scenic destinations, hotels, duty free retail, tourism transportation, real estate, cultural t
OMP Asia Conferences to Showcase How Industry Leaders Kraft Heinz, Mars, Medac, And Nestlé Approach AI-Powered Supply Chain Planning At "Decision Velocity"8.9.2026 11:35:00 CEST | Press release
Events also feature acclaimed keynote speakers Andrea Iorio, author of "Between You and AI" and former Chief Digital Officer at L'Oréal, and Junjun Gao, a leading voice on supply chain digital transformation in China. SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / OMP, a leading provider of supply chain planning solutions, returns to Asia with two OMP Conferences: Singapore on October 15 and Shanghai on October 20, 2026. Under the theme "Decision velocity," the events bring together supply chain leaders, practitioners, and technology experts to explore how AI-enabled planning helps organizations turn insights into action, respond faster to disruption, and advance toward autonomous planning. The program features customer sessions in Singapore with Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, and Medac, in partnership with PwC, and in Shanghai with Dow and Mars. They will share how they are advancing supply chain planning, strengthening capabilities, and using AI and data to make faster, better decisions
Flow Technology partners with BW Forsyth Partners to Meet Growing Demand for Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing7.9.2026 10:00:00 CEST | Press release
Investment supports Flow Technology's ability to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers expand production and navigate increasingly complex manufacturing requirements CHARLEVILLE, IRELAND / ACCESS Newswire / September 7, 2026 / Flow Technology, a provider of engineered process systems and skid integration solutions serving the global life sciences industry, announced a partnership with BW Forsyth Partners that will support the company's continued expansion in the United States and Europe, and enhance its ability to serve the evolving needs of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers. The partnership comes as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies invest heavily in production capacity, advanced manufacturing technologies and domestic supply chains. Flow Technology's expertise in downstream purification, filtration and chromatography systems positions the company to support the increasingly sophisticated process infrastructure required to manufacture next-ge
LiberNovo Showcases Dynamic Ergonomic Seating at IFA 2026 and Supports Special Olympics New York4.9.2026 18:30:00 CEST | Press release
Maxis Series Brings More Space, Support and Choice to Big & Tall Users BERLIN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / September 4, 2026 / LiberNovo is exhibiting at IFA 2026 from September 4 to 8 at Messe Berlin, presenting its dynamic ergonomic seating range at Hall 7, Stand 7.2a-105. The Maxis Series leads the stand, alongside the LiberNovo Omni Pro and Omni SE. LiberNovo Omni Pro has also earned nominations in two IFA Innovation Awards categories: Best in Design and Best in Tech for Good & Accessibility. IFA is a leading event for consumer technology and home appliances, connecting brands, retailers, buyers and media. Its 2026 theme, "The future is now," highlights technology reshaping everyday life. As hybrid work, gaming and content creation extend sitting time, LiberNovo presents seating as an active support system rather than a static object. Maxis Series: Built for Bigger Builds Maxis was designed for taller, broader and heavier users rather than scaled up from a standard chair. Its 52 cm (20.
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom