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EA to shut down Apex Legends Mobile
Global video game firm Electronic Arts (EA) have announced that they will be shutting down their mobile game Apex Legends Mobile in May 2023. Apex Legends Mobile will close on May 1, 2023, 4pm PST but EA did not specify a date for Battlefield Mobile. although they stated that they will be shutting down development. EA also announced that the studio behind Battlefield Mobile, Industrial Toys, will also be shut down. Apex Legends Mobile had made its debut in 2022, bringing developer Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends to the smaller device for the audiences. The game had also won the Apple Game of the Year 2022 and the Google Play Game of the Year 2022 as well. With both Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile shutting down, studios such as Tencent and Lightspeed, who were working on Apex Legends Mobile will also be affected. EA also announced that as 'per the terms of the EA User Agreement', they would not be providing any refunds for real money purchases made by players. Global video game firm Electronic Arts (EA) have announced that they will be shutting down their mobile game Apex Legends Mobile in May 2023. Apex Legends Mobile will close on May 1, 2023, 4pm PST but EA did not specify a date for Battlefield Mobile. although they stated that they will be shutting down development. EA also announced that the studio behind Battlefield Mobile, Industrial Toys, will also be shut down. Apex Legends Mobile had made its debut in 2022, bringing developer Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends to the smaller device for the audiences. The game had also won the Apple Game of the Year 2022 and the Google Play Game of the Year 2022 as well. With both Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile shutting down, studios such as Tencent and Lightspeed, who were working on Apex Legends Mobile will also be affected. EA also announced that as 'per the terms of the EA User Agreement', they would not be providing any refunds for real money purchases made by players.
Saudi Esports Federation and Mastercard team up with Saudi National Bank
The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) and Mastercard have announced a new strategic partnership with the Saudi National Bank (SNB). The partnership is aimed at growing Saudi Arabia's digital transformation and enhancing their gaming and esports infrastructure. SNB will work with SEF and Mastercard to work on new opportunities and build 'innovative financial products and offerings’ that create an added value and enhance the gamers' experience. The partnership builds on Mastercard's current deal with the SEF as they work towards promoting Saudi Arabia's gaming industry. SEF, Mastercard and SNB will also develop and unlock new experiences which will be powered by Web3 technology and will provide the gamers a chance to access exclusive benefits and unique experiences across the physical and digital world. Saud Abdulaziz Bajbair, Head of Retail Business Group at SNB, commented, "This partnership confirms the importance of the private sector’s role in supporting the overall development movement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030. This agreement is an important step in the dissemination of new digital technologies that will contribute to making the Kingdom a leading hub for gaming and e-sports.”
Manchester United sign Safia Middleton-Patel for senior women's team
English football club Manchester United have signed Safia Middleton-Patel for the women's team, following the 18-year old signing her first professional contract with the club. The young goalkeeper who has been with United since 2020, was also a member of the U-21 WSL Academy League and cup winning team last season and now has moved to the first team. Middleton-Patel is the 10th player to sign for the women's first team from the Academy since its reformation in 2018. Speaking about her new contract, Safia Middleton-Patel, said, "I’m over the moon to sign professionally with Manchester United. It’s a surreal moment for me and my family. I have to say a massive thank you to all the staff - everyone has been amazing with me throughout my journey to get here.”
Bundesliga Returns: Teams We’re Looking Forward to Watching Play
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Heroic renews Red Bull partnership
Danish esports organisation Heroic has announced that it will be extending its partnership with Red Bull for a third consecutive year. The extension will see the Red Bull logo continue...
Team Vitality extends JBL partnership
French esports organisation Team Vitality have announced an extension of their partnership with American audio brand JBL for 2023. The expansion of the partnership sees JBL become the Official Audio Partner of Vitality and the JBL Quantum branding will be present on the left sleeve of Team Vitality's jerseys. JBL Quantum headsets will also be present at different Team Vitality locations such as the V.Hive, the Berlin performance centre and State de France. JBL's logo will also be present on various Vitality media platforms and will have presence during major events in which Vitality will be taking part in, including the upcoming BLAST Paris Major 2023. Nicolas Maurer – CEO and co-founder of Team Vitality, commented, "We are very happy that JBL Quantum will continue the Team Vitality adventure as the Official Audio Partner for the next year. This proves that we have been able to co-construct a coherent partnership, with tailor-made activations for our players and our fan community. We will do our best to make this partnership shine during next year’s international sports competitions."
Zhu Lin: Sponsors
Zhu Lin is a 28-year-old Chinese professional tennis player. Lin was introduced to tennis by her father at the age of four. She had a promising junior career, winning 14...