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Opera GX challenges CS:GO streamers to the ultimate face-off, and you can join too
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- Opera GX has invited Anomaly and pashaBiceps to form teams with their Twitch subscribers for the ultimate streamer face-off in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
- Both teams will receive professional coaching from world-renowned experts.
- Opera GX, the world’s first browser for gamers, is offering the chance of a lifetime to eight gaming enthusiasts: Anyone can apply to join the teams. Applications are open until April 18.
Streamers and professional gamers are the rock stars of today, and many fans dream of playing alongside their idols. Well, dream no more. Opera GX, the world’s first browser for gamers, is offering gaming enthusiasts the unique chance to team up with their favourite streamers while being coached by the best of the best during “Opera GX presents: That’s my Streamer”.
“Opera GX’s DNA is built around gaming and we want to be there for and with our audience. Streamers are rock stars, and what could be a better reward for their fans than to team up with them. What makes this face-off even more special is that the teams will participate in coaching sessions by some of the most experienced gaming coaches in the world,” says Maciej Kocemba, Product Director of Opera GX.
One team will be led by Ludwig “Anomaly” Lagerstedt, a Swedish gamer and streamer known as the biggest non-competitive star of CS:GO. He and his team will go up against ex Virtus.pro-player Jarosław “pashaBiceps” Jarząbkowski and his team.
$10,000 in cash prizes and coaching from famous CS:GO experts
The process begins with Anomaly and pashaBiceps assembling their dream teams before training for the ultimate face-off. The $10,000 prize pool will be divided between the teams, with the winning team getting $8,000 and the other receiving $2,000. Both teams will also receive gaming gear from SteelSeries.
“I was immediately fired up when Opera GX approached me about playing with fans against Anomaly. I’m looking forward to the face-off and could not be more excited. Game on team Anomaly – bring your best people and guns!” said Jarosław “pashaBiceps” Jarząbkowski.
“It’s really events like this that make me less worried and sad about big tournaments being cancelled. When Opera GX contacted me, I knew instantly that this is something I wanted to be part of and the face-off is really a unique opportunity for me and my viewers to work together and STOMP pashaBiceps’ team,” said Ludwig “Anomaly” Lagerstedt
In addition to playing with their favourite streamers, both teams will participate in coaching sessions with famous CS:GO experts. Joona “natu” Leppänen, coach of Ence with 15 years of pro gaming experience, will coach one team. Juha “aNGeldusT” Kurppa, retired professional CS:GO player and partner at Ence with almost 20 years of gaming experience, will be coaching the other team.
For three weeks, the assigned coaches will help their teams with strategy, gameplay, and teamwork. Most of the coaching content will be shared online, giving the audience a unique chance to go behind the scenes and see eSports pros at work, as well as learn a thing or two themselves.
The application deadline is April 18, 2021, after which the chosen gamers will enter the trial phase. After the trials, chosen teams start to train for the final face-off between the teams with pro coaching. This epic final between the two teams will take place in the beginning of May 2021.
Play’n GO pits Woodrow and Jačova against one another in a race against bolts in Spark of Genius.
Play’n GO has an extensive slot portfolio of over 300+ dynamic titles. With the newest addition to the slot roster, the iGaming titan once again channels innovation and quality game design with Spark of Genius.
In this dynamic 6×6 grid slot, players are transported to the dawn of the 20th century, where the clash between industry pioneers Maynard Woodrow and Tess Jačova ignites. Players will harness the power of Resonant Energy and Manifest Energy as these characters vie for dominance over the grid.
Players must the learn the abilities of Tess Jačova and Maynard Woodrow, opening gameplay advantages in the epic quest for scientific supremacy. With features like Gyrota and Relay – this slot’s home to thrilling spins and explosive wins.
This slot has features that’ll make any slot enthusiast’s hair stand on end. The abilities of our two scientists are vital for accessing the Bonus Round, where Tess introduces Gyrota and Dynamo, offering strategic symbol rotations and special connectors for increased winning potential.
Meanwhile, Maynard presents Relay and Overload, obliterating symbols and cascading disruptions. Maynard’s Empire Energy Spin boasts a 2×2 connector – potentially securing players up to 35 Free Spins with surging Win Multipliers.
Spark of Genius seamlessly blends historical rivalries with cutting-edge gameplay and our signature FuseWays mechanics drawing players into intrigue and excitement. Fans of science-driven and sci-fi slots like Dr Toonz and Fortune Rewind will feel right at home with this electrifying adventure.
Games Ambassador at Play’n GO, Magnus Wallentin said: “We’re excited for the fandom to experience the spectacle that is Spark of Genius. This title is a little different, because it uses real-world science to influence the grid slot setup, alongside our signature new mechanic FuseWays which is really cool and something we haven’t done before. From the powerful Empire Energy Spin to character-driven abilities, this slot’s got lots of dynamic quirks we’re sure fans will love.”
With unique abilities, an immersive historical setting and thrilling features – Spark of Genius promises an electrifying gaming experience like no other.
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After careful consideration and in order to best serve the business’s needs, increase the company’s long-term financial flexibility, and serve the long-term interests of both the company and its shareholders, the Raketech Board of Directors has decided to withdraw its previously announced proposal to the Annual General Meeting on 16 May 2024 to distribute dividends in 2024.
“In light of the revised full year guidance announced May 1, 2024, and our current financial obligation relating to the Casumba earnout, it is paramount that we prioritize the company’s financial flexibility. While we recognize the significance of dividends to shareholders, we believe that withdrawing the proposed dividend and increasing our financial flexibility is the right thing to do to ensure long-term sustained growth and value creation. This decision underscores Raketech’s commitment to prudent financial management and its focus on delivering sustainable growth and profitability. The company remains committed to delivering value to its shareholders and will continue to assess opportunities to enhance shareholder returns in a manner that aligns with its long-term strategic objectives,” says Ulrik Bengtsson, Chairman of the Board.
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Former UEFA.com editor Eugene Ravdin has launched a weekly sports column on MightyTips.com, which will offer his thoughts and opinions on the latest developments in global sports.
MightyTips is proud to announce the launch of the weekly column, titled “The Ravdin Report”, from a seasoned sports media expert.
The column will feature weekly insights from the renowned sports journalist Eugene Ravdin, providing readers with his thoughts and views on sports, sports betting, and fantasy sports.
Additionally, publications will cover some of the biggest sports events and highlight prominent athletes across a diverse range of sports.
Eugene Ravdin is an experienced sports expert with decades of experience covering major sporting events.
Before joining MightyTips, he spent 19 years in various roles at UEFA.com, the UEFA official website. Most notably, as the Editor-in-Chief of the Russian-language editorial team.
During his time at one of the most recognisable organisations in association football, Eugene Ravdin covered a plethora of events and competitions from the men’s and women’s UEFA EUROs, through to the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League finals.
Ravdin’s wealth of knowledge and experience has been bolstered over the years thanks to his journalistic avenues, where he has interviewed top-level sportspersons, such as Arsène Wenger and Guus Hiddink.
Eugene Ravdin, Communications and Marketing Manager at MightyTips, said, “I have spent almost all my professional career in the world of sports media, and have always been restricted by a certain topic or angle.
MightyTips offered me an engaging platform to write on with practically no boundaries. This is both challenging and inspiring, and I hope to give our readers a pinch of a personal take on a wide range of sports, competitions, and stars..
The Ravdin Report will provide insightful tips and opinions, which enhance the sports media and betting experience for MightyTips and its readers.
Not only will it cater to the interests of avid sports fans, but keep them updated with the latest news, analysis, and predictions of the sports world.
Users can expect a wide range of content in the new weekly sports column, including insights on football, basketball, boxing, and other sports.
You can check out the column over on MightyTips.com. Be sure to bookmark to get your dose of comprehensive coverage of the sports you love most.
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