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Saudi Arabia To Host Inaugural Olympic Esports Games In 2025

by TheGamingNewz Team
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The long-cherished dream of gamers becomes a reality as esports finally become a regular in the Olympic Games. The first-ever Olympic Esports Games will be held in the oil-rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2025.

This landmark announcement came on Friday when the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) signed a landmark 12-year deal that provides the Gulf country the hosting rights for the first Olympic Esports Games in 2025. 

“Saudi Arabia is hugely excited by the prospect of partnering with the IOC and helping to welcome a completely new era for international sport,” said Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, president of the Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

He further added, “We are proud to support the writing of a new chapter in Olympic history that has the potential to inspire new dreams and ambitions for literally millions of athletes around the world.”

Commenting on this ground-breaking collaboration for the esport games, IOC President Thomas Bach wrote, “We are very fortunate to be able to work with the Saudi NOC on the Olympic Esports Games, because it has great – if not unique – expertise in the field of esports with all its stakeholders. The Olympic Esports Games will greatly benefit from this experience.”

The IOC confirmed that the Olympic Esports Games is part of their 12-year collaboration with the NOC of Saudi Arabia but the organization did not reveal any specific details like the event’s budget, its city, dates and schedule, qualifications for potential players, and game titles.

While the Olympic Esports Games’ are yet to be announced, the IOC is looking to partner with top video game publishers like Epic Games, Capcom, and Riot Games and we could see titles like Rocket League, Street Fighter, and League of Legends featuring the inaugural event.

This partnership highlights Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to transform the nation’s social and economic landscape. Saudi Arabia has played host to over 100 international sports events since 2018. This signifies the country’s position in the esports arena, its robust gaming infrastructure, technological advancement, and its commitment to the global sports community.

Over the next 12 years, Saudi Arabia is set to play a key role in shaping the future and direction of esports, with the Olympic Esports game being held regularly. This collaboration not only showcases the nation’s dedication to excellence and innovation but also solidifies its position as a leader in the esports arena.

Keep following TheGamingNewz.com for the latest news and updates from the esports arena!

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Apple Gets New Patent For Handheld Gaming Controller
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Apple Gets New Patent For Handheld Gaming Controller

by TheGamingNewz Team
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Fans are excited about Apple’s new patent for a handheld gaming controller. This patent opportunity allows Apple to conduct a comprehensive exploration into various forms of UIs for Apple TV, which can be projected on a wall along with a virtual keyboard. 

With the data of 31 March, patently Apple posted a report titled that they are inventing future game controllers that can be grandly attached to a device and include smart foldable carrying cases. Also, they state that the good results of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Death Stranding, and Resident Evil Village make their way onto the latest Apple devices.

Further, it was revealed that WWDC24 and loads of AAA titles are set to launch in the coming months. So, users with more gaming options could benefit from the coming of triple-A games. 

What Today’s Guarantee Patents Cover?

The first style covers the attached game controller and handles for iPhone and iPad, as given in patent FIGS. 6A, 6 B, 6F, and 6J below. Similarly, the second style of game controller relates to the iPhone gaming folio, where Apple shares a number of concepts that the engineering team has won. It includes a full or partly secondary display that provides gamers with messages about the game. 

With this, users can easily identify whether their gaming character is low in health or the user is receiving a text, email, or real-time call from friends, families, or business associates. Also, it accepts other players who want to join the multiplayer game.

Input device #610 has been unfolded into its mounted position and is accessible at a respective angle. Also, in some embodiments, the iPad includes display information from the cover device, e, i, devic#500. Additionally, the iPad includes $614a and a plurality of action buttons $164b in the gaming accessory option. 

Also, the iPad includes a display generation component like a display screen, a touch screen, and a projector. It receives display information from the cover device (#500) and user interference. Apple also noted that in some implementations, an electronic device displaying respective user interference has covered a portion of the electronic device. 

Also, in some devices, an electronic device projects user interference via a projection device or remote input device. So, these techniques can improve the efficiency of providing inputs to different interferences, which depend on the mode of operation of a remote input device. 

Apple, too, explained that the respective input device projects the desired user interface onto a wall behind a television. So, displaying the respective user interface as a projected user interface on a nearby surface places it at an accessible distance. This will enhance user-device interactions and reduce usage errors.

So, I hope the above information is best acknowledged. For further details, especially Apple dice deep, read granted patent 12028474.

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Telegram And Helika Gaming Unveil $50M Gaming Accelerator With Notcoin
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Telegram And Helika Gaming Unveil $50M Gaming Accelerator With Notcoin

by TheGamingNewz Team
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Notcoin introduced a new meta Telegram mini app that is empowered by blockchain and available to millions of users. The accelerator program is going to foster innovation among game developers. It leverages the TON blockchain to enhance Telegram’s gaming ecosystem for users. 

Recently, Telegram announced a global partnership with Helika Gaming following the success of the Telegram blockchain, which is powered by Mini apps. This new action aims to capitalize on the formal support of the recent collaboration between Mini Apps and blockchain technology.

It improves the user gaming experience in messaging platforms. The initiative also aims to congratulate the 200 million player success of games like Hamster Kombat, which was launched in March. 

Why is the Notcoin Gaming Collaboration Exciting Gamers And Developers? 

Notcoin’s announcement of a $50M gaming accelerator was revealed on X. Hee, the vast Telegram user base had become a new meta from the Mini Apps. Also, this funding from Helika Accelerates seeks to support game studios, Indie creators, and mobile app developers. 

With this partnership, users get an engaging and innovative gaming experience that reveals Telegram’s platform with the capabilities of The Open Network blockchain. Besides, this aims to diversify the number of games available on the Telegram platforms and attract a broader audience through incentivised game development. 

It is exciting to note that the first cohort of applications to the Telegram gaming accelerator program is set to open next week. With the previous record, In January, the viral clicker game Notcoin broke crypto game records by recruiting over 20 million sign-ups in less than a month. 

According to data given in an interview with Cointelegraph in April, Sasha Plotvinov, founder of the team behind the game Open Builders, explained that the game has just solved the issue. 

Also, With the collaborations and simplifying the onboarding process, Plotvinov is able to remove all the roadblocks as users were given the motivation to go for all this Web3.

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Capcom Acquires Taiwan-Based Animation Studio For Just $27,000
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Capcom Acquires Taiwan-Based Animation Studio For Just $27,000

by TheGamingNewz Team
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Minimum Studios, an animation company, was recently acquired by the Japanese video game company Capcom. The studio was founded in 2018, and it has a record of previously working with Capcom on titles like Resident Evil Village, the Resident Evil 4 remake, and Dragon’s Dogma 2.

The Taiwan-based animation company specializes in game and character animation across human, mechanical, and animal characters, which Capcom wants to boost further. The main purpose of the acquisition is to enhance the studio’s technological and game developmental capabilities. To acquire the studio, Capcom had to pay $ 27,265 during the share purchase to make it a subsidiary company.

The acquiring company aims to achieve a goal of 100 units in annual sales and long-term management so that it wouldn’t be a lost deal. Since Minimum Studios had already worked on Resident Evil titles, they will be developing the characters for the upcoming game in the series Resident Evil 7’s. 

The director of the game is Koshi Nakanishi, who has not yet revealed anything about the content of the same. However, it is speculated and anticipated that this will be much bigger and better than Resident Evil Village.

Capcom only has two-thirds of the shares of Minimum Studios, and they have made it clear that they will continue to explore the acquisition for better gaming development. Currently, the company operates from Osaka and has offices in Japan, East Asia, North America, and Europe. Apart from Minimum Studios, the company also has other subsidiaries for game development, like Blue Harvest, K2, and 3D/ 2D CG studio Swordcanes.

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Dublin-Based Video Games Developer Keywords Studios Sold For €2.4 Billion

by TheGamingNewz Team
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Game developer firm Keywords Studios, which is based in Dublin, is set to be bought by the Swedish Equity firm named EQT. This takeover deal is worth £2.1 billion /€2.4 billion, and the tech company has backed the bid with a £24.50/€29 per share as the London-listed firm.

The bid price of Keywords Studios’ £2.1 billion /€2.4 billion represents 66.7% of the total premium (including all debts)  to its closing share price on 17 May. In the initial stages of this deal, the bid price was much lower, but now it has topped the price of £25.50 (€30) per share in May.

Don Robert, Keywords Studio’s Chairman, has stated that whilst all the board members expect the continuation of the company’s strategic objectives, they are also mindful of all the near-term challenges and long-term uncertainties. The company has caused volatile returns in the past 15 months for all the shareholders.

Robert also mentioned that this takeover would be a great opportunity for the shareholders to realize the value of their investment in cash upfront. Furthermore, this takeover deal is yet another blow to the London Stock Exchange, as it has become another raft of firms that have been taken private.

More Details On The Organizations Involved In This Takeover Deal

EQT previously made four proposals for an unsolicited takeover of Keywords Studios. However, the tech company rejected those proposals. For context, Keywords Studios is a major tech company associated with Google, Nintendo, Microsoft, and EA. Not only that, but many blockbuster games such as Fortnite and Assassin’s Creed also use Keywords Studios’ services.

This company was founded in 1999 when the founder, Giorgio Guastalla, moved to Dublin to work with his partner, Terresa Luppino. At the time, the business was a language translation and localization software business. This firm now operates in 26 countries, including continents like Europe, Australia, and Asia.

EQT has a track record of investing in technology firms, where they have spent over $37 Billion on 116 tech investments worldwide.

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Amazon Partners With Microsoft To Bring Xbox Cloud Gaming To Fire TV Sticks

by TheGamingNewz Team
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With the aim of offering an amazing gaming experience to Cloud Gaming enthusiasts, Amazon and Xbox have joined hands together. Now, you can enjoy your favorite titles and games without any console or PC; all you need is Amazon Fire TV. During their partnership, Xbox and Amazon announced that gamers from more than 25 countries would be able to access this service with the help of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

The best part of this partnership is that the players will be able to access multiple cloud-based games and play only using the Fire TV Sticks. Not only that, this is beneficial for gaming streamers as well because they won’t need to set up traditional gaming setups as they will be able to stream directly to their television. So, whether ot not you have an Xbox console or a high-end gaming PC, you can enjoy your favorite games at home and stream them.

Apart from enjoying the best gaming experience, you can save a few bucks with this partnership as Fire TV Sticks are quite affordable compared to those Xbox consoles. The current price of the Fire TV Stick 4K edition is USD 39.99, which is about a fraction of the cost of an Xbox console. You can also purchase the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Stick 4K (2023), which are launching in July, for better gaming quality. These sticks are so flexible and portable that you can easily carry them from one room to another, along with the gaming setup. All you require is a stable internet connection and a compatible Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller.

So, it is time for gamers to get their Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership and enjoy the premium games that are available. From Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II to Fortnite to Forza Horizon 5 and more, all the best and most popular graphical games are accessible with a subscription. With this flexible gaming setup, you can enjoy your favorite games from anywhere, anytime.

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The Gaming Fund Initiated By Nikhil Kamath

by TheGamingNewz Team
written by TheGamingNewz Team

Nikhil Kamath made a thrilling announcement about the launch of the ‘WTF Gaming Fund for gaming industry entrepreneurs and developers. This fund, initiated by the Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of Zerodha, a retail stockbroker, and True Beacon, an asset management company, promises exciting opportunities and potential benefits for those in the gaming industry. 

With this announcement, he said that there is a major shift from traditional sports to digital gaming. This news was shared on X(formally Twitter), where he explained his observations that when he was young, cricket had all his attention, whether it was playing, watching, or cheering. 

Also, it seems like cricket has been replaced with many other games by the younger generation today. Additionally, it’s intriguing to see how the gaming landscape has evolved over time. He added that gaming and apps are open and that if you know something in the industry apart from games, you can freely register. 

Seeing his conversation, users said that cricket is everyone’s passion, but today’s kids are deeply immersed in gaming. So, it’s a reminder of how times change and new interests emerge. He added a request that if you know people who have great gaming concepts, then encourage them to register for the same. 

He also said that users think cricket has been removed from the gaming industry, but this is not true. Today, there are more fans of cricket gameplay, and you can see the observations from the matches. 

This statement comes at a time when India and South Africa played together in the T20 World Cup Final. Both gave great performances in the group stage, Super Eights, and semifinals, and the final match was outstanding.

So, you can explore unveiling experiences for this exciting game where excitement, grills, and wait after 11 years of winning the ICC Trophy in 2024.

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BeReal Hit With Layoffs Following Voodoo Acquisition
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BeReal Hit With Layoffs Following Voodoo Acquisition

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In June, Voodoo, which is a hypercasual and hybridcasual game publisher, acquired BeReal, which is a photo-sharing app maker company. Just two weeks after the acquisition, around 28 staff lost their jobs and positions, and the company hit them with layoffs. Staff from iOS and Android engineering, backend engineering, QA, and Marketing departments were removed from their positions. This is done because the company wants to refocus on France/ Europe-based talents, and for that, scrutiny of the employees was needed.

Although these people served the company for years and helped the social platform grow from 200,000 to 25 million daily active users, they were laid off because the focus had shifted. BeReal COO Romain Salzman said that these staff members are deeply impacted by this sudden layoff because they worked under tremendous pressure and built the working platform for the users while growing it in 18 months. This year, the total number of employees at BeReal was 60, which has now decreased to 32.

The spokesperson of Voodoo said that they want to focus on BeReal’s growth in a sustainable way and, thus, have made the decision to let these staff members go. They also added that although it was tough for them to make such an announcement, they had to do so for the betterment of the company. The company has decided to support the teams and individuals who were laid off as their contribution has been valuable all this while. As Voodoo has acquired BeReal, it aims to create a place where users can connect with the people who are close to it and maintain the real mission and values of BeReal.

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Riyadh’s New Global Sports Conference Unveils Dates For 2024 Event And Major Expansion

by TheGamingNewz Team
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The Esports World Cup Foundation has disclosed plans for the second edition of the New Global Sports Conference (NGSC) 2024. With the conclusion of the current esports championship that is taking place in Riyadh, this conference is scheduled to be held on the 24th and 25th of August at the Four Seasons Hotel.

This highly anticipated conference is aimed at bringing together popular names in gaming, business, sports, and technology with the theme “The Future of Fandom.” It is said that around 800 attendees are expected at the conference, during which important aspects of gaming and esports will be discussed with top figures from different industries. Following the conference, there will be an extended two-day program that will include multiple stages, workshops, and more.

NSGC has taken this step to promote esports and gaming as its previous frameworks of Next World Forum Editions of 2022 and 2023 were a great success. The theme that has been chosen for this year is to highlight how fans’ engagement in online gaming is reshaping the industry for good. Since fans enjoy every tournament and are keen on them, NSGC wants to open new avenues for them with enhanced experiences, innovative revenue streams, and cutting-edge technological advancements.

The main agenda of this discussion will be how the sectors can revolutionize fan engagement. What’s the point of organizing tournaments if there’s no audience to cheer and celebrate? So, they are working on trends like introducing personalized avatars, user-curated content, and digital and physical collectibles so that the interest of esports enthusiasts can be retained.

As promised by Ralf Reichert, CEO of EWC Foundation, the upcoming event will give valuable insights into the esports marketing dynamics and strategies that will also help in the advancement of the gaming industry.Although there are invites to attend the conference, there are a limited number of tickets for the public to attend. The applications will be available from July 1st and only the early birds will be able to avail the tickets that are priced at USD 5000. If you are lucky enough, you can get them at USD 2500 which is only for a limited period of time. For registration, conference schedules, and other details, one can visit www.newsglobalsportscomference.com.

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Nazara Partners Ncore Games To Publish Fau-G Domination Game

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Recently, Indian gamers have been treated to a major announcement: Nazara Publishing has joined forces with nCore Games to introduce the next chapter in the FAU-G series-Domination. This unique addition is a super multiplayer shooter game, proudly made in India, that promises to set new standards in the gaming world. 

FAU-G initially had 50 million downloads but failed to stand the competition from Battlegrounds Mobile India and Free Fire. It is developed by Dot9 Games under nCore Games. Further, there was a quick announcement that the new mobile game will soon be available for pre-registration on Google Play and the App Store.

This gameplay features many Indian characters in modern military settings, each with a unique backstory. Moreover, the gamers will be excited by various maps with diverse environments, which show India’s rich cultural heritage and offer advanced gameplay features.

So, it can be an innovative experience for millions, and the developers are promising an immersive gaming experience for enthusiasts worldwide. Nitish Mittersain, Joint MD and CEO of Nazara Technologies, said that they are excited about the partnership, which emphasises the potential for Made in India gamers with locally relevant content. 

What Are The Commitments Made By Naraza and Ncore Games

There is a heartfelt congratulations given to Nazara Technologies, nCore, and the entire team of Dot9 Games behind FAU-G as Domination for this remarkable achievement. They said that we are inspired by such collaborations that push the boundaries of gaming excellence. 

It was exciting in December last year when Nazara Publishing announced plans to publish five games from Indian gaming studios across genres. This includes 2D action game Gravity Shooter and 3D multiplayer cricket game World Cricket League.

This success goes to the credit of Kaiwan Yezdani who is the co-founder or director of Dot9 games. Also,  there are numerous team members who gave valuable support for succeeding this gameplay into reality. This include-

  • Vishal Gondal,
  •  Kaval Bombra,
  •  Deepak Ail,
  •  Srinivasan Veeraraghavan Prasad,
  • Ramdas Yogesh Patel,
  • Piyush Damania,
  • Gaurav Tayade rony moncy,
  • Siddhesh Sawant,
  • Vanita Mascarenhas,
  • Adiraj Singh,
  • Ashish Yadav and more.

To know other details related to Dota9 games, stay tuned for latest information or updates. 

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