LG ULTRAGEAR NAMED THE OFFICIAL GAMING MONITOR OF RAPTORS UPRISING GAMING CLUB

Toronto's NBA 2K team plays with innovative gaming tech on the virtual court

Today, LG Electronics Canada (LG) is proud to announce that the LG UltraGear™ monitor (27GP950-B) has been named the official monitor for Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors. The announcement further extends the longstanding partnership between LG and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) within the esports domain.

LG ULTRAGEAR NAMED THE OFFICIAL GAMING MONITOR OF RAPTORS UPRISING GAMING CLUB (CNW Group/LG Electronics Canada)

To celebrate the vibrant and lively community of esports fans and players, LG is continuing to create moments that bring fans together. Having the right technology is a top priority for gamers, and for an inspiring team like Raptors Uprising, the LG UltraGear™ monitor has the capabilities and features to meet those needs.

"Raptors Uprising are committed to continually growing our competitive edge and giving our fans an immersive experience," said Sumit Arora , Vice President, Strategy, Analytics & Esports. "With its innovative technology and features, the LG UltraGear™ monitor is an important tool in accomplishing this goal and ensuring our players are performing at their best for our fans."

The LG UltraGear™ monitor is built for the gamer. With an ultra-fast speed of 144Hz, it generates smooth image transitions and rapid response times. The FreeSync™ premium technology enables gamers to experience fluid movement, which is ideal for Raptors Uprising players, as it allows for a more life-like experience.

For gamers who want to immerse themselves in the experience, one of the most impactful features of the LG UltraGear™ monitor is that it supports Nano IPS technology to express high-fidelity colour to provide realistic and vivid visuals. These details make the virtual experience of shooting hoops feel true to life.

Raptors Uprising's new gaming facility, Bell Gaming Centre, located on Toronto's Exhibition Grounds has been decked out with LG UltraGear™ monitors to give players the ultimate gaming experience, whether they are competing for a spot in the playoffs or practicing.

The LG UltraGear™ monitor (27GP950-B) is available at Staples and Canada Computers, starting at $949.99* . *Not including applicable taxes and fees

About LG Electronics Canada Inc.

LG Electronics Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a US $56-billion global innovator in technology and consumer electronics headquartered in Seoul, South Korea . LG Electronics Canada, with offices in Toronto and Vancouver , is comprised of four business units - Home Appliance, Home Entertainment, Business Solutions and Air Solutions. LG Electronics Canada is focused on delivering award-winning products known for blending style and technology. These innovative products include TVs, audio solutions and portable devices, home appliances, residential and commercial air solutions, computer monitors and laptops, and industry-leading OLED and LED digital display solutions. For more information, please visit lg.ca .

SOURCE LG Electronics Canada

Cision View original content to download multimedia: https://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2022/09/c9926.html

News Provided by Canada Newswire via QuoteMedia

GAMING00
The Conversation (0)
East Side Games

The Office: Somehow We Manage Mobile Game Available Now

East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR) (OTC: EAGRF) (" ESGG " or the " Company "), Canada's leading free-to-play mobile game group, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, announced today the worldwide launch of The Office: Somehow We Manage on iOS and Android. The free-to-play idle game is inspired by NBC's critically acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning U.S. version of The Office which is now streaming exclusively on Peacock.

Watch the launch trailer here .

News Provided by Canada Newswire via QuoteMedia

Keep reading...Show less
NorthStar Gaming Holdings (TSXV:BET)

NorthStar Gaming Holdings


Keep reading...Show less
Person holding phone that says "GameStop" in front of stock trading charts.

GameStop Frenzy Cools, E*Trade Considers Roaring Kitty Ban

GameStop (NYSE:GME) continues to cool following a trading frenzy that drove shares up by 75 percent between the close of trading last Friday (May 31) and the start of trading on Monday (June 3).

The brief rally, which took GameStop shares to US$40.09 on Monday morning, was sparked by a Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) post made late Sunday (June 2) by an account tied to the video game retailer's most prominent supporter, Keith Gill.

Gill, who ignited the meme stock craze in 2021 and is known as Roaring Kitty on other platforms, posted a screenshot on Reddit's Superstonk subreddit that shows a purported US$175 million position in GameStop shares and call options.

Keep reading...Show less
Cell phone showing GameStop stock chart.

GameStop Surges Over 70 Percent in Flashback to 2021 Frenzy

Over three years after the infamous GameStop (NYSE:GME) short squeeze, the American retailer’s share price skyrocketed as much as 110 percent on Monday (May 13) before pulling back to a more than 70 percent gain.

The surge came on the heels of a social media post by "Roaring Kitty," also known as Keith Gill. His first online appearance since 2021 has reignited memories of the meme stock frenzy that captivated markets in 2021.

Gill, who gained notoriety for his bullish stance on GameStop, posted a meme on X (formerly Twitter) depicting a focused video gamer. It received widespread attention, accumulating over 81,000 likes and 9,000 comments in just a few hours.

Keep reading...Show less
NorthStar Gaming Chairman and CEO Michael Moskowitz.

NorthStar Gaming Leverages Content to Create Engaged, Active Players, CEO Says

NorthStar Gaming (TSXV:BET,OTCQB:NSBBF) is leveraging its rich, compelling content to better engage its customers, which ultimately leads to higher revenue, said NorthStar Chairman and CEO Michael Moskowitz, following an earlier announcement that the company is rolling out enhancements to the Sports Insights content on its platform.

“From the time that we founded NorthStar Gaming, we took the view that providing compelling content would lead to higher engagement with our customers,” he said. "And we're finding just that. We're planning to launch Sports Insights 2.0 in the first half of 2024 with redesigned sports and homepages, live scoreboards and tickers, live odds, trending topics and a greater tie-in in terms of the player journey and promotional offers that we provide to them."

Moskowitz noted that leveraging content helps attract new customers, with several media organizations using the company’s content on their own sites. “Ultimately, these articles and this content will help to create awareness around the NorthStar Bets brand and platform, and ultimately drive traffic to our site, which will convert into revenue.”

Keep reading...Show less
hand touching phone

Game-changing Prospects for the iGaming Market

iGaming has grown considerably in recent years. Driven by innovations in web technology and a changing regulatory landscape, online casinos and sportsbooks are more popular than ever.

To understand how the landscape may change moving forward, investors should assess how the industry has evolved in recent years.

Keep reading...Show less
smartphone on podium

Top Trends Shaping the Canadian iGaming Market

From emerging technologies to evolving regulations, the trajectory of iGaming has changed substantially in recent years as the market has experienced significant growth.

In 2022, Ontario's provincial government introduced game-changing legislation that established a regulatory framework for iGaming. Due to this legislation, regulated iGaming successfully displaced the unregulated market, according to Attorney General Doug Downey, creating over 1.6 million active player accounts across more than 70 operator websites as of April 2023 — just over one year following the change.

Ontario's regulation has also laid the groundwork for widespread change in the iGaming space across Canada. As iGaming continues to evolve, it's important to have a deeper understanding of both new and existing trends that will shape the industry's future, as well as regulations.

Keep reading...Show less

Latest Press Releases

Related News

×