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Believe it or not, those are not the shoes you are thinking of

Nivedita Bangari
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Believe it or not, those are not the shoes you are thinking of

We have seen much crazy stuff happening in the year 2020, and at CES 2021, we witnessed the tech giants bringing forth their most mind-boggling concept inventions to the floor. But today’s news might be the craziest one on the internet.

NZXT is known for making accessories for the PC gaming market, and RTKFT makes “virtual and physical next-gen collectable sneakers for the best esports, gaming, and entertainment celebrities.” But what happens when these two companies decide to come together and create a new product. Well, you get something beneficial, but really weird.

RTFKT teased a new shoe concept on Twitter, and it not only confused us but it to be partner NZXT as well. Even though the latter brand appears on the new shoes. But RTFKT later confirmed that a partnership with the hardware maker is in place, “empowering RTFKT and our creator community to create the future of fashion and collectibles, powering our vision, community, and crazy ideas with their awesome builds and love of gaming.”

If you see the new shoes in the tweet above, then you might be probably confused don’t worry even I was confused the first time I saw them. They look more like a Dragon Ball Z figurine which I have in my closet. But what exactly do they have?

Well as we can see in the tweet, the shoe concept involves an actual RTX 3080 graphics card (which is a fake obviously) and a fake fan attached to the sole, and a battery-powered holographic window revealing all sorts of techno-innards that aren’t there.

The shoes contain such advanced pieces of machinery that it makes you wonder. Are those shoes or not? I don’t believe they are the shoes but if ever they turned out to be one, would you wear them?

Let us know in the comments.

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Asus brings ROG SHOWDOWN 2021 – A series of online tournaments with ₹190,000 prize pool

Raunak Saha
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Asus brings ROG SHOWDOWN 2021 – A series of online tournaments with ₹190,000 prize pool

Asus has a good track record of bringing powerful gaming products with its insanely popular gaming brand Asus ROG. They also host a lot of gaming competitions for gamers and this time too they have announced the second edition of ROG Showdown.

ASUS ROG, today announced the second leg of ROG Showdown – a series of online tournaments organized by ROG which primarily focuses on the gaming enthusiasts. This is because of the pandemic and Asus encourages gamers to #StayAtHome as gaming is the only thing that have kept gamers alive this entire pandemic saga.

The second edition of ROG Showdown will be commencing from 29th January 2021 onwards. The participants will get a chance to choose from a series of tournaments amongst the most popular games including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO), PUBG PC, Valorant, League of Legends (LOL), Valorant League. The winning teams will also get a chance to win a cash prize of INR 50,000/ in the Valorant League during Q1 of 2021.

Speaking about the announcement, Arnold Su, Business Head, Consumer and Gaming PC, System Business Group, ASUS India, said “The year 2020 has been exceptional and has presented us with unprecedented challenges. While it has been a difficult year for all of us, we at Asus India, have turned this around as an opportunity for our young gaming community to have more exciting and meaningful experiences through a series of gaming tournaments during the first edition of ROG Showdown. We are grateful for the extensive participation as well as overwhelming popularity the campaign has garnered which led us to bring to you the second edition of the tournament, we aim to encourage more and more players to develop their skills at par with the global gaming ecosystem, enhance gaming tactics, learn from fellow players and create a collaborative gaming environment.”

“We are committed to innovating and creating new opportunities for the larger gaming community in India and ROG Showdown is a testament to our continued investment in fostering the gaming enthusiasts across the market. The success of the 1st edition of ROG Showdown has encouraged ASUS to initiate a tournament in APAC which is yet to be launched but shall provide Indian teams with a platform to participate with other global teams. With all these initiatives we are confident that this year will be no different and ROG will carve a place of its own among the competitive E-sports gaming ecosystem”, added Mr. Arnold Su.

In India, eSports has become very popular and it is the Indian gamers who are making name in the world. The First Edition of the ROG Showdown saw close to 7000 participants take part in the tournament, thanks to the strong participation from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Undoubtedly, the first edition of ROG Showdown, that concluded in December 2020 with the multiple winners in respective tournament and league, was a huge hit and gamers won up to INR560,000/ prize pool.

ROG Showdown has received international recognition and the tournament has garnered approximately 1M audience base digitally. The registration will start from 23 Jan’21 for the first tournament of the second edition of ROG Showdown. Interested participants and teams can register themself from the ROG Showdown website: https://asus.in/ROG-Showdown-Series/

All ROG Showdown online tournament will be live stream on ROG India Facebook page on respective tournaments’ dates. 

A look at Intel’s NUC11 Enthusiast

Nivedita Bangari
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A look at Intel’s NUC11 Enthusiast

At CES 2021 platform, Intel announced its series of NUCs based on the Tiger Lake SoCs. The NUC11 Performance lineup was covered earlier. This piece looks at another exciting NUC11 offering in the enthusiast category. The NUC11 Enthusiast dubbed as the Phantom Canyon brings the Tiger Lake-U Core i7-1165G7 and adds an NVIDIA RTX 2060 to create a compact system suitable for gaming, streaming, and content creation.

The machine is nothing to scold at and has reportedly only two SKUs. According to sources, the NUC11PHKi7C is the basic version, while the NUC11PHKi7CAA comes with 2x 8GB DDR4-3200 SODIMMs and an Intel Optane Memory H10 (32GB + 512GB) NVMe drive. The NUC11PHKi7CAA also comes with Windows 10 Home pre-installed.

The blue also provides a host of I/O options with the new NUC11 Enthusiast.

  • 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports (one in the front and one in the rear)
  • the display output from the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 in the TGL-U processor
  • Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
  • One SDXC UHS-II slot
  • An audio jack
  • A quad-microphone array at the front panel.
  • an audio output jack (supporting TOSLINK) on the rear.
  • A single 2.5 Gbps LAN port
  • Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
  • Display outputs (HDMI 2.0b and mini-DP 1.4a) from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.
CPUIntel Core i7-1165G7
Tiger Lake-U, 4C/8T
2.8 – 4.7 GHz
28W TDP		Intel Core i7-8809G
Kaby Lake, 4C/8T
3.1 – 4.2 GHz
100W Package TDP		Intel Core i7-6770HQ
Skylake, 4C/8T
2.6 – 3.5 GHz
45W TDP
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 (N18E-G1-B Notebook Class 115W) @ 1.285 GHz (Discrete)
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96EU) @ 1.3 GHz (Integrated / On-Die)		Radeon RX Vega M GH 4GB HBM2 @ 1.19 GHz (Discrete / On-Package)
Intel® HD Graphics 630 @ 1.1 GHz (Integrated / On-Die)		Intel® Iris Pro Graphics 580 @ 1.05 GHz (Integrated / On-Die)
128MB SDRAM
Memory2x DDR4-3200 SODIMMs
1.2V, 64GB max.		2x DDR4-2400+ SODIMMs
1.2V, 32GB max.		2x DDR4-2133 SODIMMs
1.2V, 32GB max.
Motherboard5.5″ x 8″ UCFF4″ x 5″ UCFF
Storage1x M.2 22×80/110 (key M) PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe/AHCI SSD
1x M.2 2280 (key M) SATA3 or PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe/AHCI SSD		2x M.2 22×42/80 (key M) SATA3 or PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe/AHCI SSD
I/O Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 Fast-Charging (front + rear)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (front)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Fast-Charging (front)
4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (rear)
1x SDXC UHS-II Card Slot (front)
CIR (front)
1x SATA III Power + Data Internal Header
2x USB 2.0 Internal Header		2x Thunderbolt 3 (rear)
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (rear)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (front)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (front)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Fast-Charging (front)
1x SDXC UHS-I Card Slot (front)
CIR (front)
1x SATA III Power + Data Internal Header
2x USB 2.0 Internal Header		1x Thunderbolt 3 (rear)
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (rear)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (front)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Fast-Charging (front)
1x SDXC UHS-I Card Slot (front)
CIR (front)
1x SATA III Power + Data Internal Header
2x USB 2.0 Internal Header
NetworkingIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
(2×2 802.11ax Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1 module)
1 × 2.5 GbE port (Intel I225-LM)		Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
(2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 module)
2 × GbE ports (Intel I219-LM + Intel I210-AT)		Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
(2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 module)
1 × GbE ports (Intel I219-LM)
Display Outputs2x DP 1.4a (via Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, iGPU Display Pipe)
1x mini-DP 1.4a (rear, dGPU, up to 8Kp60, MST)
1x HDMI 2.0b (rear, dGPU, up to 4Kp60)		1x HDMI 2.0a (front, dGPU)
1x HDMI 2.0a (rear, dGPU)
2x mini-DP 1.3 (rear, dGPU)
2x DP 1.3 (via Thunderbolt 3 Type-C ports, dGPU)		1x mini-DP 1.2 (rear, iGPU)
1x HDMI 2.0a (rear, iGPU)
1x DP 1.3 (via Thunderbolt 3 Type-C ports, iGPU)
Audio7.1 digital (over HDMI and DisplayPort)
L+R+mic (front)
L+R+TOSLINK (rear)
Audio CodecRealtek ALC700Realtek ALC233
EnclosureMetal and plastic
Kensington lock with base security
Power Supply230W (19V @ 12.1A) Adapter120W (19V @ 6.32A) Adapter
Dimensions221mm x 142mm x 42mm / 1.3L221mm x 142mm x 39mm / 1.2L216mm x 116mm x 23mm / 0.69L
Miscellaneous FeaturesReplaceable lid with customizable RGB LED illumination
Status LEDs in the front panel
The quad beam-forming microphone array
VESA mounting plate
3-year warranty		Replaceable lid
Status LEDs in the front panel
VESA mounting plate
3-year warranty

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TCL to update its 2019 and 2020 TV models with Android 11

Nivedita Bangari
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TCL to update its 2019 and 2020 TV models with Android 11

TCL is a leader in the manufacturing of smart displays and TVs. Its android TVs are famous across the globe and have international recognition. Recently the company announced that it plans to upgrade its 2019 and 2020 Android TV models in Europe.

According to sources, the said models will be updated to Android 11 with support for ALLM (auto low latency mode) for apps, cinematic ads, instant apps, the Gboard TV keyboard with speech-to-text and predictive typing, and more.

“The update is compatible with the new Google TV interface but it has yet to be decided if it will be migrated to Google TV as discussions are ongoing. Models from 2018 and earlier will not receive the update.”

The Twitter account of TCL Europe sent out a Tweet saying “your experience will be upgraded from Android TV to the new Google TV system and TCL is proud to be one of the first providers this year.”

from the Twitter response, we can assume that Google TV might make its way to the TCL android TVs once Android 11 is made available later this year. Some of the TCL models slated to get updated to Android 11 include TCL X915, TCL C815, TCL C715, TCL P815, and many others. It also suggested that the Google TV update might only come for the 2021 models.

The Android 11 update should be available for 2019 and 2020 TCL models that run Android TV in Q3 2021, so it won’t be much longer.

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Ubuntu Linux finally bootable on Apple M1 Mac

Nivedita Bangari
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Ubuntu Linux finally bootable on Apple M1 Mac

It has been a while since Apple’s new M1 Mac PC was launched. But now reports have surfaced that everyone’s favourite Ubuntu Linux is completely installable and usable on the new M1 Macs. According to sources, various developers working on the project have released a port through which you can install Linux for M1 Macs.

Corellium’s Chris Wade announced the Linux port for M1 Macs on Twitter earlier today. But since it’s just an initial port there are indeed a lot of limitations. Let not forget that the M1 Mac comes with apples new silicon and is generally new in the market.

According to sources, Corellium was able to boot Linux over USB. The USB-C dongle will cater to network functionalities, support for USB, 12C, and DART. But there is no support for GPU acceleration and all rendering needs will rely on software.

It is reported that Corellium has been working on making the port available for the M1-powered Macs since earlier this month and has made striking progress on the project.

“Linux is now completely usable on the Mac mini M1. Booting from USB a full Ubuntu desktop (RPI). The network works via a USB c dongle. The update includes support for USB, I2C, DART. We will push changes to our GitHub and a tutorial later today. Thanks to the @CorelliumHQ team.”

Apple’s M1 has been performing extremely well in the market and has been praised by many experts in the industry. Cornelius is known for its work on iOS emulation software. And as such the company and the Cupertino giant don’t go hand in hand. Since the Linux project has just taken off, we can assume to get a perfectly stable bootable Linux by the middle of 2021.

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Premium Gaming Chassis to get under Rs.3,000 during Amazon Great Republic Day sale

Anupam Modak
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Premium Gaming Chassis to get under Rs.3,000 during Amazon Great Republic Day sale

There is a vast number of desktop users who never compromise with their machines’ performance and looks. For each case, an excellent monetary flow is needed. However, for performance, the pricing is standardized throughout the market. Only you have to manage in the looks part, which is currently possible and easy till 23rd January.

Desktop Chassis or cabinets play a vital role to enhance the overall looks, especially the gaming chassis. For the next couple of days, there are some great discounts in this category of products on Amazon as the platform is celebrating India’s 72nd Republic Day through the Great Republic Day sale. Here are the gaming chassis under Rs.3,000 available on Amazon with discounts.

Zebronics Zeb-Cronus Premium Gaming Cabinet 

Price – Rs.2,369

  • Zeb-Cronus is a premium gaming cabinet that comes with support for ATX/ mATX with mirror-finish front & tempered glass front and side panel, 4 x120mm Rainbow LED double ring fans in the front and rear.
  • The PSU is top-mounted and has an optimized design for airflow.
  • Form factor : Mid tower
  • Motherboard : ATX/Matx
  • AIO Cooler : Rear 120mm

Link: https://amzn.to/39PmIEY

CHIPTRONEX X310B Mid Tower ATX Cabinet USB 3.0

Price – Rs.1,999

  • Full transparent acrylic side panel
  • Hi speed USB 3.0 x1 , USB 2.0 x 2 , HD AUDIO, 1 x 120mm normal fans pre-installed
  • Front RGB strip with rgb control button
  • Support’s ATX/MATX/ Mini ATX Motherboards
  • Maximum VGA Length upto 280mm, Max CPU cooler height of 160MM.

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Corsair Carbide SPEC-05 Mid-Tower Gaming Case

Price – Rs.2,999

  • Minimalist exterior design with an edge-to-edge tinted side panel window
  • Room for up to five 120mm fans with one 120mm front fan pre-installed
  • Expansive storage space with mounts for up to three hdd’s and two ssd’s
  • Clean, front panel with high-speed usb 3.0 port
  • Cable routing cutouts and tie downs keep your build looking clean and uncluttered

Link: https://amzn.to/3ivrVG2

CHIPTRONEX MX2 RGB Mid Tower Cabinet

Price – Rs.2,599

  • The MX2 RGB has a dedicated RGB control button on top for the front RGB strip to change 8 Different RGB color modes
  • It comes pre installed one 120mm automatic RGB fans on rear
  • Motherboard supports – ATX,Micro ATX and Mini ITX
  • It has 4mm thick edge to edge tempered glass on side panel which give the case a unique outlook and various options to show off your build inside.
  • It has one USB3.0, two USB2.0, RGB control button and HD audio on top

Link: https://amzn.to/3c01l6M

Corsair Carbide Series CC-9011050-WW Mid-Tower Steel Gaming Case

Price – Rs.2,849

  • USB 3.0 front port with internal connector
  • Large side panel window
  • Cable routing and CPU cooler backplate motherboard cutouts
  • Seven PCIe slots with room for long graphics cards up to 420 mm long
  • Install up to four storage drives, your choice of 3.5-inches or 2.5-inches, each tray fits both
  • Dust filters for front and PSU intake
  • Easy system builds, maintenance and upgrades

Link: https://amzn.to/2Y04CdY

CHIPTRONEX MX1 RGB Mid Tower Cabinet

Price – Rs.2,249

  • Motherboard Support ATX/MATX/ITX
  • The case comes with front spectrum rgb strip bar
  • Rear 1 x 120mm automatic RGB fan
  • Tempered glass side panel
  • Bottom power supply with psu closure

Link: https://amzn.to/3ixNRA6

CHIPTRONEX X410B Mid Tower ATX Cabinet

Price – Rs.2,049

  • Front Dual RGB strip
  • RGB control switch to change the RGB light modes
  • Support’s ATX/MATX/ Mini ATX Motherboards
  • Full Acrylic side panel
  • USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 2

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CHIPTRONEX MX4 RGB Mid Tower Cabinet 

Price – Rs.2,229

  • The MX4 case comes with automatic rgb strip on front panel
  • It comes pre installed one 120mm static RGB fans on rear
  • Motherboard supports – ATX,Micro ATX and Mini ITX
  • It has 4mm thick edge to edge tempered glass on side panel which give the case a unique outlook and various options to show off your build inside.
  • It has one USB3.0, two USB2.0and HD audio on top

Link: https://amzn.to/3p3Lxna

Zebronics Zeb-Mars Premium Gaming Chassis

Price – Rs.2,129

  • Mars our premium gaming chassis comes with ample features like 120mm front fan with 33 LED purple fan, a magnetic dust filter and ample space for all your cable management.
  • Form factor : Mid tower
  • Motherboard : ATX /mATX
  • Audio : HD
  • PSU : Bottom

Link: https://amzn.to/3ivx54S

Corsair Carbide Series 100R CC-9011075-WW Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ATX

Price – Rs.2,899

  • Steel ATX Mid Tower
  • 2 x USB 3.0 / Audio Front Ports
  • 2 External 5.25″ Drive Bays, 7 Expansion Slots
  • Combo 3.5in/2.5in x 4 Internal 3.5″ Drive Bays,
  • ATX (not included) Power Supply

Link: https://amzn.to/2MakbNs

CHIPTRONEX R3 Mid Tower Cabinet

Price – Rs.1,829

  • Full black coated structure
  • It comes with 2 *USB 2.0 & HD Audio
  • Supports upto ATX Motherboard ( ATX ,Matx,ITX)
  • Spacious and well designed for easy Installation.
  • Black PSU

Link: https://amzn.to/3nYUI6U

Antec NX230 NX Series-Mid Tower Gaming Cabinet Computer case 

Price – Rs.2,999

  • Black, Mid Tower, 400 x 210 x 460mm , SPCC, Transparent Side Panel
  • 7, 3.5″ / 2.5″ (convertible) x 2 / 1 ,2.5″ x 2 / ATX PS2
  • ARGB Control Button, Power, Reset, HD MIC/Audio, USB3.0, USB2.0 x 2
  • Pre-installed- 120mm x 1 in Rear / Fan Suppor Front – 120mm x 3 / 140mm x 2 , Top – 120mm x 2, Rear – 120mm x 1, Power Supply Shroud – 2 x 120mm , Radiator Support – Front ≤ 360 ,Rear ≤ 120mm
  • GFX- 300 mm / Max cooler hight – 160 mm/ Dust Filter – Top, Bottom

Link: https://amzn.to/3ixS9HI

Antec NX130 Mid Tower Gaming Cabinet

Price – Rs.2,390

  • Motherboard Support : ATX, Micro-ATX, ITX
  • Front Control : USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 2, MIC/HD Audio, Power, Reset
  • Side Panel : Transparent Side Panel
  • Included Fan : 1 x 120 mm Fan in rear
  • Expansion Slots : 7

Link: https://amzn.to/2Nprlhz

Zeb Odin – Zebronics Premium Gaming Chassis

Price – Rs.2,155

  • Form Factor : Mid tower
  • CPU Cooler size : 160mm
  • VGA Size : 320mm
  • AIO Cooler : Rear-120mm ; Front-280mm
  • Cooling fans : Multicolor
  • Expansion slot : 4
  • USB : 2 x USB, 1 x USB3.0

Link: https://amzn.to/2MbF0s1

Real Madrid knocked out of the Copa Del Rey by Alcoyano

Rishab Chakladar
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Real Madrid knocked out of the Copa Del Rey by Alcoyano

Real Madrid’s bad run of games continues. Real Madrid lost to Spanish third division side Alcoyano last night in a Copa Del Rey tie and was knocked out of the tournament in the Round of 32. Alcoyano beat Real Madrid quite surprisingly.

Real Madrid took the lead in the first half in the 45th minute of the game from flying back post header by Eder Militao from Marcelo’s cross. The Brazilian duo connected to put Real Madrid into the lead.

But in the second half, Alcoyano showed a great character against the Spanish champion and finally scored the equaliser in the 85th minute. Jose Solbes scored the equaliser for Alcoyano.

The match went to the extra-time. In 110th minute Alcoyano midfielder Ramon Lopez Olivan was sent off. But 10 men Alcoyano scored again in the 115th minute and won the game.

After the loss, Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane took the responsibility for the loss. He said, “When you lose, you always talk. I take responsibility and whatever has to happen, will happen. I am very calm, the players wanted to win the game. They try and sometimes different things happen. You have to assume responsibility.”

Some fans and media suggest that he can be sacked after this loss as well. Real Madrid lost two cup games in two weeks. It will affect Zidane’s job surely.

ZTE Axon 30 is coming with an improved under-display camera

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ZTE Axon 30 is coming with an improved under-display camera

Last year we saw a truly under display camera smartphone that has a pretty decent picture clarity and the company has done a pretty good job by hiding it under the screen. The phone we are talking about is ZTE Axon 20. It was the world’s first mass-produced under display camera smartphone available for the commoners to buy. Other than this we have seen many patents from OPPO, Xiaomi and others on the under-display camera concept that will help companies to achieve the true full view experience.

ZTE Axon 30 teaser

Unlike its predecessor, it will be a flagship device with all high-end specifications along with the flagship Snapdragon 888 processor. The teaser image indicates the under-display camera of the phone. The phone is expected to have better cameras, Android 11 out of the box, at least 30W fast wired charging. Other features it should have are NFC, up to 12GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. The Axon 30 may also come along with siblings some of which may not be flagship phones. If the phone features the Snapdragon 888 S0C then it will also have 5G connectivity.

However, the launch date of the new device has not been mentioned in the teaser image, but we are expecting the launch within Q1 of this year. A per reports Xiaomi is also planning to launch its under-display smartphone by this year so it is unlikely ZTE will delay the launch.

The worlds of football and Fortnite collide in a new collaboration

Advait Jajodia
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The worlds of football and Fortnite collide in a new collaboration

The rivalry between elite football clubs is already fierce, but it has just been shot into new territory. More than 20 soccer teams from all over the world are set to appear in Fortnite via a partnership with the video game’s publisher Epic Games. The deals were facilitated by Fortnite’s licensing representative, IMG.

Beginning on January 23, Fortnite players will be able to choose from ten different options of the new ‘Kickoff Set’ outfits for the 23 participating teams, including Juventus, Manchester City, Inter, AC Milan, West Ham United, Celtic, Schalke, Rangers, Sevilla, LAFC and Sporting CP.

“Fortnite has been around for over three years now,” said Nate Nanzer, Head of Global Partnerships at Epic Games, while talking to CNN Sport. “We’ve spent a lot of time listening to our players and having conversations with them about what do they want to see next.

“Overwhelmingly, the sport that we hear from our players that is most wanted to come to the game is global football, soccer.”

The deal between football clubs and Epic Games will allow users to represent teams from the A-League, Bundesliga, Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, j1 League, Major League Soccer(MLS), La Liga, Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Primiera Liga and Serie A.

In addition to new skins for players of the popular video game, users will also be able to join certain clubs in hosted Fortnite tournaments, while they will also have the chance to earn or purchase two new soccer-themed emotes, which are victory dances used while playing the game.

The other clubs that will be featured in the game are AS Roma, Atlanta United, Cerezo Osaka, Esporte Clube Bahia, Melbourne FC, Santos, Sydney FC, Seattle Sounders, Vfl Wolfsburg, Western Sydney Wanderers and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

As a game with 350 million registered users as of last year, Fortnite represents widespread outreach potential for sports clubs and only emphasizes the opportunities of burgeoning digital markets in a time when people are spending an increasing amount of time online.

Ajinkya Rahane, Josh Hazelwood, Poonam Yadav and others shine in a challenging year for cricket as winners of the 2020 ESPNcricinfo Awards

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Ajinkya Rahane, Josh Hazelwood, Poonam Yadav and others shine in a challenging year for cricket as winners of the 2020 ESPNcricinfo Awards

The nine winners of the ESPNcricinfo Awards, for performances across the three men’s international formats and women’s ODIs and T20Is in 2020, have been chosen by a jury of ESPNcricinfo’s senior writers and editors

National, January 21, 2021:

Ajinkya Rahane, whose fighting 112 helped India to a win in the Melbourne Test of the 2020-21 series against Australia, has won the ESPNcricnfo Award for best Test batting performance of 2020. The Test bowling award went to Josh Hazlewood for his 5 for 8 against India in the previous Test, in Adelaide, where the visitors were bowled out for their lowest score ever, 36.

The men’s ODI batting award was won by Australian, Glenn Maxwell, for his 90-ball 108, which handed England their first bilateral ODI series defeat in five years. This is Maxwell’s third year in a row winning an ESPNcricinfo award – he won the T20I batting performance award for 2018 and 2019.

Blessing Muzarabani of Zimbabwe won in the ODI bowling category for his first five-for, which helped his team tie an ODI against Pakistan, after which he took a further two wickets in the Super Over.

Poonam Yadav’s stellar 4 for 19, the winner of the women’s bowling performance award, took India to a 17-run win over Australia in the opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Come the final, Alyssa Healy, winner of the batting award, paid India back, with a 39-ball 75 that blasted Australia to a steep total, and the tournament title.

The men’s T20I batting and bowling awards went to Jonny Bairstow, for his 86 not out against South Africa, and Lockie Ferguson, who blew West Indies away with sheer pace in Auckland, ending with a career-best 5 for 21.

Another New Zealander, Kyle Jamieson, took the award for debutant of the year. His 31 international wickets from 16 matches in 2020 included 25 in Tests at 14.44 – a showing that was instrumental in New Zealand rising to No. 1 in the ICC rankings.

The year gone by brought cricket challenges like no other before in the wake of Covid-19. “The onset of the pandemic changed international cricket, with fewer matches and stricter regulations,” said Sambit Bal, editor-in-chief, ESPNcricinfo and ESPN South Asia. “Schedules became tighter, players had shorter breaks between demanding matches and faced higher possibilities of falling ill while having to also be available for quicker rotation of schedules. However, cricketers rose to the challenge. This year’s winners of the ESPNcricinfo Awards have shown the utmost grit and exemplify the spirit of cricket with their resistance. We congratulate the winners and nominees and wish them an even stronger 2021.”  

The winners, across nine categories, were selected by a jury of ESPNcricinfo’s senior writers and editors.

For more information on the winners, visit https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/espncricinfo-awards-2020-homepage-1246962

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