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As per BARC reports, during the last week (53) of 2019, kids’ channels viewership reached a new peak with over 25 million viewing minutes!

Among all, Nickelodeon reigned the charts of not only ‘Top 5 Channels’ and ‘Top 5 Programmes’ in Kids categories, but also gained a position among ‘Top 10 Channels’ in all categories. It was the only kids channel to foray into the list.

BARC in week 53 report said that Nickelodeon has topped the channel with 188425 weekly impressions, followed by Pogo TV with 103183 weekly impressions.

Nick was followed by POGO, Disney channel, Sony YAY! and Sonic in the kids channels category. Among the ‘Top 5 Programmes’, Nickelodeon reigns with Motu Patlu in the top three slots while Pogo’s Chhota Bheem and Nickelodeon’s Rudra takes the other two. Motu Patlu has received at least 95 million viewing minutes followed by Doraemon at second position with 57 million viewing minutes during vacation.

Sony Yay!’s Honey Bunny Ka Jholmaal and Hungama’s Shinchan bagged third and fourth positions in the most-watched kids shows during vacation respectively. Both shows have received at least 53 million viewing minutes.

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After the tremendous response received for The Witcher, there are speculations among fans about an animated version for the much loved series coming to Netflix.

In an interview with IGN Poland, executive producer for the series Tomek Baginski, had the following to say when asked about potentially seeing The Witcher in animation: “I don’t want to give away too much here, but who knows if we won’t see The Witcher in this style. However these are things I would rather not talk about too much for now.”

The fact that Netflix is releasing an anime series Altered Carbon: Relseeved, which will take place in the same universe as Altered Carbon, is giving fans more hope for an animated series on The Witcher.

Would you like to see an animated version of The Witcher?

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The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) and ConnectIN Esports have entered into an agreement to organise the Esports India Business Conference (EIBC) in association with ESFI, with the first edition to be held in Mumbai during March 2020.

On signing of the agreement, Esports Federation of India director and Asian Esports Federation VP  Lokesh Suji, said: “ESFI’s core objective is to bring all the stakeholders under one umbrella and enable, boost & grow the Indian esports ecosystem. Esports is the fastest growing sport of the world and we need to run at much faster speeds to cope up with rest of the world, and that’s where knowledge/industry events like EIBC will play a substantial role. We look forward to meeting all the stakeholders at EIBC 2020”

The exclusive conference will focus on the growth of this nascent industry in India and address key aspects such as the growth drivers for the esports industry, investment opportunities, creating smart partnerships, engaging esports audience, and impact of the growth of the industry on broadcasting.

EIBC 2020 in association with ESFI will enable various stakeholders in the esports ecosystem to identify business opportunities and barriers to entry into the industry, understand market factors influencing brands, venture capitalists, and professional sports teams to actively invest in the esports industry, gain industry insights and trends through keynote presentations, case studies, and panel discussions by top esports industry leaders and experts. The conference will also provide opportunities to connect and network with regional and global industry leaders.

ConnectIN Esports co-founder Dhruv Khanna, said: “We are extremely pleased to partner with the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) to organise the Esports India Business Conference 2020. The esports industry is growing at a rapid pace and we are of the opinion that there is an immediate need for various stakeholders in the ecosystem to learn about the opportunities, exchange valuable information, and meet with potential partners through an industry platform. EIBC 2020 will kickstart the process and aims to provide immense value to its participants in their quest to grow the industry.”

ESFI represents the voice of esports in India at international forums, promotes participation in esports in India, acts as the regulatory and development body for esports in India, and promotes the educational, health, and social benefits of esports participation. ESFI also got the first bronze for the country during Asian Games 2018, where esports was a demonstration title.

ConnectIN Esports is an Esports startup specialising in creating knowledge-based platforms, business conferences, digital content, online tournaments, and live events for the Esports Industry. ConnectIN Esports aims to ally industry stalwarts, leading trend-setters, policymakers, strategic thinkers, industry influencers, and upcoming gamers to share insights, discuss industry trends, technological developments, and connect investors with talent by creating a one-stop shop for Everything Esports!

The media partners for ‘EIBC 2020 in association with ESFI’ are SportzPower and The Fan Garage (TFG).

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The annual trade show Consumer Electronic Show organised by the Consumer Technology Association revealed a huge array of gaming technology especially PC gaming. Gaming is a crucial market segment for the majority of the PC makers and virtually everyone had something to announce in that realm. Here are some of the PC gaming technologies which has made  a mark in the PC gamers’ wishlist:

AMD Ryzen 4000 series:

The Ryzen 4000 series processors promise up to four per cent greater single-thread performance and up to 90 per cent faster-multithreaded performance than the competition. AMD also promises up to 18 per cent faster graphics performance over its rivals . AMD’s Ryzen 4000 series, codenamed Renoir, is the company’s next move in the gaming market after it dominated the desktop market in 2019 with the Ryzen 3000 series. Renoir is based on the Zen 2 architecture but has optimizations for use in laptops, spanning the gamut from thin and light notebooks to high-end gaming notebooks with 8 cores and 16 threads. While it carries the 4000 series naming scheme, it is functionally a 3rd Gen Ryzen or similar to the 3000 series desktop chips.

Dell G5 15 SE:

Dell G5 15 SE to offer the latest AMD hardware and features, the G5 15 SE will also ship with a new design language that the company describes as “fighter plane-like.” It will have optional 144 Hz displays, an optional 4-zone RGB keyboard, and an optional 68 WHr battery. It starts at $799.99 and will be available mid-April. Alienware is also rolling out a new 25” gaming monitor with the company’s new Legend design ID. It features NVIDIA G-Sync and 240 Hz refresh rates, and will be available March 11th for $499.

Lenovo Legion Y740S

The Lenovo Legion Y740S is a 15-inch laptop packed with 10th-generation Intel Core H-Series processors, up to 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. The specs are loaded as  it weighs just 4.18 lbs (1.9kg). The laptop starts at $1,099 (about ₤860, AU$1,590), which is less expensive than the Razer Blade. Meanwhile, the Y740S comes equipped with a 300-nits Full-HD or a 500-nits Ultra-HD 15.6-inch display panel with a 60 Hz refresh rate. Inside Lenovo’s Legion Y740S sits Intel’s 10th Generation Core processor H-series with integrated graphics accompanied by up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory as well as an up to 1 TB PCIe SSD. To make sure that the CPU works at full steam at all times, the Legion Y740S uses Lenovo’s new Coldfront 2.0 cooling system comprising of a vapor chamber and four fans.

Samsung Odyssey monitors:

The Samsung Odyssey is available in two sizes. The larger G9 model has a 49-inch display and the smaller G7 model has a 32-inch display. The redesigned gaming monitors promise to take gaming to the next level. The Samsung Odyssey is one of the first-ever monitors to feature a deep curving 1000R high-performance curvature and the amazing OLED picture quality.According to the company, the monitor’s performance has been certified by TUV Rheinland, a leading international certification organization. The organization also awarded Samsung with certifications for the industry’s first high performance 1000R curved display and Eye Comfort. Further, the monitor offers gamers 1ms response time and 240Hz RapidCurve technology. This makes gaming very immersive and gamers are put right in the middle of the action. The Samsung Odyssey monitors will also support NVIDIA G-sync compatibility and adaptive sync on DP1.4

Asus ROG Swift 360Hz

The Asus ROG Swift 360Hz, the 24.5-inch 1080p display is true to its name, billed as “the world’s first 360 Hz monitor. That figure refers to the display’s refresh rate: The screen updates 360 times per second, which is six times as often as a standard 60 Hz monitor and 50 per cent faster than a 240 Hz screen. Asus has yet to announce full specifications for the ROG Swift 360Hz, let alone a price or release date.

HyperX Alloy Origins Gaming Keyboard:

Alloy Origins mechanical keyboard is built using tactile HyperX Aqua mechanical switches and features RGB exposed backlit keys for brighter illumination with radiant lighting effects and five adjustable brightness levels. The keyboard features an aluminum body with an aircraft-grade brushed finish for durability and stability, plus a space-saving layout to maximise desktop real estate for ultimate mouse movement. The USB Type-C to USB Type-A keyboard cable is also detachable. Alloy Origins offers advanced customization features for lighting and macros, including simple customizable per-key lighting effects.5 With on-board memory, users may save up to three Alloy Origins profiles for on-the- go gaming using HyperX NGENUITY software. The keyboard also includes 100 percent anti-ghosting and full N-key rollover.

Ghost canyon:

Intel’s Ghost Canyon, also known as the NUC 9 Extreme, an extremely small form factor PC. This announcement follows the heavier push into SFF PCs for enthusiasts we saw in 2019. The NUC will come in multiple versions, with a workstation variant called the NUC 9 Pro and options to utilize the Intel Compute Unit to simplify the build process. The NUC 9 Extreme will support up to an Intel Core i9 processor and sport a 500W power supply, which should supply ample power for most users. Additionally, partners like Razer have adopted the idea of the Intel Computing Element from the NUC and have used it to create the Tomahawk small form factor PC. This PC fits a full-size GPU in addition to all of the other components that come built into the Intel Computing Element. Intel also gave some early disclosures about the first GPU products powered by the company’s Xe GPU architecture. The first product, Tiger Lake, will be built using Intel’s 10nm++ process node.

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Wild-brain CPLG, entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, has brokered a deal that will see Rainbow Designs, The Home of Classic Characters, create two distinctive new collections starring Charles M Schulz’s iconic Snoopy and Woodstock characters. The Everyone Loves Snoopy plush gift collection presents Snoopy and Woodstock in their beloved traditional formats and is perfect for fans of all ages. The My First Snoopy collection has been created specifically for babies and young children to encourage early developmental skills and promote sensory play. The infant collection features multiple variations of Peanuts plush toys, ranging from rattles and comfort blankets to 25cm baby soft cuddly toys.

Peanuts has a historic and long-standing relationship with Rainbow Designs. The re-addition in 2020 of Snoopy and Friends to Rainbow’s collection of prestigious, renowned brands underscores the company’s reputation as The Home of Classic Characters with a roster that is steeped in heritage and wholesome values.

The collaboration is perfectly timed, as the new show Snoopy in Space launched on Apple TV+ in November of last year. The STEM-based series celebrates the long history between Peanuts and NASA and brings Snoopy and the gang to the fore for a new generation as the brand gears up for its 70^th anniversary in 2020.

“Plush has always been a key category for the Peanuts brand, with Snoopy plush often serving as children’s introduction to the brand. Rainbow Designs understands the importance of this connection and has a legacy of working with classic characters, which makes them an excellent fit for Peanuts,” said Peanuts Worldwide senior director territory management EMEA Tara Botwick.

Rainbow Designs MD Anthony Temple, is delighted to have Snoopy and friends back home. “Snoopy has been an important character at Rainbow over the years. It is exciting to be commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Peanuts with the launch of two beautiful and iconic collections that will truly celebrate Snoopy and friends with Peanuts fans of all ages,” said Temple.

The Everyone Loves Snoopy and My First Snoopy collections will be available in all good toy and gift stores Autumn Winter 2020.

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