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Create an offline game for Opera GX to never get bored when your WiFi is out
We all know the horror of bad online connections. Ever lost the game due to lag? Got kicked out from a server when your WiFi went crazy? The Internet is great when it works. But what if it doesn’t?
Opera GX [NASDAQ: OPRA], the world’s first web browser built specifically for gamers, today announced a challenge for the best in-browser offline game: the Opera GX Game Jam 2021.
‘When the internet is out, some browsers get on our nerves with dinosaurs or surfing games which only reminds gamers that without the internet we’re back to the stone age and can’t surf the web. We created the Opera GX Game Jam to call on all artists and creative gamers to make the offline experience fun,’ said Maciej Kocemba, Product Director of Opera GX.
The Opera GX Game Jam competition will give one winner the unique opportunity for their game to be played by millions in the Opera GX offline page. The top three artists will also win cash prizes of $3k, $7k and $10K. The winning game will gain the prestige of becoming the first playable game to ever feature in Opera GX, helping to entertain gamers during those rare offline moments that would otherwise make them cry.
The GX Game Jam is being hosted with GameMaker Studio 2 – the world’s leading 2D game development engine, and in collaboration with Game Jolt, one of the largest communities for games and the people who make and play them.
The best game will receive expert development support from the GameMaker team, before being unleashed within the Opera GX desktop browser. Once completed, it will also be promoted to Opera GX’s millions of users through the browser’s GX Corner and across the social accounts of Opera GX, GameMaker Studio 2 and Game Jolt.
The Opera GX Game Jam will be open for submissions starting on the 29th of July, when the theme for the event will be revealed.
The expert jury includes:
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Maciej Kocemba (Opera GX Product Director)
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Russell Kay (GameMaker Studio 2 CTO)
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Yaprak DeCarmine (Game Jolt co-founder and CEO)
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GameMaker game creators:
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Johan Vinet (Canari Games – LUNARK),
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David Galindo (AKA chubigans – Cook, Serve Delicious!)
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dietzribi (Toodee and Topdee)
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Artists and game creators can register their interest, receive a free GameMaker Studio 2 licence for the duration of the jam, and read the terms and conditions by visiting this LINK.
“GameMaker Studio 2 is the perfect engine for Game Jams, as it allows anyone to convert creative ideas into playable games quickly. Whether using the intuitive no-code/low-code Drag and Drop system or it’s powerful GameMaker Language (GML), anyone can use GameMaker to take part in the Opera GX Game Jam 2021,” commented Russell Kay, CTO for GameMaker Studio 2. “It’s imagination that counts most, so get involved!”
Industry leaders to share their insights on the Euros and Copa América at next week’s online event hosted by the world’s trusted sports betting partner
Kambi, the world’s trusted sports betting partner, is pleased to announce that BetPlay and LeoVegas will be among the speakers at next week’s Festival of Sportsbook.
Luis Geovanni Florez Diaz, Senior Director of Operations and Product at BetPlay, and Christian Polsäter, Director of Sports at LeoVegas Group, will join Kambi’s Head of Soccer Jonathon Hurst for the session ‘Euros and Copa América: maximising a summer of soccer’. This unmissable session will delve into the strategies to acquire, retain and engage bettors across two of the biggest international soccer tournaments.
Taking place 4-5 June 2024, Kambi’s Festival of Sportsbook returns for a fourth year and will see expert speakers cover the full breadth of the sports betting industry from AI to esports to UX.
Additional sessions during the Festival include:
- Exceptional, everywhere: meeting the increasingly high standards of an evolving market – hosted by Erik Lögdberg, Managing Director of Kambi Sportsbook
- How local operators can seize the advantage in regulated Brazil/Panorama do Brasil: como os operadores locais podem se destacar em um mercado regulamentado (English subtitles will be available for this session)
- The need for UX distinction: beating the competition with an optimised player experience
- A new era of entertainment: why esoccer is a must-have for sportsbooks
- Unlocking innovation through AI: how machine learning and automation are changing the game
Gerard Starkey, Kambi’s SVP Marketing & Communications, said: “Kambi’s Festival of Sportsbook provides those working in or with the betting industry valuable insights into the trends shaping the future. This year’s line-up is now even stronger with the addition of BetPlay and LeoVegas, who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise, making the soccer session one not-to-be-missed.”
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Anniversary
Plaza Hotel & Casino to celebrate one year anniversary of the four venues that transformed its Main Street entrance, June 8 at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, June 8, the Plaza Hotel & Casino will celebrate the oneyear anniversary of the opening of its Main Street Reimagination projects that transformed its historic Main Street façade and porte-cochère into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming, and dining.
From 8 p.m. to midnight on June 8, guests can celebrate with the Plaza at its free anniversary party under the glittering lights of the dome on Main Street that will include a DJ, caricature artists, mingling with showgirls, and food for sale.
At the party, attendees can also register to win a free 3-night stay at the Plaza along with $100 in free slot play and $200 for dinner at Oscar’s steakhouse inside either the restaurant’s iconic glass domed dining room or on the rooftop patio that was added as part of the Main Street Reimagination project.
Carousel Bar, the outdoor bar that is the centerpiece of the Main Street Reimagination, will offer free cocktail samples of two of its most popular drinks: One Hot Mama (Mi Campo Blanco Tequila, 21seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila, Chacho Jalapeño Aguardiente, Mr. Q cucumber sparking beverage, and tajin) and Bingo Bling (lychee infused Skyy vodka, lime, grapefruit, oleo, aloe, and lychee pop).
The Main Street Reimagination projects that opened in June 2023 included:
- Carousel Bar – An outdoor bar experience at the western end of the Fremont Street Experience, Carousel Bar serves handmade cocktails, beer, wine, and mocktails among life-sized Vegas-themed elements, including carousel horses moving up and down, an oversized deck of cards and martini glass, a 14-foot-tall neon showgirl sign, a rotating ribbon of lights above the bar, and Las Vegas’ only outdoor video poker machines.
- Pinkbox Doughnuts – A fun modern-day twist on the classic doughnut shop, Pinkbox Doughnuts serves more than 70 varieties of whimsical and delicious doughnuts showcased in an oversized glass display case in the center of an immersive Instagramworthy shop with its trademark décor, including pink floor stripes, 3D sprinkles, and signature pink drips on the walls.
- Rooftop patio at Oscar’s steakhouse – Accessible via the restaurant’s lounge, Oscar’s patio is the first al fresco space for fine dining in downtown and serves the award-winning restaurant’s full dinner menu and extensive wine and cocktail lists, all overlooking the excitement of Fremont and Main Streets.
- Brian Christopher Slots at Plaza – Downtown’s first and only smokefree and social media friendly gaming space with 75 of the industry’s latest and most innovative games.
Over the past two years, DraftKings has teamed up with hoops culture crafter Set Free Richardson to create an award-winning (2023 Clio Sports Bronze), multi-dimensional game plan that helped connect DraftKings to basketball culture through music, fashion, meaningful conversations with all-star athletes and celebrities, and more, amplifying the brand’s initiative to deliver fans more exciting offerings both on and off the court.
As we approach the 2024 NBA Finals, DraftKings is excited to announce Set Free as the brand’s first-ever Creative Director of NBA Culture. In this role, Set Free will be instrumental in continuing to drive fresh opportunities and ideas that engage basketball fans and further elevates DraftKings as an innovator within this space.
“Set Free has an incredible track record for bringing creative ideas, brands and people together with the purpose to connect to culture through art, fashion, music, sports and more,” said Michael Shonkoff, DraftKings Vice President of Brand Marketing. “We are thrilled to continue to work closely with Set Free in this newly created role to deliver elevated basketball experiences for our customers.”
Fans can expect more collaborations with artists, exclusive DraftKings hoops-inspired merchandise, events and more.
If you are interested in learning more Set Free’s role at DraftKings, or would like additional information about our NBA initiatives, please feel free to reach out.
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