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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 https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/telegram-and-helika-gaming-unveil-50m-gaming-accelerator-with-notcoin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=telegram-and-helika-gaming-unveil-50m-gaming-accelerator-with-notcoin https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/telegram-and-helika-gaming-unveil-50m-gaming-accelerator-with-notcoin/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:07:56 +0000 https://thegamingnewz.com/?p=3540 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 […]

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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 https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/gaming-laws/capcom-acquires-taiwan-based-animation-studio-for-just-27000/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capcom-acquires-taiwan-based-animation-studio-for-just-27000 https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/gaming-laws/capcom-acquires-taiwan-based-animation-studio-for-just-27000/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:49:02 +0000 https://thegamingnewz.com/?p=3541 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 […]

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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 https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/dublin-based-video-games-developer-keywords-studios-sold-for-e2-4-billion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dublin-based-video-games-developer-keywords-studios-sold-for-e2-4-billion https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/dublin-based-video-games-developer-keywords-studios-sold-for-e2-4-billion/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:52:55 +0000 https://thegamingnewz.com/?p=3535 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 […]

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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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Nazara Partners Ncore Games To Publish Fau-G Domination Game https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/nazara-partners-ncore-games-to-publish-fau-g-domination-game/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nazara-partners-ncore-games-to-publish-fau-g-domination-game https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/nazara-partners-ncore-games-to-publish-fau-g-domination-game/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:57:59 +0000 https://thegamingnewz.com/?p=3504 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 […]

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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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Esports World Cup Partners With STC Group https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/real-money-games/esports-world-cup-partners-with-stc-group/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=esports-world-cup-partners-with-stc-group https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/real-money-games/esports-world-cup-partners-with-stc-group/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:51:32 +0000 https://thegamingnewz.com/?p=3498 Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC) group has been announced as the elite and founding partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC), which is taking place in Riyadh. The Esports World Cup Foundation announced on Tuesday that STC will officially partner with them to broadcast the eight-week competition, which will start on July 3. Although the financial […]

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Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC) group has been announced as the elite and founding partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC), which is taking place in Riyadh. The Esports World Cup Foundation announced on Tuesday that STC will officially partner with them to broadcast the eight-week competition, which will start on July 3. Although the financial terms of the partnership have been kept confidential, it is disclosed that the branding partner of EWC will be seen in all the venues during the tournament.

Ralf Reichert, CEO of Esports World Cup Foundation, said that STC group is the digital backbone of this most awaited competition that will enable its fans to enjoy matches from all over the world. However, the enthusiasts and fans will have to stay connected with them through a special STC SIM card.

Popular online games such as Fortnite, TEKKEN 8, PUBG mobile, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Apex Legends, Rennsport, Rocket League, DOTA2, Counter-Strike 2, Honor of Kings, Free Fire, EA Sports FC 24, League of Legends, StarCraft II, Street Fighter 6, Teamfight Tactics, and more are included in this Esports festival. The best teams and athletes belonging to a particular discipline have been invited and qualified to take part in this upcoming competition from across the world.

With the partnership between the largest broadcasting company and EWC, the gaming experience will be at the next level for both athletes and fans. Earlier this week, the foundation also partnered with Adidas, Nestle’s chocolate brand KitKat, and esports data firm Bayes Esports.

This is a big event in the esports industry as the prize pool for the winner has also increased this year as EWC is funded by the Saudi Arabian government. While the government funds the gaming festival, the competition is facilitated by the ESL FACEIT Group. With all the big names in telecom, ecommerce, and the esports industry joining hands, it will be a treat to watch the tournament as it begins.

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NODWIN Gaming And Riot Games Bring OMEN Valorant Challengers South Asia Split 2 LAN Playoffs To India – Delhi https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/console-games/nodwin-gaming-and-riot-games-bring-omen-valorant-challengers-south-asia-split-2-lan-playoffs-to-india-delhi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nodwin-gaming-and-riot-games-bring-omen-valorant-challengers-south-asia-split-2-lan-playoffs-to-india-delhi https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/console-games/nodwin-gaming-and-riot-games-bring-omen-valorant-challengers-south-asia-split-2-lan-playoffs-to-india-delhi/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:27:01 +0000 https://thegamingnewz.com/?p=3477 NODWIN Gaming and Riot Games have joined hands to organise LAN playoffs in India for VALORANT challengers South Asia Split 2. This most awaited championship is scheduled to commence at NODWIN Gaming Arena in Chattarpur. NODWIN is a leading gaming and esports media company and Riot Games is a leading video game publisher that is […]

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NODWIN Gaming and Riot Games have joined hands to organise LAN playoffs in India for VALORANT challengers South Asia Split 2. This most awaited championship is scheduled to commence at NODWIN Gaming Arena in Chattarpur.

NODWIN is a leading gaming and esports media company and Riot Games is a leading video game publisher that is collaborating with the aim to offer unparalleled Valorant experience to both fans and athletes. Last year they held a publisher-backed esports league, the OMEN Challengers South Asia which was a great success, so this year’s schedule is out. 

Recently, group stages were held from June 4th- 12th, in which 8 VALORANT teams participated and completed to move to playoffs. Among those 8, two teams from each group have advanced to playoffs with their exceptional performance and winning during the matches. Revenant Esports and Velocity Gaming from Group A and True Rippers ANd Orangutan from Group B will now face each other in the playoffs to win a spot in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Ascension.

The teams participating in OMEN Valorant Challengers South Asia Split 2 will not only represent the country in VCT Ascension 2024 in Japan but will also get a prize pool of $130,000. The Co-founder and managing director of NODWIN Gaming, Akshat Rathee, said in his recent interview that they are proud to provide a platform to the Valorant athletes where they can showcase their gaming skills and talents to the world. It is a great opportunity for Indian Esports players to compete with each other and get the best team to represent the country in global tournaments. He also stated that this year’s gaming experience is going to be different and better for both the players and spectators, and they are trying to bring the action closer through multi-city LAN roadshows.

Other than that, the upcoming is expected to have many things up the sleeves that will unfold as the playoffs start. Fans will be able to enjoy innovative content, engaging broadcasts, and much more during the OMEN Valorant Challengers South Asia 2024. The competition is all set to bring an adrenaline rush to fans and athletes alike in the Indian cities with electrifying LAN events, and this is going to be an unforgettable moment for everyone.

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BGMI x Kalki 2898 AD Collaboration Is Coming Soon With a New In-Game Event and More Content https://thegamingnewz.com/esports/bgmi-x-kalki-2898-ad-collaboration-is-coming-soon-with-a-new-in-game-event-and-more-content/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bgmi-x-kalki-2898-ad-collaboration-is-coming-soon-with-a-new-in-game-event-and-more-content https://thegamingnewz.com/esports/bgmi-x-kalki-2898-ad-collaboration-is-coming-soon-with-a-new-in-game-event-and-more-content/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:01:59 +0000 https://thegamingnewz.com/?p=3473 BGMI is coming up with another collaboration with a bollywood film. Krafton has just confirmed a collaboration with the movie Kalki 2898 AD. One of the most awaited Pan-India movies Kalki starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachhan, Kamal Haasan, and deepika Padukone is set to release on June 27, 2024. On the official BGMI Instagram account a […]

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BGMI is coming up with another collaboration with a bollywood film. Krafton has just confirmed a collaboration with the movie Kalki 2898 AD. One of the most awaited Pan-India movies Kalki starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachhan, Kamal Haasan, and deepika Padukone is set to release on June 27, 2024.

On the official BGMI Instagram account a poster was posted with the actor Pabhas in his Bhairava character from Kalki along with the BGI mascot. The poster had a caption mentioning “Battlegrounds Mobile India X kalki 2898 AD. coming soon.” 

Not just the poster BGMi has also released a trailer for this collaborative event between one of India’s most popular games and a highly anticipated bollywood movie. The new trailer has already taken up the stage stating the fact that Kalki 2898 is an official partner of BGMI. It shows a premium blend of both the game and the movie with a captivating fusion of storytelling, action, and adventure. 

More Details On The Collaboration

Although the details of the collaboration event have not been disclosed just yet, one thing is certain that there will be an “Exclusive In-Game Event.” This in-game event will consist of various challenges and rewards for players.

As for the previous collaborations with actors like Ranveer Singh, it could be anticipated that players will be getting chgarector skins, voice packs, emotes, and crates. Given that this movie kalki 2898 AD is based on the future, there is an anticipation of some POI changes in the BGMI’s map or even some addition of cutting edge weapons.

Gamers and enthusiasts can enjoy the trailer on the “Vijayanthi Movies,” YouTube channel, and both Kalki 2898 AD and BGMI’s official Instagram handles.

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GST Council Meeting Concludes With No Relief For Online Gaming Industry https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/gaming-laws/gst-council-meeting-concludes-with-no-relief-for-online-gaming-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gst-council-meeting-concludes-with-no-relief-for-online-gaming-industry https://thegamingnewz.com/newz/gaming-laws/gst-council-meeting-concludes-with-no-relief-for-online-gaming-industry/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:01:50 +0000 https://thegamingnewz.com/?p=3461 The 53rd GST council meeting was held after the Lok Sabha election, and no relief was provided for the online gaming industry. The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitaraman, announced many agendas. Here, decisions were made to improve trade, ease GST compliance, and offer taxpayer relief.  However, the online gaming industry and casinos predicted a revision of […]

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The 53rd GST council meeting was held after the Lok Sabha election, and no relief was provided for the online gaming industry. The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitaraman, announced many agendas. Here, decisions were made to improve trade, ease GST compliance, and offer taxpayer relief. 

However, the online gaming industry and casinos predicted a revision of the 28% GST rate but did not discuss it on that date. She announced many agendas, and legal advisory still remained due to lack of time. Also, she told reporters that the next meeting will be on a post-budget. 

The union finance ministers are also expected to seek input from state finance ministers on issues such as fertilizer tax exemption, pre-deposit of appeal under the GST tribunal, and others. However, she said there will be another meeting, hopefully in mid- or end-August.  

What Is The Rule Of GST On Real Money Gaming? 

The GST meeting last year implemented 28% on online real-money gaming and casinos, which is equal to the wager amount. However, this decision faced strong criticism from stakeholders in the gaming industry, including investors, developers, and gaming representatives. 

The communication was in writing, and they requested reconsideration of the tax rate’s implementation. They explained that the 50th GST council meeting, held on 11 July 2023, implemented the 28% GST on the online gaming industry, which came into force by October 1. 

With the new guidelines, a flat 28% GST is levied on the total value of bets placed on online games and casinos. The values are said to be applied to games of skill or chance. According to previous data, a total of 18% GST was levied on the specific amount that the platforms charged for skill-based games. 

Several online gaming startups implemented a new tax structure. These include Gameskraft and Dela Corp, where notices regarding tax payments were made in the amount of Rs. 1.12 lakh crore in GST. 

Hopefully, the next meeting will feature a discussion on the provisions of GST law that may require any amendments, and the next can be passed along with the Finance Act. Also, big ban reforms may be taken later, and GST demands on Retrospective claims may be discussed for better GST compliance.

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Rocket League World Cup Announced By FIFA https://thegamingnewz.com/esports/rocket-league-world-cup-announced-by-fifa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rocket-league-world-cup-announced-by-fifa https://thegamingnewz.com/esports/rocket-league-world-cup-announced-by-fifa/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:48:41 +0000 https://thegamingnewz.com/?p=3458 FIFA has finally announced the launch of the Rocket League World Cup. The exclusive announcement was made on the Championship Sunday at the RLCS London Major, and so far, fans have taken the news positively. After the split between FIFA and EA last year, FIFAe’s future seemed to look dim. However, on June 23rd this […]

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FIFA has finally announced the launch of the Rocket League World Cup. The exclusive announcement was made on the Championship Sunday at the RLCS London Major, and so far, fans have taken the news positively. After the split between FIFA and EA last year, FIFAe’s future seemed to look dim. However, on June 23rd this year, they partnered with Psyonix to revitalize their esports landscape.

In the past, IWO (Intel World Open) tried a similar esports event format with Psyonix’s title in 2019. The event clashed several countries against each other in the tournament and even got the finale planned in a LAN at the 2020 Summer Olympics. However, due to the pandemic in 2020, the event couldn’t mortalize itself in the esports industry.

Details On Rocket League World Cup

Although this event is a first of it’s kind, there has been much information revealed regarding the championship. From what we can tell, this is going to be a whole new experience for the players and fans alike. There is going to be a new format, new teams, and more events like this coming later this year.

A 30-second video was posted on X, Confirming that a total of 16 different countries will be participating in this event. All 16 countries will be selected based on the representatives they send, which will be done in a previous RLCS event. Taking a wild guess, the countries that could make it to the event’s rosters at the moment’s notice are the USA, Canada, France, Australia, Brazil, and the UK.

Although only 12 countries participated in the RLCS event, and only 7 of those countries sent 3 more players, there is still much opportunity for players from other countries.

FIFAE X The Rocket League

FIFAe has been organizing tournaments for FIFA for a long time, and adding Rocket League to the list seems only a natural step. A statement from Cristian Volk, Director of eFootball and gaming at FIFA, says that this World Cup featuring Rocket League marks a new era for FIFAe. Volk also mentioned that this event is going to provide a groundbreaking platform for FIFA’s member association to compete in the most relevant esports titles.

Interestingly enough, the statements on FIFA’s official website seem to clear the fact that they are also giving chances to players who aren’t affiliated with pro organizations. Not only that, FIFA is encouraging players to sign up on FIFA.gg to get details on participating from different countries.

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