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Video: Hernandez and Antonio pair up with esports duo for CS:GO-themed football challenge
Monday 26th February 2018 – West Ham duo Javier Hernandez and Michail Antonio put their feet in David Moyes’s shoes as they took their first steps into the world of coaching in part two of the Betway Esports Challenge.
After going head-to-head in a game of CS:GO in part one, Hernandez and Antonio got GeT_RiGhT and f0rest – two stars of leading esports team Ninjas in Pyjamas – to put down their mouse and keyboard and lace up their boots for a very different type of shooting practice.
The Challenge required GeT_RiGhT and f0rest to team up with their coaches and shoot footballs at cardboard cut-outs of West Ham players, with the most points awarded for hitting the targets that were furthest away.
Source: Betway Esports/Youtube)
The Betway Esports Challenge, which was hosted by BBC presenter OJ Borg, marks the first time a football club and esports team have ever collaborated.
Betway have been the headline sponsor of Ninjas in Pyjamas – known as ‘NiP’ to supporters – since September 2016.
NiP are legends in the world of esports. They have won the IEM Oakland – one of CS:GO’s most prestigious tournaments – two years running and earned almost £2million in prize money.
CS:GO is one of the leading esports titles and, like the Premier League, is watched by millions of fans around the world.
To find out how Hernandez and Antonio got on in the first challenge, watch part one of the Betway Esports Challenge HERE.
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Uncover more treasure in Blueprint Gaming’s The Goonies Megaways™
One of Blueprint Gaming’s most popular series returns, as the gang is back to discover more secrets hidden in One-Eyed Willy’s treasure map in The Goonies Megaways™.
Built in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, the newest instalment from its series of games inspired by the award-winning film offers Megaways™ alongside Cash Collect features.
The film’s iconic characters lead the way on a colourful background with bespoke logos and symbols as players try to move the Inferno along the treasure map to trigger the bonus game by landing collect symbols. Reaching the One-Eyed Willy position will unlock its own unique upgrade.
Landing four collect symbols awards free spins and a cash multiplier, alongside the potential of a x10 each time a cash win is collected.
Cash symbols are present between reels 1-6, with the special Collect symbol awarded by landing on the sixth reel.
Activate free spins by landing three or more scatters, with 10 free spins awarded in the base game and more retriggering 10 additional spins if three more scatters land.
The game showcases Blueprint Gaming’s ability to provide additional features to a beloved series while maintaining the core characteristics found within its previous critically acclaimed titles. It also is the latest example of its capacity to develop first-class content based on a multi-genre IP that crosses cinema and multimedia platforms.
Jo Purvis, Director of Marketing & Relationships at Blueprint Gaming, said: “The latest addition to The Goonies series adds Megaways™ to player’s pursuit of One-Eyed Willy’s treasure, and this shows we are committed to evolving the licenced games in our portfolio. We’ve retained the familiar feel the wildly popular branding brings while still ensuring the features and gameplay offer the engagement players demand.
“The game’s artwork stays true to the cult film, following its beloved design and symbols, and we’re sure players will enjoy the immersive experience provided by the soundtrack, as well as the special new bonus round.”
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Playson diversifies portfolio with Wild West theme in Arizona Heist: Hold and Win
Daring masterminds launch train robbery to take home big prizes
Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, is taking players on the wildest adventure of their life in its debut Western-themed title Arizona Heist: Hold and Win.
A weathered team of criminals feature as symbols in this unpredictable slot. A revolver, backpack, and boozy supplies are all packed ready for this adrenaline-fuelled heist.
The high-energy mission is reflected in three Bonus Game boosters. The Plus booster reveals a random value of up to x10 and adds it to each symbol below it. The Multiplier randomly multiplies up to x10 and adds to all icons on the grid. The Gold booster transforms one Bonus symbol into a Bonus Gold symbol on the reel below. Additionally, the Collect feature collects all values from Bonus and Bonus Gold symbols during the Bonus Game.
In-game jackpots return in the form of a golden safe. Collecting two, three, four or five Bonus Gold symbols during the Bonus Game offers one of four corresponding jackpots. Two Bonus Gold symbols triggers a mini jackpot of x20, three symbols award a x50 minor jackpot, the major jackpot of x100 lands if four symbols are achieved. The grand jackpot of x5,000 is given if five Bonus Gold symbols appear.
The Double feature results from filling all 20 positions in the Bonus Game and doubles all symbol values.
Reflecting the scene of the crime, three or more train Scatters symbols trigger 10 free spins. A further three trains during free spins issues a further five free spins. During the free spins round, Wild symbols multiply all combinations they are part of, with the Wilds’ multiplier amounts depending on how many Scatters appear. For three Scatters, the Wild offers x2, for four it is x3 and for five it is x5.
The Extra Bonus feature grants a chance of adding Bonus symbols in quantity enough or more to activate the Bonus Game during the Main Game or Free Spins.
Tamas Kusztos, CCO at Playson, said: “The Wild West is known for its unpredictability and adventure, which is what we evoke in Arizona Heist: Hold and Win. We are delighted to introduce this lively new theme into our portfolio, with an exciting array of enhancing features to inject even more excitement.
“The graphics and atmospheric music convey a sense of the unknown, as our players seek to run away with great riches from the train’s bursting safe.”
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Play’n GO gifts players a holiday treat in Easter Eggspedition
Play’n GO and Benny Bunny invite players to an egg-filled valley of rewards in Easter Eggspedition.
In this 5×3 online slot, players are invited to join in on the Easter adventure by exploring a chocolate-filled wonderland filled with exciting rewards such as Guaranteed Scatters, Free Spins and Instant Prizes.
This slot follows the story of our hero Benny Bunny and his adversary, the canine known simply as ‘Fox’ competing to collect chocolate eggs in the enchanted valley. Hop along and join the egg hunt to discover delicious payouts waiting for players on the reels. Thematically, this title is cut from the same iconic cloth as older Play’n GO Animal Slot classics such as Rocco Gallo (2022) and Easter-themed thrills like Easter Eggs (2015).
In terms of gameplay, this title boasts a wide variety of tasty, chocolate-coated treats for gamers to indulge in. On every spin, there’s a possibility of Guaranteed Scatters. This increases the chances of activating the Bonus Feature and provides an exciting experience for the player, blending the excitement of the chase with the slot mechanics.
To activate the Bonus Feature, players need to hop across the reels and get three Easter Eggs Baskets. If successful, the feature will award players with three Free Spins.
In this feature, each symbol landed resets the counter back to three. Players can win instant prizes, Multipliers, or get the Fox or Benny Bunny symbol. If gamers win the Instant Prize, their win will be added to the Cash Pot. If they get the Benny Bunny symbol, they’ll will be awarded the Cash Pot. On the other hand, if they get the Fox symbol, the Cash Pot will be reset. If both symbols are present, players have the chance to win a large payout.
If both Benny Bunny and the dastardly Fox land at the same time, Benny will fight off the Fox and reward players with the Cash Pot, resetting the spins to three. The Bonus Feature will end after three consecutive Free Spins without The Bunny or an Easter Egg landing on the reels.
Games Ambassador at Play’n GO, Magnus Wallentin said: “At Play’n GO we love a quality seasonal title, and Easter Eggspedition is just that. This slot is jam-packed with quality features, including the narrative-driven Cash Pot features that pits the Fox against Benny Bunny, Guaranteed Scatters and the Instant Prizes feature, making this title well and truly immersive.”
With a wide array of features, tight animation and an immersive theme that can be enjoyed all year round – Easter Eggspedition is the full package.
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