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Nodwin Gaming acquires Comic Con India

Pranav Nalawade
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Nodwin Gaming acquires Comic Con India

NODWIN Gaming, a leading name in South Asia’s esports and gaming sector and a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, has announced a significant acquisition of Comic Con India. The acquisition, valued at ₹55 crore, is a mix of cash and stock transactions. As per the deal, NODWIN Gaming will acquire a 100% stake in Comic Con India, and the founders of Comic Con India, Jatin Varma and Karan Kalra, will continue to manage the business under the NODWIN Gaming umbrella.

This acquisition is strategic for NODWIN Gaming as it aims to further diversify and strengthen its offerings to the youth. It plans to increase the number of festivals hosted by Comic Con India and extend its reach to capture new audiences across India and other countries. Comic Con India, known for organizing pop culture festivals in major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, celebrates various aspects of pop culture including comics, cosplay, movies, TV shows, merchandise, and gaming.

Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, expressed excitement about the integration of Comic Con India into NODWIN’s portfolio. He believes that this acquisition will amplify and diversify NODWIN’s offerings, adding a strong and scalable intellectual property that aligns with the intersection of gaming, pop culture, and esports. Rathee emphasized that this strategic move will elevate their quest for attracting millions of fans across the world.

The founders of Comic Con India, Jatin Varma and Karan Kalra, also shared their enthusiasm for the partnership. Varma stated that for over a decade, they have worked to build a unique space in India for promoting and celebrating popular culture, and he is excited to join hands with NODWIN Gaming. Kalra added that their aim has always been to put fans first, and this strategic partnership will enable them to deliver amazing events and experiences to pop culture fans across India.

NODWIN Gaming, valued at $349 million, has established a global presence in regions such as South Asia, Singapore, the Middle East, and Turkey. The company builds and monetizes gaming and esports IPs, including leagues, tournaments, and reality shows. Notable investors in NODWIN include Nazara, Krafton Inc, Sony Group Corporation, and JetSynthesys.

The acquisition of Comic Con India by NODWIN Gaming is a significant milestone in the entertainment industry, particularly in the esports and gaming sector, marking a strategic expansion that could redefine the entertainment landscape both in India and globally.

How to complete TOTY Icon Homare Sawa SBC in FC 24?

Aritra Patra
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How to complete TOTY Icon Homare Sawa SBC in FC 24?

EA has unveiled the Homare Sawa TOTY Icon SBC, a tribute to one of football’s most celebrated female players.

Homare Sawa, the former Japanese professional footballer, is celebrated as one of the greatest women’s soccer players and the most distinguished Asian female footballer of all time. Her illustrious career, marked by technical prowess, aggressive gameplay, and a formidable shot, has been immortalized in EA FC 24 with the release of her TOTY Icon SBC.

Sawa’s TOTY Icon card boasts an overall rating of 93, with standout attributes including:

  • Pace: 86
  • Shooting: 88
  • Passing: 93
  • Dribbling: 93
  • Defending: 85
  • Physical: 80

These stats are complemented by her Press Proven and Relentless playstyle in EA FC, ensuring she remains a powerhouse throughout the match with nearly 99 stamina.

How to complete TOTY Icon Homare Sawa SBC?

Unlocking Homare Sawa’s TOTY Icon involves completing a series of Squad Building Challenges, each with its unique requirements and rewards. Here’s a breakdown of the challenges:

  • Born Legend: A squad of 11 rare bronze players.
  • Rising Star: A squad of 11 rare silver players.
  • On A Loan: A squad with a minimum rating of 83.
  • Top Notch: An 86-rated squad featuring at least one In-Form player.
  • 86 Rated Squad: Similar to Top Notch, but with different team composition requirements.
  • 87 Rated Squad: Two separate challenges requiring 87-rated squads.
  • 88 Rated Squad: Two challenges, each demanding an 88-rated squad with specific conditions.
  • 89 Rated Squad: The pinnacle challenge, requiring an 89-rated squad.

The key to efficiently completing these SBCs lies in strategic planning and market savvy. Prices for completing these challenges are more than 1 million coins.

Death Stranding Set for Release on Select Apple Devices

Pranav Nalawade
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Death Stranding Set for Release on Select Apple Devices

“Death Stranding”, the genre-defying game from legendary creator Hideo Kojima, is set to launch its Director’s Cut edition on select Apple devices on January 30, 2024. This release marks the game’s debut on the iOS and Mac platforms, specifically targeting iPhone 15 Pro models, iPads, and Macs with M-series chips.

The Director’s Cut of “Death Stranding” not only offers the base game but also includes additional content. Players can explore new locations like an underground factory, engage in expanded story missions, and make use of new tools to aid in the game’s unique package-delivery gameplay. These tools include a cargo launcher and a stabilizer to prevent the protagonist, Sam Porter Bridges, from falling and losing his cargo.

This release on Apple devices comes after a short delay and is priced at $40, with a 50% discount for those who pre-order. The game will make full use of Metal 3 features on Mac, promising unparalleled graphical fidelity and performance. The Director’s Cut also boasts a high frame rate, a photo mode, and crossover content from other popular franchises like “Half-Life” and “Cyberpunk 2077”.

Kojima Productions has also announced a sequel to “Death Stranding”, along with a movie adaptation in collaboration with indie film powerhouse A24. The sequel, titled “Death Stranding 2”, is currently in development for PS5, and rumors suggest more details will be revealed soon. The game’s potential full title, “Death Stranding 2 – On The Beach”, has been leaked by a reliable dataminer, with a new reveal expected in the upcoming weeks.

For fans of Kojima’s work and those intrigued by the unique experience that “Death Stranding” offers, its arrival on Apple devices presents an exciting new way to dive into its mysterious and captivating world​​​.

Blizzard and ESL FACEIT Group Forge New Overwatch 2 Esports Era with OWCS

Pranav Nalawade
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Blizzard and ESL FACEIT Group Forge New Overwatch 2 Esports Era with OWCS

Blizzard Entertainment and ESL FACEIT Group have recently announced a groundbreaking multi-year agreement to usher in a new era of Overwatch® 2 esports through the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS). This partnership signifies a significant shift in the esports landscape for Blizzard’s popular first-person shooter game. The OWCS aims to create an open, inclusive, and sustainable competitive community for players across North America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa (EMEA), and Asia.

The Overwatch Champions Series introduces a unique approach to esports by offering an open and always-on international competition circuit. This structure is designed to provide more opportunities for players to turn professional and engage in high-level competition. The series will be operated by ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) in EMEA and North America, with the Asia OWCS circuit managed by WDG, a leading esports tournament organizer based in Korea.

A highlight of the OWCS will be two live in-person international events, aiming to bring together players and fans globally. These events include the DreamHack Dallas Major and the World Finals at DreamHack Stockholm. The DreamHack Dallas Major, scheduled from May 31 to June 2, 2024, is a double-elimination tournament featuring eight top teams from around the world. The World Finals, set for November 22-24 in Sweden, will be the first live Tier 1 Overwatch competition in Europe in more than five years, featuring eight teams vying for the inaugural OWCS championship title.

In addition to these major events, FACEIT, the world’s leading platform for competitive gaming, will play a crucial role in providing an open infrastructure for all amateur and pro players in the Overwatch 2 community. FACEIT’s involvement is expected to offer a rich and consistent schedule of events and content, creating a clear path for players aspiring to compete in the OWCS. This setup will also support tournament organizers and community leaders in producing third-party competitions and community experiences.

This multi-year exclusive deal between Blizzard Entertainment and ESL FACEIT Group marks a significant development in the esports industry, promising to bring a new level of engagement and excitement to the Overwatch 2 esports scene.

Winners Crowned at Esportz Premier Series Grand Finale

Hoax
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Winners Crowned at Esportz Premier Series Grand Finale

The Third Edition of the Esportz Premier Series Grand Finale, a culmination of India’s Yearlong Esports Championship, took place on 19th and 20th January. This event was the First LAN event of India in 2024, transforming the NESCO Center in Mumbai into a hub of digital competition, technological innovation, and rhythmic beats. Promising a unique blend of LAN, EXPO, and Music, the spectacle not only delivered on its pledge but exceeded expectations, featuring a massive cumulative prize pool of Rs 35 lakh.

Esportz Premier Series Grand Finale: Results

Following are the results of all titles featured in the Esportz Premier Series Grand Finale:

Counter Strike 2:

The Counter Strike 2 Grand Finals witnessed a clash between Gods Reign and Enigma Gaming. The intensity of the battle matched the scale of the Rs 4 lakh prize pool, with Enigma Gaming emerging victorious and claiming Rs 2.5 lakh as their well-deserved reward. 

Free Fire MAX:

In Free Fire MAX, 12 teams fought their way through qualifiers to reach the grand finals. In the highly-anticipated Grand Finals, the teams fought in 10 matches. The event boasted a Rs 6 lakh prize pool, with Head Hunters emerging as the champions. On the other hand, Orangutan secured the runner-up position. 

Pokémon Unite:

Team Anti-RR clashed with Team Random in the Pokémon Unite tournament. With exceptional skills and impeccable teamwork, Team Random emerged victorious in this battle.

EA FC 24:

The EA FC 24 Grand Finals saw a face-off between Indian esports legends Saransh Jain and Charanjot Singh. The intense match unfolded in the virtual football ground, and in the end, it was Charanjot Singh who stood triumphant.

Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC):

InAssetto Corsa Competizione featured 10 players competing against each other in a racing simulator. The precision and skill displayed were extraordinary, and Davlish Singh emerged as the champion.

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Esports Teams that Wowed Viewers in 2021 Rosters

David Wojnicki
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The world of online gaming has been gradually growing. Naturally, the number of esports teams has reached the roof. Gamers have participated in several esports organisations such as ONIC Esports, Gambit Esports and Fnatic. 

The community and fan engagement has also sky-rocketed in recent years, with more and more people following various esports games and tournaments. The following has grown so much so, that major companies have added esports to their wagering options – leading the field is the mega Unibet Esports platform. The interest and number of bets placed during major league tournaments have boomed and wowed the industry.

Top 5 Esports Games

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  1. League of Legends (LoL)

LoL, a MOBA game developed by Riot Games was watched over 101 million hours in the first quarter of 2021. It was formed in 2009 and consisted of five teams competing in an arena to kill the opposition team, the Nexus. Its player base is 115 million players active each month.

  1. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO)

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive had over 56 million hours viewed in the first quarter of 2021. The game developer is Valve Corporation, and its genre is Tactical Shooter. Here, a team of players has to defuse and plant bombs to kill the opposing team.

  1. Dota 2

Dota 2 was also developed by Valve Corporation and fell under the MOBA genre. It is a sequel to Warcraft III. The game had over 32 million hours watched in the first quarter of 2021.

  1. Rocket League

Developed by Psyonix, Rocket League was watched for almost 20 million hours in the first quarter of 2021. This is a sports game where car teams are divided into three and hit opposing teams with balls.

  1. Valorant

The developer of Valorant is also Riot Games, and its genre is Tactical Shooter. The game is similar to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as its setting is an arena where players have to take down the opposing teams. However, it has characters with superpowers, giving players abilities and traits to use to their advantage.

Most Viewed Esports Teams in Quarter-2 2021

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Team:Hours watched:Roster:
Team Liquidover 32 millionValorant
DAMWON KIAover 31 millionLeague of Legends
EVOSover 30 millionMobile Legends
Execrationplus 29 millionDota 2 and Mobile Legends
G2 Esportsplus 25 millionLoL and CS: GO

Most Viewed Esports Teams in Quarter-3 2021

Team:Hours watched:Roster:
G2 Esports28.8 millionLoL, Valorant and CS: GO
T125.2 millionLoL and Dota 2
Fnatic22.5 millionCS: GO, Dota 2 and LoL
Natus Vincere22.3 millionCS: GO
Team Liquid21.1 millionCS: GO and LoL

Most Viewed Esports Teams in Quarter-4 2021

Team:Hours watched:Roster:
ONIC Esports45.9 millionValorant
DAMWON KIA44.2 millionLoL and Rainbow Six Siege
Team Spirit41.6 millionDota 2
Natus Vincere41.5 millionDota 2 and CS: GO
Rex Regum Qeon40.1 millionMobile Legends

Conclusion

Most teams in the Valorent roster always find their way to the top. Viewers are into Tactical Shooter games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is also popular with the most viewed teams from quarter two to four of 2021. Esport fans seem to like change as they are fascinated by different groups each quarter. 

Do Online Casinos Have Live Dealer Slots?

David Wojnicki
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Live dealer casino technology is one of the most exciting developments in online casino gaming in recent years. These games are now more popular than ever, and you can find plenty of cutting-edge live dealer table & card games and live dealer game shows.

The question being asked here is, do online casinos have live dealer slots? Let’s dive straight in to find out. 

Have any software providers made live dealer slots?

Yes, you can now play online slot machines in a live dealer casino environment from your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer, provided you are of legal age in your country to play at licensed and regulated online casinos. 

However, live dealer slots are still a relatively new concept, meaning there aren’t many. In fact, fewer than ten live dealer slots are available online, and the three best live slots are now available to play on the official 32red online casino website. 

When you sign up here, you can claim a guaranteed 150% matching deposit bonus worth up to £150 on your first deposit, and then you can look forward to the occasional 32red free spins bonuses and other generous ongoing promos like the Red Ruby Rewards program. 

Unfortunately, any free spins you receive at this world-class iGaming site usually can’t be used on any of the live dealer slots. Free spins are often only available for selected computer-generated slots. 

What are the best live dealer slots everyone should know about?

As mentioned, there are only a handful of live dealer slots. When you next play at 32red, the games you need to keep an eye out for are the following hit titles:

  • Live Crazy Coin Flip by Evolution Gaming
  • Live Extra Chilli Epic Spins Megaways by Evolution Gaming
  • 9 Pots of Gold Streamicon by OnAir Entertainment 

There is also a game from Light & Wonder/Authentic Gaming available at 32red called Rainbow Riches Live, but this isn’t to be confused with the Rainbow Riches slots. 

This game is, in fact, a live dealer roulette game based on European Roulette. However, it uses the same characters, symbols, sounds, and animations you can find in the Rainbow Riches slot, so if you enjoy playing these famous Luck O’ The Irish/Leprechaun-themed slots and fancy a few rounds of roulette, the chances are that you will enjoy playing this new live dealer game, too.

Can I play live dealer slots in the practice mode?

Unfortunately, no. Live dealer casino games from almost every software provider that makes these games usually NEVER have a free-play demo mode available because these games are just too expensive to run this way. 

The good news, though, is that in most live dealer online slot machines, you can take one spin of the reels from as little as $/€/£0.10 or $/€/£0.20, depending on the game. 

If you want to try online slots in the free-play mode, you can find hundreds of computer-generated slots with above-average RTP% payout rates from many other market-leading software providers and game development studios in the ‘regular’ online casino on the official 32red website. 

How to gamble responsibly at online casinos

One of the most important things you can do as an online casino player is gamble responsibly, which is much easier to do than it sounds, thanks to the many ‘safer gambling tools’ 32red has available for fully registered members. 

These tools allow you to set things like daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits, spending limits, win/loss limits, and even session time reminders. Many players regularly use these tools to help them control their spending, leading to a safer and more enjoyable experience.

How to Complete TOTY Honorable Mentions Granit Xhaka Objectives?

Aritra Patra
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How to Complete TOTY Honorable Mentions Granit Xhaka Objectives?

Granit Xhaka has been honored with a TOTY Honorable Mentions card in EA Sports FC 24. Xhaka’s TOTY Honorable Mentions card is part of the Year in Review 1 objective set, a series of challenges designed to test your skills and reward your efforts with unique items.

How to Complete TOTY Honorable Mentions Granit Xhaka Objectives?

Completing the FC 24 2023 Year in Review 1 objective set is your key to earning special packs and the coveted TOTY HM Granit Xhaka card. Here’s a breakdown of the challenges you need to tackle:

  • Haaland’s Hat-Tricks: Score three goals in four separate matches in Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) on a minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using Premier League players. Your reward will be an 80+ X2 Rare Gold Players Pack.
  • Brilliant Bellingham: Here, your task is to score 14 goals in Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) matches on a minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using an English midfielder. Completing this will earn you an 81+ X2 Rare Gold Players Pack.
  • Treble Time: Score in three separate matches in Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) on a minimum Semi-Pro difficulty while having at least six Premier League players in your starting squad. Your efforts will be rewarded with an 82+ X2 Rare Gold Players Pack.
  • Spain World Champions: Win six matches in Squad Battles (or Rivals/Champions) on a minimum Semi-Pro difficulty while featuring at least six Spanish players in your starting 11. This challenge grants you an 83+ X2 Rare Gold Players Pack.

To efficiently complete these objectives and unlock TOTY HM Granit Xhaka, consider incorporating six Premier League and Spanish players into your squad simultaneously. This strategic approach should help you complete the objectives in the six matches allotted.

Xhaka’s TOTY Honorable Mentions card is a gem for fans of Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, and Switzerland. With the Incisive Pass PlayStyle+ and exceptional passing skills, this card is a valuable addition to any team, enhancing your gameplay experience in EA Sports FC 24.

How To Transfer CSGO Config To CS2?

Sonu Banerjee
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How To Transfer CSGO Config To CS2?

Since its initial release in September 2023, Valve’s competitive shooter Counter-Strike 2 has managed to captivate the FPS gaming community with its immersive gameplay and engaging game mechanics. It’s a significant improvement over its predecessor, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and has redefined the genre with the concept of sub-tick servers.

With more and more players opting to try out CS2 over the past few months, the number of players who are returning to the game from CSGO is also greater than ever.

If you’re a veteran CSGO player who’s returning to CS2 after several months, the first thing you might be looking to do is transfer your CSGO config to CS2.

While transferring your CSGO config to CS2 might look complicated at first, it’s an extremely simple process and takes no more than a few seconds to complete.

How To Transfer CSGO Config To CS2: Explained

Before you transfer your CSGO config to CS2, do note that it’s better to make your new CS2 config manually instead of transferring your old config to this game. This is because many of the old commands that used to work in CSGO no longer work in CS2, and may cause issues in the Source 2 version of the shooter.

With that being said, if you still want to transfer your CSGO config to CS2, here’s how you do it:

  • Find the CFG folder in your Steam Userdata. This can be found in the following directory – ‘Program Files (x86)’ -> ‘Steam’ -> ‘userdata’ -> STEAMID-> ‘730’ -> ‘local’ -> ‘cfg’.
  • Copy the config.cfg and autoexec.cfg, if you have any.
  • Head to ‘Program Files (x86)’ -> ‘Steam’ -> ‘steamapps’ -> ‘common’ -> ‘Counter-Strike Global Offensive’ -> ‘game’ -> ‘csgo’ -> ‘cfg’.
  • Paste the config and autoexec.

And that’s it! You have successfully transferred your CSGO cfg to CS2.

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