iGaming Industry
eSports get serious: Alienware, top team partner on training sites
The gamer-friendly PC maker is shaking hands with Team Liquid, a forerunner among eSports team, on two gyms to sharpen up the gaming skills of its players’ because becoming a phenomenal gamer demand more than lightning reflexes.
Like other tough rivals in the industry regular exercise, constant training and occasional scuffle against other teams are essential for eSports players and will well equip them to deliver their very best.
This lead Alienware, the Dell gaming devices brand to collaborate with Team Liquid, one of the preponderant gaming teams in the world, to give birth to Alienware eSports Training Facility at Los Angeles, an 8000 square-foot building. The building will serve as an abode to gym equipment, administrators, an in-house chef, sports psychologists, nutritionists and, obviously a bunch of high-performance computers.
Mike Milanov, the Chief Operating Officer of Team Liquid, said “We’re definitely being as sophisticated in terms of support structure of a typical sports team”. The Team Liquid has groups that compete in hit titles like League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Defense of the Ancients 2.
The partnership, which includes a smaller site in Europe, is getting announced during CES, the tech industry’s largest annual trade show. Dell is also using this week’s Las Vegas show to announce new XPS-labelled gaming computers and software to manage them. Along the same lines, the company is hosting a tournament amid CES for a VR running game called Sprint Vector.
The investment in training sites marks another step in the gradual move towards treating eSports as legitimate international competition. Over the past couple decades, competitive gaming has expanded from players coming together to face off for fun to matches broadcast on national television in South Korea.
By 2013, the world championship for League of Legends sold out the 21,000-seat Staples Center in Los Angeles and attracted 32 million viewers through streaming services. That’s more than the number of people who tuned in for the finales of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Late Show with David Letterman” — combined.
Meanwhile, all manner of investment is flowing in. The Philadelphia 76ers NBA team, for example, bought two eSports teams in 2016 and opened up its training sites to them. Meanwhile, Facebook has teamed up with ESL, one of the largest eSports leagues in the world, to stream competitions. Even the sporting news heavyweight ESPN covers eSports.
“We’re getting a lot less ‘this is not a sport’ comments,” Milanov said.
The competitions are growing rapidly enough that Andrew Paradise, the CEO of eSports technology company Skillz, expects eSports to hit the big time sooner rather than later. “You’re looking at esports becoming a part of the Olympics in the 2020s,” he said.
Alienware chose to work with Team Liquid both because it wants to help further legitimise eSports. The company also sees it as a chance to learn from the players, so it can build mice, keyboards and other devices the teams will want to use in competition.
“We want to be the hardware that’s driving the next generation of esports players,” said Bryan de Zayas, head of Dell’s gaming efforts.
As part of the three-year deal to support Team Liquid’s training sites, Alienware will outfit players with high-performance computers and work with them to create team-approved devices it can sell to fans and aspiring competitors.
“The level of coaching — even a chef and nutritionist on staff — preparation and technology in the facilities is unprecedented,” said Jeff Clarke, Dell’s Vice Chairman of products and operations.
It’s all a necessary part of helping the industry grow into a legitimate worldwide sport, said Mike Vorhaus, President of brand consulting firm Frank N. Magid Associates. Vorhaus said he realised eSports would be huge when he learned that teams have dedicated fans and even groupies.
“This is just like real sports,” he said.
Source: CNET
Source: European Gaming Portal
BetConstruct, a global leader in the iGaming industry, is going to showcase its cutting-edge solutions at the highly anticipated Global Gaming Expo (G2E), taking place from October 7-10.
As the premier event for the global gaming industry, G2E serves as a hub for innovation, driving growth by bringing together industry professionals from around the world to foster business opportunities.
Taking place at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, this all-in-one event features both an education program from October 7-10 and an expansive expo hall running from October 8-10.
BetConstruct’s stand is 5230, where the team will showcase an exciting range of products, including the newly launched the Last Battle, a novel loyalty system that is the byproduct of BetConstruct’s commitment to innovation. The company will also demonstrate its comprehensive Sportsbook and Casino Suite, along with DECA, its next-level decentralised casino platform, and Umbrella, an AI-powered risk management solution. These offerings are designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of operators, ensuring seamless and engaging experiences for players across the regulated market.
Amusnet has announced its participation in the 23rd edition of G2E Las Vegas (Global Gaming Expo) at The Venetian Expo from October 7-10. As one of the largest expos globally, G2E provides a platform for the company to showcase products across its Online Casino, Live Casino, and Land-based verticals, positioning Amusnet as a prominent all-casino provider in the competitive iGaming industry.
“We are excited to attend G2E Las Vegas 2024 to present our latest online casino portfolio and Type S slot cabinets: our first-ever product series for Land-based casinos, designed to offer a competitive edge by combining Amusnet’s top-notch game portfolio with an immersive player experience. Our focus is on delivering solutions that maximize performance and cater to the evolving needs for both online and land-based casinos,” said Borislav Marinov, Head of Business Development, Land-based, at Amusnet.
Alongside its technical excellence, the premium Type S series showcases the company’s award-winning titles, including 20 Golden Coins, Extra Crown, Fruits & Gold, and Cocktail Rush. It also features Amusnet’s popular four-level bonus game, Jackpot Cards, along with other exciting features like Free Spins, Buy Bonus, Pick Me Bonus, and Symbol Upgrade.
Amusnet will host an activation featuring its premium slot cabinets at the upcoming expo, offering attendees the opportunity to experience the thrill of Type S in real time and win exciting gifts.
SoftGamings, the market leader in iGaming solutions and services, announced the arrival of the Tobique Gaming License on the market. The move reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing regulatory compliance and expanding its footprint in the competitive iGaming industry.
Tobique Gaming, managed by the Tobique First Nation in western New Brunswick, Canada, oversees the issuance of online gambling licenses through the Tobique Gaming Commission (TGC) — a regulatory body established under the Tobique Gaming Act of 2023. This initiative is known for its stringent standards and emphasis on responsible gaming. Furthermore, it promotes economic development within the Tobique First Nation community.
The Tobique Gaming license provides operators an entry point into the online gaming and gambling industries. With it, businesses and iGaming operators can conduct operations in various global regions and offer multiple services, from betting to casino games and lottery promotions. The best of all is the streamlined application process, which lasts only 4 to 6 weeks.
SoftGamings is fully prepared to support clients and those interested in obtaining this license. Leveraging its innovative technology and diverse game portfolio, SoftGamings is ready to support clients in navigating the application process and leveraging the benefits of the Tobique Gaming License. The company’s comprehensive services include game development, casino management systems, and payment integrations, making SoftGamings a preferred partner for numerous operators and developers worldwide.
Consequently, helping the clients obtain the Tobique Gaming license and being an entry point represents a significant milestone in SoftGamings’ ongoing efforts to refine its service offerings, maintain the highest standards of gaming integrity, and bolster its regulatory standing. As the company moves forward with this licensing process, it anticipates a positive impact on its operations and continued success in delivering exceptional gaming solutions to its global clientele.
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