Discover how Ultra and THOMSON Computing are transforming gaming distribution with innovative web3 technology, fostering European tech sovereignty, and institutionalizing gaming.
Ultra, a next-generation web3 gaming platform, has partnered with METAVISIO - THOMSON Computing, a French consumer electronics company, to integrate Ultra’s innovative gaming ecosystem into all THOMSON Computing laptops. This collaboration aims to enhance gaming distribution, strengthen European sovereignty in technology, and elevate the institutionalization of gaming as a key industry.
Ultra is a web3 gaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to enhance the gaming experience. With a decentralized marketplace, eSports tournaments, and a focus on bridging web2 and web3, Ultra provides value to gamers, developers, and creators worldwide. For more information, visit www.ultra.io.
Ultra and THOMSON Partner to Enhance Gaming Distribution in Europe
The partnership introduces a seamless gaming experience to consumers by preinstalling Ultra’s ecosystem, which includes a robust library of games like the tactical first-person shooter, Ashes of Mankind, on THOMSON Computing’s high-quality laptops. Combining THOMSON’s hardware with Ultra’s web3 technology provides users with smooth gameplay and access to a decentralized gaming ecosystem.
THOMSON laptops will also feature an integrated cold storage wallet, enabling effortless self-custody of digital assets. Gus van Rijckevorsel, CEO of Ultra, emphasized the transformative potential of this partnership: "By integrating Ultra's gaming ecosystem into every THOMSON Computing laptop, we're taking a bold step toward becoming the 'Netflix of Gaming,' making high-quality games as accessible as streaming your favorite show."
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Ultra and THOMSON Computing share a vision of strengthening Europe’s position as a leader in global tech innovation. By integrating a European-made product with a European-led gaming platform, the partnership challenges U.S. and Asian dominance in the tech and gaming sectors.
Stephan Français, Founder & CEO of METAVISIO - THOMSON Computing, noted: "Partnering with Ultra showcases the strength of European tech, proving that we can lead the way in gaming and digital transformation. This collaboration represents a significant step in establishing Europe as a global leader in technology."
The collaboration also represents a pivotal moment for the institutional recognition of gaming and blockchain as investment-worthy industries. With METAVISIO - THOMSON Computing listed on Euronext Paris, the partnership underscores the potential of gaming and web3 technology to attract institutional investors and bolster Europe’s position in the global gaming market.
Van Rijckevorsel highlighted the importance of institutional involvement: "Gaming’s massive global market cap and web3’s rapid growth across other continents must be taken seriously by European investors."
The Future of Computing is Here
The partnership between Ultra and THOMSON Computing is built on three pillars: innovation in gaming distribution, European sovereignty, and institutionalization of gaming. By combining Ultra’s cutting-edge ecosystem with THOMSON Computing’s high-performance hardware, the collaboration lays the foundation for a future where technology is accessible, trusted, and driven by European leadership.
Updated:
January 9th 2025
Posted:
January 9th 2025