VANCOUVER, BC, May 7, 2024
/CNW/ - East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR) (OTC: EAGRF), known
as ESGG, proudly announces 'Cheech & Chong's Kush Kingdom', their latest mobile game
featuring the iconic comedic duo. This game marks ESGG's second
collaboration with Cheech & Chong, following the success of
their first game, 'Cheech and Chong Bud
Farm'—an idle game with over 3 million installs and an
iOS store rating of 4.8/5 stars in the US. Combining the duo's
signature humor with compelling puzzle gameplay, the game offers
fans a hilarious and engaging experience. Building on the success
of Bud Farm Munchie Match, 'Cheech & Chong's Kush Kingdom' continues ESGG's expansion
within the GameKit framework, showcasing record-breaking retention
rates within East Side Games Group's history.
Starting May 7th 2024, 'Cheech
& Chong's Kush Kingdom' will
be available for download globally on both the App Store and Google
Play Store. Access the game via the following link: HERE
KEY FEATURES
- Boogie down with fun Match-3 gameplay puzzles featuring
Cheech & Chong!
- Experience thousands of out of sight levels, maaaan!
- Build and decorate the far out city together with Cheech
& Chong!
- Unlock new business areas such as the groovy DISPENSORIA™,
modelled after Cheech & Chong's real-world dispensaries!
- Unlock and activate radical Cheech & Chong-inspired
boosters!
The 'Cheech & Chong's Kush
Kingdom' mobile game represents the latest addition to
Cheech & Chong's expanding lineup of products. In the past year
alone, the Cheech & Chong brand has unveiled several new
dispensaries, consumer goods, and hemp THC beverages, setting the
stage for an exciting roadmap filled with new launches throughout
2024.
"With Cheech & Chong's Kush
Kingdom, we're not just launching a game—it's a gateway for
all to immerse themselves in the Cheech & Chong universe. We
invite everyone to step into a world where they can connect, laugh,
and experience everything Cheech & Chong stand for, both
digitally and in real life," said Jace Bueno COO of Cheech and
Chong's Global Holding Company.
"We continue to expand our GameKit framework, and we couldn't be
more excited to implement the iconic Cheech & Chong brand with
Cheech & Chong's Kush
Kingdom. This collaboration underscores our commitment
to delivering unique experiences that resonate with passionate
audiences," said Jim Wagner, Chief
Product Officer at East Side Games Group.
"I grew up watching Cheech & Chong's films", said Dave Walls
CEO of Funkitron. "I couldn't be more excited to now offer a
match-3 game featuring these iconic characters. The team put a lot
of love and care into creating this game, ensuring that it captures
the essence of Cheech & Chong's humor and charm. It's a
fantastic blend of nostalgia and modern gameplay, and I believe
fans will thoroughly enjoy the experience."
ABOUT EAST SIDE GAMES GROUP
East Side Games Group is a leading free-to-play mobile game
group, creating engaging games that produce enduring player
loyalty. Our studio group's entrepreneurial culture is anchored in
creativity, execution, and growth through licensing of our
proprietary Game Kit software platform that enables professional
game developers to greatly increase the efficiency and
effectiveness of game creation in addition to organic growth
through a diverse portfolio of original and licensed IP mobile
games that include: The Office: Somehow We Manage, Star
Trek: Lower Decks – The Badgey Directive, Doctor Who: Lost in Time,
RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar and Trailer Park Boys: Grea$y Money.
We are headquartered in Vancouver,
Canada and our games are available worldwide on the App
Store and Google Play. For further information, please visit:
www.eastsidegamesgroup.com and join our online communities on
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Additional information about the Company continues to be
available under its legal name, East Side Games Group Inc., at
www.sedar.com.
ABOUT CHEECH & CHONG'S GLOBAL HOLDING COMPANY
Cheech and Chong's Global Holding Company is a leading cannabis
lifestyle brand built on over 50 years of advocacy, entertainment,
and education. Its mission is to provide high-quality, safe, and
reliable cannabis products to consumers while promoting the
benefits and positive impact of the plant. At Cheech and Chong's
Global Holding Company, cannabis is more than just a plant — it is
a lifestyle that brings people together and promotes well-being.
The company's history and legacy are rooted in humor and activism,
and it continues to honor those values today.
ABOUT FUNKITRON INC
Founded in 2004 by industry veteran David Walls, Funkitron, Inc. is a leading casual
game company specializing in free-to-play mobile games. Funkitron
has a track record of creating innovative games like Cascade and
Candy Prize, and collaborating with top brands like Scrabble and
Slingo. Their latest hit game is Bud Farm Munchie Match, showcasing
Funkitron's continued success in the gaming industry and their
expertise in the match 3 genre.
Forward-looking Information
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking
statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding
the proposed transactions described herein. Forward-looking
statements consist of statements that are not purely historical,
including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or
intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance,
or developments to differ materially from those contained in the
statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events
anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if
they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them.
These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views
and are based on certain expectations, estimates, and assumptions
that may prove to be incorrect. A number of risks and uncertainties
could cause our actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including
factors beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking
statements are made as of the date of this news release.
CHEECH & CHONG and DISPENSORIA are trademarks licensed by
Cheech and Chong's Global Holding Company.
SOURCE East Side Games Group Inc.