Defense Derby is an exciting new twist on the tower defense genre, offering four-player, four-way combat packed with strategy, mind games, and powerful synergies. Each round begins with a ‘bidding phase’ where players bid against each other to recruit fighter units and build their teams. Players then strategically place their units in their castles to capitalise on their unique abilities and fend off a series of monster attacks. The last player standing before their castle falls is declared the victor.

With Defense Derby, KRAFTON also introduces a new genre known as “Betting Royale”. This unique gameplay mechanic is based on players researching units and bidding in-game for the units they want on their team. Available in over 190 countries worldwide in nine languages including Korean, English, Japanese, Thai, Indonesian, Malay, Portuguese and Simplified Chinese, Defense Derby can be downloaded from Google Play, the Apple App Store and the Samsung Galaxy Store.

Defense Derby is packed with new modes and content to make the experience even more fun. As well as the core game modes of Derby Mode (PvP) and Blitz Mode (PvE), players can also try out Valley of Trials, where they must use fighters of the same race as the units in the dungeon. Other fun modes include Friendly Derby, where you can create rooms and play with your friends, and Themed Mode, which is available for a set period of time and has different rules each time. In addition to Themed Mode, there is also Ban Pick Mode, where players can ban certain units owned by their opponents before the battle begins, and Quest Mode, where the first player to survive the battle and complete the given missions wins.

To celebrate the launch of the game, there will be a series of exciting in-game events. During the launch period, all players will receive a ‘Welcome Pack’ filled with in-game bonuses, including 20,000 gold, a Rare Hero card, a Rare Unit card and a special castle skin. Players will have the opportunity to win prizes such as Legendary Unit Cards, Rare Unit Cards, Cubics, Gold and more through in-game events such as the Login Event, Lucky Draw and Event Store. Events will also be organised on the official YouTube, Facebook and Discord channels.

Sinchan Park, Director of Production for Defense Derby, said:

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Alongside Respawn Entertainment, Lightspeed & Quantum Studio have developed the game. The mobile gaming studio didn’t make noticeable changes to the mobile version. In fact, they added new things to the game that are exclusive to the mobile version, including new cosmetics, new game modes, and new content. Fade, the mobile-exclusive legend, is one of them too.

Apex Legends Mobile – Fade Abilities

The players can get the mobile-exclusive legends, Fade, in two different ways. To get it for free, you need to level up your battle pass and acquire 10 Fade Pieces. Even the battle pass has a premium one, just like the regular Apex Legends, and Fade Pieces are one of the free rewards. If you are not that patient and ready to pay money for the game, you can also purchase Fade by paying 750 Syndicate Golds.

Passive Ability: Slipstream

Fade’s passive ability gives him a speed boost at the end of his slides, but it has a 10-second cooldown.

Tactical Ability: Flashback

The Flashback ability teleports Fade to a previous location, just like Ekko’s ultimate ability in League of Legends.

Ultimate Ability: Phase Chamber

By using his ultimate ability, Fade throws a cage. After it explodes, the players in the explosion, both enemies and teammates, will enter the void. While in the void, the players can’t deal damage or get hit, but everyone’s movement speed will be reduced.

3v3 Deathmatch

Just like the Control mode in the regular game, Apex Legends Mobile has a deathmatch too, but it’s permanent. If you think you don’t know the game that much or new to the mobile shooters, you can easily learn the basics in this game mode.

Different Maps

The maps are also a little different from the regular game. Actually, the maps in Apex Legends Mobile are the original versions of Kings Canyon and World’s Edge. If you miss those maps, that’s a great opportunity to go back in time.

A Better Firing Range

One of the things that the Apex Legends players are complaining about is the warm up map, Firing Range. The simple targets and non-infinite bullets that make you loot ammo are some of the lacks in the training mode. But in Apex Legends Mobile, there are more than what players want. Moving targets, different challenges, infinite ammo, and information about the guns are just enough to make the Apex Legends players envy.

Special Gifts for Pre-Registered Apex Legends Mobile Players

If you download the game and complete your first battle royale match, the game will give you gifts. They include weapon and legend skins, a badge, and a holospray.

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Founded in 2020, Spoilz is based in Riyadh and currently has two mobile games available on the App Store and Google Play, these are Jet Warrior and Smack Sack.

Going forward, Spoilz wants to compete in the worldwide mobile gaming industry. The company said it will use the funds to develop games and expand its portfolio, with a view to targeting the MENA region and the broader global gaming markets.

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The MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) mobile game market has been expanding rapidly in the last few years and investments in the region have grown in parallel. For example, last year, Turkish video games investment firm WePlay Ventures expanded its portfolio to 11 studios by directing 60 percent of its investment to mobile game studios.

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Two top teams from India and CIS needed to qualify for FFWS through regional competitions like Free Fire India Championship Spring and Free Fire Pro League CIS Season 4. The winner of these competitions would qualify for the FFWS Finals. Both of these tournaments were not held on schedule, but this means that fans will not be able to see Indian and CIS teams in FFWS.

The Free Fire India Championship was suspended last February after the game was banned in the South Asian country due to alleged data privacy concerns. The Free Fire Pro League CIS on the other hand was canceled due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

As a result, only 10 teams will compete in the play-ins in the updated slot distribution for FFWS. From here, the top four teams will continue to the FFWS finals. Previously, only two teams were required to advance from play-ins, but this number has been increased to four due to the lack of CIS and India regions.

The qualifying rounds for the FFWS will be held on May 14, and the finals will be held on May 21. It should be noted that FFWS also has a huge prize pool of 2 million dollars.

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Games24x7 was founded in 2006 and is known for its skill-based mobile casual games such as fantasy sports platform My11Circle and RummyCircle, which it operates under the U Games brand.

The majority of the studio’s 100 million users come from My11Circle, although a higher proportion of its revenue is provided by RummyCircle.

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“We are extremely happy to partner with Malabar Investment and to see Tiger Global and Raine Group continue to repose their faith in us,” said Games24x7 co-founder and CEO Trivikraman Thampy. “This investment is a testimony not only to Games24x7’s performance, but also to India’s immense potential as an online skill gaming market.”

Trivikraman Thampy, co-founder and CEO of Games24x7

In the same week, Bangalore-based mobile game company Bombay Play raised $7.5 million in its initial funding to further expand its hyper-casual game offerings.

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Registration for the event, which officially opened today, will end on April 13. Following the competitive changes of PUBG Mobile, players active in 170 regions will be represented in 6 different regions.

The six regions include North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

Although the tournament will operate in six regions, some PMCOs will have sub-regions. This includes PMCO South America (PMCO Brazil and PMCO Latin America), PMCO Asia (PMCO South Asia and Asia Wildcard), and PMCO Europe (PMCO West Europe and PMCO Turkey).

Due to the competition’s focus on amateur and semi-pro teams, PMCO will no longer promote directly to PUBG Mobile Pro Leagues. Teams will not compete via PUBG Mobile National Championship or PMNC Regional Cups to reach PMPL in 2023.

Despite the official announcement and registrations being open, PUBG Mobile has yet to announce when the 2022 PMCO Spring season will officially kick off.

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“The Snapdragon Pro Series gives players in multiple regions, at all levels, a chance to become a champion and compete for a share of more than $2 million in prize money,” said Kevin Rosenblatt, General Manager, Mobile at ESL Gaming. “The mobile ecosystem we are building with Snapdragon Elite Gaming will span multiple genres, with titles that are relevant in the core regions: North America (NA), Europe (EUR), the Middle-East & North Africa (MENA), China, Asia-Pacific (AP), and India.” 

Each region will feature its own set of game titles, with tournaments starting as early as April 12, 2022. With sign-ups now LIVE, anyone in our supported regions can participate in these various mobile game titles:

• Brawl Stars: As the Snapdragon Mobile Masters title across the NA, EUR/MENA, and  AP regions, the top-down Hero Brawler will see the most elite players competing at the epic live Snapdragon Mobile Masters final event. 
• Clash of Clans: As part of the Snapdragon Mobile Challenge Season 1, competitors in  NA and EUR/MENA will be able to battle it out for both the Snapdragon Pro Series title and a coveted “Golden Ticket”, allowing them to advance to the Clash of Clans World Championship later this year. 
• Free Fire: Players of the famous mobile battle royale game from the AP region have a chance to show off their skills in the Snapdragon Mobile Challenge. 
• League of Legends: Wild Rift: The mobile experience of the famous 5v5 MOBA will make its appearance in AP as the region’s best players will enter the stage during the Snapdragon Mobile Challenge. 
• PUBG Mobile: ESL Gaming is partnering with the prominent battle royale title to bring the PUBG Mobile Club Open into the Snapdragon Mobile Open for the NA and EUR,  MENA & Africa regions, providing aspiring players a path through to the next level in the ecosystem. 
• Clash Royale: Similarly to Clash of Clans, players from NA and EUR/MENA will be competing for both a share of the prize pool, but also a “Golden Ticket” for the  EUR/MENA region that will take players into the next tier of competition. 
• Asphalt 9: Legends: The latest in the billion-downloaded arcade racing franchise will be part of the Snapdragon Mobile Open in NA and EUR/MENA. 
• Legends of Runeterra: The collectible card game will bring unparalleled strategic skills to the Snapdragon Mobile Open in the AP region. 

Game titles and further details about the Snapdragon Pro Series in India and China are forthcoming. 

The Snapdragon Mobile Challenge finals events in the NA, EUR/MENA, and AP regions and the Snapdragon Mobile Masters event are expected to be live and in-person for both fans and competitors to experience an unparalleled level of elite competition. In order to support the highest level of gameplay, players will compete using devices powered by Snapdragon® mobile platforms and equipped with Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, ensuring advanced game optimization, dynamic graphics, and top-tier performance. 

“We can’t wait to see the world’s best players battle it out,” continued Rosenblatt. “We have truly created an inclusive ecosystem where everyone can compete. Whether you are a casual player or a seasoned competitive pro, we are looking forward to welcoming you into the Snapdragon Pro Series!” 

Full qualifier details and registration can be found here on the official Snapdragon Pro Series website. 

Earlier this year, ESL Gaming and Qualcomm Technologies, announced their multi-year collaboration and the launch of the Snapdragon Pro Series. For more information about the  Snapdragon Pro Series, head to the official website and follow the Snapdragon Pro Series on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Stay tuned as further details will be announced in the upcoming months.  

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As a result of the multi-year deal, Coca-Cola will collaborate with Riot to create “unique fan experiences” for its competitive season starting this year.

The deal includes “creating value for the community” through a variety of rewards and experiences for Wild Rift fans, as well as a weekly content series.

In addition, Riot Games has announced the opening plans for the Wild Rift Esports season. Regional tournaments will act as qualifiers for the Wild Rift Icons Global Championship, which will take place in the Summer.

“Coca-Cola helped launch what is now the biggest esports on the planet, League of Legends Esports, so I’m thrilled that they see the future in Wild Rift Esports as well. This partnership will span across more than 100 countries, including the eight regional leagues that serve as the foundation for our sport.”

Leo Faria, Global Head of Wild Rift Esports at Riot Games

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The partnership isn’t Riot Games and Coca-Cola’s first collaboration. From 2014 to 2016, Coca-Cola worked with Riot for the League of Legends World Championship to create a variety of collectibles and experiences.

“We believe real magic exists at the point of human connection – both in the physical and digital worlds – when friends come together to enjoy an uplifting moment. We are looking forward to working closely with the team at Wild Rift to bring new content and experiences to more fans around the world in the coming months and years.”

Selman Careaga, President of the Global Coca-Cola Category

Making Coca-Cola a global partner for the Wild Rift esports scene is a serious move by Riot Games to make its mark on mobile esports.

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The “soft launch” of the game means that the developers will still be continuing to tweak some features of the game. You can find the full list of countries that can currently play Apex Legends mobile down below:

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Singapore
• Malaysia
• Philippines
• Indonesia
• Mexico
• Peru
• Argentina
• Colombia

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You can download the APK version of the game to access it, however this is not advised and the results may wary.

“Starting today, we will begin our limited regional launch where we will focus on testing our matchmaking and progression systems, backend infrastructure and in-game commerce, as well as our regional live operations capabilities. We’re excited to receive valuable player feedback on the Ranked experience, the different game modes, Legend progression, monetization features, and more. These milestones and player feedback are important parts of the development process.”

Apex Legends Developer Respawn Entertainment

We currently don’t know exactly when the mobile version of Apex Legends will launch world wide. However “soft launch” periods usually only last a few months. Although the developers did indicate that “Players who are participating in the limited regional launch can access the Store until May 3rd. Account progress and unlocked items earned during the limited regional launch period will be reset prior to game launch.”

This might mean that the mobile version of Apex Legends will launch sometime in May of this year.

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The Snapdragon Pro Series will be a comprehensive global mobile esports ecosystem, with tournaments in North America, Europe, the Middle-East, China, North Africa and Asia-Pacific. Snapdragon Pro Series will launch a premier global, multi-genre mobile esports competition, culminating in an epic live Masters final event. 

This game-changing event concept leverages premium-tier Snapdragon powered devices which are packed with Snapdragon Elite Gaming technology to untether the players and create a breakthrough experience. The distinguished arsenal of Snapdragon Elite Gaming delivers premium, mobile-first features and enhancements including advanced game optimizations, ultra-realistic graphics, and lightning connectivity and performance speeds to help competitors harness the power of desktop-level gaming to transform the phone into a premium gaming machine.

With the global footprint of the program and including three tiers of competition (Open, Challenge and Masters), the Snapdragon Pro Series redefines the mobile esports landscape, giving players in multiple regions, at all levels, a chance to become a champion and compete for a share of an estimated $2 million in prize money.

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“The rapid rise of mobile esports is well-documented, and we’re incredibly proud of the role ESL has played in that to date. Our new collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and its Snapdragon brand will elevate our mobile ecosystem to its fullest potential. We’re excited to transform the future of mobile esports for players and fans around the world, continuing to create a world where everybody can be somebody.”

Rodrigo Samwell, CCO at ESL Gaming

Featuring innovative, custom brand integrations across live and online events, the collaboration will demonstrate how Snapdragon powered products offer a dynamic and advanced mobile gaming experience. 

“Qualcomm Technologies is all-in on gaming. Snapdragon Elite Gaming has led the industry across the mobile gaming technology stack benefiting gamers at all levels and enabling the ecosystem to deliver best in class gameplay. In partnership with ESL, Snapdragon Pro Series will be an important additional pillar of our comprehensive gaming strategy allowing us to build category leadership in mobile esports globally.”

Don McGuire, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

For more information about the Snapdragon Pro Series, head to the official website and follow the Snapdragon Pro Series on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Stay tuned as further program details will be announced in the upcoming months. 

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