ONEMT announces Ramadhan promotions around Revenge of Sultans mobile game

Source: ONEMT. Revenge of Sultans official CG (Ramadan Edition).

ONEMT, a mobile game developer, is celebrating Ramadhan with its mobile real-time strategy game (RTS) Revenge of Sultans till May 16.

Taking the theme #Enjoy Ramadan with the Revenge of Sultans, Revenge of Sultans will launch a Ramadhan edition that includes special holiday features that bestow an elegant and festive atmosphere to the game's community spaces, livestreams, and Facebook page. The new features include:

- Ramadan Castle 2021: Obtain a lovely, sparkling Ramadan castle box by killing monsters and seizing resources, then activate the gem to unleash spectacular effects

- Ramadan Feast: Collect ingredients for an epic Ramadan feast together with friends, while collecting the rich rewards up for grabs

- Ramadan 2021 Giveaway: Sign in every day during the event for a chance to win up to US$500, as well as other rewards

Gaming influencer @AboFlah has worked with ONEMT to launch a Ramadhan video. Revenge of Sultans is also teaming up with social media platforms TikTok, Snapchat, and more to hold special Ramadhan activities. The TikTok challenge invites fans to record special #RamadanMoments for a prize. Meanwhile, a Snapchat filter will let game-lovers act out preparations for iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast. Plus, there will be prizes for following and interacting on the game's livestreams. Fans will also be able to participate in the activities in offline Huawei stores, with the chance to win Huawei smartphones.

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Fans can join in the fun by visiting the official Join in the fun at the Revenge of Sultans Facebook page.

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Telkomsel launches Kolak Express 3 mobile game

Telkomsel's Dunia Games saw demand for mobile games surge by 27% during Ramadhan and Eid al-Fitr this year. Telkomsel responded by releasing Kolak Express 3, a game that reflects the daily tradition of the Indonesian society during Ramadhan. The new game is part of #DiRumahTerusTerhibur and #DiRumahTerusMaju initiatives which were created to ensure customers can still be entertained at home amid of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kolak Express 3 is available for download on the Google Play Store. It is the fourth game published by Dunia Games, and reflects Telkomsel's commitment to be the leading mobile game publisher in Indonesia.

Source: Telkomsel, through Dunia Games, has released Kolak Express 3. It is now available for download from the Google Play Store.

Head of Digital Lifestyle, Telkomsel, Crispin P Tristram said, "Kolak Express 3 is a manifestation of Telkomsel's commitment as the leading digital telco company that keeps moving forward to enable customer-centric products and services, including in digital lifestyle segment. Following successful releases of action genre game, ShellFire in 2018, and role-playing genre game, Lord of Estera in 2019 and Rise of Nowlin this year, we are delighted to release an easy-to-play simulation game to provide another variety of game genre in our games collection. Soon, Kolak Express 3 will also available for overseas gamers."

Kolak Express 3 challenges its players to sell kolak - an Indonesian dessert traditionally made with palm or coconut sugar, coconut milk, and pandanus leaf or banana - and serve a variety of kolak as requested by customers over 100 levels. The simple concept of the game enables Kolak Express 3 to be played by all ages.

"Dunia Games is committed to always provide games with a variety of genres to meet every customer's need across segments. This is also in line with the spirit of Telkomsel's 25th year anniversary to always dedicate all resources to create positive impacts for society. Going forward, we will also collaborate with other talents within the mobile game industry to advance the e-sports and gaming ecosystem in Indonesia," Crispin said.

Dunia Games has organised more than 1,000 game events online and offline. It offers payment gateway services, and provides a games and e-sports media platform online and through the Dunia Games app which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and App Store.

UAE's TRA warns that youth are an easy target for radicalism through gaming

Source: TRA, UAE. Picture of a mobile game.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has warned the public that some criminal groups propagating radical ideologies which may exploit the chat features in today’s electronic games--spreading violent ideas and encouraging rebellious actions among youth and adolescents. The TRA noted that the unprecedented progress in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector makes it imperative for governments to find appropriate ways to address the potential risks associated with its growth.

The TRA emphasised that criminal groups with destabilising agendas could exploit electronic games in general and use war games to propagate the use of weapons. The TRA said the isolation of teenagers from the community through spending time playing electronic games in their rooms could weaken their social connections and make them an easy target for such groups. Third parties could manipulate the emotions of young people and influence their minds through messages and conversations, leading them down the wrong path.

Engineer Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director for Policy and Programs Department at the TRA, said: “The groups that adopt such vicious thinking are trying to recruit young people and adolescents through some electronic games, starting with unusual conversations with them in such a way that it reveals their weaknesses so they can be easily exploited and instructed to commit unlawful acts.”

Al Zarooni underscored the importance of warning teenagers and young people that some figures in electronic games are fraudulent. He called on young people to be aware of negative ideas and opinions and to talk with their relatives when they are exposed to such groups and consult the concerned authorities.

TRA advised parents to put gaming tools in the living room to ensure that these recruiters will not have the opportunity to be alone with the children and young adults. Parents should also allow them to log in only to electronic accounts that are known to them and examine the content of those accounts periodically to make sure that their children are not exposed to any attempt that would change their opinions and belief systems or would encourage them to form new friendships with unfamiliar people, as these are the tactics often used in recruiting them, he added.

The TRA also urged parents to protect their children and spend more time with the children and educate them not to establish relations with strangers through chat channels in electronic games. also called on them to instill spiritual faith in children and strengthen their societal and ethical values by communicating with them more frequently.