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HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, announced a partnership with Champion Athleticwear, makers of authentic athletic apparel since 1919, on a limited-edition capsule collection of t-shirts, hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts. This is the first collaboration between HyperX and Champion and is intended to provide gamers with a stylish way to display their passion. The sleek designs feature a rose gold colour scheme, a newly designed composite logo that takes inspiration from both companies’ iconic logos and will be available online at Champion beginning 1 November for a limited time.

“Knowing that HyperX fans, and gamers in general, crave clothing which allows them to express themselves and their passions – we couldn’t be more excited that Champion will be HyperX’s first clothing collaboration. Champion is an authentic American brand with 100 years of relevance in the lifestyle market; the brand’s influence and a knack for creating on-trend looks will help style-conscious gamers proudly display their individuality,”  said HyperX strategic marketing manager Stephanie Winkler .

The new line features a diverse range of designs including the Reverse Weave hoodie, Reverse Weave crewneck and classic cotton tee. The Rose Gold collection, along with additional event-exclusive styles, will also be available to purchase at Post Malone’s second annual Posty Fest music festival on Saturday, 2 November, at the HyperX Esports Truck mobile arena outside the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

“Champion has remained at the forefront of sports for the last century and we look to this partnership to forge a path on the cutting edge of esports for us going forward. HyperX is an integral part of the esports community and we’re elated to collaborate with them on this capsule collection. Every step of the design process has been an exhilarating chance for us to play with new colours and designs that are both functional and stylish,”  said  Champion Athleticwear director of brand marketing David Robertson.

The collaboration was a natural fit for the two brands as HyperX continues its journey toward becoming the No. 1 lifestyle gaming brand and Champion Athleticwear expands into the gaming and esports markets. As one of the most culturally relevant gaming brands in the world, HyperX provides Champion Athleticwear with a path to the mass gaming audience known for their love of style and freedom of expression.

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As Call of Duty: Modern Warfare approaches to 25 October release on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One publisher Activision has announced that a mobile version of its popular first-person shooter is available now on iOS and android devices.

Developed by Activision and Tencent’s Timi Studio, the Call of Duty mobile game was announced in late-2018 at a time when PUBG Mobile was gaining exponential momentum. Shortly afterwards, the developers released a public beta version of the battle royale game and now it’s finally available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

The game features popular characters like John “Soap” MacTavish and Simon “Ghost” Riley and Alex Mason from the Modern Warfare and Black Ops series. Multiplayer modes include Frontline, Team Deathmatch, Domination, Practice vs AI and Search & Destroy gameplay styles. Domination and Search & Destroy mode is available, but you have to unlock them first.

For both Android and iOS users, the game is available on Play Store and App Store respectively. Users can head over to the app stores in both the platform and download it.

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Razer the  lifestyle brand for gamers, announced the launch of its #QuartzForACause campaign to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world.

Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month (1 to 31 October), Razer will donate 50 per cent of the purchase price on new limited-edition BCRF Razer Customs mobile phone cases and 20per cent from select Quartz edition peripherals. Gamers can participate nationwide at RazerStores (San Francisco and Las Vegas) and Razer (USA region only). Streamers are encouraged to host charity streams and use the #QuartzForACause hashtag to help raise funds and awareness throughout the month.

“We care deeply about our community. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Those affected could be our friends, family, or fellow gamers.We all share a hope for prevention and a cure which is why we are ecstatic to support BCRF with this campaign. Together with the support from our fans and the greater gaming community, this may become our most impactful charitable endeavour to date,” said Razer USA SVP and general manager Bob Ohlweiler.

Razer is offering the following ways for fans and customers to get involved and support BCRF:

Razer Customs BCRF Phone Case: Starting 1 October 2019 through 31 October 2019, Razer will sell a limited-edition BCRF Razer Phone case (for Apple iPhone models and selected Android Phones), with 50 per cent of the purchase price to be donated to BCRF. The case will be available to order online to U.S. residents from Quartz Pink Edition Peripheral Collection: Starting 1 October 2019 through 31 October 2019, Razer will donate 20 per cent of the purchase price to BCRF of its Quartz edition peripherals. This includes the new Kraken Kitty Edition Quartz headset, Huntsman keyboard, Basilisk mouse, Goliathus Extended Chroma mouse mat, Kitty Kraken Ears, and Seiren X streaming microphone.

“By partnering with the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the country, Razer is making a real and tangible impact in advancing research. They are harnessing a new and powerful community to take action and fund promising new research, bringing us closer to our mission of ending breast cancer,” said BCRF chief partnerships officer Stephanie Kauffman.

Donate Directly: Razer fans and gamers can make personal donations directly to BCRF on Razer’s campaign page.
The female gaming community continues to grow and studies show that breast cancer is the most common form of cancer, with a diagnosis being shared with a woman in the U.S. every 2 seconds. Many more family, friends and loved ones are also directly or indirectly affected. The Razer #QuartzForACause campaign hopes to light the way to strong contributions for a great cause within the gaming community.

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BlizzCon 2019 kicks off on 1 November, when the Blizzard community around the world will come together in person, in-game, and online for two days of games, esports, cosplay, contests, fellowship, and fun. Everyone’s invited to join the celebration from home, with more of this year’s main stage content available to watch live online for free than ever before—but anyone who wants to take their BlizzCon home experience to the next level can order the BlizzCon 2019 Virtual Ticket, available to purchase now in the Blizzard Shop.

The BlizzCon 2019 Virtual Ticket ($49.99) comes with a collection of commemorative extras to help players get into the convention spirit in-game, including items for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, StarCraft II, Heroes of the Storm, and Diablo III, plus more to-be-revealed surprises. The Virtual Ticket also unlocks access to in-depth, comprehensive live coverage of the show, including the BlizzCon All-Access Channel, the Community Night contests on Friday, the closing festivities (featuring to-be-announced musical performances), and three stages’ worth of developer panels that take players further inside their favourite games.

“This year’s BlizzCon is shaping up to be our best yet, and we want to make sure everyone in the Blizzard community can experience it together, whether they’re joining us in person, from home, or hanging out in-game.We’re looking forward to delivering an epic experience for those watching our free broadcasts—which we’ll have more of than ever before—and for everyone tuning in for all of the extras provided with the Virtual Ticket,” said Blizzard Entertainment president J. Allen Brack.

Epic BlizzCon Extras

This year, BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders will receive a multiverse-spanning assortment of in-game extras to help mark the occasion alongside their friends, allies, teammates, guildmates, broodmates, and rivals:

World of Warcraft: Ride the tides of war with a pair of murloc-ified faction leaders: Finduin (for Alliance heroes) and Gillvanas (for the Horde). Plus, bundle up for your next trip to the icy mountains with the whimsical Wendigo Woolies transmog outfit. Available in-game starting today!

Overwatch: Commemorate 25 years of Azeroth as you fight for future Earth with a pair of Warcraft-themed legendary Overwatch skins. Prepare to seek vengeance as Illidan Genji, and call upon the (hard-)light of Elune as Tyrande Symmetra. In-game before BlizzCon!

Hearthstone: Celebrate the excitement of BlizzCon the next time you sit down for a duel with the BlizzCon 2019 Card Back. Then prepare to claim a mysterious Golden Legendary card, to be revealed at BlizzCon. In-game after BlizzCon!

Heroes of the Storm: Make your mark in the Nexus with a commemorative BlizzCon spray and portrait, and ride into battle on the Celestial Deepcrawler mount. It may not look dangerous, but those claws can give you a nasty pinch . . . or wipe out all life on your planet. Available in-game starting today!

StarCraft II: Equip a trio of Brood War–era unit skins and portraits the next time you go into battle. Scout for a zerg ambush aboard the Classic Battlecruiser, hunt your prey with the sinewy Classic Ultralisk, and honor Tassadar’s sacrifice with the Classic Carrier. Available in-game starting today!

And more to come: More BlizzCon bonuses are in the works, including a pair of commemorative wings for Diablo III players (PC/Mac version only)—stay tuned for more details on this year’s legendary haul.

For those who want a maxed-out home-viewing experience with comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the convention, the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket unlocks access to a variety of premium content:

BlizzCon All-Access Channel: The BlizzCon All-Access Channel acts as a virtual tour guide through both full days of the main event on November 1 and 2, exploring every corner of the convention and taking viewers from the main stages to the esports tournaments to exclusive interviews with Blizzard developers and more.

In-depth Developer Panel Coverage: Select panel content from the main BlizzCon stages will be available to view free online, but the Virtual Ticket takes Blizzard players even further behind-the-scenes of their favourite games, with the most complete home coverage available—including all of the panel content on the Mythic, Legendary, and Epic stages. The full schedule will be revealed in the weeks ahead.

Community Night: The legendary creativity of the Blizzard community takes centre stage on Friday evening during Community Night, featuring the BlizzCon costume contest, talent contest, art contest, and movie contest.

Closing Festivities: The Virtual Ticket also provides access to the musical performances during the BlizzCon closing festivities, live from multiple stages on Saturday night. Details about this year’s performances will be announced in the weeks ahead.

BlizzCon 2019 will also feature more free streaming content than ever before, starting with the opening ceremony, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. PDT on Friday, 1 November, and including more free panel broadcasts than in previous years. In addition, esports fans will once again be able to watch all of this year’s BlizzCon esports tournaments free, including the Overwatch World Cup and the culmination of the World of Warcraft Arena World Championship, WoW Mythic Dungeon International, Hearthstone Global Finals, and StarCraft II World Championship Series. More details on these events will be announced once the complete BlizzCon schedule is made available at a later date.

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Walt Disney Animation Studios has brought on board four filmmakers – Carlos Lopez Estrada (Blindspotting) and Suzi Yoonessi (Unlovable, Dear Lemon Lima), along with Disney veterans Josie Trinidad and Marc Smith to work on four original content for the studio. Each of them are developing new animated films for theatrical release.

The House of Mouse announced this news as Walt Disney Animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee (Frozen and Frozen 2) intends to increase the studio’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Among its upcoming slate, Disney animation has Raya and the Last Dragon starring Awkwafina and written by Adele Lim.

(from left to right) Carlos Lopez Estrada, Suzi Yoonessi, Josie Trinidad and Marc Smith

Commenting on this appointment, Lee said in a statement to Variety, “We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium. Estrada and Yoonessi are two incredible, inventive filmmakers who have both received acclaim for their work. Trinidad and Smith are masters, lead story artists, who have been instrumental in shaping such films as Zootopia and Frozen 2. We are so thrilled to have these four talented artists join our 96-year-old studio as directors and help us build the stories of our future — adventures in completely original worlds, stories from around the globe, and the next generation of musicals.”

Estrada’s debut live-action film, Blindspotting starring Daveed Diggs, premiered as the opening night movie at 2018’s Sundance Film Festival. That year, he received a Directors Guild Award nomination for first-time directing and was named one of Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch. On the TV front, he recently worked on an episode of FX’s Legion.

Best known for directing the Duplass brothers’ film Unlovable, Yoonessi has also helmed Warner Bros.’ Scooby-Doo origin story Daphne & Velma, as well as short films for Funny or Die.

Since joining Disney Animation in 2004, Trinidad oversaw the story team on films like Ralph Breaks the Internet and Zootopia. Her credits also include Tangled and The Princess and the Frog.

Smith is the story director for Frozen 2 where he is responsible for bringing the directors’ vision for the storyline to the screen. He was hired at Disney in 1993 as an intern and moved up the ranks on the animation team. He has worked on movies such as Treasure Planet, Tangled, Frozen, Big Hero 6 and Zootopia.

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