Heinz creates island on Fortnite to spotlight soil health

Heinz, makers of the world’s favourite ketchup, has announced its latest play in gaming, aiming to shine a light on the world's declining soil health.

Soil plays an essential part in the food system. In fact, it’s estimated that 95% of the food we eat is directly or indirectly produced in soils. But according to environmental experts, our soils are at risk and could be gone in as little as a generation if we don’t act.

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Facebook might be venturing into e-sports

Facebook is leaving no stone unturned in the online world. According to The Information, Facebook plans to delve deeper into the world of professional gaming. They have partnered with the likes of Activision Blizzard to bring daily content to its Live streaming service. Now, they are supposedly holding “extensive talks” with Super Evil Megacorp, the developer behind mobile e-sport game Vainglory. Facebook reportedly wants them to stream professional matches on its platform. According to Kristian Segerstrale, chief operating officer of Super Evil Megacorp, the deal isn’t set in stone just yet.

The report also claims Facebook is holding talks with Activision as well to stream more e-sport competitions on Facebook’s platform. Facebook has been pushing its Live platform intensively since it launched last year. It makes sense they want to go up against the likes of Twitch and YouTube for a slice of the professional gaming pie.

Source: Engadget

Cineplex WorldGaming tournament to screen at Cineplex theatres on Feb 21st

Are you a fan of e-sports tournaments? You can catch one in action on February 21^st as the regional finals of the Cineplex WorldGaming tournament for Call of Duty: Black Ops III will be screened at 24 Cineplex theatres across the country. Those who joined the competition aren’t just in it for the bragging rights but for the opportunity to win $50,000 in prizes. The 24 winners of the regional finals will duke it out on March 6^th in Toronto. Gameplay will start at 3 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9.50.