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Opera GX becomes the world’s first browser with dynamic background music

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Opera GX, the world’s first browser designed for people who love PC gaming, is releasing a major new feature still unknown to other browsers: adaptive background music. The new functionality aims to bring an immersive sound experience known from gaming to web browsing.

Opera GX initially launched in 2019 with sound effects designed by the acclaimed composer Ruben Rincón and the Berlinist band, known for the Bafta-nominated soundtrack to Gris. The same team is responsible for the new dynamic background music in Opera GX.

We are excited to finally reveal the entire concept we’ve had in mind: We wanted to give our browser the immersive sound experience known from games, where a perfectly-composed soundtrack lets you focus more, forget about any worries and boosts your overall experience by adapting to the task at hand. I believe we have succeeded,” said Maciej Kocemba, product Director of Opera GX.

The dynamic background music in Opera GX is an ambient downtempo that boosts the users’ focus. It intensifies whenever users are actively browsing the web, clicking on links or typing, and becomes less dramatic and calmer whenever they become less active. It is aimed to disappear into the background but to also be missed once it’s gone.

The background music as well as all browser sound effects can be individually toggled on and off in the browser’s setting in the Browser sounds section.

GX Composer Award at Game Music Festival 2020

We see the initial background music as just a start and would like to provide more options to our users in the future. Just as there are fans of different game genres, people love different types of background music. That’s why we want to give more game score composers the opportunity to present their music to millions of Opera GX users around the globe,” added Maciej Kocemba.

To make this vision a reality, Opera GX has partnered with the international Game Music Festival and sponsored its annual GMF 2020 High Score Competition, where music score composers can compete for cash prizes and to have their music featured in Opera GX by winning the GX Composer 2020 title. The competition opens on Sept. 16 2020.

Twitter now built into the Opera GX sidebar

With native integration of Twitch, Discord, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram in the sidebar, Opera GX makes it easy to stay on top of conversations with friends, as well as with developing online trends and streams. This set of integrated messengers has now been extended with built-in Twitter in the sidebar, a feature Opera GX adopted from the main Opera browser.

Opera GX

Opera GX launched in June 2019 during the E3 Gaming Expo in Los Angeles. The browser distinguishes itself with unique features tailored to the tastes and needs of gamers. Along with numerous color customization options, Razer Chroma support and a gaming-inspired design, it includes CPU, RAM and Network Bandwidth limiters that make the browser less resource-hungry and leave more of the computer’s resources for gaming. The browser also includes a Hot Tabs Killer feature, which lets users “kill” the most resource draining tabs.

Opera GX has grown 183% year-to-date and now reaches over 4 million monthly active gamers. The browser has won two leading design awards: the Red Dot Design Award 2019 as well as the IF Design Award 2020.

 

About Opera:

Opera is a global web innovator. Opera’s browsers, news products and fintech solutions are the trusted choice of more than 380 million people worldwide. Opera is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA).

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QTech Games lights up its live casino offering with Live Vegas

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QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets, has launched a partnership with leading live-casino provider Live Vegas, adding further depth to its product portfolio and giving platform clients access to a multifaceted live-dealer catalogue.

The global live-dealer sector continues to grow, and Live Vegas’s authentic and innovative digital table games provide a standout example. Its suite includes popular live casino titles such as Blackjack, Roulette, Texas Hold’em, and Baccarat, designed to deliver the thrill of Vegas to players worldwide.

As part of the studio’s mantra to “capture the thrill of Vegas,” Live Vegas is also elevating the VIP experience. Single players can now enjoy one-on-one live video sessions with dedicated dealers, offering a personalised, social, and engaging gaming experience. Players can seamlessly switch tables or dealers, ensuring smooth gameplay while keeping the focus on the action.

These games now form part of QTech Games’ diverse portfolio, which is localised for each region and supported by native mobile apps, powerful reporting and marketing tools, and 24/7 local-language assistance. The partnership also extends Live Vegas’s international reach, unlocking new opportunities in emerging regions, especially Africa and Latin America.

Philip Doftvik, CEO at QTech Games, said:
“Live Vegas is an eye-catching studio, renowned for delivering immersive entertainment experiences to players, who can now enjoy these engaging, real-time table games (from classics like blackjack, roulette, baccarat and Texas Hold’em to more regional favourites) via the flexible QTech Games platform which offers the fastest integration on the market.

“Over the past few years, they have developed an array of exciting live-casino products, designed to boost retention and deliver a memorable user experience that players return to, while attracting new players as well. They’re the first provider to really ramp up the VIP-room experience, too—creating a warm, engaging experience which doesn’t fall far short of Vegas’s real-world customer service! Our combined aim is to empower operators with reliable technology and innovative solutions, making it easy to channel the excitement of Vegas to every player.”

Tigran Zaqaryan, CCO at Live Vegas, added:
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“At Live Vegas, our commitment to innovation and delivering the highest-quality experiences informs everything we do. QTech’s emerging markets platform now offers the perfect new proving ground through which to showcase our content. We blend industry-leading expertise with advanced technology to deliver exceptional services. And our focus is on creating a uniquely tailored gaming experience, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for every player.”

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LCKY Group announce Alex Manning as Group CTO

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LCKY Group has announced the appointment of Alex Manning as Group Chief Technology Officer, marking the first major leadership hire since the company’s strategic rebrand earlier this year.

Previously known as Glitnor Group, the entrepreneurial-led organisation entered a new phase of its development in January when it adopted the name LCKY Group. The rebrand was designed to better reflect the strong portfolio of brands operating under the group while also positioning the business for future expansion.

Alex’s appointment as Group CTO represents a significant step in this next stage of growth. With more than 25 years of experience across the fintech and iGaming sectors, Alex brings deep expertise in scaling businesses and leading complex digital transformations.

Prior to joining LCKY Group, Alex served as CTO of iGaming at Light & Wonder, where he led a major engineering transformation. During his four-year tenure, he transitioned the team to a product-led, cross-functional delivery model, oversaw the development of several first-of-their-kind products, and supported the company’s expansion into new regulated markets.

Richard Brown, Group CEO at LCKY Group, said:
“Everyone at LCKY Group is delighted to welcome Alex at what is a defining moment in the company’s evolution. He brings extensive experience across regulated fintech and iGaming markets, and his proven ability to guide organisations through successful scale-ups and digital transformations makes him an ideal fit for the role of Group CTO.”

Alex Manning, Group CTO at LCKY Group, added:
“I’m excited to join LCKY Group at a time when the business is focused on strengthening its international presence and growing its influence across key regulated markets. My priority will be to build on the strong culture that already exists within the group, creating a high-performance environment where teams can thrive, innovation is encouraged, and each of our brands is given the platform it deserves.”

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