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RED BULL KUMITE TOURNAMENT SERIES TO HOST FIRST-EVER NORTH AMERICAN COMPETITION IN LAS VEGAS

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RED BULL KUMITE TOURNAMENT SERIES TO HOST FIRST-EVER NORTH AMERICAN COMPETITION IN LAS VEGAS

 

World’s Best Street Fighter V™: Champion Edition, TEKKEN 7 and Guilty Gear™ -Strive- Players Invited to Compete in Two-Day Tournament at Caesars Palace

Red Bull announces Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas, the first-ever North American entry into the prestigious fighting game tournament series on November 13 – 14. This two-day invitational competition will bring the top Street Fighter V: Champion EditionTEKKEN 7, and Guilty Gear -Strive-™ players from across the globe to compete for prize money and ultimate bragging rights. Fans can tune-in to watch the spectacle unfold live on Red Bull TV and the official Red Bull Twitch and Gaming YouTube channels.

Players, fans and spectators* will be treated to a weekend full of thrilling action at Caesars Palace, including:

Saturday, November 13**

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8:00 am – 9:00 am                          In-person Last Chance Qualifier Player Safety and  Security Screening*

9:00 am – 10:00 am                       Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas Doors Open*

10:00 am – 3:00 pm                       TEKKEN 7 LCQ

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm                         Guilty Gear -Strive- Top 8 Competition

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm                         Street Fighter V: Champion Edition LCQ

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5:00 pm – 10:00 pm                       TEKKEN 7 Top 8 Competition

Sunday, November 14**

11:30 am – 1:00 pm                       Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas Doors Open*

1:00 pm – 10:00 pm                       Street Fighter V: Champion Edition Top 16 – Main Event

*Players and spectators are recommended to arrive early for all events. To ensure the health and safety of attendees, players, spectators and any other guests are required to adhere to applicable CDC, venue, local and state COVID-19 guidelines including a mandatory mask mandate while inside all Caesars Palace facilities and providing proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test results within 72 hours of the event. For more details regarding COVID-19 safety and protocols visit Caesars.com.

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**Schedule subject to change

Players looking to participate in Red Bull Kumite can sign up for Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ) through the below steps or HERE*. Every registrant for the onsite LCQs will receive a complimentary ASTRO A10 Headset, but all individuals who plan to participate will have to provide their own controller or fight stick. For eligibility, registration and full rules for the LCQs and the Finals, please visit: https://win.gs/RBKRules

  • Eligible Guilty Gear -Strive- players will be able to sign-up online (and view full rules) HERE for the US LCQ taking place, online, 2 weeks prior to the tournament, starting on October 23.
  • Street Fighter V: Champion Edition and TEKKEN 7 players will be able to sign-up (and view full rules) HERE, with in-person LCQs starting on November 13.

Originally held in Paris from 2015 to 2018 and Japan in 2019, this year’s tournament series edition has brought the fighting-game extravaganza to London for the first-time in May. Fans were treated to several white-knuckle matches including the final fight where Mister Crimson defeated iDom to take home the crown. Red Bull Kumite in Las Vegas will be yet another milestone for the global tournament series, adding exciting gameplay to U.S. soil.

Red Bull Kumite will be broadcasted in real-time during the livestream featuring event commentary, in-depth player interviews, behind-the-scenes content and much more. The fighting game community can view the event on Red Bull TV and the official Red Bull Twitch and Gaming YouTube channels.

For Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas, Red Bull is partnering with KMC Wheels and AOC, the global leader in gaming monitors, bringing exceptional visual clarity and ultra-high refresh rates to competitors (in person events only). Also, after a successful Red Bull Kumite London, ASTRO is back as the official headset and MixAmp partner of Red Bull Kumite Las Vegas. ASTRO has been supporting the FGC for over 10 years and has provided all 500+ LCQ competitors with new A10 Headsets to use and keep, in addition to providing MixAmps at every station so competitors can easily access audio. ASTRO products help competitors block out distractions, compete at peak performance and focus on the win.

*To ensure the health and safety of attendees, all attending players, spectators and other guests are required to adhere to all applicable CDC, venue, local and state COVID-19 guidelines including a mandatory mask mandate while inside all Caesars Palace facilities and providing proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test results within 72 hours of the event. For more details regarding COVID-19 safety and protocols visit Caesars.com.

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For more details on Red Bull Kumite, including terms and rules, visit RedBull.com/kumite.

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SPGA Announces Social Sweeps Game Sector Video Briefing

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The Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA) has released a video briefing designed to provide insight and information on the social sweeps gaming model. This briefing is designed to address the growing attention and interest in how the social casino with sweepstakes prizing functions and why millions of players across America enjoy this safe and legal form of entertainment.
This inaugural SPGA briefing features insights from Matt Kaufman, Managing Director, Digital & Interactive Gaming at Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, and Jon Kaplowitz, CEO and Co-Founder of Clubs Poker. The discussion is moderated by prominent sports betting industry founder and investor Chris Grove.
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CS2 Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2024 SuperComputer: NaVi to bounce back after Blast Fall Final loss

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Final: Natus Vincere (36.5%) to beat Team Vitality (28.1%)

Semifinal 1: Natus Vincere (52.6%) to beat MOUZ (16.3%)

Semifinal 2: Team Vitality (47.7%) to beat G2 Esports (18.7%)

Quarterfinal 1: G2 Esports (39.8%) to beat FaZe Clan (32.8%)

Quarterfinal 2: MOUZ (35.9%) to beat Eternal Fire (24.7%)

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Group stage

  1. Natus Vincere – 48.7% to finish 1st; 17.0% to finish 2nd; 84.1% to make playoffs

  2. Team Vitality – 40.8% to finish 1st; 17.4% to finish 2nd; 77.7% to make playoffs

  3. G2 Esports – 19.3% to finish 1st; 20.4% to finish 2nd; 56.7% to make playoffs

  4. MOUZ – 14.5% to finish 1st; 21.8% to finish 2nd; 53.0% to make playoffs

  5. FaZe Clan – 13.9% to finish 1st; 21.0% to finish 2nd; 50.2% to make playoffs

  6. Eternal Flame – 40.7% to finish 1st; 16.2% to finish 2nd; 40.7% to make playoffs

  7. Liquid – 16.3% to finish 7-8th; 35.7% to make playoffs

  8. Virtus.pro – 15.4% to finish 7-8th; 29.9% to make playoffs

  9. Astralis – 28.9% to finish 9-12th; 31.5% to make playoffs

  10. The MongolZ – 32.7% to finish 9-12th; 25.4% to make playoffs

  11. Complexity – 34.3% to finish 9-12th; 21.2% to make playoffs

  12. Heroic – 26.8% to finish 9-12th; 23.5% to make playoffs

  13. paiN – 36.5% to finish 13-16th; 21.0% to make playoffs

  14. FURIA – 36.4% to finish 13-16th; 20.9% to make playoffs

  15. 9z – 44.7% to finish 13-16th; 14.6% to make playoffs

  16. Imperial – 49.1% to finish 13-16th; 13.9% to make playoffs

It has been quite the run for NaVi despite their loss with back to back grand finals in recent weeks but CSDB.gg’s predictive model suggests there will be no let up for the Ukrainian esports organisation.

G2 will also be looking to build more momentum in preparation for Majors season with NiKo on a quest to finally get over the line this year to win his first major title. Hopefully Rio won’t have to see a repeat of his reaction in the semifinals at BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024 where he punched a hole in a table after losing out to Team Vitality in a key moment.

However, the hosts of Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2024 may want to lockdown any nearby furniture and reinforce their desks if G2 are set for disappointment at the semifinals stage as predicted by the CSDB.gg SuperComputer.

A victory in Rio could be even more consequential for how the end of the year shapes up for the leading teams on the circuit. The Valve Global rankings have both teams close at the very top (NaVi at 1988 and G2 at 1953) meaning a win for either team could hand them a key advantage when it comes to who enters the Majors as top seed. 

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Back-to-back wins in T1 events for G2, should they prosper in Rio, would set the Berlin-based team on an incredible trajectory going into the winter months.

Meanwhile, Brazilian hopes for glory look slight according to the CSDB.gg SuperComputer with FURIA, the team co-owned by Neymar, having only been given a 20.9% chance of even making the playoffs. 

They are the leading contenders to make an impact for the home crowd but there are other teams flying the flag for Brazil with paiN and Imperial also set to give it their best to give local fans something to cheer on.

In terms of forecasted matchups of note, G2 and FaZe Clan could offer up a fascinating encounter in the quarterfinals should both teams qualify, with each organisation rated as having a strong chance of making the semis with little to separate them should they meet.

How was the CSDB.gg CS2 Tournament SuperComputer created?

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The CSDB.gg CS2 Tournament SuperComputer is a predictive model created using world ranking points, team quality ratings and performance trends. An element of randomness is also included in the model to avoid the best teams and players always winning, to reflect the fact that upsets can happen.

Every tournament is simulated 1,000 times with the results aggregated into a percentage rating of the chances teams or players have to achieve the predicted result.

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NASCAR launches persistent world on Roblox where players can become racing tycoons

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NASCAR is once again taking the virtual racing world by storm, this time with the launch of “NASCAR Tycoon” on Roblox created by Dubit.

Building on the success of its previous “NASCAR Speed Hub,” this new experience promises to deliver an even more immersive and interactive NASCAR world.

Developed in partnership with the renowned metaverse studio Dubit, “NASCAR Tycoon” allows players to dive deep into the management and racing aspects of NASCAR, offering a unique blend of strategy and high-speed thrills in a distinctly Roblox-native way.

Players will have the opportunity to jump in the driver’s seat of cars styled after NASCAR’s Next Gen Cup Series vehicles, competing against each other and managing teams in thrilling races. Earning fame and fortune as they build their virtual tycoon, players can make passive income while they play. As players progress in “NASCAR Tycoon,” they will unlock exclusive perks such as building their own NASCAR racing teams, expanding their garages, collecting new cars, accessing customizations and attracting sponsors.

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The launch comes hot on the heels of recent Fortnite activations and follows the debut of NASCAR in Jailbreak and NASCAR Speed Hub last year – a virtual environment built by Dubit, for players to race around tracks linked to real-world races.

“We’re thrilled to launch ‘NASCAR Tycoon’ on Roblox, developed in partnership with Dubit, marking a key milestone in our ongoing efforts to authentically engage with the Roblox community,” said Nick Rend, VP of Interactive and Emerging Platforms at NASCAR. “This initiative is about more than reaching new audiences; it’s about deepening our connection on a platform where we see tremendous potential. By blending the excitement of NASCAR with the interactive and dynamic environment of Roblox, we’re enhancing traditional fandom in ways that are engaging, fun, and distinctly forward-looking.”

With over 300 million monthly active users, Roblox is ripe with opportunities for sporting organisations like NASCAR and offers a chance to engage with audiences in an immersive and interactive environment.

Andrew Douthwaite, Chief Commercial Officer at Dubit, shares his excitement: “We’re thrilled to bring the next phase of NASCAR to life on Roblox, building on the success of previous activations. NASCAR Tycoon allows Roblox players to experience the excitement of NASCAR racing like never before, blending the strategic elements of team management with the adrenaline-pumping action on the track. It has been a true joy working with such a forward-thinking, iconic sports brand in NASCAR, and we look forward to continuing to push the boundaries together”

Dubit has created Roblox activations, virtual merchandise ranges and experiences for global brands including Unilever, Samsung, Reckitt, Kraft, H&M and adidas.

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“NASCAR Tycoon” is now available on Roblox.

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