"A cornerstone of our long-term growth strategy is the investment we are making in our new online virtual world website, BuildABearville.com," explained Build-A-Bear Workshop Founder, Chairman

"Chinese online games operator 9You has received $100 million in equity investment from Temasek Holdings and other investment institutions. The investment came after 9You’s launch of GTown, a virtual world integrating 9You’s existing ...

9You, which last month launched the virtual world GTown, has received $100 million in a round of investment led by Temasek Holdings, reports Redline China. The company intends to use the money to continue forming an virtual entertainment community, a project began when it integrated its existing casual games, like Audition

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