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Author Mark Piggott blends historical imagination and steampunk action in a story where invention, power, and daring sky pirates reshape the future.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Author Mark Piggott invites readers into a dynamic steampunk world in
Corsair and the Sky Pirates, a thrilling adventure inspired by legendary inventors and a reimagined industrial
revolution. Combining historical figures, imaginative technology, and daring airship escapades, the novel
explores a world where innovation changes the course of history.

The story begins with a remarkable encounter between two brilliant minds: inventor Nikola Tesla and visionary
writer Jules Verne. Their collaboration sparks a technological breakthrough that alters the world’s future. By
harnessing fragments from a mysterious comet known as Uriel, the pair unlock a revolutionary power source
that fuels a new era driven not by combustion, but by advanced steam-powered technology.

The resulting inventions ignite a steampunk revolution that pushes humanity forward at an astonishing pace.
Cities transform, industries evolve, and new technologies reshape everyday life. Tesla’s vision was always to
create inventions that would improve people’s lives and make progress accessible to all.

However, the rapid growth of this new technology attracts powerful interests determined to control it. Thomas
Edison’s powerful ERP Corporation rises to dominate the industrial landscape, ensuring that access to these
technological miracles comes at a cost. Through influence, control, and corporate power, the company works
to maintain its hold over the rapidly changing world.

Amid this conflict, one man emerges as a symbol of hope for ordinary people. Known simply as Corsair, he
carries forward Tesla’s dream of innovation for the benefit of everyone. With his legendary airship and a crew
as bold as they are infamous, Corsair becomes a daring figure in the skies.

Together, Corsair and his crew challenge powerful forces while pursuing adventure across a rapidly evolving
world. Their daring missions, inventive spirit, and rebellious courage turn them into legends among those who
believe technology should belong to the people.

Corsair and the Sky Pirates combines historical imagination, inventive technology, and action-packed
storytelling to create an exciting steampunk adventure. Readers who enjoy alternate history, daring heroes,
and imaginative worlds filled with airships and innovation will find the novel an engaging and thrilling
experience.

The book is published by Curious Corvid Publishing of Geneva, Ohio, and is now available. Readers can learn
more about the author and explore additional information at:
https://authormarkpiggott.com

Mark Piggott

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The official book cover will also accompany the release to provide a strong visual alongside the story
announcement.

About the Author
Mark Piggott is a retired 23-year U.S. Navy veteran and author who brings a unique perspective to his
storytelling. Drawing on a lifelong interest in history, innovation, and speculative fiction, he creates imaginative
worlds that blend real historical figures with adventurous alternate histories. His writing explores how invention,
courage, and the human spirit can reshape the future.

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Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer launches Bellevue office, delivering reliable plumbing and sewer services to Eastside residents.

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer, a trusted full‑service plumbing and sewer contractor serving the Puget Sound region since 2014, proudly announces the opening of its newest location at 1618 167th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98008, United States. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s commitment to delivering more accessible, responsive, and high‑quality plumbing solutions to both residential and commercial customers throughout Bellevue and the Eastside.

Strategic Growth to Better Serve Customers
The Bellevue location represents a significant milestone in Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer’s growth strategy, designed to meet increasing demand from homeowners, property managers, and local businesses. By establishing a presence in Bellevue, the company will shorten response times for service calls, improve customer support, and deepen its connection with the Eastside community, while maintaining the same professionalism and reliability that customers have come to expect throughout the region.

Comprehensive Plumbing & Sewer Services
At the new Bellevue office, Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer will provide its full suite of services, including sewer repair and replacement, trenchless sewer solutions, drain cleaning, video camera inspections, water heater installation and repair, water line services, emergency plumbing, and more. The team’s licensed and insured professionals are equipped with modern tools and technology to diagnose and resolve plumbing challenges quickly and effectively.

Dedication to Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Since its founding in 2014, Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer has built a reputation for delivering dependable workmanship, transparent pricing, and exceptional customer care. The company’s expansion into Bellevue reinforces this dedication, making sure customers continue to receive timely service and lasting solutions for both everyday maintenance and complex plumbing issues. The Bellevue location will uphold the same high standards of professionalism recognized across the greater Seattle area.

Help Shape Better Plumbing with Honest Feedback
Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer values customer input and invites clients to share their honest feedback. Insights from homeowners and business owners help the team improve service offerings, enhance response times, and refine processes to meet the evolving needs of the community. Customers can leave feedback or learn more about services by visiting the company’s website at: https://pricebustersplumbing.com.

About Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer
Price Busters Plumbing & Sewer is a full-service plumbing contractor serving Seattle and surrounding areas since 2014. The company provides a wide range of residential services, including sewer repair, trenchless sewer solutions, drain cleaning, camera inspections, water heater installation, and water line replacement.
Known for timely service and competitive pricing, the team brings professional-grade tools and certified technicians to each job. Service areas include cities throughout the Puget Sound region, from Everett to Tacoma.

More details and scheduling options are available at https://pricebustersplumbing.com.

Zach Head
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New end-to-end system connects founders with pre-matched investors and replaces months of cold outreach with a structured path to qualified meetings.

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Pitch Capital, a fundraising technology company founded by serial entrepreneur Franco Ieraci, today launched an AI-powered platform designed to help founders secure 8 to 15 qualified investor meetings in as little as 90 days. The subscription-based system generates investor-ready pitch decks and financial models, identifies aligned investors, and helps founders book and track live investor conversations.

The launch comes as many founders report spending six to twelve months on fundraising efforts that yield few meaningful results. Cold email campaigns, expensive pitch decks, and improvised financial models often fail to generate serious investor conversations before runway runs out. Pitch Capital is designed to replace that fragmented process with a structured, data-informed system.

“The difference between founders who close term sheets and those who run out of runway often comes down to whether they have a reliable way to get in front of the right investors,” said Franco Ieraci, founder of Pitch Capital. “We built Pitch Capital so founders can go from zero to investor-ready on a single platform, with a professional deck, an investor-grade model, a targeted list of funds and angel investors, and a clear path to meaningful meetings.”

Franco developed the methodology over the past decade while bootstrapping a company to acquisition and raising $67 million across multiple rounds. He invested more than $417,000 of personal capital to refine a system designed to work for founders across sectors, stages, and business models.

Within the platform, founders can generate a pitch deck and financial model in about 90 seconds using templates informed by companies that have collectively raised tens of millions of dollars. The system then analyzes a startup’s stage, traction, sector, and target raise to surface investors who actively back similar companies, assigning a probability score to help prioritize outreach.

A built-in investor CRM keeps every conversation and follow-up in one place, while a secure deal room organizes sensitive materials such as cap tables and legal documents. Founders can use AI tools to stress-test their narrative before meetings, while a connected escrow account with KYC and AML support helps streamline the closing process when investors decide to invest.

Every subscription is backed by the “Investor Meeting in 90 Days” Guarantee. If a founder uses the core tools, engages matched investors, and does not secure at least one qualified meeting within 90 days, Pitch Capital offers a full refund under its stated terms.

“Founders are already doing the work of building real businesses,” Ieraci said. “They should not also have to reinvent the fundraising playbook from scratch. Our aim is to give them a proven, AI-assisted system that shortens the path from first outreach to a funded round.”

For more information, visit www.PitchCapital.com

About Pitch Capital

Pitch Capital is an AI-powered fundraising platform for startup and growth-stage founders. Founded by entrepreneur Franco Ieraci, the company provides tools to generate investor-ready pitch decks and financial models, identify and prioritize aligned investors, manage outreach and meetings, and close funding through a secure, integrated workflow. Its mission is to help founders move from ad hoc fundraising to meaningful investor conversations and funded rounds.

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GlowRow® expands its fleet with innovative solar-powered trailers, introducing “Driftin’ Float Flix” a holographic on-water movie experience.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — GlowRow^® Unveils Two New Solar-Powered Mobile Rigs, Including a Holographic Floating Movie Experience in Corpus Christi

GlowRow^® is raising the bar again with the reveal of two new solar-powered mobile trailer builds designed to expand fleet capacity, elevate special events, and further cement GlowRow^® as the leader in nighttime kayaking innovation.

The GlowRow^® Holographic Movie Trailer (Special Events, Coming Soon)
GlowRow^® is preparing to launch what is believed to be the world’s first solar-powered holographic movie display built into a kayak trailer. Designed specifically for special events, this new mobile rig will carry 15 crystal-clear GlowRow^® kayaks and deliver a floating movie-night experience inspired by classic drive-in theaters, except this one takes place on the water, under the stars, and fully illuminated.

The experience will feature wireless, IP67-rated headphones with built-in LED lighting, creating a silent, immersive audio environment similar to a silent disco, except this is not a disco. This is a holographic unveiling of a floating movie experience, engineered to be scalable, immersive, and powered entirely by solar energy.

GlowRow^® is also exploring optional theatrical elements to enhance select screenings, because the only thing better than watching Jaws from a glowing kayak is watching it while a suspicious remote-controlled shark fin may or may not surface nearby.

Planned location: next door to Doc’s Seafood on North Padre Island in Corpus Christi, Texas. Guests who purchase a GlowRow^® North Padre experience will receive a $2 margarita coupon redeemable at Doc’s Seafood.
The GlowRow^® Mobile Trailer (Mobile Expansion)

In addition to the movie trailer, GlowRow^® is unveiling a second mobile rig designed to carry an additional 12 kayaks. This new mobile trailer increases deployment flexibility across markets and supports faster scaling for peak seasons, pop-up operations, and high-demand weekends.

Kerrville Reopening After the 2025 Flood
GlowRow^® is also reopening its Kerrville location following the catastrophic July 4, 2025 flood. Many lives were lost in that event, and GlowRow^® extends heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones and livelihoods. Kerrville holds deep significance for the company, and rebuilding the location is both intentional and personal.

Built on Green Energy, Built for Real-World Use
GlowRow^® operates as a 100 percent solar-powered, zero carbon footprint kayaking company. Every illuminated element, including kayaks, trailers, paddles, and the upcoming holographic movie display, is powered solely through solar energy, reinforcing GlowRow^®’s commitment to sustainable, forward-thinking operations.

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“GlowRow^® does not copy trends. We build the next one. Two new mobile rigs, more capacity, and a special event experience that turns a floating movie night into something people talk about for years.”

What’s Next
GlowRow^® launch in the “Special Events” section highlighting the holographic floating movie experience and additional limited-availability event offerings designed around GlowRow^®’s engineering discipline, safety-first culture, and unmistakable showmanship.

About GlowRow^®
GlowRow^® is an award-winning nighttime kayaking experience built around patented innovation, rigorous safety standards, and unforgettable tours across Texas. Known for its crystal-clear kayaks, proprietary lighting systems, and distinctive brand voice, GlowRow^® continues to redefine what’s possible on the water after dark.

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Oklahoma City Community College partners with AWS Machine Learning University to expand AI education and workforce development.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) is proud to announce a collaboration with Amazon Web Services-Machine Learning University (AWS-MLU), a nationwide initiative helping college faculty integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into their curriculum.

This collaboration will develop the National Center for Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Development powered by AWS at OCCC. This initiative will provide students with hands on access to industry relevant machine learning tools used by today’s leading tech companies.

“This appointment reflects Oklahoma City Community College’s deep commitment to workforce innovation and accessible, future-focused education,” said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, President of OCCC. “Artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping every industry. Through this transformative initiative with AWS Machine Learning University, we are ensuring that our students gain the skills, exposure, and competitive edge necessary to thrive in a technology-driven economy.”

OCCC was selected as one of five institutions that will serve as regional hubs in this national effort, alongside Delaware State University, Alabama A&M University, Howard University, and City Colleges of Chicago. The initiative aims to build inclusive AI education pathways at education institutions across the country.

“Establishing five regional lead institutions for the AWS-MLU Program marks a powerful step forward in scaling AI and machine learning education nationwide. I am especially enthusiastic about co-developing content with HBCUs and community colleges—uniting faculty expertise with industry insight to create learning experiences that are rigorous, relevant, and accessible.

HBCUs continue to lead at the forefront of AI innovation, while community colleges serve as critical engines of workforce mobility and technology adoption. Together, they are not simply participating in the AI future—they are defining it. This is how we build national momentum: through regional leadership, shared creation, and a collective commitment to preparing students everywhere to thrive in an AI-driven world.” – Dr. Margie Vela, Head of Strategic Initiatives-Machine Learning University, Amazon Web Services.

“Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world and changing how industries operate. This effort will prepare our students for emerging careers and future technologies. We appreciate the work of Dr. Margie Vela, Senior Program Manager for Machine Learning University at Amazon Web Services for leading this initiative that will impact and transform higher education,” said Dr. Vita Pickrum, Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Affairs.

As part of the initiative, OCCC will host its first Regional AI/ML Bootcamp on June 4–5, 2026 at the college. The two-day event will convene faculty and institutional partners for immersive, hands-on training designed to accelerate curriculum integration in artificial intelligence and machine learning education. 

About Machine Learning University

Through its Machine Learning University (MLU) Educators Consortium and Transformation Alliance, AWS is dedicated to expanding access to AI and ML education. These initiatives empower faculty and senior administrators—particularly at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), community colleges—to integrate AI/ML into undergraduate instruction and research through hands-on technical training, open-access curriculum, and peer collaboration. By promoting inclusive and industry-aligned tech education, AWS is helping to cultivate the next generation of diverse and skilled technology leaders.

About Oklahoma City Community College

Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) powers the nation’s workforce and is dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities across the globe. Serving more than 18,000 students in credit-seeking courses and more than 5,000 students in non-credit-seeking programs, we are committed to producing leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is our mission, and we offer 87 degree and certificate programs plus more than 80 micro-credentials that provide a foundation for further education or immediate career readiness. To attend, work, or invest in OCCC visit www.occc.edu
 

Vita Pickrum, Ed.D., CFRE
Oklahoma City Community College
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Microsoft 365 E7 brings Copilot, AI agents, identity, and governance together. ProServeIT explains what the new suite means for enterprise AI adoption.

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Following Microsoft’s announcement of Microsoft 365 E7, ProServeIT, a leading Microsoft partner and technology consultancy, is helping organizations understand the strategic implications of the new licensing suite and what it signals for the future of enterprise AI.

Microsoft 365 E7 represents a major evolution in Microsoft’s productivity platform. The new suite combines Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Entra Suite, and Microsoft Agent 365 into a single offering designed to support organizations as they move from experimenting with artificial intelligence to operating AI securely across the enterprise.

As businesses increasingly deploy AI-powered tools and autonomous agents to support workflows, governance, identity management, and security become critical. Microsoft 365 E7 introduces a framework designed to bring those capabilities together.

“Over the past year, many organizations began exploring what Copilot could do for individual productivity,” said Eric Sugar, President of ProServeIT. “With the introduction of Microsoft 365 E7, Microsoft is now addressing the next stage of AI adoption—where agents automate workflows and organizations need strong governance and security to manage AI operating at scale.”

The announcement reflects a broader shift toward what Microsoft describes as the agent-enabled enterprise, where AI agents assist with business processes across departments such as HR, sales, operations, and customer service.

In these environments, organizations must manage new questions around identity, access, and oversight.

Microsoft Agent 365, included in the E7 suite, provides a control layer that enables IT and security teams to observe, manage, and secure agents operating across the corporate environment, including agents developed internally or by third parties within the Microsoft ecosystem.

ProServeIT has already begun advising customers on the implications of the announcement, helping organizations evaluate how E7 fits into their broader Microsoft licensing strategies and AI roadmaps.

According to ProServeIT, many organizations are now asking how to balance innovation with governance as AI capabilities expand.

“AI is evolving quickly from a productivity tool into an operational layer inside organizations,” Sugar added. “Technology leaders are now thinking about identity, data access, monitoring, and compliance for AI agents the same way they would for human workers. That shift requires new architecture, new governance models, and thoughtful licensing decisions.”

Microsoft has indicated that Microsoft 365 E7 will become globally available starting May 1, 2026, with an announced price of $99 USD per user per month. Regional pricing, including Canadian pricing, is expected to vary depending on licensing agreements and currency conversion.

With many organizations already deploying Copilot or evaluating AI-driven workflows, the introduction of Microsoft 365 E7 is expected to accelerate conversations about how enterprises will manage AI at scale.

ProServeIT continues to work alongside organizations navigating this transition, helping technology leaders design secure, governed environments where AI can operate responsibly and deliver measurable value.

“AI adoption is entering a new phase,” Sugar added. “Organizations are now thinking about agents, governance, and identity in ways that were not part of the conversation even a year ago. Microsoft 365 E7 reflects that evolution.”

About ProServeIT

ProServeIT is a technology consultancy and a renowned Microsoft partner that helps organizations design and deliver digital and AI transformation with technical rigor and human-centered care. The firm’s differentiator is its commitment to unreasonable hospitality, creating experiences that are personalized, anticipatory, and curated for humans. ProServeIT partners with business and technology leaders to clarify strategy, accelerate outcomes, and remove friction across complex change, from cloud and data to security and modern work. The company operates with three core values: People Matter, Be Like Gumby, Do It Right. Founded in 2002, ProServeIT is headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area and serves clients across North America, with additional offices in Prince Edward Island, Illinois, New Mexico, Paris, and Ho Chi Minh City. For more information, visit www.proserveit.com.

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Katie’s signature Audible Original course offers an accountability-based approach for high-achievers running on empty.

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Katie McDonald, executive coach, speaker and self-care strategist, announces the March 19, 2026 launch of Self-Care Strategies: Nourish to Flourish, an Audible Original course that transforms self-care from fluff to fundamentals.

The comprehensive 16-lesson course addresses the burnout crisis facing high-achievers by focusing on accountability rather than quick fixes. Each lesson guides listeners through practical experiments across essential areas of wellbeing including career, confidence, finances, health, relationships, and productivity.

“Bubble baths and bonbons aren’t going to save you from burnout,” says McDonald. “The hardest person to keep promises to is yourself. This course gives you the tools and accountability to actually show up for yourself the way you show up for everyone else.”

Unlike traditional self-help audiobooks, Self-Care Strategies: Nourish to Flourish functions as a guided coaching experience. McDonald’s signature tough-love approach combines reflection prompts, behavior experiments, and time-tested habits that create lasting change. The course includes a downloadable workbook to turn passive listening into active transformation.

The program draws from McDonald’s 15 years of expertise working with executives and leaders at organizations including Pfizer, Swarovski, Facebook, Fidelity Investments, Harvard University and more.

Self-Care Strategies: Nourish to Flourish is available at no additional cost to Audible subscribers beginning March 19, 2026 and accompanying workbook available at Katie’s website.

For more information about Katie McDonald’s coaching services, speaking engagements, and resources, visit https://katiemcdonaldspeaking.com.

About Katie McDonald

Katie McDonald is an executive coach, corporate speaker, and self-care strategist who helps high-achieving women and executives stop the burnout cycle. Her methodology, the b.nourished framework, helps clients change the way they change: from critical to curious, from overwhelmed to overjoyed, from defeated to delighted. Katie has delivered keynotes and workshops for leading organizations and is known for her no-BS approach to sustainable performance. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Dwell, Apartment Therapy and more.

Katie McDonald
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New feature empowers photographers to design and preview album cover materials with unprecedented speed and flexibility

OR, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Fundy Software, Inc., creator of Fundy Designer, today announced the launch of Album Cover Designer, a powerful new feature designed to simplify and elevate the process of designing album covers for professional photographers. The feature will officially launch on April 1, 2026, as part of the latest update to Fundy Designer.

The Album Cover Designer allows photographers to easily create, organize, and present album cover material options within their workflow—making it easier than ever to customize albums and guide clients through purchasing decisions. This is an industry first to allow professional photographers fully design album covers for any album company in the world.

Built with speed and usability in mind, the new tool introduces a seamless drag-and-drop interface, allowing photographers to import and manage cover materials from virtually any album company available in the software. Users can organize and filter materials for quick access, dramatically streamlining the album design process while maintaining full creative control.

A key highlight of the feature is its integration with Fundy’s Online Album Proofer, enabling photographers to show realistic album cover previews before clients make a purchase decision. This capability enhances both online proofing and In-Person Sales (IPS) presentations, giving photographers a powerful way to showcase premium options and increase album upgrades.

“Album covers are one of the most important elements of a finished album, yet designing and presenting material options has traditionally been fragmented and time-consuming,” said Andrew Funderburg. “With the Album Cover Materials Designer, we wanted to give photographers a fast, intuitive way to design covers, organize materials, and present options beautifully to clients. It’s a workflow breakthrough that fits naturally into the way photographers already sell albums.”

The Album Cover Materials Designer represents an industry-first solution for third-party album material integration, allowing photographers to bring together materials from multiple album companies into one centralized design environment.
With this launch, Fundy continues its mission of helping photographers design faster, sell more products, and deliver exceptional client experiences through streamlined workflows and innovative tools.

Key Features of the Album Cover Materials Designer
Drag-and-Drop Workflow – Quickly build and customize album cover designs.
Import Materials from Any Album Company – Centralize cover materials from multiple album providers.
Fast Organization & Filtering – Easily manage large material libraries.
Client Preview Integration – Show album cover previews using Fundy’s Online Album Proofer.
Optimized for In-Person Sales – Present material options clearly to increase upgrades and revenue.
Industry-First Third-Party Integration – A new level of flexibility for photographers working with multiple labs.
The Album Cover Materials Designer will be available to Fundy Designer users starting April 1, 2026.

About Fundy Software, Inc.
Fundy Software, Inc. is the creator of Fundy Designer, the world’s leading album design and In-Person Sales (IPS) platform for professional photographers. Fundy empowers creatives to streamline their workflow, increase sales, and deliver exceptional client experiences through innovative software, education, and community. Fundy serves photographers worldwide and continues to expand its global footprint through new tools, features, and international initiatives.
For more information, visit Fundy Software at www.fundy.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — At this year’s GDC Festival of Gaming, held from March 9–13 at the Moscone Center, Tencent Games presented VISVISE at GDC for the first time, showcasing its AI-driven creation platform that had previously appeared at Gamescom 2025. VISVISE introduces the industry’s first deployable multimodal motion generation large model , alongside a fully integrated AI-powered 3D modeling pipeline built upon the HY 3D Multimodal foundation model, delivering a comprehensive AI foundation for modern game artistic creation.

Industry’s First Deployable Multimodal Motion Generation Large Model

VISVISE introduces the industry’s first deployable multimodal motion generation large model, redefining how animation is created for games. Built on Tencent Games’ proprietary MotionGen foundation model, the system transforms traditionally time-intensive workflows into an intelligent, generative process.

VISVISE’s pipeline covers the entire animation lifecycle — from 3D animation generation and auto-rigging to high-precision auto-skinning and motion in-betweening (MIB). Developers can generate high-fidelity character motion through multidimensional instruction inputs, dramatically accelerating production without compromising artistic quality. Tasks that once required days of manual rigging can now be completed in minutes. The auto-skinning system achieves over 90% weight accuracy, supporting a wide range of character types, while the MIB module can generate up to 200 frames in just 4 seconds, enabling rapid iteration and smoother motion refinement.

By compressing timelines and lowering technical barriers, VISVISE allows studios to focus more on creativity and storytelling, bringing cinematic-quality animation within reach for teams of all sizes.

AI-Powered 3D Modeling Pipeline for Game Production

Alongside its animation capabilities, VISVISE features an AI-powered 3D modeling pipeline built on Tencent Games’ proprietary MeshGen-O large model. The system enables topology-level 3D mesh generation, delivering production speeds that are 3–4 times faster than traditional workflows.

Beyond mesh creation, the pipeline integrates Auto-Retopologization and intelligent LOD (Level of Detail) generation, automatically producing up to six LOD levels to meet the cross-platform demands of both PC and mobile games. This ensures assets remain visually consistent while optimized for performance across devices. By embedding AI directly into core asset production, VISVISE significantly accelerates modeling cycles while preserving artistic intent—allowing studios to allocate more time to world-building, gameplay innovation, and player experience.

Unleash Artistic Creativity: VISVISE’s Vision at GDC

During GDC, Cheng Ge, Director of AIGC Product R&D, presented a session titled “Unleash Artistic Creativity: How Tencent’s AIGC Tools Equip Creators.” The session explored how AIGC technologies can meaningfully reduce repetitive manual labor for artists, enabling them to dedicate more time and energy to high-value creative work. Focusing on best practices within the 3D character production pipeline, Cheng shared practical approaches to integrating VISVISE into real-world workflows, including 3D structural sketch model generation, auto-retopology, and auto-rigging. Rather than replacing artistic input, the tools are designed to augment creative decision-making and accelerate iteration across production stages.

At the exhibition booth, developers experienced VISVISE through live demonstrations of both the animation and modeling pipelines, offering firsthand perspectives on its production impact. “What impressed me most is how seamlessly everything connects,” said by an artist from USA “Animation generation, rigging, and mesh optimization feel like part of one intelligent system rather than separate tools stitched together.”

Another developer emphasized the workflow efficiency gains: “If this can consistently reduce rigging from days to minutes, that fundamentally changes our production planning,” noted by another artist from China “For smaller teams especially, removing that technical bottleneck opens up far more room for creative exploration.

About VISVISE：

VISVISE is an end-to-end AI solution for game creation developed by Tencent Games. Built on deep industry expertise, it provides an intelligent foundation that spans core production areas such as 3D animation and modeling generation. With years of applied game-AI innovation, VISVISE aims to reshape development workflows and help usher the industry into a new era of efficient, AI-driven creation.

Jay
Tencent
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