Spacewar! the first digital video game first ran as a demo in 1961 on an DEC Digital Equipment Corporation PDP-1 (Programmed Data Processor-1) computer and holds a central place in the development of video games as a cultural form.
Made In house
Spacewar! was created by a group of students and researchers (including Steve Russell) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1961, conceived of as a demonstration for the new Digital Equipment Corporation PDP-1 computer.
The completed game premiered at the 1962 Science Open House at MIT, and was later shared and modified at computer labs around the United States. This “computer toy” influenced untold technological advances and gave rise to the cultural phenomenon now known as video games.
All the Basic Building Blocks Of Modern Videogames
Among other things, Spacewar! set the template for the game development industry and its relationship to technology, established shooting as a core game mechanic, and inspired space and science fiction themes for future games including the Atari classic Asteroids and many others. Spacewar! was even an early cartridge game ported to the Atari VCS / 2600 in 1978 and deserves extra consideration for being an important title for the collector- it was one of the first home adaptations of a computer game.
RESEARCH SHOWS 50% OF CHRISTMAS TV SHOWS IN THE UK WILL BE REPEATS
Take note viewers of British television programming- Christmas Day will be the worst for TV repeats with 55% of programs having aired before. Years past? For example, a similar situation resulted back in Christmas 2020 seeing a massive 460% increase in downloads of Marmalade Game Studios games, which includes official versions of Monopoly, Taboo, Cluedo, Clue, Jumanji and The Game of Life. The studio believes that at least in part this trend was fueled by ‘boredom’ in watching Christmas TV reruns. The corresponding figure for 2019 was 54% with 2025 trending in the same direction.
In addition, new analysis* from the UK’s leading digital board games publisher reveals 50% of the programs this Christmas on BBC 1, BBC2, ITV 1, Channel 4 and Channel 5 will be repeats. The channels will show 403 programs across Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and 202 will be repeats. Marmalade Game Studio’s analysis reveals that 72% of the programs that will air on Channel 5 will be repeats, and the corresponding figures for Channel 4, ITV1, BBC2 and BBC1 will be 55%, 41%, 57% and 21% respectively.
Overall, Christmas Day will be the worst for repeats with 55% of programs having aired before, compared to 50% for Boxing Day and 46% for Christmas Eve.
Marmalade Game Studio’s analysis reveals that 52% of programs shown on the five channels across Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day in 2020 were repeats, and the corresponding figure for 2019 was 54%.
Here’s how things looked a few Christmases ago….
Saturday 18th December 2021
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 10.00am Saturday Kitchen Live : Countdown to Christmas 11.30am Mary Berry – Love to Cook (Repeat) 12.00 Football Focus 1.00pm BBC News, Weather 1.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat) 2.00pm Escape to the Country* (Repeat) 2.30pm Film : Maleficent (2014)* 4.00pm Final Score* 5.10pm BBC News* 5.20pm Regional News, Weather* 5.30pm Superman & Lois* 6.10pm The Weakest Link Strictly Special* 7.00pm Strictly Come Dancing : The Final* 9.05pm Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel* 10.05pm BBC News, Weather* 10.25pm Match of the Day* 11.45pm The NFL Show* 12.15am Film : The Lost Boys (1987)* 1.50am Weather for the Week Ahead* 1.55am BBC News*
*Schedule was slightly changed due to AJ Odudo being injured so couldn’t take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Final. Match of the Day was reduced to 35 minutes because of postponements of some games due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Replacement Schedule 2.00pm Escape to the Country (Repeat) 3.00pm Film : Maleficent (2014) 4:30pm Final Score 5:15pm BBC Weekend News 5:30pm Regional News 5:35pm BBC Weather 5:40pm Superman & Lois 6:25pm The Weakest Link 7:10pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:00pm Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel 10:00pm BBC Weekend News 10:15pm BBC Weather 10:20pm Match of the Day 10:50pm Euro 2020 : Match of the Day Top 10, Most Memorable Euros Moments 11:20pm The NFL Show 11:50pm Film : The Lost Boys (1987) 1:25am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:30am BBC News
BBC One Wales (as above except)
2.00pm A Welsh-Italian Christmas with Michela Chiappa (Repeat) 2.30pm Best Dishes Ever (Repeat) (until 3.00pm)
BBC One Northern Ireland (as above)
BBC One Scotland (as above except)
2.00pm Escape to the Country (Repeat) 2.30pm Film : Maleficent (2014) 4.00pm Landward 4.30pm Sportscene (until 5.10pm) 11.50pm Sportscene 12.50pm The NFL Show 1.20am Film : Lost Boys (1987) 2.55am Weather for the Week Ahead 3.00am BBC News
Sunday 19th December 2021
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 7.30am Match of the Day (Repeat) 9.00am The Andrew Marr Show 10.00am Politics England 10.30am Sunday Morning Live 11.30am Heaven Made 12.30pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat) 1.00pm BBC News, Weather for the Week Ahead 1.15pm Songs of Praise : Christmas at Westminster Abbey 1.50pm Film : How to Train Your Dragon 3 : The Hidden World (2019) 3.25pm Frozen Planet (Repeat) 4.25pm BBC News 4.35pm Regional News, Weather 4.45pm Countryfile at Christmas 5.45pm Antiques Roadshow Christmas Special 6.45pm Sports Personality of the Year 9.00pm The Girl Before 10.00pm BBC News 10.20pm Regional News, Weather 10.30pm Match of the Day 2 11.40pm The Women’s Football Show 12.15am Film : Spider-Man : Far From Home (2019) 2.15am Weather for the Week Ahead 2.20am BBC News
Monday 20th December 2021
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 9.15am Morning Live at Christmas 10.00am Animal Park Christmas Special (Repeat) 10.45am A Countryside Christmas 11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat) 1.00pm BBC News 1.30pm Regional News 1.45pm Lifeline 1.55pm Snow Babies (Repeat) 2.55pm Donkey’s Caroling Christmas-Tacular 3.05pm Film : Moana (2016) 4.45pm Wallace & Gromit : A Matter of Loaf and Death (Repeat) 5.15pm Pointless (Repeat) 6.00pm BBC News, Weather 6.35pm Regional News 7.05pm Mary Berry’s Festive Feasts 8.00pm EastEnders 8.30pm Would I Lie to You? At Christmas 9.00pm The Girl Before 10.00pm BBC News 10.25pm Regional News, Weather 10.35pm Film : King of Thieves (2018) 12.20am Bad Education Christmas Special (Repeat) 12.50am Cuckoo Christmas Special (Repeat) 1.25am Weather for the Week Ahead 1.30am BBC News
Tuesday 21st December 2021
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 9.15am Morning Live at Christmas 10.00am Animal Park Christmas Special (Repeat) 10.45am A Countryside Christmas 11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat) 1.00pm BBC News 1.30pm Regional News, Weather 1.45pm Spy in the Snow (Repeat) 2.45pm Film : Saving Mr Banks (2013) 4.45pm Wallace and Gromit : The Wrong Trousers (Repeat) 5.15pm Pointless (Repeat) 6.00pm BBC News, Weather 6.30pm Regional News 7.00pm The Goes Wrong Show : The Spirit of Christmas (Repeat) 7.30pm EastEnders 8.00pm Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off 9.00pm The Girl Before 10.00pm BBC News 10.25pm Regional News, Weather 10.35pm The Royle Family : Barbara’s Old Ring (Repeat) 11.35pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You (Repeat) 12.20am The Graham Norton Show (Repeat) 1.10am Weather for the Week Ahead 1.15am BBC News
Wednesday 22nd December 2021
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 9.15am Morning Live at Christmas 10.00am Animal Park Christmas Special (Repeat) 10.45am A Countryside Christmas 11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat) 1.00pm BBC News 1.30pm Regional News, Weather 1.45pm Snow Animals (Repeat) 2.45pm Merry Madagascar (Repeat) 3.05pm Film : Pete’s Dragon (2016) 4.40pm Wallace & Gromit : A Close Shave (Repeat) 5.15pm Pointless Celebrities Christmas Special 6.00pm BBC News, Weather 6.30pm Regional News 7.00pm The Repair Shop at Christmas (Repeat) 8.00pm The Great British Celebrity Sewing Bee Christmas Special 9.00pm The Girl Before 10.00pm BBC News 10.25pm Regional News, Weather 10.35pm Film : Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Premiere 12.30am Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (Repeat) 1.30am Superman & Lois (Repeat) 2.10am Weather for the Week Ahead 2.15am BBC News
Thursday 23rd December 2021
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 9.15am Animal Park Christmas Special (Repeat) 10.00am Animal Park Christmas Special (Repeat) 10.45am A Countryside Christmas 11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat) 1.00pm BBC News 1.30pm Regional News, Weather 1.45pm Penguins : Meet the Family (Repeat) 2.45pm Revolting Rhymes (Repeat) 3.15pm Film : Cinderella (2015) 4.50pm Wallace and Gromit : A Grand Day Out (Repeat) 5.15pm Superman & Lois 6.00pm BBC News, Weather 6.20pm Regional News 6.30pm The Weakest Link Christmas Special 7.15pm The Wall Versus EastEnders 8.05pm EastEnders 8.30pm Ghosts Christmas Special 9.00pm Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off 10.00pm Not Going Out Christmas Special 10.40pm BBC News 11.10pm Regional News, Weather 11.20pm Gavin & Stacey 12.20am Film : Late Night (2019) 1.55am Weather for the Week Ahead 2.00am BBC News
Christmas Eve Friday 24th December 2021
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 9.15am CBeebies presents : The Night Before Christmas (Repeat) 9.50am The Farmer’s Llamas (Repeat) 10.20am Room on the Broom (Repeat) 10.45am The Gruffalo (Repeat) 11.15am The Gruffalo’s Child 11.40am Film : Brave (2012) 1.05pm BBC News 1.20pm Regional News, Weather 1.30pm Film : Frozen (2013) 3.00pm Film : Abominable (2019) Premiere 4.30pm Film : Dolittle (2020) Premiere 6.00pm Shaun the Sheep : The Flight Before Christmas 6.30pm BBC News 6.55pm Regional News, Weather 7.00pm The Repair Shop at Christmas 8.00pm EastEnders 8.30pm Top Gear : Driving Home for Christmas 9.30pm I Can See Your Voice 10.30pm The Vicar of Dibley : The Christmas Lunch Incident (Repeat) 11.15pm BBC News, Weather 11.45pm Midnight Mass from St Chad’s Cathedral 1.00am Film : Lost at Christmas (2020) Premiere 2.35am The NFL Show 3.10am Weather for the Week Ahead 3.15am BBC News
Christmas Day Saturday 25th December 2021
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 9.05am Zog (Repeat) 9.35am Zog and the Flying Doctors (Repeat) 10.00am Christmas Day Service from Coventry Cathedral 11.00am Stick Man (Repeat) 11.25am Shaun the Sheep : The Flight Before Christmas (Repeat) 12.00pm Top of the Pops Christmas 1.00pm BBC News, Weather 1.10pm Film : The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) Premiere 2.30pm Superworm 3.00pm The Queen 3.10pm Film : Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Premiere 5.10pm Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 6.25pm Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Wheel 7.25pm Blankety Blank Christmas Special 8.00pm Call the Midwife Christmas Special 9.35pm EastEnders 10.20pm Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special 10.50pm The Vicar of Dibley : The Handsome Stranger (Repeat) 11.50pm BBC News, Weather 12.00am On Christmas Night 12.05am Film : Last Christmas (2019) 1.45am Would I Lie to You? At Christmas (Repeat) 2.15am I Can See Your Voice (Repeat) 3.15am Weather for the Week Ahead 3.20am BBC News
Boxing Day Sunday 26th December 2021
BBC One
6:00am Breakfast 9:15am The Snail and the Whale (Repeat) 9:45am The Highway Rat (Repeat) 10:10am Film : Shaun the Sheep: The Movie (2015) 11:30am Film : Trolls (2016) 12:55pm BBC News 1:05pm Regional News, Weather 1:15pm Songs of Praise : Daniel O’Donnell’s Faith Journey 1:50pm Revolting Rhymes Part One (Repeat) 2:20pm Film : Beauty and the Beast (2017) 4:20pm Film : Paddington (2014) 5:50pm Around the World in 80 Days Episode 1 6:40pm Around the World in 80 Days Episode 2 7:30pm Death in Paradise Christmas Special 9:00pm A Very British Scandal 10:00pm EastEnders 10:25pm BBC News, Weather 10:40pm Match of the Day 12:15am Film : The Accountant (2016) 2:15am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:20am BBC News Bank Holiday Monday 27th December 2021
BBC One
6:00am Breakfast 7:45am Match of the Day (Repeat) 9:20am Film : Monsters vs Aliens (2009) 10:45am Film : The Boss Baby (Repeat) 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News 1:20pm Regional News, Weather 1:30pm Film : Finding Dory (2016) 3:00pm Film : Horrible Histories : The Movie Rotten Romans (2019) Premiere 4:30pm Countryfile 5:30pm BBC News 5:45pm Regional News, Weather 5:55pm Film : Paddington 2 (2017) 7:30pm EastEnders 8:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch 2021 9:00pm A Very British Scandal 10:00pm BBC News 10:25pm Regional News, Weather 10:35pm The Vicar of Dibley The Vicar in White (Repeat) 11:30pm Not Going Out Christmas Special (Repeat) 12:15am Film : When Harry Met Sally (1989) 1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:50am BBC News
Bank Holiday Tuesday 28th December 2021
BBC One
6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Film : Planes (2013) 10:40am Film : Cars 3 (2017) 12:15pm Bargain Hunt Christmas Special (Repeat) 1:00pm BBC News 1:15pm Regional News, Weather 1:25pm Superworm (Repeat) 1:55pm Film : Wallace and Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) 3:10pm Monsters vs Aliens : Night of the Living Carrots (Repeat) 3:25pm Film : The BFG (Repeat) 5:15pm Pointless Celebrities (Repeat) 6:00pm BBC News 6:20pm Regional News, Weather 6:30pm The Weakest Link 7:15pm Worzel Gummidge : Twitchers 8:10pm EastEnders 9:00pm A Very British Scandal 10:00pm BBC News 10:25pm Regional News, Weather 10:35pm Match of the Day 12:00am Top Gear : Driving Home for Christmas (Repeat) 1:05am The Great British Celebrity Sewing Bee Christmas Special (Repeat) 2:05am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:10am BBC News
Wednesday 29th December 2021
BBC One
6:00am Breakfast 9:05am Film : Monsters University (2013) 10:40am Film : Big Hero 6 (2014) 12:15pm Bargain Hunt Music Special (Repeat) 1:00pm BBC News 1:30pm Regional News, Weather 1:40pm Film : Inside Out (2015) 3:10pm Kung Fu Panda Holiday (Repeat) 3:30pm Film : A Dog’s Journey (2019) Premiere 5:15pm Pointless Celebrities (Repeat) 6:00pm BBC News 6:20pm Regional News, Weather 6:30pm The Weakest Link 7:15pm Worzel Gummidge : Calliope Jane 8:10pm The Repair Shop (Revised Repeat) 9:00pm Film : A Star Is Born (2018) Premiere 11:10pm BBC News 11:35pm Regional News, Weather 11:45pm Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special (Repeat) 12:20am Blankety Blank Christmas Special (Repeat) 12:55am Citizen Khan (Repeat) 1:25am Superman and Lois (Repeat) 2:05am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:10am BBC News
Thursday 30th December 2021
BBC One
6:00am Breakfast 9:05am Film : Home (2015) 10:30am Dragons: Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (Repeat) 10:45am Film : Missing Link (2019) 12:15pm Bargain Hunt Entertainment Special (Repeat) 1:00pm BBC News 1:30pm Regional News, Weather 1:45pm Film : Zootropolis (2016) 3:25pm The Madagascar Penguins in A Christmas Caper (Repeat) 3:35pm Film : The Jungle Book (2016) 5:15pm Pointless Celebrities (Repeat) 6:00pm BBC News 6:15pm Regional News, Weather 6:25pm The Weakest Link 7:10pm My Family (Repeat) 7:40pm EastEnders 8:00pm Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard 9:00pm The Great British Celebrity Sewing Bee New Year Special 10:00pm BBC News 10:25pm Regional News, Weather 10:35pm Film : Ready Player One (2018) Premiere 12:45am Not Going Out : Resolutions (Repeat) 1:30am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:35am BBC News
New Year’s Eve Friday 31st December 2021
BBC One
6:00am Breakfast 9:10am Film : Captain Underpants : the First Epic Movie (2017) 10:30am Dragons : Gift of the Night Fury (Repeat) 10:55am Film : The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News 1:30pm Regional News, Weather 1:40pm Meerkat : A Dynasties Special (Repeat) 2:40pm Film : Coco (2017) 4:15pm Top of the Pops New Year Special 5:15pm Superman and Lois 6:00pm BBC News 6:15pm Regional News, Weather 6:25pm The Weakest Link 7:10pm EastEnders 8:00pm Question of Sport 8:30pm MasterChef : Champion of Champions 9:30pm Have I Got 2021 News for You 10:00pm BBC News, Weather 10:20pm The Graham Norton Show New Year’s Eve Show 11:25pm The Big New Years & Years Eve Party with Kylie and Pet Shop Boys 12:00am Happy New Year Live! 12:10am The Big New Years & Years Eve Party with Kylie and Pet Shop Boys 12:40am Film : I Give It a Year (2013) 2:10am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15am BBC News
BBC Scotland (as above except)
10:20pm Hogmanay 2021 – Preview 10:30pm Scot Squad Hogmanay Special 11:00pm Queen of the New Year 11:30pm Hogmanay 2021 12:30am The Graham Norton Show 1:35am Film : I Give It a Year (2013) 3:05am Weather for the Week Ahead 3:10am BBC News
New Year’s Day Saturday 1st January 2022
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 10.00am Saturday Kitchen 11.30am Nigellissima (Repeat) 12.00pm Football Focus 12.30pm Football Focus – Euro 2020 Review 1.00pm BBC News, Weather 1.15pm The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message 1.20pm Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard (Repeat) 2.20pm Film : The Sound of Music (1965) 5.10pm BBC News 5.20pm Regional News, Weather 5.30pm The Hit List 6.15pm The Weakest Link 7.00pm Doctor Who : Eve of the Daleks 8.00pm Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel 9.00pm The Tourist 10.00pm Mrs Brown’s Boys 10.30pm BBC News, Weather 10.45pm Match of the Day 11.45pm The NFL Show 12.15am Film : Man Up (2015) 1.40am Weather for the Week Ahead 1.45am BBC News
Sunday 2nd January 2022
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 8.30am Match of the Day (Repeat) 9.30am Film : How to Train Your Dragon : Homecoming (2019) 9.55am Film : Paddington (2014) 11.20am Film : Paddington 2 (2017) 1.00pm BBC News 1.10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 1.15pm Songs of Praise 1.50pm Escape to the Country (Repeat) 2.20pm Film : Robin Hood : Prince of Thieves (1991) 4.55pm BBC News 5.10pm Regional News, Weather 5.20pm Countryfile 6.20pm Around the World in 80 Days 7.10pm Around the World in 80 Days 8.00pm Call the Midwife 9.00pm The Tourist 10.00pm BBC News 10.20pm Regional News, Weather 10.30pm Match of the Day 2 11.50pm Film : A Star is Born (2018) 2.00am Weather for the Week Ahead 2.05am BBC News
Bank Holiday Monday 3rd January 2022
BBC One
6.00am Breakfast 9.00am Film : The Railway Children (1970) 10.45am The Moment of Proof 11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt 1.00pm BBC News 1.15pm Regional News, Weather 1.25pm Father Brown 2.15pm The Repair Shop (Repeat) 3.00pm I Escaped to the Country 3.45pm The Farmer’s Country Showdown 4.30pm Antiques Road Trip 5.15pm Pointless 6.00pm BBC News 6.20pm Regional News, Weather 6.30pm Attenborough’s Wonder of Song 7.30pm Still Open All Hours (Repeat) 8.00pm EastEnders 8.30pm My Family (Repeat) 9.00pm Four Lives 10.00pm BBC News 10.25pm Regional News, Weather 10.35pm Have I Got a Bit More 2021 News for You (Repeat) 11.20pm Question of Sport (Repeat) 11.50am The Graham Norton Show (Repeat) 12.55am Weather for the Week Ahead 1.00am BBC News
Saturday 18th December 2021
BBC Two
6.25am Our Wild Adventures (Repeat) 7.25am Blue Peter : Our Big Christmas Cracker! (Repeat) 7.55pm Film : A Christmas Story (1983) 9.25am Film : King of Kings (1961) 12.00pm Nigella’s Christmas Table (Repeat) 1.00pm Mary Berry’s Country House at Christmas (Repeat) 2.00pm Film : Great Expectations (1946) (b&w) 3.55pm Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas (Repeat) 4.55pm Flog It! (Repeat) 5.30pm Chris & Michael Under the Christmas Sky (Repeat) 6.30pm Film : Whisky Galore! (2016) 8.05pm The Snow Wolf : A Winter’s Tale (Repeat) 9.05pm Madonna at the BBC 10.05pm Film : Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) 11.45pm Film : Madonna : Truth or Dare (1991) 1.35am Impeachment : American Crime Story (Repeat)
BBC Two Wales (as above except)
4.55pm The Man Who Took on a Mansion (Repeat) 5:40pm Coast (Repeat) 6:00pm Tudur’s TV Flashback (Repeat) 6:30pm Chris and Michaela : Under the Christmas Sky (Repeat) 7:30pm Film : Whisky Galore (2016) (until 9:05pm)
BBC Two Northern Ireland (as above except)
5:30pm Between the Covers (Repeat) 6:00pm The Wild Gardener (Repeat) 6:30pm Walking With… Jim Moir (Repeat) 7:00pm Gardeners’ World (Repeat) (until 8.05pm)
Sunday 19th December 2021
BBC Two
6.05am Gardeners’ World (Repeat) 7.05pm Countryfile (Repeat) 8.00am Landward (Repeat) 8.30am TV Film : Falling in Love at Christmas (2021) 10.00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 10.30am Nadiya’s Fast Flavours (Repeat) 12.00pm Match of the Day Live : Women’s Football Chelsea v West Ham United 2.20pm Live Equestrian 5.00pm Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat (Repeat) 6.00pm Last Woman on Earth with Sara Pascoe (Repeat) 7.00pm Film : The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) 9.00pm Beauty and the Beast : A Pantomime for Comic Relief 10.00pm The Ranganation Christmas Special 10.45pm Two Doors Down Christmas Special (Repeat) 11.15pm Inside No 9 : The Devil of Christmas (Repeat) 11.45pm Film : The Invisible Woman (2013) 1.30am Question Time (Repeat) 2.30am Holby City (Repeat)
Monday 20th December 2021
BBC Two
6.15am Mary Berry – Love to Cook (Repeat) 6.45am Between the Covers (Repeat) 7.15am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (Repeat) 8.15am A Very Country Christmas (Repeat) 9.15am TV Film : Heart of the Holidays (2020) 10.45am Snow Wolf Family and Me (Repeat) 11.15am Nadiya’s Party Feasts (Repeat) 12.15pm Inside the Factory Christmas 2016 (Repeat) 1.15pm Great Alaskan Railroads Journeys (Repeat) 1.45pm Film : Carousel (1956) 3.50pm Film : South Pacific (1958) 6.15pm Porridge : The Desperate Hours (Repeat) 7.00pm Dad’s Army : Turkey Dinner (Repeat) 7.30pm Mastermind 8.00pm Only Connect 8.30pm Christmas University Challenge 9.00pm QI Christmas Special : Season’s Greetings 9.30pm Two Doors Down Christmas Special 10.00pm We Wish you a Mandy Christmas 10.20pm Motherland Christmas Special (Repeat) 10.50pm Cinderella : A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas (Repeat) 11.50pm Merry Christmas Baby : with Gregory Porter and Friends (Repeat) 12.50am Film : My Week with Marilyn (2011) 2.25am Countryfile (Repeat) 3.20am What We Do in the Shadows (Repeat)
Tuesday 21st December 2021
BBC Two
6.10am MasterChef : The Professionals (Repeat) 7.10am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (Repeat) 8.10am Lifeline (Repeat) 8.20am A Very Country Christmas (Repeat) 9.20am TV Film : Dancing Through Christmas (2021) 10.50am Snow Wolf Family and Me (Repeat) 11.20am Nigellissima : an Italian Inspired Christmas (Repeat) 12.20pm Inside the Factory Christmas 2017 (Repeat) 1.20pm Great Alaskan Railway Journeys (Repeat) 1.50pm Film : Doctor Zhivago (1965) 5.00pm Remarkable Places to Eat (Repeat) 6.00pm The Good Life : Silly But It’s Fun (Repeat) 6.30pm Mortimer and Whitehouse : Gone Fishing (Repeat) 7.30pm Dad’s Army : Battle of the Giants! (Repeat) 8.30pm Christmas University Challenge 9.00pm A Taste of Christmas with Andi Oliver 10.00pm Impeachment : American Crime Story (Repeat) 11.10pm What We Do in the Shadows 11.35pm What We Do in the Shadows 12.00am What We Do in the Shadows 12.30am NFL This Week 1.20am Mary Berry’s Festive Feasts (Repeat) 2.20am Bridget Riley – Painting the Line (Repeat) 3.20am Dolly : The Sheep that Changed the World (Repeat)
Wednesday 22nd December 2021
BBC Two
6.15am Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle (Repeat) 7.20am Winter : Earth’s Seasonal Secrets (Repeat) 8.20am A Very Country Christmas (Repeat) 9.30am TV Film : Christmas a la Carte (2021) 10.50am Snow Wolf Family and Me (Repeat) 11.20am Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas (Repeat) 11.50am Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas (Repeat) 12.20pm Inside the Christmas Factory 2019 (Repeat) 1.25pm Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys (Repeat) 1.55pm Film : Kiss Me Kate (1953) 3.40pm Film : Guys and Dolls (1955) 6.05pm Dad’s Army : For the Love of Three Oranges (Repeat) 6.40pm Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em : Jessica’s First Christmas (Repeat) 7.30pm Christmas University Challenge 8.00pm The Hairy Bikers Go North for Christmas 9.00pm Inside the Christmas Factory 10.00pm Live at the Apollo Christmas Special 10.45pm Secrets of the Apollo (Repeat) 11.45pm Film : Great Expectations (2012) 1.45am Villages by the Sea (Repeat) 2.15am Surgeons : At the Edge of Life (Repeat) 3.15am MasterChef : The Professionals (Repeat) 4.15am MasterChef : The Professionals (Repeat)
Thursday 23rd December 2021
BBC Two
6.15am Gardeners’ World (Repeat) 7.15am The Polar Bear Family and Me (Repeat) 8.15am Heaven Made (Repeat) 9.15am TV Film : A Christmas to Savour (2021) 10.45am Snow Wolf Family and Me (Repeat) 11.15am Mary Berry’s Festive Feasts (Repeat) 12.15pm The Hairy Bikers Christmas Special (Repeat) 12.30pm Inside the Christmas Factory (Repeat) 1.30pm Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys (Repeat) 2.00pm Film : The Battle of River Plate (1956) 3.55pm Film : The Heroes of Telemark (1965) 6.05pm Upstart Crow : A Christmas Crow (Repeat) 6.45pm Blackadder’s Christmas Carol (Repeat) 7.30pm Christmas University Challenge 8.00pm Blackburn Sings Christmas with Gareth Malone 9.00pm Film : Last Christmas (2019) Premiere 10.35pm Top of the Pops 1984 : Big Hits 11.35pm Elton John Christmas Concert : Old Grey Whistle Test(Repeat) 12.40am Elton John Live in Hyde Park (Repeat) 1.40am The Kinks Christmas Concert (Repeat) 2.40am Amazing Hotels : Life Beyond the Lobby (Repeat) 3.40am Strictly Come Dancing :The Final (Repeat)
Christmas Eve Friday 24th December 2021
BBC Two
6.20am Walking with . . . Jim Moir (Repeat) 6.50am Nadiya’s Fast Flavours (Repeat) 7.20am The Polar Bear Family and Me (Repeat) 8.20am Heaven Made (Repeat) 9.20am TV Film : Fixing Up Christmas (2021) 10.45am A Taste of Christmas with Andi Oliver (Repeat) 11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat) 1.05pm Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys (Repeat) 1.35pm Film : To Catch a Thief (1955) 3.20pm Film : North by Northwest (1959) 5.35pm Dad’s Army : My Brother and I (Repeat) 6.15pm Carols from King’s 7.30pm Christmas University Challenge 8.00pm Gardeners’ World 9.00pm Vienna Blood 10.30pm A Ghost Story for Christmas : The Mezzotint 11.00pm Film : Amazing Grace (2018) 12.30am Carole King and Friends at Christmas (Repeat)1.30am The Carpenters at the BBC (Repeat) 2.05am The Hairy Bikers Go North for Christmas (Repeat) 3.05am Inside the Christmas Factory (Repeat)
Christmas Day Saturday 25th December 2021
BBC Two
6.10am The Polar Bear Family & Me 7.10am Film : Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast (2014) 8.20am Malory Towers (Repeat) 8.45am Carols from King’s (Repeat) 10.00am Gangsta Granny (Repeat) 11.10am Film : Casablanca (1942) 12.50pm Film : Meet Me in St Louis (1944) 2.40pm Marvellous Musicals : Talking Pictures (Repeat) 3.10pm The Two Ronnies Christmas Sketchbook (Repeat) 3.40pm The Two Ronnies : The Studio Recordings (Repeat) 4.10pm Quentin Blake – The Drawing of My Life 5.10pm The Queen (Repeat) 5.20pm Film : The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) 7.00pm The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1971 (Repeat) 7.45pm The Morecambe and Wise Show 1970 : The Lost Tape (Repeat) 8.35pm A Musical Family Christmas with the Kanneh-Masons 9.35pm Film : Pavarotti (2019) Premiere 11.30pm Pavarotti in Hyde Park (Repeat) 1.05am Beauty and the Beast – A Pantomime for Comic Relief (Repeat) 2.05am Impeachment: American Crime Story (Repeat) 3:15am What We Do in the Shadows (Repeat) 3:40am What We Do in the Shadows (Repeat) 4:05am What We Do in the Shadows (Repeat)
Boxing Day Sunday 26th December 2021
BBC Two
6:45am Film : Mary Poppins Returns (2019) 8:45am Gardeners’ World (Repeat) 9:45am Countryfile at Christmas (Repeat) 10:40am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:10pm The Great Food Guys Hogmanay Special (Repeat) 12:40pm Film : Singin’ in the Rain (1952) 2:20pm Film : Some Like It Hot (1959) 4:20pm Final Score 5:20pm The Two Ronnies : Christmas Night with the Two Ronnies 1987 (Repeat) 6:10pm The Perfect Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special (Repeat) 6:40pm Anything Goes : The Musical 9:00pm Mortimer & Whitehouse : Gone Christmas Fishing 10:00pm Adele : The BBC Sessions 11:00pm Tina Live! (Repeat) 1:10am Film : Mr Holmes (2015) 2:50am Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (Repeat)
Bank Holiday Monday 27th December 2021
BBC Two
6:15am Mary Berry – Love to Cook (Repeat) 6:45am Between the Covers (Repeat) 7:15am North America : Our Wild Adventures (Repeat) 8:15am Cheetah Family & Me (Repeat) 9:15am Talking Pictures : Musicals (Repeat) 10:05am Film : A Star Is Born (1954) 12:55pm Doris Day – Virgin Territory (Repeat) 1:55pm Film : Calamity Jane (1953) 3:35pm West Side Stories – The Making of a Classic (Repeat) 4:35pm Film : West Side Story (1961) 7:00pm The Hairy Bikers Go North Christmas (Repeat) 8:00pm Only Connect Christmas Special 8:30pm Christmas University Challenge 9:00pm Film : Blade Runner 2049 (2017) 11:30pm Film : Highlander (1986) 1:25am Film : Last Christmas (2019) 3:00am Countryfile at Christmas (Repeat)
Bank Holiday Tuesday 28th December 2021
BBC Two
6:45am MasterChef : The Professionals (Repeat) 7:45am The Frozen North : Our Wild Adventures (Repeat) 8:45am Cheetah Family & Me (Repeat) 9:45am Film : Suspicion (1941) 11:25am Film : Witness for the Prosecution (1957) 1:20pm Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Christmas Special (Repeat) 2:20pm Talking Pictures : Agatha Christie (Repeat) 2:50pm Film : Evil under the Sun (1982) 4:45pm Death on the Nile (1978) 7:00pm Inside the Factory (Repeat) 8:00pm Only Connect Special 8:30pm Christmas University Challenge 9:00pm Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby 10:00pm Mock the Week End of Year Special 10:35pm Joanna and Jennifer : Absolutely Champers (Repeat) 11:35pm Absolutely Fabulous : Cold Turkey (Repeat) 12:15am NFL This Week 1:05am Mortimer & Whitehouse : Gone Christmas Fishing (Repeat) 2:05am Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle (Repeat)
Wednesday 29th December 2021
BBC Two
6:40am See Hear 7:10am Villages by the Sea (Repeat) 7:40am Waterhole : Africa’s Animal Oasis (Repeat) 8:40am Bringing Up Baby (Repeat) 10:20am Film : The Nun’s Story (1959) 12:50pm The Best Dishes Ever (Repeat) 1:20pm Amazing Hotels : Life Beyond the Lobby (Repeat) 2:20pm Talking Pictures : Sean Connery (Repeat) 3:10pm Film : The First Great Train Robbery (1978) 4:55pm Film : Murder on the Orient Express (1974) 7:00pm Wild Tales from the Village (Repeat) 8:00pm Only Connect Special 8:30pm Christmas University Challenge 9:00pm Inside the Factory XL : Diggers 10:00pm Frankie Boyle’s New 2021 World Order 10:45pm Frankie Boyle’s New World Order Unseen 11:20pm Lady Gaga at the BBC 12:20am Mock the Week End of Year Special (Repeat) 12:55am Film : Absolutely Fabulous : The Movie (2016) 2:20am See Hear (Repeat) 2:50am Surgeons: At the Edge of Life (Repeat) 3:50am MasterChef: The Professionals (Repeat)
Thursday 30th December 2021
BBC Two
6:45am Gardeners’ World (Repeat) 7:45am Waterhole: Africa’s Animal Oasis (Repeat) 8:45am Talking Pictures : War Films (Repeat) 9:35am Film : Dunkirk (1958) 11:45am Film : Reach for the Sky (1956) 2:00pm Talking Pictures : Anthony Hopkins (Repeat) 2:45pm Film : Shadowlands (1993) 4:50pm Film : The Remains of the Day (1993) 7:00pm Mortimer & Whitehouse : Gone Christmas Fishing (Repeat) 8:00pm Only Connect Special 8:30pm Christmas University Challenge 9:00pm Film : Judy (2019) Premiere 10:50pm Being Bridget Jones (Repeat) 11:50pm Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure (Repeat) 1:20am Film : Alan Partridge : Alpha Papa (2013) 2:45am Nadiya’s Fast Flavours (Repeat) 3:15am Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby (Repeat) 4:15am MasterChef: The Professionals (Repeat)
New Year’s Eve Friday 31st December 2021
BBC Two
6:20am Sort Your Life Out (Repeat) 7:20am Waterhole : Africa’s Animal Oasis (Repeat) 8:25am Talking Pictures : Sophia Loren (Repeat) 8:55am Film : El Cid (1961) 11:50am Talking Pictures : Judi Dench (Repeat) 12:30pm Film : Jane Eyre (Repeat) 2:20pm Film : Tea with Mussolini (1999) 4:15pm Nothing Like a Dame (Repeat) 5:35pm Musicals : The Greatest Show (Repeat) 6:55pm Film : Dad’s Army (1971) 8:30pm Christmas University Challenge 9:00pm Film : The Aftermath (2019) Premiere 10:40pm Live at the Apollo Christmas Special (Repeat) 11:25pm Jools’ Annual Hootenanny 1:25am Legends of Glastonbury (Repeat)
New Year’s Day Saturday 1st January 2022
BBC Two
6.25am The Dengineers (Repeat) 6.55am All Over the Place (Repeat) 7.25am Blue Peter (Repeat) 7.55am Film : Strange Magic (2015) 9.25am Malory Towers (Repeat) 9.50am Malory Towers (Repeat) 10.15am New Year’s Day Concert : Live from Vienna 2022 12.40pm Film : She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) 2.25pm Wild West : America’s Great Frontier 3.25pm Inside the Factory (Repeat) 4.25pm The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message 4.30pm Final Score 5.15pm Flog It! 6.00pm Film : Porridge (1979) 7.30pm My Hero : Hugh Dennis on Ronnie Barker (Repeat) 8.30pm The Perfect Morecambe and Wise (Repeat) 9.00pm This is Joan Collins 10.30pm Film : Dangerous Liaisons (1988) 11.00pm My Generation (Repeat) 12.20am TOTP2 : The 60s (Repeat) 12.50am Film : A Town Like Alice (1956)
Sunday 2nd January 2022
BBC Two
6.30am A-Z of TV Gardening (Repeat) 7.15am Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein (Repeat) 7.45am Gardeners’ World (Repeat) 8.45am Countryfile (Repeat) 9.40am Beechgrove 10.10am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11.40am Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking (Repeat) 12.10pm Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby (Repeat) 1.15pm Talking Pictures : Michael Caine (Repeat) 2.05pm Film : The Ipcress File (1965) 3.50pm Film : The Eagle Has Landed (1976) 6.00pm Earth’s Tropical Islands : Madagascar (Repeat) 7.00pm Antiques Roadshow (Repeat) 8.00pm Ski Sunday 9.00pm Mary Queen of Scots (2018) 10.55pm Frankie Boyle’s New World Order 11.40pm Paddy and Christine McGuinness : Our Family and Autism (Repeat) 12.40am Doctor Who : Eve of the Daleks
Bank Holiday Monday 3rd January 2022
BBC Two
6.35am Bargain Hunt (Repeat) 7.20am Bargain Hunt (Repeat) 8.05am Inside the Factory : Diggers (Repeat) 9.05am The Wonder of Animals (Repeat) 9.35am Film : Odette (1950) 11.30am Film : The Wooden Horse (1950) 1.10pm Talking Pictures : War Stories (Repeat) 1.55pm Film : The Train (1964) 4.05pm Film : Operation Crossbow (1965) 6.00pm Richard Osman’s House of Games (Repeat) 6.30pm Rick Stein’s Cornwall (Repeat) 7.00pm Tom Kerridge’s Fresh Start (Repeat) 7.30pm Mastermind 8.00pm Only Connect 8.30pm University Challenge 9.00pm Inside Dubai : Playground of the Rich 10.00pm Film : The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) 11.30pm Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (Repeat) 12.05am Countryfile (Repeat) 1.00am Zara McDermott : Uncovering Rape Culture (Repeat) 2.00am Take a Hike (Repeat)
Michael Willis, co-CEO at Marmalade Game Studio, said: “Watching TV over Christmas as a family is one of the highlights of the festive season, but with so many repeats being aired, it can be easy to become bored. Playing board games can be a great way to tackle this and bring families together. “We have recently introduced a new Bubble feature, which more than a million families have signed up to, helping people stay in touch by video chat, allowing gamers to add friends and family to group chats, start games from these, and video chat whilst playing.”
When Marmalade Game Studio researched during the height of the Covid pandemic found nearly six out of 10 adults (57%) expected to be playing a board game during the Christmas season with Monopoly or Scrabble the most likely to be played.
Average spending on a new board game will be around £22 ($40.47CAD based on exchange rate at time of posting), the study found, with 828,000 people expecting to spend £50 ($91.98 CAD) or more on board games for the festive period. Digital gaming has surged in popularity and over the period of the lockdowns Marmalade Game Studio estimates downloads have increased 144% in total compared with the previous 18 months.
Marmalade Game Studio is the UK’s leading digital board game publisher, and it recently secured a £22.5 million ($41.39 million CAD) investment from private equity firm LDC to support recruitment and the development of new games, has seen revenues more than double in recent years. Marmalade Game Studio, which has offices in London and Lisbon, has continued to boost staff numbers while its range of games which includes Monopoly and Cluedo has expanded from 3 to 10 titles with more planned.
I was 7 years old in the mid-70’s, and the parents were carting myself and a few rep-team baseball buddies home from a game. They decided to stop at an old bowling alley in Burford, Ontario to get a bite to eat. I don’t remember what I ate, but what I’ll never forget was discovering that large cabinet standing on four metal peg-legs in the corner of the alley. Jutting up from the back was a headboard depicting brilliantly lit cartoon-like women with implausible breasts, silently calling out to me to come closer. My one baseball bud knew what it was all about. “Hey, do you want to play a game?” I most certainly did want to play a game. He dropped a quarter in the machine, pushed the credit button and the machine chugged to life. I’ll never forget my first game of pinball.
That moment started a lifetime love for me.
The number of hours spent chasing the silver ball in arcades, bowling alleys, laundromats and pizza parlours may have cost me a few grade points in school, but I developed into a very skillful player, winning cash prizes, a television, and my greatest tournament victory: a classic pinball machine which I now get to play at home. I even travelled to The World Pinball Championships in Pittsburgh to test my flipper prowess against the best, and found out I still had skills that I needed to work on!
Pinball kept pleasure and solace at never more than 25 cents away.
Nothing could clear my head and put me in the moment like releasing the plunger and sending that silver sphere jetting onto the playfield. What was going to happen this time? The nudge of the machine was its very own dance; enough pushing to alter the path of the ball, yet not so much that you might incur a disqualifying “tilt.” The immense satisfaction of a well-targeted flipper shot hitting the mark, the helpless feeling of a ball heading down the middle with maddening precision. The shrill clang of the bells, the churning of the scoring reels on the way to a free game. Man, there was nothing else like it. For the Silo, John McIntosh.
Have a hankering for some classic silver ball action? Check out these sites:
The Church of the Silver Ball is a warehouse of pinball machines in Mississauga open to the public to play. Check it out at www.thechurchofthesilverball.com
The Toronto Pinball League has game nights all across Southern Ontario in home arcades. Go to www.topl.orgfor info.
Want to play with the big boys? Check out PAPA, the home of The World Pinball Championships held each year in Pittsburgh www.papa.org/index.php
Online casinos actively use bonuses and promotions to attract and retain players. For both beginners and experienced users, understanding how these offers work is important not only to increase the chances of winning but also to ensure safe and controlled gameplay. In this article, we will explore the types of bonuses, how to use them effectively, and what to pay attention to.
Types of Bonuses in Online Casinos
Modern online platforms offer a wide range of casino bonuses. The main types include:
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To get the most out of bonuses, follow a few simple guidelines:
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Beginners often make typical mistakes, such as:
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With technological advancement, bonus offers are becoming more personalized. Artificial intelligence analyzes player behavior and suggests the most suitable promotions. Mobile casino bonuses and crypto-platform promotions are also gaining popularity, allowing fast and secure transactions.
Online casinos continue to use bonuses as a tool to increase player engagement. However, the key to successful play is understanding the rules, having a conscious approach, and managing your bankroll wisely.
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For the first time in its young but impactful history, the Moneymaker Tour crossed into Canadian territory, and it did so in style.
Last May, poker fans flooded Playground Poker Club just outside Montreal, Quebec, for a highly anticipated series backed by a whopping CAD $1 million guarantee. As one of the fastest-growing live tournament series in North America, the Moneymaker Tour, founded in 2023 by 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Champion Chris Moneymaker and Executive Manager Tony Burns, had already lit up the US poker scene with events in Cincinnati, Houston, Florida, and Maryland.
WSOP Champion Chris Moneymaker
After a breakout 2024 that saw the tour expand to 10 US locations and its first international stop in Aruba, its Canadian debut marked a historic step in the tour’s global expansion.
The Playground stop quickly became a magnet for the country’s poker elite, recreational grinders, and railbirds alike. The $1,150 buy-in Moneymaker Main Event attracted an enormous field, smashing the CAD $500,000 guarantee and reinforcing Canada’s hunger for high-level live poker. As poker fans cheered on, the tournament transformed from a typical live event into a landmark moment for the Canadian poker community. And when the final hand was dealt, Toronto local Feizal Satchu hoisted the Moneymaker Trophy and took home a life-changing $150,000 payday, forever etching his name into the tour’s history.
Feizal Satchu’s Breakout Victory at Playground and What’s Next in Aruba
Feizal Satchu’s win was a defining moment in a career that had, until now, been largely under the radar. A regular on the Canadian poker circuit, Satchu had cashed in several events in the past, but nothing on this scale. Overcoming a talented field of seasoned pros and ambitious up-and-comers, he maintained composure throughout a rollercoaster final table to secure his first Moneymaker Trophy and his biggest career win to date.
As the confetti settled at the Playground, the buzz turned to what’s next for the Moneymaker Tour. Fortunately for fans and players, the momentum isn’t slowing down. From September 18 to 28, the tour heads back to paradise for its second-ever Aruba stop, a sun-soaked series that’s already being billed as one of the hottest poker events of the fall. The crown jewel of the Aruba schedule is the $300,000 guaranteed Main Event, with a $1,700 buy-in and an experience unlike any other.
Thanks to Chris Moneymaker’s ongoing partnership with Americas Cardroom, players worldwide can qualify for Aruba through online satellites that offer full poker vacation packages. These packages include airfare, hotel accommodations, and Main Event entry, bringing the dream of mixing poker with palm trees to life for a fraction of the cost. “We’re all about making poker fun and accessible,” Moneymaker said. “Whether you’re chasing the title or just chasing the sun, this is your shot.” With Feizal Satchu’s dramatic win in Montreal now in the books, all eyes are turning to Aruba to see who will be the next breakout star. As the tour builds momentum internationally, it’s clear that the Moneymaker Tour is not just about the cards but about creating unforgettable stories.
Americas Cardroom’s Crypto-Friendly Platform Powers the Moneymaker Dream
At the heart of the Moneymaker Tour’s explosive growth is its partnership with online poker powerhouse Americas Cardroom. More than just a sponsor, US online poker site Americas Cardroom is the engine behind the tour’s global accessibility. By offering a wide range of online satellites (many of which start at micro-stakes), Americas Cardroom helps everyday players turn their dollars into dream live poker experiences. For Canadians eager to compete on the tour, the platform provides a vital entry point without needing to travel or bankroll large buy-ins.
One of the key reasons for Americas Cardroom’s enduring success with its player base is its innovative embrace of cryptocurrency and e-wallets. Players can deposit and withdraw funds using Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies, offering them quick, secure, and low-fee transactions. This forward-thinking approach resonates particularly well with millennial and Gen Z players, who value both speed and privacy, as discussed by Elizabeth Kerr in a previous article. Crypto deposits on Americas Cardroom often process in minutes, which is a stark contrast to the delays and fees associated with traditional banking methods.
As the gaming industry shifts toward digital-first solutions, Americas Cardroom has positioned itself ahead of the curve. Alongside its crypto integrations, the platform also supports a variety of e-wallets, allowing users to manage multi-currency accounts and enjoy seamless transactions across borders. In a market where convenience and reliability are king, Americas Cardroom delivers both, and that synergy with the Moneymaker Tour’s ethos of accessibility and excitement is no coincidence. Ultimately, this partnership is creating a feedback loop that benefits everyone: online players qualify for real-world events, local legends like Feizal Satchu emerge on live stages, and fans get to witness poker’s next great stories unfold. Whether you’re grinding online in Toronto, chasing the sun in Aruba, or watching from the rail, the Moneymaker Tour powered by Americas Cardroom delivers the kind of poker that dreams are made of.
Conclusion
Feizal Satchu’s landmark victory at Playground not only secured him a place in Canadian poker history but also signaled the growing relevance of the Moneymaker Tour beyond US borders. With its perfect blend of big guarantees, accessible buy-ins, and a strong online partnership with Americas Cardroom, the tour is redefining what it means to go from ordinary to extraordinary in poker. As the action shifts to Aruba, the next Feizal Satchu could be just one satellite away.
It may be hard for you to believe, but a very passionate group of game players are still contesting video game records, new and old, and vying to become champion in their particular game of skill in order to be immortalized in the on-line video game record bible “Twin Galaxies”.
Go check it out.
Maybe it’s time to limber up those fingers and go for the record. Every great wrestling match is predicated on a simple concept that holds for the ages: A ‘babyface’ (good guy’) with a seemingly overwhelming challenge vs. a ‘heel’ (bad guy), who has the cards stacked, usually unfairly, in his favor. As humans, we have an innate need to create an emotional investment in our favorite character, which in turn makes the outcome of the contest be something that we care about seeing.
That tried and true formula is fully rendered in a great documentary that I regularly watch called “The King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters”. Instead of wrestlers though, we’re dealing with elite-level, arcade-version Donkey Kong players facing off for the world record. As well, and unlike a wrestling match, our outcome is not predetermined and this reality adds oh-so deliciously to the drama as it unfolds.
Now, bring in the chief combatants in our story: social pushover Steve Wiebe, a stuck in second place, life-long loser that just can’t seem to get a break in life vs. chicken-wing sauce kingpin Billy Mitchell; he of the hypnotizing mullet and Charlie Sheen-type zeal.
Here we’ve got classic good guy vs. bad guy at its finest!
Watch how Wiebe finds great difficulty becoming accepted into the ranks of high level players even though his skill and scores are right up there with the best of the best. Billy Mitchell and his team of disciples manage to cheapen and disrespect Wiebe throughout, holding him back, and in turn making the viewer desperate for a little ass-kicking payback. Can Wiebe come through? The answer will surprise you. The climax is better than any made for Hollywood movie, and will keep you on the edge of your seats.
It doesn’t matter if you like video games or not, the emotional pull of this story cannot be denied, and I guarantee that you will dig it. “King of Kong” gets my five silo rating. There’s the full movie up above but the DVD has some great extras that get right to the root of some true video game nerd-dom. For the Silo, John McIntosh.
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The gambling industry in Canada has changed a lot over the years. While land-based casinos remain popular, online platforms have opened up new opportunities for players who prefer the convenience of playing from home. With better internet access, secure payment methods, and a wider variety of games, more Canadians are choosing online casinos over traditional ones.
Online casinos allow players to enjoy everything from classic slot machines to live dealer games, making them a preferred choice for those looking for excitement without visiting a physical casino. Many platforms are now licensed and regulated to ensure safe and fair play. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, the options available today cater to everyone.
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The Future of Online Gambling in Canada
The online gambling industry in Canada is evolving rapidly. Ontario’s success in regulating its online market may encourage other provinces to introduce similar frameworks. This could lead to safer and more transparent gaming environments across the country.
Technology is also changing the way people play. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are expected to enhance the gaming experience, making online casinos more interactive. Additionally, cryptocurrency payments may become more common, providing faster and more secure transactions.
Final Thoughts
Online casinos offer a great way to enjoy casino games without visiting a physical location. With the right precautions, players can have a fun and safe experience. Checking for proper licensing, choosing reputable platforms, and setting limits on gameplay are important steps in responsible gambling.
As the industry grows, more Canadian players will have access to better platforms, improved security, and a wider range of gaming options. Whether you are playing for fun or real money, always gamble responsibly and choose casinos that prioritize player protection. For the Silo, Vinayak Gupta.
Via our friends at Gamerant.November, 2024– Fortnite Battle Royale features a wide variety of unique cosmetics, ranging from wacky outfits and superhero skins to creative gliders, allowing players to customize their look across all Fortnite experiences. While many of these cosmetics can be earned through the seasonal Battle Pass or unlocked for free by completing challenges, the vast majority are purchased through the Item Shop.
Outfits and gliders aren’t the only cosmetics players can acquire, however. Since the introduction of Rocket Racing, car cosmetics have also made their debut. While some fans may be eager to get their hands on the Fast & Furious Nissan Skyline, an iconic supercar has also joined the Fortnite roster. Here’s how to get the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in Fortnite.
To get the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, players will need to purchase the Porsche 911 GT3 RS Bundle from the Fortnite item shop for 2,800 V-Bucks. For players who fall short, they can purchase a pack of 2,800 V-Bucks for $22.99 usd/ $32.29 cad. Aside from the Porsche 911 GT3 RS car body, the bundle also comes with eight decals that players can equip for their ride, along with two unique wheels.
Much like other vehicles, players can customize the Porsche 911 GT3 RS with 49 colors, though it lacks a secondary color option. However, players can still get a bit of color variety by editing the color of any decal they equip for it.
Purchase Through The Rocket League Item Shop
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is also available to purchase in Rocket League for 2,800 Credits. Just like its Fortnite counterpart, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS comes with two wheels, but only three decals. For players who regularly play both games, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS will transfer from Rocket League to Fortnite and vice versa once purchased, granted that both games use the same Epic Account, eliminating the need to purchase the item twice.
For those who are wondering, the closest Credit bundle that players can purchase to cover the cost of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in Rocket League is 3000 Credits, which is $24.99usd/ $35.10 cad . This leaves players with 200 Credits to spare, which can be put towards their next purchase.
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS first appeared in the Fortnite and Rocket League Item Shops on November 20, 2024, and will only be available until December 3, 2024. Like other cosmetics, it may return to the shops at a later date.
Acclaimed game designer Roberta Williams revives Colossal Cave as a retro, point-&-click, cave exploration puzzler. Based on the original 1970’s design by Will Crowther & Don Woods this 3D update maintains its vintage charm, while revitalizing it for modern gamers.
Colossal Cave is a reimagining of the original text-based adventure game, first introduced in 1975 by Will Crowther and Don Woods, as a fully immersive 3D VR experience.
Colossal Cave is already well known to tens of millions of gamers worldwide. Several elements of the game, such as the codewords “Xyzzy” and “Plugh”, are recognized instantly by many gamers.
Roberta Williams, who has received widespread industry recognition including several “Hall of Fame” awards, and who is the designer of several industry leading hit games, including King’s Quest, Phantasmagoria, Black Cauldron, and many more, is adapting the game for the VR world and bringing to life its many characters.
In the game, players explore a vast and extensive cave, seeking treasures within. Along the way, they will encounter a variety of characters, some of whom will attack and some of whom will entertain. For instance, there is a Troll (at the troll bridge), a bear, a snake, dwarves (seven, of course), and a pirate. The player’s quest is to find all the treasure. The challenge is not easy, and there will be a wide variety of puzzles to overcome.
Though theaudio is only in English provisions have been made for many other languages via text subtitles: French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Arabic, German, Polish, Portuguese, Korean, Russian, Thai
Free demo for every system- click here to try it out.
Ars Technica stated that Williams was “one of the more iconic figures in adventure gaming”. GameSpot named her tenth in their list of “the most influential people in computer gaming of all time” for “pushing the envelope of graphic adventures” and being “especially proactive in creating games from a woman’s point of view and titles that appealed to the mainstream market, all the while integrating the latest technologies in graphics and sound wherever possible.” In 1997, Computer Gaming World ranked her tenth on the list of the most influential people of all time in computer gaming for adventure game design. In 2009, IGN placed the Williams 23rd on the list of top game creators of all time, expressing hope that “maybe one day, we’ll see the Williams again as well.” She was also a source of inspiration for the character of Cameron Howe in the AMC television drama Halt and Catch Fire.
The Original Colossal Cave was a vintage gaming icon
Williams was given the Pioneer Award at the 20th Game Developers Choice Awards in March 2020 for her work in the graphical adventure game genre and for co-founding Sierra On-Line.
SOME OF THE GAMES BY ROBERTA WILLIAMS
Ken Williams
Ken started his career as an IBM mainframe software engineer in the Los Angeles area, specializing in databases and networked systems, while consulting with a wide variety of companies, including McDonnell Douglas, Electra Records, Bekins Moving and Storage, Los Angeles Children’s Hospital, Financial Decision Systems and others.
Ken, alongside his wife Roberta, co-founded Sierra On-Line in 1979. Ken ran the company as its CEO for nearly twenty years. During Ken’s tenure at Sierra the company, Sierra regularly topped bestseller charts worldwide, releasing over 200 titles for a variety of hardware platforms and languages. Sierra became a public company on Nasdaq in 1987, grew to one thousand employees, and was sold in 1996 for one billion dollars.
Sierra was known for its technology leadership, and pioneered such technologies as vector graphics, sound and music in computer games, avatars, and network games.
In his role as Sierra’s CEO, Williams focused on innovation: “I’m not sure how typical I am of other CEOs. Most of my time is spent looking at product. To me, everything is about being able to build awesome product. Any game which does not push the state of the art leaves an opportunity for a competitor’s game to look better.”
Sierra’s extensive list of hit products include: Leisure-Suit Larry, King’s Quest, Phantasmagoria, Space Quest, Red Baron, Nascar Racing, Hoyle’s Card Games, Dr. Brain, Mickey’s Space Adventure, Half-Life, Ultima, and many more.
After selling Sierra, Ken and Roberta retired to Mexico where they lived for over twenty years. They also purchased a small, rugged, ocean-crossing capable yacht and used it to explore the world, visiting over twenty-five countries and crossing both the Atlantic and the Pacific. Their adventures include crossing the Bering Sea as part of a three-boat group calling themselves “The Great Siberian Sushi Run”. Ken and Roberta enjoy a “second 15 minutes of fame” as world cruisers and Ken wrote four books about their travels.
In 2021, while locked down by the Pandemic, Ken found time to write about the “Sierra days” and captured the history in the bestselling book, “Not All Fairy Tales Have Happy Endings”. With a renewed interest in games, Ken decided to dig into how modern games are produced and spent time learning the Unity 3D Engine. In a loop back to their earlier history, Roberta suggested Ken program a game. Thus, was invented their new company: Cygnus Entertainment.
Back in February we wrote about the superb Oculus Rift virtual reality sailing app MarineVerse Cup. This fully immersive and accurate simulation surprised us with its physics based playset and incredibly realistic sense of actually sailing. (Add a fan moving air into your face and body for an even more visceral experience.) It is a most welcome virtual reality experience.
MarineVerse started development with a focus on regattas while aiming to create what the developers called “a chill sailing game”. Like all robust apps, the developments and updates continued and I wouldn’t be surprised if one day we might see knot tying or rigging etc. as part of their sailing school.
Night Sailing!
The latest update allows VR mariners to try night sailing & boating and experience relaxing sailing under the stars at Akalana Island while testing navigation skills like never before.
Night Navigation Practice
Have you ever sailed at night? Can you distinguish safe water from an isolated danger mark by just looking at its lights? Often a feared outing for a novice sailor in the real world, you can learn safely, at your own pace, and without the fear of grounding your boat and risking your life.
Test your skills in MarineVerse Cup:
( The video doesn’t do it full justice; make sure to try it in VR yourself. )
September, 2024 – Tokyo, Japan – Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially announced the release of the PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro), set to hit the market on November 7, 2024. The PS5 Pro builds upon the success of the PlayStation 5 with significant upgrades in graphics performance, ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling technology, positioning itself as the most powerful gaming console available today. Preorders for the PS5 Pro will begin on September 26, 2024.
Key Features of PS5 Pro:
– GPU Upgrade: 67% more compute units and 28% faster memory than the PS5.
– Advanced Ray Tracing: Provides 2x-3x faster reflection and refraction of light.
– AI-Driven Upscaling: PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution enhances image clarity with machine learning.
– Game Boost for Backward Compatibility: Applies to over 8,500 PS4 and PS5 titles.
Predicted Market Impact:
Based on previous console launch trends, the PlayStation 5 Pro is expected to capture a significant share of the console gaming market. Analysts predict that 15-20 million units of PS5 Pro could be sold globally within the first year of release. Early adopters and PlayStation loyalists are likely to make up the majority of these sales.
1. Demographics:
– Early Adopters (Ages 18-35): The core demographic, consisting of competitive gamers and tech enthusiasts, are expected to drive early sales.
– Casual Gamers (Ages 25-45): As the console matures, more casual gamers are anticipated to upgrade for the enhanced gaming experience, adding to overall sales.
2. Global Reach:
– North America and Europe will account for 65% of sales, with the U.S. alone expected to see 7 million units sold by the end of 2025.
– Asia, particularly Japan and China, will be major markets for growth due to strong console gaming cultures. Japan is expected to account for 3 million units sold.
– Impact on Rival Consoles:
The PS5 Pro is expected to attract current Xbox owners seeking better performance, with projections showing 5-8% of Xbox users considering switching to the PS5 Pro. The PS5 Pro’s launch, combined with exclusive titles like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, could lure high-performance gamers away from Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch.
Table: Console Market Share Projections for 2024-2025
Console
Projected Units Sold (2024-2025)
Market Share
PlayStation 5 Pro
15-20 million
45%
Xbox Series X
12-15 million
30%
Nintendo Switch OLED
10-12 million
25%
Sources: Market analysts at Statista and NPD Group
Predicted Impact on Daily Life and Gaming Habits:
With its enhanced performance, the PS5 Pro is expected to increase daily gaming time for players. According to previous studies, the average PlayStation user spends 2.6 hours per day gaming. With the PS5 Pro’s superior graphics and smoother gameplay, experts predict this number could rise to 3.2 hours per day, especially for competitive and multiplayer games, such as Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Expert Commentary
Vadim Khrulev, CEO of The Solitaire online gaming, shares his perspective on the PS5 Pro’s expected impact:
“The PlayStation 5 Pro is not just an incremental upgrade; it’s a leap forward in gaming technology. Its advanced hardware will attract early adopters and high-performance gamers, positioning Sony to further dominate the console market. I anticipate that the PS5 Pro will likely capture 40-50% of the console market within a year, stealing market share from Xbox and even cutting into Nintendo’s casual gaming audience. The enhanced performance will undoubtedly increase daily playtime and keep players more engaged, which also opens the door for developers to push the limits of game design.”
Availability and Pricing:
– Launch Date: November 7, 2024
– Price: MSRP of $699.99 USD/ $952.41CAD [exchange rate at time of article posting], £699.99 GBP, €799.99 EUR, and ¥119,980 JPY
– Storage: 2TB SSD
– Preorders Begin: September 26, 2024
The PS5 Pro will be available at participating retailers and through PlayStation’s direct online store, direct.playstation.com.
About PlayStation:
Sony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in digital entertainment and the PlayStation brand is synonymous with innovation in gaming hardware, software, and services.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way security is managed at cryptocurrency casinos. From detecting fraudulent activities to ensuring fair play, AI’s role is becoming indispensable. Understanding how AI enhances security can provide better insights into its applications and benefits.
In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrency casinos has brought new challenges and opportunities for security measures. As a casino enthusiast, you might wonder how these platforms maintain integrity and protect users’ assets. The answer lies in the sophisticated use of AI technologies that are transforming the landscape of online gambling.
How AI detects fraudulent activities
One of the most significant advantages of AI in cryptocurrency casinos is its ability to detect fraudulent activities. By analyzing large datasets and recognizing patterns that indicate suspicious behaviour, AI systems can flag potential fraud before it causes harm.
For instance, some platforms featured on casinoutansvensklicens.ltd leverage AI to identify unusual betting patterns that might suggest cheating or money laundering. This proactive approach not only safeguards the casino’s operations but also ensures a secure environment for players. AI can even delve deeper, analyzing blockchain transactions to identify suspicious activity linked to specific crypto wallets, further strengthening the platform’s defences.
The importance of fair play
Another crucial aspect where AI shines is in ensuring fair play at cryptocurrency casinos. These platforms rely on complex algorithms to generate random outcomes for games, which can sometimes be vulnerable to manipulation. By implementing AI-driven solutions, casinos like those found here can monitor and verify the randomness of game results continuously. Utilizing such technology builds trust among players, knowing that the games they are participating in are fair and unbiased.
Improving user experience
AI isn’t just about security; it also significantly enhances the overall user experience at cryptocurrency casinos. Personalized gaming experiences are becoming more common as AI analyzes players’ behaviours and preferences to offer tailored recommendations. This means you can enjoy a more engaging and enjoyable gaming session with suggestions that match your interests. Additionally, AI-powered chatbots provide instant customer support, addressing queries and resolving issues swiftly.
The future of AI in cryptocurrency casinos
Looking ahead, the role of AI in cryptocurrency casinos is poised to expand even further. As technology continues to advance, so will the capabilities of AI systems in predicting and mitigating risks. New developments in machine learning and data analytics promise even more robust security measures and enhanced player experiences. Staying informed about these innovations is essential for anyone interested in the dynamic landscape of online gambling.
Attention all Stanley Cup hockey fans and puzzle fans. Let’s have some fun! Our friends at Gambling Zone have created a series of hockey-related brainteasers to move your mind and get you thinking and pumped for this weekend’s game one of the cup final. Apologies if you can’t find the Toronto Maple Leafs represented below- but let’s face it, they have been missing from the final rounds of the playoffs for so long now it would be cruel and punishing to their fans to create more brainteasers than they already have to deal with.
No. 1 – Vancouver Canucks Fans
For this brainteaser, we have taken a trip to the stands, so just how quickly can you spot the Canucks fans? Finding them is actually easier than you may first think with 69% of people finding them in under 10 seconds! Did you beat this time?
No. 2 – Hockey Pucks
The hockey playoffs are in action and this weekend is finally the beginning of the Stanley Cup Final and one that will mark the longest travel distance between two finalist teams in the history of the NHL. So to honor that difficulty of travel, this next brainteaser is a tricky one, as only 25% of people are able to spot the hidden hockey pucks in under 13 seconds. How fast did you spot all 5? Please let us know in the comments below this article 🙂
No. 3 – Oilers Jerseys
Sports fans from across Canada have come together to support their teams. Can you find all of the Oilers jerseys in 10 seconds or less? Only 15% of people have been able to spot them this quickly.
The Queen Baton Rouge offers an all-new, elevated casino, dining and entertainment experience spanning 100,000 square feet overlooking the Mississippi River. The city’s first land-based casino, The Queen is just north of downtown and within walking distance to Capitol Lake. Thrilling casino games include more than 30,000 square feet of electronic and table games; plus the DraftKings Sportsbook offers a state-of-the-art sports wagering experience curated by the global gaming leader.
A look at the Casino floor. photo: Collin Richie.
Restaurants include signature dining at 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails and casual dining at Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken, 3 Woks Noodle Bar, and Capitol Coffee. Launching Thursday, June 13, the reimagined Loft at 1717 will offer an upscale cocktail and board-focused bar menu, as well as live entertainment on Saturdays. The property boasts flexible catering and event spaces that can accommodate more than 500 guests.
GAMING
The Queen Baton Rouge spans more than 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor gaming space with more than 700 gaming machines and 18 table games, including blackjack, craps and roulette; numerous electronic table options; a state-of-the-art DraftKings Sportsbook with the latest sports wagering technology via 20 kiosks and four betting windows; and a dedicated smoking patio, LIT Casino & Bar with more than 100 slot machines and six table games.
Gaming Promotions:
Dad’s Summer Essentials Gift Giveaway
Sundays: Qualifying Queen Rewards members will receive a select gift from a curated collection of summer essentials, including a portable cornhole set, a 23-piece BBQ set, a floating cooler and more.
Diamond and Crown members may claim their gift starting at noon; all other tier levels may claim beginning at 1 p.m. Guests must pick up their gift before 7:59 p.m. by presenting a valid photo ID at Queen Rewards Players Club. Gifts will be available while supplies last and selection may vary.
Patrons who do not receive the free gift offer may earn 500 points to receive a gift before 7:59 p.m.
Baskets for Bucks Drawing Bonus Entries
Mondays, June 3, 10, 17 and 24 and Saturdays, June 8, 15 and 22: From 8 a.m. to midnight, all Queen Rewards members may swipe their Queen Rewards cards to receive bonus entries for the Baskets for Bucks Drawing, with 500 additional entries awarded to Ruby members, 1,000 to Emerald members, 2,500 to Diamond members and 5,000 to Crown members.
10X Point Multiplier
Tuesdays: From 6 a.m. to midnight, all Queen Rewards members may swipe their Queen Rewards card to receive a 10X point multiplier. A maximum of 100,000 points may be earned, and points will be added to accounts the following day.
Fab Fifty Drawings
Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25: Queen Rewards members 50 years and older may participate in a drawing to win Royal Free Play. From noon to 6 p.m., five winners will be drawn every two hours for the chance to win up to $250 in Royal Free Play.
Queen Rewards members may swipe their Queen Rewards card at any kiosk to print their free entry ticket. Guests may earn up to five additional entries, with every 50 points earned equaling one additional entry.
Baskets for Bucks Drawing
Fridays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28: From 6 to 9 p.m., Queen Rewards members may participate in a drawing for the chance to win up to $3,000usd / $4,100 cad in Royal Free Play. Five winners will be selected every half hour and given three chances to shoot basketballs into baskets to win Royal Free Play. For each missed shot, participants will earn $50 in Royal Free Play.
Queen Rewards members will receive 10 free entries for the month and can earn one additional entry for each point earned.
Guests may activate their entries beginning one hour before drawing times and prizes must be redeemed within five minutes with a valid picture ID and Queen Rewards player card.
Reign in the Riches Table Games Drawing
Saturdays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29: Queen Rewards members may earn entries into the 9 p.m. weekly Reign in the Riches Table Games Drawing for the chance to win up to $11,000usd in promo chips, by achieving predetermined hands of play as outlined below.
One entry awarded for all blackjack game hands as follows:
Any suited blackjack with a table minimum or greater wager.
Any top-three winner at a $10usd or greater wager.
21+3, $5usd or greater wager with a straight flush or three of a kind.
One entry awarded for roulette with any $10usd or greater straight-up winner.
One entry awarded for craps hands winning a $5usdor greater wager on “all tall,” “all small,” “make ‘em all” or a combination thereof, as well as any $5usd hard way winner.
One entry awarded to any Cajun Stud pocket bonus winner with the table minimum or a greater wager.
One entry awarded for any winning Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em bonus hand of a flush or better on the “trips” wager, with the table minimum or a greater wager.
One entry awarded for Three Card Poker hands with any pair plus the wager of the winning hand of a straight, with the table minimum or a greater wager.
Two entries awarded for Three Card Poker hands with any pair plus the wager of the winning hand of a straight flush, with the table minimum or a greater wager.
Birthday Kiosk Game
Queen Rewards members may enjoy a free game the month of their birthday to win up to $1,000usd in Royal Free Play. Every game is guaranteed a prize.
New Member Golden Wheel Kiosk Game
New members who join Queen Rewards will get a free kiosk game. Every game is guaranteed to win a prize of up to $2,500usd in Royal Free Play.
1717 Kitchen and Cocktails. photo: Collin Richie.
DraftKings Sportsbook
Sportsbook open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Bar open 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday to Thursday; 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Developed in collaboration with leading digital sports entertainment and gaming company, DraftKings Inc., the sportsbook offers a state-of-the-art gaming destination with contemporary design, a full bar with 10 beers on draft, 20 betting kiosks and four over the counter betting windows. Lounge-style seating, a 28-foot video wall and oversized high-definition TVs will provide optimal viewing for sports fans.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
1717 Kitchen + Cocktails
Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday
The Queen Baton Rouge’s signature dining, drinking and entertainment destination, 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails, serves rustic American cuisine with a twist. Spanning 5,200 square feet, the outlet offers a spacious dining room and bar with a stage for live music and other entertainment. An expansive menu features classic American favorites including sandwiches, flatbreads, salads, entrees, desserts and more. 1717’s bar offers craft cocktails, beer and wine in a social atmosphere.
Father’s Day
Sunday, June 16: 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails will celebrate dads with a featured entrée of a 12-ounce Creekstone Farms ribeye accompanied by balsamic-roasted Brussels sprouts and loaded mashed potatoes and paired with a 16-ounce draft beer of choice. The featured offering will be priced at $20usd.
Dine-in only. Limited to one order per person.
Blue Plate Specials
Tuesdays: Queen Rewards members may swipe their rewards card at any promotional kiosk to receive a discounted Chef’s special of the week at 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails. Dishes will be priced at $17.99usd, with special pricing of $12.99usd available for Queens Rewards members 50 years and older. June specials will include:
Tuesday, June 4: Chicken and dumplings
Tuesday, June 11: Salisbury steak and gravy
Tuesday, June 18: Shrimp creole
Tuesday, June 25: Spaghetti and meatballs
Crab Legs
Thursdays: 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails will feature two pounds of snow crab clusters priced at $24.99usd and priced at $19.99usd for Queen Rewards members. Available on dine-in orders only.
Entertainment
1717 will host a variety of entertainment acts from 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free, unless otherwise noted. The full lineup includes:
Friday, June 14: Press 1 For English – Wide variety of covers
Friday, June 21: Beaucoup Boogie – Timeless classics to contemporary covers
Friday, June 28: Run for Cover – 90’s and 00’s covers
The Loft at 1717
The loft at 1717. photo: Collin Richie.
Will open to the public on Thursday, June 13
Will be open 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday; 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday after Thursday, June 13
Overlooking 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails, The Loft at 1717 spans 1,600 square feet offering a full bar between an indoor space and an outdoor patio with views of the Mississippi River. A dedicated bar serves a variety of beer, wine and handcrafted cocktails. The space will be available to reserve for private events.
Entertainment
The Loft at 1717 will host a variety of entertainment acts from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free, unless otherwise noted. The full lineup includes:
Thursday, June 13: Matt Tortorich
Saturday, June 15: Joey Holaway
Saturday, June 22: Charlston Bourgeois
Saturday, June 29: Joey Holaway
Big Chicken
Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday to Thursday.; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Big Chicken, the star-powered fast casual chicken concept founded by legendary basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, serves signature chicken sandwiches and tenders packed with BIG flavor, including The Original Big Chicken topped with Shaq sauce and pickles; Uncle Jerome’s Nashville Hot, featuring lettuce, mayonnaise and pickles; Shaq Attack, topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño slaw and spicy chipotle BBQ sauce. Popcorn Chicken served with Shaq sauce; a selection of savory sides, including Lucille’s Mac N’ Cheese topped with Cheez-It crust; and boozy milkshakes hand-crafted with all-natural southern vanilla ice cream produced using hormone-free milk from California can be enjoyed while overlooking the Mississippi River.
3 Woks Noodle Bar
Open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday to Thursday; 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday
An exciting quick-service restaurant, 3 Woks Noodle Bar features an open kitchen to watch chefs freshly prepare a variety of authentic pan-Asian dishes or seating for up to 15 at the bar. The menu spans small plates to noodles and rice, along with shareable appetizers and soups, among others.
Capitol Coffee Baton Rouge
Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Located just steps from the casino floor, Capitol Coffee offers a selection of hot and cold coffee, modern teas, smoothies, pastries, items for breakfast, lunch and more. Paninis and sandwiches are available from early morning until late night, while Blue Bell Ice Cream is exclusively scooped by the single and double.
LIT Casino & Bar
Open 24 hours daily
Craft cocktails, beer and wine complement the lively atmosphere within Lit, the casino’s 1,600-square-foot dedicated smoking patio with more than 100 slots and six table games.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
The Queen Baton Rouge offers a flexible event space to accommodate more than 500 guests for corporate gatherings, weddings, private parties and more. For the Silo, Bridget Calcagno.
Paris, France. April, 2024– Leading esports club Team Vitality is thrilled to announce the contract renewal of star Counter Strike 2 player Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut. Having been with the club since the beginning of his professional career in 2018, ZywOo has renewed his commitment to the organization until 2026, ready to take on new sporting challenges.
THE KING STAYS IN PARIS UNTIL 2026
ZywOo’s journey with Team Vitality has been nothing short of extraordinary. Even amidst an ever-evolving industry with a variety of opportunities to explore, ZywOo made the resolute decision to renew his contract with the club that nurtured his talent, built a team around his incredible skill set, and propelled him to new heights. This decision underscores his loyalty, commitment, and unwavering trust in Team Vitality and its vision.
“I have always seen Team Vitality as a family, where I can flourish and develop my full potential. I feel there’s a strong sense of unity, it’s my second home. I also wanted to stay because I believe strongly in our project, in my team. I think we have a brilliant lineup,” explains Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut. “In 2023, I experienced an incredible moment and managed to win a Major with my teammates. I’m delighted to continue this adventure with the club, and I’m convinced that we can go even further.”
“One of the greatest responsibilities I’ve had to manage as the founder and President of Team Vitality was to ensure that this 18-year-old player who joined us in 2018 could one day be crowned the world’s best player and win a Major,” said Fabien ‘Neo’ Devide, co-founder and President of Team Vitality. “Thanks to his exceptional individual skills, he quickly became recognised as the best player in the world. For the Major, it was a longer, collective effort: it was a project that was held together thanks to loyalty, hard work, repetition, and an appetite for effort. In the years to come, we will continue to help him evolve into a leadership role. He will take even more space because he is not only the face of our future team but also that of Team Vitality.”
To celebrate this momentous occasion, Team Vitality hosted an exclusive event at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Fans gathered to witness the unveiling of ZywOo’s renewal, which was broadcast live on Team Vitality’s social media accounts.
Mathieu Herbaut started playing Counterstrike when he was only seven years old. He began his career with Team Vitality in 2018, joining the CS:GO roster as the French club ventured into the title. Alongside French teammate Dan “apEX” Madesclaire, he negotiated the club’s turning point towards the international scene at the end of 2021. By the end of 2023, the CS2 roster was crowned the best team in the world by HLTV.
Since entering the professional scene, ZywOo’s exceptional skill has not only led Team Vitality to multiple championship titles, such as securing the final CS:GO Major on home soil in Paris, but has also garnered numerous individual awards, including being crowned HLTV’s Player of the Year award in 2019, 2020, and 2023 and his inclusion in the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2021.
These accomplishments have earned him the affectionate nickname of ‘The Chosen One’ within the Counter-Strike community. A nickname all the more relevant as the young Frenchman was born in the same month as the release of the original Counter-Strike game.
ZYWOO, THE FACE AND FRANCHISE PLAYER OF TEAM VITALITY
Since its creation in 2013, Team Vitality has had the mission of identifying, developing, and nurturing talent in the esports scene. Among the young athletes who have particularly marked the history of the club is ZywOo.
Ten years later, Team Vitality and ZywOo have left an indelible mark on the esports landscape, winning numerous titles and consolidating their position as leaders in the Counter-Strike scene. As they look towards 2024, their goal is to build on these achievements and continue to lead the way in innovation and excellence in esports.
“This is the third time in his career that ZywOo has renewed with us since 2018,” continues Fabien Devide, co-founder and President of Team Vitality. “We are proud to have such a magical talent among our athletes. I even think he deserves even more recognition on a national scale – just like Mbappé in football, Karabatic in handball, or Wembanyama in basketball. ZywOo is part of this generation of great French champions.”
His Preferred Settings
ZywOo’s mouse settings
DPI: 400
Sensitivity: 2
eDPI: 800
Zoom Sensitivity: 1
Polling Rate: 1000 Hz
Windows Sensitivity: 6
ZywOo’s video settings
Resolution: 1280×960
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Scaling Mode: Stretched
Brightness: 110%
Display Mode: Fullscreen
Boost Player Contrast: Enabled
Wait for Vertical Sync: Disabled
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode: 4x MSAA
Global Shadow Quality: High
Model/Texture Detail: High
Texture Filtering Mode: Anisotropic 4x
Shader Detail: High
Particle Detail: Low
Ambient Occlusion: Medium
High Dynamic Range: Quality
FidelityFX Super Resolution: Disabled (Highest Quality)
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: Enabled
ZywOo’s HUD settings
HUD Scale: 0.9
HUD Color: Team Color
ZywOo’s Radar settings
Radar Centers the Player: Yes
Radar is Rotating: Yes
Toggle Shape With Scoreboard: Yes
Radar Hud Size: 1
Radar Map Zoom: 0.7
ZywOo’s crosshair settings
Copy and paste the following text into your console and press enter to activate ZywOo’s crosshair settings. Here’s how to open the console in CS2.
Settings
Value
Crosshair Code
CSGO-qiqNa-8FZmF-4mnTa-LSGNc-AioUE
Style
Classic Static
Thickness
One
Follow Recoil
No
Dot
No
Length
1.5
Gap
-2
Outline
No
Color
Custom
Red
255
Green
255
Blue
255
Alpha
Yes
Alpha Value
255
T Style
No
Deployed Weapon Gap
No
Sniper Width
No
That’s how French superstar plays CS2. Screenshot by Dot Esports
ZywOo uses a VAXEE AX OUTSET Wireless mouse, a Xtrfy K5 Compact keyboard, and a ZOWIE XL2546K monitor.
Here are ZywOo’s monitor settings:
DyAC: Premium
Black eQualizer: 12
Color Vibrance: 20
Low Blue Light: 0
Picture Mode: FPS 1
Brightness: 75
Contrast: 51
Sharpness: 10
Gamma: Gamma 3
Color Temperature: User Define
Red: 100
Green: 100
Blue: 100
AMA: Premium
ZywOo’s career so far
Courtesy of dotesports.com. When it comes to talented and renowned CS players, there are hardly more popular names than ZywOo. In January 2024 the French sniper earned HLTV’s Player of 2023 reward. He also boasted that title twice before, becoming the second player next to s1mple who achieved that three times.
It’s obviously not an accident. ZywOo led Vitality to their first Major on home soil in May 2023, where they hoisted the BLAST.tv Paris Major. The 23-year-old was awarded with the MVP award of the event. Besides claiming a Major trophy, ZywOo and Vitality have numerous other gold medals under their belt, being undoubtedly one of the greatest teams of the current era.
What about players here in North America?
Stewie2K’s settings, crosshair, and viewmodel for CS2
Photo by Joao Ferreira via PGL
Stewie2K is one of North America’s most well-known Counter Strike and VALORANT players.
The 25-year-old cemented himself as one of the five North American players to come back against FaZe Clan in the final of the ELEAGUE Boston CS:GO Major 2018. It’s the only CS:GO Major won by a North American squad.
After months of ups and downs, Stewie2K retired from Counter-Strike and transferred to VALORANT in July 2022 to become a full-time content creator. But when CS2 was announced on March 22, the American shared that he was “ready to grind” again. On March 29, he joined Legacy on loan, marking his official return to professional action.
Stewie2K’s crosshair settings in CS2
Copy and paste the following text into your console and press enter to activate Stewie2K’s crosshair settings. Here’s how to open the console in CS2.
Settings
Value
Crosshair Code
CSGO-Oi38Z-qyYYO-iv9Pn-GjwrN-eaiGH
Style
Classic Static
Thickness
Zero
Follow Recoil
No
Dot
No
Length
2.5
Gap
-2
Outline
No
Color
Green
Red
255
Green
255
Blue
255
Alpha
Yes
Alpha Value
255
T Style
No
Deployed Weapon Gap
No
Sniper Width
Zero
The North American player has a thick, green crosshair. Screenshot by Dot Esports
Ever wished the MarineVerse Cup felt just a bit more like the real thing?
What is MarineVerse?
MarineVerse mission is to inspire, train and connect sailors, and share the feeling of this amazing sport with a wide global audience all via the virtual reality wonder of the Oculus Quest 2 (& the newer Quest 3) headset and hand controllers.
Through our VR sailing projects we bring entertainment and education together through virtual reality (VR). We create experiences to enable more people to sail through the creation of games, training experiences and more.
We’ve been busy over the last few weeks, rolling out some cool updates to the MarineVerse Cup simulation.
One of the first new features you can dive into is “visual waves.”
Check out what people from our Discord chat said after giving it a try:
“Waves are awesome!”
“Wave motion is great! doesn’t make me feel sick 🙂 it’s kind of calming, and it feels a little more like I’m in a real boat”“Strange to say I found it great in free sailing but when I raced with it I felt a bit sweaty.”
“I love the wave action. Adds realism.”
Want to try it out? Just go to the Main Menu, hit Settings -> Boat -> Enable Waves Motion. You can find more details here:
After you’ve had a chance to test it out, I’d really like to hear your thoughts. Did you enjoy it? Please leave your comments below at the end of my article.
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PS – By popular demand, you can now adjust the wind speed in Free Sail mode, giving you control over your sailing conditions like never before:
For the Silo, Greg Dziemidowicz Director & Lead Developer @ MarineVerse – Virtual Reality Sailing
Dr. Eric Dolansky- Goodman School of Business at Brock University: “Consumers are happier about price increases when they know they’re coming and why they’re happening.”
For years, hotels and airlines, car rental agencies and energy companies have been using a phenomena known as dynamic pricing to set costs for their consumers. This real-time pricing results in fluctuations depending on a variety of factors, but is often associated with supply and demand – and it is becoming more and more prevalent in the sports world.
This economic practice has been studied by Dr. Eric Dolansky, an assistant professor at the Goodman School of Business at Brock University. Specifically, Dr. Dolansky has examined sequences of pricing and the effect it has on consumer habits. While many consumers grumble about dynamic pricing causing hikes in gas prices, that in part has to do with the unpredictability of the increases.
The situation with sports tickets is a bit different in the minds of consumers, argues Professor Dolansky. This type of dynamic pricing is tied to demand, so consumers expect the prices to increase as the nature of the competition increases, or the date of the event nears and the supply of available tickets dwindles. For example, seats in Section 121 at the Air Canada Centre on October 17 for a Toronto Maple Leafs game against the Carolina Hurricanes range from $193 to $223. But in the same section for the Leafs’ October 26 game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, tickets range from $253 to $288.
It’s not a new idea- from wanderstories.com: “In Roman times, the tickets were known as tessara – small clay discs, which were stamped with details of the locus, or seat number, gradus or row number, cuneus, or sector and entrance gate. For example: LOC X, meaning seat number 10, GRAD V – row number 5, CVN III – sector number 3. Tickets were free, but everyone had to have a ticket to attend. Tickets were distributed to organizations, institutions and groups, who in turn, distributed them to the Roman citizens. As the games were popular, there was also a black market, where tickets would be sold, with high prices for some of the most important games.”
Evidence Professor Dolansky has studied suggests when consumers are aware prices are going to rise from a particular point, and they have a basic understanding of the events that are driving the increase, they tend to believe it is more fair. For the Silo, Stephen Murdoch
Supplemental- Conference keynote presentations by Dr. Dolansky
Clemente, S., Dolansky, E., Mantonakis, A. and White, K. The Effects of Perceived Product-Association Incongruity on Consumption Experiences – Academy of Wine Business Research Conference, Niagara, Ontario, June, 2013.
Clemente, S., Dolansky, E., Mantonakis, A. and White, K. The Effects of Perceived Product-Association Incongruity on Consumption Experiences – Society for Consumer Psychology, Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 2012.
Clemente, S., Dolansky, E., Mantonakis, A. and White, K. The Effects of Perceived Product-Association Incongruity on Consumption Experiences – Association for Consumer Research, Vancouver, British Columbia, October, 2012.
Clemente, S., Dolansky, E., Mantonakis, A. and White, K. The Effects of Perceived Product-Association Incongruity on Consumption Experiences – Southern Ontario Behavioural Decision Research, Waterloo, Ontario, May, 2012.
It’s time for training, rookie! Get Wanted: Dead on sale for PC, PlayStation and Xbox!
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland., – 110 Industries is enrolling its next class of recruits for training! Wanted: Dead, the action-packed cyberpunk hybrid slasher/shooter experience, is on sale this week for PC, Sony® PlayStation 5®, PlayStation 4® and Microsoft® Xbox Series X/S®. Get an edge on the other rookies and jump start your training with up to 50% off!
The Wanted: Dead End of Summer Sale is in effect today through September 4. Purchase your copy of Wanted: Dead at 25% off for the PC now at the Steam store!
110 Industries is slashing 50% off the price of Wanted: Dead for Xbox from August 29 – September 5.
Wanted: Dead will be 50% off for Sony’s PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 from August 30 – September 13.
Wanted: Dead was developed by Soleil, the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. Play as Lt. Hannah Stone, the no-nonsense ass kicking leader of the Zombie Unit, a special team of former war criminals operating within the ranks of the Hong Kong police force. Use your guns, grenades and sword to eliminate the enemy with razor sharp combos and over 50 finishers.
Wanted: Dead is available now for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
About 110 Industries 110 Industries is video game publisher with a focus on original and licensed IPs. Our goal is to publish original properties, like Wanted: Dead, Vengeance is Mine and Red Goes Faster. Along with original gaming IPs, 110 uses their in-house marketing and financing to secure third-party publishing rights for large and smaller scale independent projects. Working with the best professionals around the globe, our mission is to provide creative freedom for talented individuals and inject fresh energy into the video game industry. Our strong core values encourage creativity, bold design choices and innovation. See what we have to offer at www.110Industries.com
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland., June 30, 2023 – Break out the sunscreen and lotion up your weapons because 110 Industries is pleased to announce that Wanted: Dead, its action-packed cyberpunk hybrid slasher/shooter experience, is on sale now until July 13 for PC on Steam. 110 Industries is kicking off the Steam summer gaming season by slashing 50% off the price of Wanted: Dead. If you do the math, that’s 100% ninja killing action for 50% of the price, creating 238% more fun. (FYI, we’re really bad at math.)
Wanted: Dead was developed by Soleil, the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive.
Play as Lt. Hannah Stone, the no-nonsense ass kicking leader of the Zombie Unit, a special team of former war criminals operating within the ranks of the Hong Kong police force. Use your guns, grenades and sword to eliminate the enemy with razor sharp combos and over 50 finishers. Just don’t forget to wash the off blood when you’re done. Seriously, please shower after every mission. It’s disgusting.
“We had to put the Zombie Unit on sale to generate lost revenue,” said Hong Kong Chief of Police Albert Simmons. “This trigger-happy gang of yahoos have killed so many people we blew our budget on ammunition and pointless karaoke parties. And don’t even get me started on the money we spent in ramen this year. Hopefully this 50% off sale on Steam will keep Dauer Synthetics, who funds the HK police department, off our butts.”
Wanted: Dead is available now for PC, Playstation, and Xbox. The Steam Summer Sale is in effect through July 13.
About 110 Industries 110 Industries is video game publisher founded in 2020 with a focus on original and licensed IPs. Our goal is to publish original properties, like Wanted: Dead, Vengeance is Mine and Red Goes Faster. Along with original gaming IPs, 110 uses their in-house marketing and financing to secure third-party publishing rights for large and smaller scale independent projects. Working with the best professionals around the globe, our mission is to provide creative freedom for talented individuals and inject fresh energy into the video game industry. Our strong core values encourage creativity, bold design choices and innovation. See what we have to offer at www.110Industries.com
Almost two years ago, the Gamers Without Borders tournament was held to raise funds worldwide for pressing causes and give a glimpse into how the future of fundraising could be tied into the future of gaming.
With a $10 million prize fund up for grabs, the tournament consisted of one-off tournaments for a variety of eSports titles – from Fortnite to FIFA. Those who played, commentated, and watched were all persuaded to donate to a charity – from UNICEF to Direct Relief and International Medical Corps.
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The tournament gained widespread attention.
The final FIFA tournament even had an appearance from Snoop Dogg and One Direction’s Liam Payne. Some of the world’s most prominent footballers, such as Paulo Dybala, Dele Alli, Joao Felix and Andre Silva, managed to raise around $1.5 million through their gaming exploits. By combining some stars of traditional sports and recognizable celebrities with the eSports tournament, not only did the industry managed to raise funds for charity, but they also proved that they could be deployed as a force for good going forwards.
Part of the crusade for eSports as an industry is to prove to the mainstream that it is a valid and legitimate counterpart to traditional sports and traditional gaming.
By merging the two, eSports is able to benefit from both sides. The success of Gamers Without Borders could prove just how much of a fundraising machine eSports could be and how, with a greater uptake in those who engage with the industry, the industry could do many more benevolent acts.
There are many ways that eSports is gaining the legitimacy it deserves, and this charitable tournament helped prove it. Indeed, as eSports betting attests to, allowing eSports fans and spectators to wager on the outcome of matches and tournaments gives it further credibility as a likeness to traditional sports. Indeed, bettors can wager on games from Dota 2 to StarCraft 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to Overwatch and Rainbow Six in a similar way to how they bet on football, basketball and horse racing.
The interconnected nature of eSports – that often involve connecting with hundreds of people across social media and streaming sites like Twitch – means that causes can be amplified to audiences around the world. The younger generation who are likely to be participating in and watching eSports are also arguably more likely to think altruistically, according to research, and will often use their platform as a professional eSports player to spread positive information.
eSports is thriving, and its supportive community is in part to thank for that.
But the main barrier to its further success is its need to be legitimized by mainstream society. Given its professional polish, the good works it’s doing, the chances for careers, and the engagement of fans, it’s clear that the eSports industry is proving itself to be a real contender. The eSports industry might not be able to save the world single-handedly, but as it continues to gain tremendous steam, it could definitely be a vehicle that helps affect positive change. For the Silo, Bethany Riley.
Yes GTA VI is coming…finally and this trailer makes it official. If this leaves you asking questions and wanting more details ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6 release, you are not alone.
Officially verified facts and features are slim in some cases, but according to 50 Cent’s recent Instagram tease (sorry he deleted his post as this article was being written) and odds from leading sportsbook, Bovada,experts anticipate multiple celebrities to be featured in the blockbuster game. Grand Theft Auto 6 is the latest open-world modern era game set in Miami Vice City and will be returning back into the criminal empires of GTA.
A look at GTA V- will we see even more improved AI and graphics?
From 50 Cent himself (no stranger to having his persona digitized into the videogame world) to Kim Kardashian, Donald Trump and even Rihanna, gamers shouldn’t rule out any of the below cameo possibilities.
50 Cent in the legacy Xbox game Bulletproof
Check out the odds for each below and let us know who you think is a shoe in:
IRVINE, Calif. – Waaaay back in Summer 2011, BenQ America Corp. announced that as the official gaming monitor sponsor of Major League Gaming (MLG), the world’s largest competitive video game league, it would be supplying monitors for the then upcoming 2012 MLG Pro Circuit Summer Championship that were held in Raleigh, North Carolina. At the tournament, hundreds of the top gamers from around the world competed using BenQ’s RL2450HT and GL2450HM monitors, designed specifically for professional gaming and engineered to meet the specific needs of eSports athletes. The GL2450HM was also featured in the Virtua Fighter(TM) 5 and Skullgirls(TM) Exhibition Tournaments, alongside the Pro Circuit competition.
At the 2012 MLG Pro Circuit Summer Championship, gamers — including BenQ-sponsored Team Dynamic and Manuel “Grubby” Schenkhuizen — competed for their share of nearly $215,000 in prizes playing the real-time strategy (RTS) games StarCraft(R) II: Wings of Liberty and League of Legends(R) on PC, and fighting games Mortal Kombat(TM) and SoulCalibur(R) V on the PlayStation(R)3 (PS3(TM)).
[Then] 26 year old Dutch professional videogamer Manuel “Grubby” Schenkhuizen and friend Cassandra. How good is he? Check out- http://www.sk-gaming.com/player/90-Grubby image:courtesy MechWarrior onlineThousands of spectators watched the tournament at the Raleigh Convention Center, and hundreds of thousands of fans watched the action online at www.majorleaguegaming.com/live.
For those retro system fans, there was even a Summer Championship that let fans get in on the action with Virtua Fighter 5 and Skullgirls Exhibition Tournaments, played on the good old PS3.
Anyone with a Raleigh Spectator or Competitor Pass could participate in these tournaments, which were sponsored by PlayStation. Winners of the best-of-three matches held the station until defeated and could re-enter as many times as they wished. The two players for each game with the longest winning streaks battled it out for $2,000 per tournament in the Finals on the
Fighting Games Main Stage.
Crowd shot from the MLG #gamerompfest
“The Summer Championship in Raleigh [was] sure to provide an exciting culmination to an amazing summer season, and we [were] honored to have our RL2450HT and GL2450HM in the middle of the action,” said Bob Wudeck, Director of Retail and e-Commerce at BenQ America Corp. “The fast response times of BenQ’s monitors result in high-action competition, while features such as the RL2450HT’s Black eQualizer help eSports athletes not just play the game, but conquer it. In addition, the incredibly low lag of the GL2450HM provides perfect timing in fighting and shooting games.”
Delivering a supreme RTS gaming experience, the RL2450HT was used for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty and League of Legends PC games tournaments at the Summer Championship. The RL2450HT was engineered with input from the world-class StarCraft II professional gaming team, STARTALE, which is sponsored by BenQ. For top-level RTS gamers, the monitor features a 60-Hz refresh rate for smooth movement, an LED light engine for great color and low power consumption, and a 2-ms GtG response time with 12 million to 1 contrast ratio.
The RL Series RTS Mode maximizes StarCraft II visibility and optimizes color, while its Black eQualizer enables total visibility by allowing gamers to adjust the screen brightness without over-exposing white levels — revealing critical combat details with improved visibility in darkened areas. The RL Series Display Mode allows gamers to interchange between monitor screen sizes, while the Smart Scaling feature gives them the freedom to scale the screen manually to any custom size — from 17 to 24 inches — depending on their preferences. In addition, the unit’s adjustable height stand allows for optimal screen positioning.
The 24-inch-wide GL2450HM monitor is an ideal choice for console gaming platforms, featuring brilliant LED backlighting, a dynamic contrast ratio of 12 million to 1, and a 2-ms GtG response time that yields high dynamic videos without ghosting or other artifacts.
At a later MLG Summer Championship, console games Mortal Kombat and SoulCalibur V were played on the GL2450HM, in addition to Virtua Fighter 5 and Skullgirls in the Exhibition Tournaments sponsored by PlayStation.
Supporting competitive and competitive retro gaming, BenQ offered the monitors used in the tournament at special discount pricing available to all MLG tournament fans.
It’s almost impossible to play a video game anymore without having to be online. Even single player games on consoles like the Playstation 4, 5 or Xbox One often require you to be connected in order to receive updates or be a part of leaderboards.
The problem with this is that if you don’t have a strong internet connection, then you could be constantly disconnected from your game without meaning to. This can be especially problematic for games meant to be played online like Fortnite or League of Legends.
One minute you’re happily in game and the next you’re disconnected and you’ve lost the match. This can seriously affect your gameplay which is why it’s important that you’re paying more attention to the kind of internet you have as well as who is providing it.
Choose the Right Provider
People often think that as long as they spend the big bucks for a decent computer rig or for a next gen console that they’ll be able to play their games without interruption. In the process, many forget the importance of having a reliable internet connection with a decent amount of bandwidth as well as upload and download speeds.
If you’re looking for unlimited usage with great upload and download speed options, you should check out internet packages in Canada from Poynt 360 for the best deals. They offer FTTN (fiber to the node) as well as cable packages that are both affordable and ideal for gamers.
FTTN stands for fiber to the node (or neighbourhood) and is the term used to describe providing internet to homes using fiber optic lines as opposed to traditional copper wires. Broadband connection and other data services are delivered to a common network box (often referred to as a node), and from there these services are delivered to individual destinations like your home.
One disadvantage of FTTN is that it is not available yet in every neighbourhood, so you may not have this option to begin with. You will need to check with your preferred service provider first to see they have fiber optic wiring in your area.
If You Can’t Get FTTN
If you can’t get FTTN in your neighbourhood you should still be able to get an internet package with cable that works for you. Though it’s possible to experience slowdowns using cable internet, you won’t be likely to notice them, especially if you get packages with the right speeds.
For instance, if you’re a gamer who also likes to stream, check out the option for 75 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds. If you have a large family, consider going higher with your download speeds at 150 Mbps.
Flexible, Affordable Options
When it comes to choosing your internet provider you might be tempted to go with one of the big guys, but they rarely have your best interests at heart. Consider signing up with a third-party provider who can get you the best deals and who will help you choose the best package for all your gaming needs.
Much like movies, gaming as an industry has grown to be a robust machine churning out titles, both big and small, at an obliterative pace. Suffice it to say that it is impossible to try and play all games that release every year. Moreover, considering that the price of games has been on the rise for the past few years, partly due to increased production cost and partly due to inflation, it is impossible to purchase and play all games.
So, in order to not get blown away in the confusing hype created by reviewers, here’s what you should keep in mind about gaming reviews.
1. The problem of big titles:
The issue with game reviewers is that they mostly expend time and effort praising AAA titles that release every year instead of lesser known artistic or Indie games. Not everyone likes major titles with repetitive gameplay. You would rarely see any famous gamers play with Online casino, Karamba, an indie mobile game, or let’s say the games that aren’t don’t get into enough limelight. We’re talking about the games that are niche and aren’t very popular in the industry of gaming reviewers.
2. Appeals vary widely:
The issue with gaming in general is that it is almost impossible to please everyone. In terms of narratives and themes, games tend to include only a limited number in their arsenal. However, with time, the expectation from games increases. It isn’t rare for reviewers to expect deeper political or social commentary from games, after the success of titles like Detroit Become Human.
However, it is impossible for games, like Assassin’s Creed that seek to be historically accurate to both portray the times while tending to demands of politically correctness. Two distinct possibilities arise here: Either the game sticks to its roots, and builds a good gaming but gets scathing reviews for not doing enough or for being problematic. Or, it can fit political pandering in its theme and make itself a terrible game, but get hearty praise from reviewers. An example for this is Assassins Creed: Odyssey, for which Ubisoft got rid of all its Assassins’ roots and made it a messy poor quality RPG, that looks like a poorly made copy of Witcher 3.
3. Mismatch between target audience and reviewers:
A big issue where the premise of reviews falls flat is that hardcore gamers usually do not fit the target audience of reviews. Gamers can be broadly classified into hardcore or serious gamers and causal gamers. And while most games are made with the former in mind, game reviews are made keeping the latter in mind. That’s because game reviews too, are a market that needs to pander to an audience to sell itself. While most reviewers are knowledgeable and competent enough to make detailed reviews, most of their audience wouldn’t consume such reviews.
Batman: Arkham Knight
As sad as it is, most casual gamers just want to play a first person shooter for fun. They do not care about social commentary, or beautifully written characters or aptly composed music scores. When reviews are written keeping them in mind, blissfully average games like Call of Duty keep getting very high reviews. And while playing CoD is definitely fun, it fails to hold its own against impressive games like Witcher 3 or Batman: Arkham Knight.
4. The issue with influence:
A second issue with gaming reviews being a business is that these sites depend on developers for content for their channels. Reviewers that bring out reviews earlier obviously stand to gain since there is a flux of readers to their channels about the exciting new title, which earns them a lot of money. This in turn means review sites depend on developers to send them early and free copies of games for them to try out, and review. For every bad review they give, they turn off the developer from dealing with them in future, which in turn makes competing review channels benefit.
This creates a dangerous nexus between gaming review channels and developers. This in fact harms smaller developers more since they effectively make lesser games than bigger developers. Thus, an Electronics Arts, can utilize this nexus for their benefit much better than a CD: Projekt Red, although the latter is arguably a much better developer. And this means, very average EA games will get much better reviews than a fantastic game developed by CD:PR.
In Conclusion
However, as we know, making video games are one of the most elevated forms of contemporary human art. And art, by virtue of interpretation, is extremely subjective.
Thus, in an effort to pick and choose games that are worth our time and money, we obviously tend to look at gaming reviews. Not only do they offer a valuable insight into what each title is about, but they also explain important details like the brilliance of narratives, character development, gameplay mechanics, multiplayer experience, presence of inhibitive micro transactions, and tend to give an overall suggestion on whether or not they recommend the game.
Therefore, it is foolhardy to expect reviews to do a perfect job in terms of recommending games that you may like. For the Silo, Ritik Pandey.
AMSTERDAM — HUDstats, the pioneering esports data analytics company, has partnered with the leading multi-channel supplier of 24/7 live betting services, Sports Information Services (SIS) to deliver actionable, real-time data for esports betting purposes.
“We’re looking forward to working with SIS and providing esports fans and esports betting aficionados with engaging and fascinating data and statistics for their favourite streams,” said Andrei Bălănescu, CEO of HUDstats.
As part of the partnership, HUDstats will use its proprietary Advanced Video Analysis (AVA) technology to collect, standardize and distribute accurate esports data from SIS Ebasketball and Esoccer streams for the creation of real-time esports betting products.
“Our technology stack allows us to provide a great number of accurate match data points in real-time, at a sub-second speed,” said Bălănescu. “Our partners, SIS, can use them to create engaging on-screen graphics and betting commentary that increase performance for their customers.”
Live AI stats from Counter Strike provide bettors informed choices when wagering on this popular esports game.
Conleth Byrne, Product Director at SIS added, “HUDstats provides a ground-breaking and easy-to-integrate solution that enables us to scale our 24/7 Competitive Gaming content with automated and accurate in-play event tracking.”
Tracking Multiple In-Game Events for Ebasketball and Esoccer
The HUDstats – SIS partnership currently involves tracking more than 20 major in-game events for Esoccer and 40 in-game events for Ebasketball.
For example, in Esoccer, HUDstats covers data points from events such as ball location, free kicks, goal kicks, throw-ins, substitutions, added time, offsides, goals, corners, and more. For Ebasketball, HUDstats can track free throws, 2-pointers, 3-pointers, timeouts, fouls, the team in possession, and others.
“HUDstats showcases all the noteworthy aspects of the match and even more in-depth features, such as what side a corner is taken from or if a free-kick is from a dangerous position,” said Bălănescu. “That’s a feat otherwise impossible to obtain in real-time by manual input.”
Highly-Scalable, Reliable, Sub-Second, Fast Data Collection
HUDstats covers a full range of esports titles such as EA FIFA, NBA2k, EA NHL, EA NFL Madden, as well as the big three: League of Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
Its proprietary technology generates data directly from the esports stream or game server and can collect over 1,000 data points for every single minute of a game.
HUDstats is able to scale its data-collection solution to numerous streams at a time, analysing hundreds of angles and allowing esports bettors to experience a new dimension of esports.
esports team doing their best in CS:GO
About SIS (Sports Information Services)
SIS (Sports Information Services) has been at the forefront of live pictures and data delivery to the global betting industry for over 35 years with a rich heritage in creating and distributing betting events for horse and greyhound racing, as well as esports and live numbers draws.
SIS is the leading supplier of high-quality 24/7 live betting services, delivering a range of 24/7 channels to retail and online operators globally 365 days a year. To complement their horse and greyhound racing, they provide a flexible SIS Trading Services offer, which now includes a fully outsourced managed trading service.
In addition to racing, they also offer over 150,000 highly competitive esports events a year, all underpinned with robust integrity, and provide over 300,000 Live Numbers draws annually.
SIS partners with over 400 operators in more than 50 countries, offering rights holder partners the opportunity to showcase their first-class content across six continents.
Mobile game sees 384% increase in downloads after its major update
Fans’ demands are answered as JUMANJI launches on Nintendo Switch
Play local co-op, private or open online co-op, with cross-platform play
Marmalade Game Studio has announced that its mobile game JUMANJI: The Curse Returns, is now available on the Nintendo America eShop for Nintendo SwitchTM, making it available to millions more gamers. GamesIndustry.biz data showsNintendo Switch is Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time, with over 103.54 million units sold. This exciting launch is predicted to build on the recent 384% mobile growth.
In March, Marmalade Game Studio released a major update to the mobile version of JUMANJI: The Curse Returns, introducing a new level of card and deck building tactics.
This evolution of card gameplay added another dimension to every encounter in the game. Since this landmark update, weekly downloads of the game on iOS and Android have increased by 31% on average, compared to previous weeks.
Drawing from a selection of ever-changing Attack and Assist cards, players must work together and strategize to defeat invading jungle wildlife. Every encounter brings with it fast-paced, card-based gameplay, for which quick thinking, deck management and teamwork are key. What’s more, when players buy the game on Nintendo Switch, they’ll get 2 Maps including Brantford and the Winter Resort.
Michael Willis, Co-CEO of Marmalade Game Studio, said: “Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular game consoles in the world. Making JUMANJI: The Curse Returns available on this platform means millions more people can now enjoy playing our game in the way they want to.”
“We recently unveiled a major upgrade of the game which we consider our best version yet, as proven to be hugely popular with a massive increase in downloads on mobile. We’re happy to be launching on Nintendo Switch at this time, bringing our latest update to a whole new audience and maintaining our momentum of success.”
JUMANJI: The Curse Returns captures fans’ nostalgia for the 1995 classic film.
Players visit iconic locations where they will be rolling the dice, reading riddles and facing dangerous creatures and plants from the mysterious jungle. Playing on their own or within a team, players face multiple threats including giant mosquitos, raging stampedes and monsoons, right through to the hunter, Van Pelt. The gameplay is simple to pick up, fast-paced and comes with tactical and deck building features. This combines to put the team under pressure as they work together to save the town.
All Marmalade Game Studio games support cross-platform multiplayer.
This means that those on Nintendo Switch can join their friends on iOS and Android. There are multiple ways to play JUMANJI: The Curse Returns. Play at home with 2 players in Local Co-Op or tackle the jungle in single player mode with AI characters. Bring friends and family together to vanquish Jumanji in online 4-player co-op.
JUMANJI: The Curse Returns is one of Marmalade Game Studio’s collection of highly successful digital board game adaptations, including MONOPOLY, CLUE/CLUEDO, THE GAME OF LIFE, THE GAME OF LIFE 2 and BATTLESHIP.
JUMANJI: The Curse Returns is available on the Nintendo America eShop for Nintendo Switch, priced $18.99 usd ($24.42 cad) / £14.99 / €17.99.
Fans of JUMANI should also watch out for new downloadable content that is coming soon based on the movies ‘JUMANJI: Welcome to the Jungle’, and ‘JUMANJI: The Next Level.’
About Marmalade Games Studio
London-based Marmalade Game Studio is one of the most successful publishers in the digital board games markets on Steam, Nintendo Switch and mobile. Notable successes include MONOPOLY, THE GAME OF LIFE 2 and CLUE/CLUEDO, all highly polished and innovative games that constantly top the charts on the App Store and Google Play.
For more information about Marmalade Game Studio, please visit the website:https://marmaladegamestudio.com/, and follow us on Twitter (@MarmaladeGames), Facebook (@MarmaladeGameStudio), and Instagram (@MarmaladeGames)
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