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Associated Press
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
NBA Superstar Dwight Howard Launches Global $20,000 Mobile Gaming Challenge Through Runner Runner App
Dwight Howard partners with Runner Runner app to launch a $20,000 global mobile gaming challenge running August 1–31, open to all players worldwide. Orlando, Florida, United States, July 15, 2025 -- NBA veteran and international basketball icon Dwight Howard has officially partnered with PlaySphere Studios to launch a global mobile gaming competition, offering a $20,000 cash prize to the top performer on the Runner Runner app during the month of August. The initiative marks Howard's entrance into the competitive gaming space and signals an expansion of real-world incentives in mobile gameplay. Open to players worldwide beginning August 1, 2025, the Runner Runner $20K Challenge will reward the highest-scoring user on the monthly leaderboard with a $20,000 cash prize. In addition to the top spot, surprise giveaways will be distributed to randomly selected participants ranked between #2 and #100. Contestants must complete their in-game profiles with verified information to be eligible for prizing. Runner Runner, developed by PlaySphere Studios, is a fast-paced, multiplayer infinite runner available on iOS and Android. Since its launch in April 2024, the game has gained traction across 176 countries with a growing base of players drawn by its real-time challenges, vibrant themed environments, and tangible rewards. The August event allows players to compete across eight dynamic landscapes, including Neon Tokyo Skyline and Candyland, with leaderboards updated live. 'I'm excited to team up with Runner Runner because this game isn't just fun — it gives back,' says Dwight Howard in an official announcement. 'You don't need to be a pro gamer. Just jump in, play, and you could win twenty racks. Let's see who's got what it takes.' This collaboration underscores the rising influence of professional athletes in the gaming industry and reflects a broader trend of integrating competitive play with real-life rewards. PlaySphere Studios has previously attracted attention for its integration of digital entertainment and tangible prize systems — offering gift cards, custom avatars, and even physical deliveries to players' homes. Howard, who continues to engage fans both on and off the court, brings his global audience into a new realm of digital interaction. The partnership with PlaySphere signals a shared vision of expanding access, engagement, and opportunities in mobile gaming. The Runner Runner $20K Challenge runs from August 1 to August 31, 2025. The app is available now for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Players can join the challenge at For more information about PlaySphere Studios, please visit or follow on Instagram @PlaySphereStudios. About Runner Runner Runner Runner is a mobile game by PlaySphere Studios featuring fast-paced infinite runner gameplay, multiplayer modes, and real-world rewards. Available on iOS and Android, it offers daily challenges, gift cards, exclusive avatars, and physical prizes. Since launching in April 2024, it has attracted players in 176 countries and hundreds of thousands of downloads through community engagement and in-game events. About PlaySphere Studios PlaySphere Studios, Inc. is an Orlando-based mobile game and technology company behind the popular game Runner Runner. Launched in 2024, the studio focuses on combining immersive gameplay with real-world value through prize-driven events, multiplayer challenges, and a growing ecosystem of player engagement. Contact Info: Name: Carolina Jimenez Email: Send Email Organization: PlaySphere Studios Website: Video URL: Release ID: 89164682 Should any errors, concerns, or inconsistencies arise from the content provided in this press release that require attention or if a press release needs to be taken down, we kindly request that you immediately contact us at [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our efficient team will be at your disposal for timely assistance within 8 hours – taking necessary measures to rectify identified issues or providing guidance on the removal process. We prioritize delivering accurate and reliable information.
The Guardian
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Dining across the divide: ‘I felt like the atmosphere was quite hostile'
Occupation Communications director Voting record Michael, originally from Australia, voted mainly for the centre-right Liberal party there. In the Isle of Man, where he has lived since 2011, he was a member of the Liberal Vannin party, but left 'since they've become more leftist in their orientation' Amuse bouche In Australia, he helped prove fraud was taking place in online poker, and was part of the inspiration for the movie Runner Runner starring Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake Occupation Social media, in fashion Voting record Describes herself as left Labour and a socialist. Big fan of Jeremy Corbyn, 'massively disappointed in Starmer. Too much of a continuation of what we had before and trying way too hard to appeal to Daily Mail readers' Amuse bouche Rena once drove a London Underground train from Brixton to King's Cross. Her tube-driver friend invited her into the cab and let her push the buttons to operate the doors and make the train go Michael At first I thought Rena was very nervous, but over the course of the hour or so she opened up. I had a chicken burger and drank just water. Rena On the way there I was wondering if he'd be wearing a gilet. And he was! I had a cauliflower steak – he probably thought I was such a stereotype – and a tonic water. Rena He said, 'Let's start with the least emotional issue: net zero.' Actually I find the topic of the environment quite emotional. We're facing mass extinction. The planet will survive, but life on Earth, certainly humanity, won't. Unless we radically change what we're doing. Michael I think of myself as a pretty mainstream sort of guy; I believe in the scientific consensus around climate change. We should reduce our emissions but we probably do not need to have governments take control of the means of production. We talked about the fork on the table: if we produce it in Sunderland or Coventry, that creates carbon emissions that are accounted for in the UK carbon emissions budget. However, if you produce that fork in Mumbai or Beijing, that reduces the carbon emissions of the UK, but not the overall global carbon emissions. Rena I talked about what a huge impact the fashion industry has on the world. We have enough to clothe not just everyone on Earth, but the next six generations. We need to leave the fossil fuels in the ground and stop producing so much. Michael She was talking about introducing rationing for clothing. I think the idea is absurd. We need to have a genuine commitment to reducing emissions, rather than this accounting trickery of net zero. It's great that Elon Musk and big business are coming up with solutions. Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion Michael I think we both liked the chocolate-chip ice-cream. Rena We knew someone in common, a fashion designer on the Isle of Man. Michael We also spoke about affirmative action. The person hired should be whoever is the best able, best capable, to do the job. To me, the dismantling of DEI in America is actually compliant with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Previous administrations have gone along with it because they don't want a fight, whereas Trump obviously isn't afraid to have one. Rena What is happening in America is outrageous, and a distraction tactic – about turning people against each other. I think we should be doing a lot more than affirmative action to radically reshape society and bring people more on a level. Michael In a culture dominated by progressive/left-liberal views, it is normal for people to challenge me on mine. Whereas I don't think anyone's ever done the same for Rena. She is a nice and well-meaning person, but she needs to be more sceptical of everything she reads on the internet. It felt like I was chatting to a 19-year-old undergraduate hard‑left Trotskyist. Rena As a socialist I always look for common ground with people. But he seemed more interested in focusing on the difference – at best point-scoring and at worst ridiculing what I had to say. I felt like the atmosphere was quite hostile from his end. Michael We did not swap numbers. Additional reporting: Kitty Drake Michael and Rena ate at Pivot in London WC2 Want to meet someone from across the divide? Find out how to take part
