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Red Bull Kumite returns to Paris for 10th Anniversary!
- For its 10th edition, the prestigious fighting game tournament returns to its origins in Paris, France
- The anticipated showdown will take place 5–6 April at Paris’ historic La Maison de la Mutualité
- 8 of the world’s greatest Street Fighter legends will go head-to-head against 8 hungry challengers locked inside the iconic Red Bull Kumite cage
- Public participant registration to compete opens 31 Jan, 8pm CET via Start.gg: start.gg/rbk2025
- Spectator tickets are available now: redbullkumite2025.eventbrite.fr
- Supporting the event, AGON by AOC returns as the official Monitor Partner alongside PlayStation Tournaments and Opel
Legendary fighting game tournament, Red Bull Kumite, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a highly anticipated return to the city that started it all. Descending in Paris, France at the historic La Maison de la Mutualité on 5–6 April 2025, the event promises two thrilling days of Street Fighter 6 action as 16 of the world’s most formidable players battle it out in an exhilarating showdown.
A spectacle set for the FGC history books, this year’s special anniversary edition offers an electrifying Art Deco-themed clash of generations as legends go head-to-head with the community’s underdogs. Upon the Great Gatsby-inspired stage, 8 Street Fighter icons, boasting victories across Red Bull Kumite, EVO, and the Capcom Cup, will face off against 8 hungry challengers, including the victors of the Last Chance Qualifier and Play-In stages. As the pressure mounts, legends and rookies alike will vie in a spectacular showdown to prove once and for all whether the new generation can dethrone the established leaders of the fighting game world.
With 14 players directly invited to compete in the Main Event on Sunday 6 April, the final two players completing the challenger’s roster will be decided via the Last Chance Qualifier and Play-In tournament on Saturday 5 April. With 256 slots available for hopeful players across the globe to fill, participant registration for the open bracket Play-In tournament opens 31 Jan, 8pm CET via Start.gg.
Each thrilling match is set to test the players’ skill, adaptability, and mental fortitude, culminating in one champion standing tall as the ultimate Street Fighter competitor. The main event on Sunday, April 6 will follow Red Bull Kumite’s signature format:
- A live drawing of the tournament bracket
- Intense single-elimination matchups in a first-to-5 format
Since its inception in Paris in 2015, Red Bull Kumite has established itself as a striking pillar of the global fighting game community’s calendar. Over the years, it has graced incredible venues in Japan, London, Las Vegas, and South Africa, delivering unforgettable moments to cement its status as a premier event for Street Fighter fans. Last year’s New York showdown was chock full of nail-biting action, as Saul Leonardo “MenaRD” Mena II triumphed after a fierce victory over Du “NuckleDu” Dang to lift the champion’s trophy in the Grand Finals.
As the anniversary edition looms, Red Bull Kumite Paris is poised to continue its tradition of bringing together the very best in heated competition, spectacular talent and the unmatched camaraderie of the fighting game community. With spectator tickets now on sale, fans can experience the electrifying atmosphere first-hand and witness the top players in the world compete inside the iconic Red Bull Kumite cage: redbullkumite2025.eventbrite.fr
Once again, the tournament will be joining forces with industry-leading partners to provide exceptional hardware to the event. Red Bull Kumite Paris welcomes the return of the global leader in gaming monitors, AGON by AOC as the Official Monitor Partner who offer exceptional visual clarity and ultra-high refresh rates to competitors. They’ll also be joined by PlayStation and local sponsors Opel.
Watch Red Bull Kumite Paris live on 5 & 6 April via Red Bull Gaming’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
To stay up to date with all Red Bull Kumite news, head to: redbull.com/kumite
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GAMEPOP: The Culture of Play by Red Bull Media House – the first bookazine devoted entirely to video game culture
Introducing GAMEPOP: The Culture of Play, a new premium bookazine by Red Bull Media House and the world’s first magazine dedicated entirely to video-game culture. Designed as a rich, book-like publication, GAMEPOP rethinks what a magazine can be, capturing the creativity, personalities and ideas shaping modern gaming. GAMEPOP will debut at the Red Bull Tetris World Final in Dubai from December 11 to 13, followed by The Game Awards on December 11. The issue will then be available through select international retailers in the weeks that follow.
Across 180 pages, the issue brings together a wide range of cultural voices, including Japanese game designer Hideo Kojima, leading DC Comics creators, the Oscar-nominated team behind Grand Theft Hamlet and contributors with bylines in Vogue. The bookazine also spotlights standout Red Bull talent, including YouTube star Ludwig, Twitch creators Emiru and Caedrel, and Red Bull athlete MenaRD.
Rather than treating gaming as a standalone medium, GAMEPOP looks at how games influence, and are influenced by, wider culture. Through original photography, long-form features, illustration and visual essays, the publication explores how gaming connects to global trends in style, music, movement, storytelling and performance, and the creative communities driving that conversation.
The issue also includes interactive elements, including a bespoke Choose Your Own Adventure story created exclusively for the launch. A limited collector edition of 150 copies takes the concept a step further, featuring a fully functioning Tetris® device embedded directly into the cover – an industry first that turns the magazine into an object of play.
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Red Rake Gaming Expands Global Presence Through Partnership with QTech Games
Red Rake Gaming is pleased to announce a partnership with QTech Games, a leading aggregator and platform renowned for its strong presence in emerging markets on a global level. This collaboration brings Red Rake’s diverse and visually engaging portfolio of slots to QTech Games’ extensive aggregation platform, giving players across multiple continents access to high-quality, entertainment-focused casino content.
Founded in 2015, QTech Games is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2025. Over the past decade, the company has grown from rapid early-stage expansion to become a dominant force into emerging markets worldwide. With a global presence —including a new tech hub in Spain and offices in Malta—and Latin America, QTech Games has established itself as a fully-fledged international powerhouse.
Players can now enjoy titles from the Million Series, the Super Stars Series, and seasonal slots such as Halloween Wins and Christmas Wins, alongside new adventures including Azteca Gold Collect, Sherlock and the Stolen Gems, Beating Alcatraz, Big Size Fishin’, and Midas Wins.
QTech Games CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “It’s another notch on our belt to have integrated more premium content from Red Rake. Theirs is a growing and constantly innovating library, delivering impressive support to the depth of our broad igaming-vertical spread.”
Nick Barr, Managing Director for Red Rake Gaming Malta, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with QTech Games and bring our portfolio of games to their growing network. Their leadership in emerging markets and innovative approach to aggregation allow us to reach new players and provide them with high-quality gaming experiences featuring unique features and visually engaging content. This collaboration marks an important step in strengthening our presence in key markets and further establishing Red Rake Gaming’s international presence.”
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White Hat Studios launches with Betly mobile sportsbook and casino in West Virginia
Partnership sees leading branded content and popular Jackpot Royale integrated into Delaware North’s Betly online casino in the Mountain State
White Hat Studios, the “House of Brands” provider to the United States iGaming market, has partnered with Delaware North to launch on its Betly mobile sportsbook and casino in West Virginia.
The leading provider aims to build its online casino offering with the addition of the industry’s top-performing games.
Betly players in West Virginia will now have access to White Hat Studios’ acclaimed portfolio of premium branded titles, including Ted, The Goonies, and the award-winning 7s Fire Blitz series.
Also included in the rollout are the popular Jackpot Royale and Jackpot Royale Express progressive jackpot networks, currently live across more than 40 titles, and the first Betly-branded iCasino game – Betly Player’s Choice Blackjack.
Designed to elevate player engagement and boost retention, the addition of these promotional tools adds another layer of excitement to the Betly casino offering.
White Hat Studios has made significant strides in its U.S. growth trajectory since launching in 2021, consistently delivering high-performing content across multiple states. West Virginia remains a key market for the provider, following its remarkable success in all seven regulated U.S. iGaming states.
The collaboration represents another major step in White Hat Studios’ expansion across regulated U.S. states and reinforces its reputation as a go-to content partner for forward-thinking operators.
Daniel Lechner, SVP Sales and Marketing at White Hat Studios, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Delaware North on the Betly online casino app in West Virginia.
“This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier content quickly and seamlessly to operators across the U.S. With our portfolio of fan-favorite branded titles and innovative features like Jackpot Royale, we’re confident we’ll make an immediate impact for Betly and its players.”
Bob Akeret, General Manager for Betly, added: “We’re excited to welcome White Hat Studios onto our Betly platform in West Virginia. Their reputation for delivering engaging, high-quality games, especially branded content, makes them an ideal partner as we continue to elevate our casino experience.”
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