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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.

-- 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 https://runner-api.playspherestudios.com/download?referralCode=f0k1LU.

For more information about PlaySphere Studios, please visit www.playspherestudios.com 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.


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Organization: PlaySphere Studios
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