Movies, animation, comics, gaming and tech. Want to know what’s happening in Africa and beyond? Here’s the Run Down for this week.
NEWS OUT OF AFRICA – Gaming/Entertainment
Raketspel Keeping Rolling out Games…
Stockholm-based game developers, Raketspel have made quite a mark on the gaming industry. Their mobile games are much loved and have gained 100 million downloads over the years, with Dig This! being their most popular title! And it looks like they’re not going to stop making games any time soon, especially in the light of their new partnership with Carry1st.
Raketspel and Carry1st, It’s a Gaming Partnership!
South African video game publishers, Carry1st have partnered up with renowned game developers, Raketspel to bring a brand new game into the world – Mine Rescue! The partnership will see the two companies enter into a multi-year publishing deal that will bring Mine Rescue to a wider and more global audience. After the initial global launch, Carry1st will take charge of funding, live operations and community for the game, as well as acquiring and distributing users.
In the words of Carry1st’s lead manager, Mine Rescue is a “great hybrid game”. So it looks like mobile games have something to look forward to!
Mine Rescue is scheduled to be released in the Spring of 2021.
Find out more https://gamesindustryafrica.com/2021/03/18/carry1st-and-raketspel-sign-global-publishing-deal/
Mr 5000, Zambia’s Hidden Gem
When it comes to the international platform of Mortal Kombat there’s one thing that has been missing, African gamers. But this March, Justin Banda aka “Mr 5000” is going to change that.
Hailing from Zambia, Banda has been dubbed a “hidden gem” by WePlay Esports and is said to be one of the top players in his scene. From the 25th to the 28th of March 2021, Banda will be pitted against the best players in the world, in the WePlay UFL Season 1, Mortal Kombat II tournament. Anyone interested in witnessing his gaming prowess can check out the live tournament of the official WePlay UFL Twitch Channel.
A Little More About the WePlay UFL Season 1 MKII Tournament
The UFL Season 1 Mortal Kombat Tournament will take place in Kyiv, Ukraine at the WePlay Esports Arena. A total of 16 gamers will battle it out for a $50, 000 prize pool. May the best gamer win!
Check out more https://esportscentral.co.za/fighting/mk11-player-mr-5000-from-zambia-to-compete-at-weplay-ufl-season-1/
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA – Gaming/Entertainment
Marvel’s Avengers – To be or not to be
In September of 2020, Marvel’s Avengers was released into the gaming world and some liked it, others not so much. The game was praised for its great plot, which loosely followed that of the Marvel Cinematic Universe whilst also incorporating elements of the much loved Marvel comics. But there wasn’t much praise for its gameplay.
In a bid to fix that and keep players playing, Square Enix have updated the game several times and expanded on the stories. The most recent story expansions include Kate Bishop and Operation: Future Imperfect which brings Hawkeye into the forefront.
Now in a further attempt to upgrade the game and keep it alive, Square Enix will be releasing a new story expansion titled War for Wakanda.
Marvel’s Avengers War for Wakanda
War for Wakanda will introduce T’challa, King of Wakanda aka Black Panther as a playable character in Marvel’s Avengers. The new story expansion will also allow players to explore more of the kingdom of Wakanda within the game.
Check out the trailer here https://youtu.be/aWBYhm4u0sw
War for Wakanda is schedule to release late this year.
Find out more https://www.inverse.com/gaming/marvels-avengers-black-panther-war-for-wakanda-release-date-trailer-roadmap