Press Releases
Red Bull unveils star-studded creator lineup for Elden Ring DLC world premiere with BANDAI NAMCO
Diving into game development, Red Bull Levels reawakens to unveil the making of BANDAI NAMCO’s eagerly awaited upcoming DLC in ‘Red Bull Levels presents: ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree’
- The brightest stars from Twitch and YouTube gather in Berlin on June 15th for an exclusive preview of Elden Ring’s first and final expansion
- The event will also be co-streamed by creators from across the world, including top streamers from Twitch and Youtube
- Global leader in gaming monitors, AGON by AOC will return to the Red Bull Gaming universe as the official Monitor Partner
- Watch the live stream on your favourite participating streamer’s channel, the official Red Bull Gaming Twitch channel, or via bnent.eu
Red Bull Levels, the series pulling back the curtain on video game development, is teaming up with BANDAI NAMCO to deliver an exclusive stream unpacking the making of new DLC, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Taking place on June 15th, 2024 at the enchanting Atelier Gardens in Berlin, Germany, ‘Red Bull Levels presents: ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree’ will bring together the brightest stars from Twitch and YouTube for an exclusive first look at the acclaimed video game’s eagerly anticipated expansion.
Following the success of the previous Red Bull Levels Elden Ring event, this year’s spectacle promises even greater excitement as top streamers converge to showcase the upcoming DLC ahead of its release on June 21st. In collaboration with BANDAI NAMCO, creators will delve into the heart of Elden Ring’s mystical world, unveiling how legendary fantasy novelist George R. R. Martin helped to shape the game, and offering viewers an unprecedented glimpse into the untold depths of the Land of Shadow.
The event will be broadcast live across multiple platforms, including the Red Bull Gaming Twitch channel and each participating creator’s individual streaming channel. Kicking off with adrenaline-fueled challenges such as a “Brain and brawn” team boss fight, dance pad play, and quest and achievement runs, the stage is set for an epic lore-filled stream. Viewers will also be treated to exclusive gameplay and commentary as creators explore never-before-seen content from the DLC, and join up with streamers via Twitch and Youtube chats to complete challenges throughout the event.
A diverse lineup of top streamers from around the globe has been confirmed for the event, all set to team up with their viewers and tackle the challenges of the new DLC. To guide viewers through the action-packed event, ‘Red Bull Levels presents: ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree’ has enlisted the expertise of world-renowned esports hosts and commentators, including Keltoum “Giniro” Baddaje, Alex “Otzdarva” and Nico “Dinossindgeil”, who will ensure that every moment of the Elden Ring DLC premiere is unforgettable.
Red Bull Levels is a series that explores video games from the perspective of development teams, sharing behind the scenes stories of how their games move from an idea on the drawing board to landing in the hands of millions. Having previously spoken to the minds behind several AAA and Indie titles, ‘Red Bull Levels presents: ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree’ explores the shattered realms once more, as the team from BANDAI NAMCO take viewers through the development of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC ahead of its release on 21st June 2024.
Livestream Details:
Date: June 15th, 2024
Time (Europe, CEST): Stream start: 17:00 CEST Show start: 18:00 CEST est. show end: 22:30 CEST
Time (United States, PST): Stream start: 08:00 PST Show start: 09:00 PST est. how end: 13:30 PST
Time (United States, EST): Stream start: 11:00 EST Show start: 12:00 EST est. show end: 16:30 EST
Alongside the main stream via the Red Bull Gaming Twitch channel, the event will also have a number of content creators streaming the event to their audiences. Confirmed players will be announced via Red Bull’s social channels in the run up to the event on June 15th.
UPDATE
Among the notable names confirmed to participate are:
- Divi, Elajjaz, EliasN97,
- HandOfBlood,
- Kurolily,
- Maxim,
- MissMikkaa,
- NoWay4u_Sir,
- Sabaku no Maiku,
- The Happy Hob.
These creators will team up to provide viewers with an exclusive first look at the eagerly awaited Elden Ring DLC ahead of its global release the following week.
The event will feature detailed expert commentary from the previously announced hosts and commentators,
- Keltoum “Giniro” Baddaje,
- Alex “Otzdarva,” and
- Nico “Dinossindgeil”,
- alongside game producer, Bertrand Mangin from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.
With the creators co-streaming the event on their own channels, fans can also tune in to watch on the official Red Bull Gaming Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/redbull) or via Bandai Namco’s website (bnent.eu/EldenRingxRedBull).
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Press Releases
Evolution launches Balloon Race, colourful, latest-generation online slot with live bonus round
Evolution today announced the launch of Balloon Race, its latest-generation online slot game that brings together traditional, much-loved slot features with the excitement of a live game-show-style bonus round featuring a ball drawing machine.
Balloon Race, in which players soar high and accumulate multipliers in Qualification and Top-Up phases, follows on from the likes of Evolution’s hugely successful Crazy Coin Flip and Crazy Pachinko slot games with live bonus rounds.
Balloon Race stands out from other live slots with the exciting inclusion of Expanding Wilds that boost players’ chances of forming a qualifying combination. Its vivid graphics and the exciting race element add to the suspense, making every spin an unforgettable adventure.
Players must first qualify for the live Balloon Race bonus game by collecting three scatter symbols in the Qualification slot. In the Top-Up phase, players can ramp up their chances of multiplied winnings through an engaging ballon-rising and popping action. Afterwards, additional random multipliers are unleased to boost the potential reward. Next, players enter the live Balloon Race bonus round, which offers a seamless blend of live action and exciting balloon racing in the sky. In this final phase, a game host oversees a ball-drawing machine that releases coloured balls. These balls propel players’ correspondingly coloured balloons upwards towards the finish line.
Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution commented: “When our team created Balloon Race, the aim was very much to appeal to traditional slot players. At the same time, drawing on our Group brands’ expertise across live casino, live game shows and online slots, we also wanted to make Balloon Race very different—both visually and in terms of the player experience.”
Haushalter added: “Balloon Race achieves everything we set out to do and more. But what stands out for me is how colourful, simple and fun-to-play Balloon Race is. It’s an uplifting game in so many ways—not least because it offers players engaging entertainment with the potential to win accumulated multipliers!”
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Celebrating the successful collaboration between BetConstruct and Evolution.
A grand celebration was held in Tbilisi, Georgia on June 26th to mark the launch of FTN Crazy Time, a custom version of Evolution’s Crazy Time game, which triumphed at last year’s B.F.T.H. Arena Awards.
Players can now experience a new thrilling variation of the beloved Crazy Time game featuring a range of exciting visuals and gameplay opportunities. Elevating entertainment with an innovative twist on classic gameplay, the new FTN Crazy Time combines the excitement of a money-wheel concept with a live online game show.
BetConstruct and Evolution continue to strengthen their partnership, with the launch of FTN Crazy Time marking another significant milestone in their collaborative journey. The FTN game show is exceptionally well-suited for operators who are eager to stay at the forefront of industry developments, offering players fresh and innovative gaming experiences.
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Canada
Call for a National Strategy to Address Gambling-Related Harms in Wake of Sports Betting Boom
Recent gambling policy changes in Canada have led to increased opportunities to legally bet on sports and gamble online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Released today, Gambling Availability and Advertising in Canada: A Call to Action looks at the impacts of legal gambling in Canada since the approval of the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act in 2021. The report recommends developing a pan-Canadian strategy to address gambling-related harms. This is a new report by Greo Evidence Insights (Greo) and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA).
This call to action is in response to the significant increase in gambling advertising on billboards, social media, at commercial breaks during sports broadcasts and during sporting events. Increased gambling availability and advertising are expected to contribute to increased gambling in Canada, thereby posing a significant risk of harms among the general population, particularly for youth, young adults and other vulnerable populations.
The report also describes how the increased availability of gambling and in gambling advertising are of great concern because:
- The types of gambling being made available and promoted (single-event sports betting and live or in-play betting) are associated with a greater risk of harm. For example, single-event sports betting increases gambling intensity and gives an illusion of control over the outcome as people believe their knowledge of the game gives them a competitive edge.
- The volume of gambling advertisements repeatedly pairing sports with betting normalizes gambling, leading people to think of betting as an integral part of being a sports fan.
- Increased availability of gambling and in gambling advertising are happening at a time when many people in Canada are more vulnerable to problematic gambling and gambling-related harms because of the lingering health impacts of COVID-19 and a rise in the cost of living.
“Over the last few years, we have witnessed some of the most significant changes in gambling policy since the 1970s,” explained Dr. Matthew Young, Chief Research Officer at Greo, Senior Research Associate at the CCSA and Adjunct Professor at Carleton University. “We have seen a massive increase in gambling advertising and opportunities to gamble. We can no longer watch sports with our kids or go online without being subjected to an overwhelming amount of gambling advertising. Canada is at a critical moment in how it manages gambling. A national strategy or framework — similar to what we have for alcohol, tobacco and cannabis — is critical to manage the expected increased in gambling harm, especially among youth and other vulnerable people.”
The report recommends developing a national strategy that will:
- Develop national standards governing the promotion and availability of gambling;
- Manage conflicts of interest among gambling stakeholders;
- Address inadequate funding for gambling harm prevention and reduction initiatives and research;
- Monitor systematic changes in gambling-related harm, including any assessments of the social and economic costs of gambling; and
- Increase awareness of gambling-related harms among health and social service professionals and the public.
“Increased gambling among people living in Canada will undoubtebly result in increased harms and therefore increased societal costs. These include healthcare costs, criminal-justice costs, child welfare costs, increased unemployment and lost productivity costs because of gambling-related suicide,” says Dr. Pam Kent, Director of Research and Emerging Trends at CCSA. “We need to think about our approach and ensure that it considers not only short-term government revenue and economic activity but also the longer-term societal costs. That’s why we need a national strategy.”
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