Month: June 2021

Salons ‘Strike’ while the flat iron is hot with cashless tipping technology #Strikepay #salons #Fintech

Strikepay, the Irish FinTech company with a revolutionary cashless tipping and payment solution, today reported a 79% increase in the average value of tips paid to hairdressers, barbers, beauticians and nail technicians using Strikepay over the past six weeks.

Announcing its latest partnership with hair and beauty group, Sugar Culture, Strikepay is now live in all Brown Sugar, Sugar Daddy and Sugar-Coated stores in Ireland, with the popular salon chain just one of the many groups within the industry enabling the roll-out of this revolutionary cashless gratuity solution.

Designed to solve the issue of tips and payments in an increasingly cashless society, Strikepay has been supporting the service industry since its re-opening, enabling customers to thank their service professionals directly by simply tapping the Strikepay tag worn by the individual or scanning their QR code using just their phone.

Service professionals from the award-winning Dylan Bradshaw studio, Cut & Sew group, Sam’s Barbers Waxperts and Nails Inc., are amongst those benefiting from this contactless tipping technology, with over 1,000 service professionals joining Strikepay across Ireland over the last six weeks.

With no app or in-store payment terminal required, the tip is instantly sent through Apple Pay, Google Pay or any saved card.

Commenting on the increase in tip values in the Irish hair and beauty industry, Strikepay co-founder Oli Cavanagh said: “We are having a meaningful impact on the service industry and salon service professionals in Ireland with our data showing a positive increase in the value of tips over the last six weeks. This is significant to people in the industry.

 

“Charles Dowd and I created this technology in response to an every-day need we were experiencing ourselves. We couldn’t tip people anymore, yet we wanted to. Now that we’ve fixed the problem, we’re also getting a lot of thanks from customers who were equally embarrassed that they had no cash to tip anymore. Everyone is a winner.

 

“For businesses, cash management is a real pain, especially when handling tips but Strikepay takes that pain away while empowering employees and increasing their income and job satisfaction – boosting morale.”

 

Mark O’Keefe, owner of Sugar Culture Salon Group and a member of the Irish Hairdresser Federation went on to say: “Our industry was decimated by the pandemic, but our focus now is on recovery and the welfare of our team who have spent an extended period of time out of work. We have a wonderfully loyal and generous clientele across the business, and some of the best artists in the industry on the floor delivering 5-star service to their clients day in day out, so we’re delighted to support those using Strikepay as it allows them to instantly accept cashless contact-free tips from their clients directly.”

Co-founded in 2020 by Irish FinTech entrepreneurs Oli Cavanagh and Charles Dowd in response to the cash free culture accelerated by the pandemic, Strikepay has previously teamed up with popular restaurant chains Camile Thai, Base Pizza, Eddie Rockets and Europe’s largest taxi-hailing company Bolt to enable contactless tipping. Service professionals working across several sectors, including transportation, hospitality, retail, and non-profit have also been trialling the technology over the past six months, with the average value of tips increasing as a result of the patent-pending cashless tipping and payment solution from Strikepay.

Commenting on the potential impact the service would have on the people working in the hair and beauty industry in Ireland, Margaret O’Rourke Doherty, CEO of the Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a rapid transition from cash to card as the go to payment method for customers. The embracing of this new technology, alongside other technology, will now allow salons to cater to these changing trends and provide a better service to our customers. The new technology with Strikepay will further facilitate contactless payments for salons, with the added option for customer tips. While we would like to stress that there is no obligation for customers to leave a tip, tipping culture has been a longstanding feature in the industry in acknowledgement of the standard of work carried out by hair and beauty professionals’’.

Headquartered in Dublin, Strikepay has revolutionised the way we tip, pay and donate to those who serve us, meet us, greet us, carry us, sing for us, bring for us, prepare, repair, and care for us. This innovative Irish owned digital payment platform is also providing services to professionals in Europe, the UK and USA with further information available at www.Strikepay.co.

Tech Review -Tp-link Kasa Smart Light Strip Multicolour KL430

The Kasa Smart Light Strip does what it states on the box been 2.1 meters long with the option to cut shorter or add an extension. (Sold separately) The design is of silicone coating material which allows the light strip to bend or cut to allow maximum flexibility in its use with a double-sided sticky tape on the back to stick to a surface. Once configured or set up this Light Strip via an app allows various lighting effects and customisation in terms of colours, levels of brightness and various scenes. This can be controlled by the app or via Alexa, Google Assistant or SmartThings

 

In the box:

  •         (1) Smart Light Strip (6.6 ft./2 m)
  •         (1) Smart Light Strip Controller
  •         (1) Power Adapter
  •         (1) Quick Start Guide

 

 

Features

  •       Endless Lighting Effects over a dozen animated lighting effects
  •       16 Individual Addressable Colour Zones for combinations built to suit your mood. 
  •       Scene’s customisation scenes creation for your lights and accesses them with a single click.
  •       Grouping allows the light strip Combine with other devices, such as plugs, cameras and other lights via the Kasa Smart home ecosystem.
  •       Voice Control the Kasa Light Strip hands-free with Alexa and Google Assistant. Turn it on and off, and change colours with voice control.
  •       Extendable and Flexible Connect up to 10 sections for a total length of 33ft and watch lighting effects span the entire strip. Cut into the indicated segments to add lighting in tighter spaces.
  •       Schedules Use the Kasa Smart app to schedule when your light strip on/off with the brightness, hue, and affects you set and coordinate your lighting with any event you host.

 

Specifications

  •       Depth: 2.1 MM
  •       Lighting Effects – Choose from a wide array of colours, even dim to any brightness you desire for the perfect atmosphere.
  •       Schedules – Use your Kasa Smart app to schedule your light strip to automatically turn on and off to fit around any event you’re having.
  •       Groups and Scenes – Combine your light strip with other Kasa Smart devices for seamless control with a single tap on your mobile devices.
  •       Extendable – Connect up to 10 sections for a total length of 33ft and watch lighting effects span the entire strip.
  •       Made for Everyday Wear and Tear – your strip’s durable silicone coating prevents moisture and dust intrusion.
  •       Works with Voice Assistants – Control smart light strips using the leading voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings.
  •       Pick from dozens of animated lighting effects, from soothing ‘raindrop’ to the dazzling ‘rainbow’.
  •       Auto White – Automatically adjust the colour temperature of your Kasa Smart light strip to match natural light patterns from dawn to dusk.
  •       Height: 2000 MM
  •       Width: 12 MM

 

Warranty:  2-years

 

Setup:

Setup is easy by scanning the QR code on the box and download the Kasa Smart app to your phone. The app has got a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on the play store with over 1 million downloads. On the setup and use of the app, this cannot be faulted in terms of ease of use and functionality. The brand experience of Tp-link (founded in 1996) has years of experience to provide an app that works as intended.

 

Overall:

The product is designed for indoor use to connect to a standard mains socket, while once cut this cannot re-join again. The 3m tape on the back allows this to be connected to a surface and replaced should a decision be made to move the location at some stage.

The features in terms of connection to the app are great, but after initial setup, 90% of the use was through voice-controlled Alexa (albeit this can be used via Google Assistant or SmartThings also) The scheduled app to allow the light to be set as a morning alarm clock light or from a security perspective putting random lights on when no one is around admirable. This model is slightly more expensive than some other brands but on a personal note., the feel of the material quality may not have much of a difference.  in terms of the software use, and future updates is a certain winner for me. The multitude of colours, scenes available and brightness options have an abundance of possibility for various occasions. The quality in terms of long terms use with a Lifetime of 22.8 years (Based on 3hrs/day) is remarkable with an A+ rating. Overall a lovely easy to use and setup light strip, complemented by a trusted brand to give a multi functional lighting experience tailored to suit the individual requirements.

 

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FREE NOW and Pinergy partner in drive to help facilitate more electric rides by 2030 #evs #Pinergy #FREENOW

Pinergy, the smart energy provider of clean electricity, has today announced a new energy partnership with FREE NOW, Ireland’s leading ride-hailing app, which will see Pinergy provide expert support to FREE NOW drivers who want to make the transition to electric vehicles. The initiative supports FREE NOW’s goal of having 100% zero emission rides in all key FREE NOW markets across Europe by 2030 with plans to have at least 50% fully electric vehicle rides by 2025.
As part of this new partnership, Pinergy will provide advice and services to FREE NOW partner drivers, including the installation of electric vehicle (EV) home charging points and guidance. Pinergy’s newly launched smart energy ‘Lifestyle’ plans will also be available, with exclusive benefits for FREE NOW drivers to make the most of Pinergy’s smart tariffs.
Today’s announcement supports FREE NOW’s Green Pledge for 100% of trips to be zero emission by 2030 in all key European cities. As part of this, FREE NOW is investing €6million in an effort to encourage more drivers to switch to electric vehicles (EVs), by enabling them to install home chargers. FREE NOW has also recently launched its brand new EV expert team, which is dedicated to helping drivers make the move to an electric vehicle and avail of the generous grants now available. In addition, FREE NOW last year launched its ‘Eco’ booking option, which enables passengers to choose electric or hybrid taxis to support Ireland’s drive to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to better air quality.
FREE NOW offers every driver who successfully avails of the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) Home Charging Grant Scheme an opportunity to save an additional €600 through the FREE NOW EV Home Charger Grant Match. As part of this partnership Pinergy can supply and install the home EV charger at drivers’ homes while also advising and consulting drivers to help them manage their energy supply efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. FREE NOW drivers that have already made the switch to electric report saving up to as much as €5,000 a year on running costs on top of the savings made by taking advantage of the various grants available.
Jon Jerromes, Head of Sales at Pinergy commenting on the partnership, said: “We at Pinergy are always excited to partner with forward thinking and innovative companies like FREE NOW who share our vision of an electric future and are committed to taking positive action in playing their part for a sustainable energy future. FREE NOW is leading the way in the electrification of Ireland’s taxi fleet and today’s announcement marks another important step towards the rollout of greener vehicles and achieving their zero emission rates targets.”
Niall Carson, Irish Country Manager at FREE NOW said: “Making the decision to partner with Pinergy to help FREE NOW partner drivers that want to transition to electric vehicles was an easy decision. At FREE NOW we’re excited to help and incentivise our drivers to move to electric vehicles as part of our Green Pledge commitments to push further the drive towards a greener, zero-carbon community. It is great to receive Pinergy’s knowledge and support to help our partner drivers, amplifying FREE NOW’s efforts to be a greener company.”
Pinergy’s recently announced Lifestyle Plans, designed around smart meter technology and its award-winning app, will also be available to FREE NOW drivers as part of the exclusive energy partnership deal between the two companies. Pinergy’s Lifestyle Plans are comprised of a choice of different discounted time-of-use tariffs to suit the particular lifestyle needs of energy consumers and include a “Work from Home” plan, a “Family Time” plan and a “Drive Time” plan for those families looking to charge their electric vehicles overnight, when energy supply is typically at its cheapest rates. Further information about Pinergy Lifestyle is available online at: https://pinergy.ie/home-electricity/fixed-price-plans/

Pandemic Helps Families To Bond Through Gaming

Parents, kids and gaming are often a volatile mixture. The parental fears of too much gaming are well-documented. Get away from in front of that screen. Go outside and get some fresh air. Will all that fantasy role-playing make it difficult for them to remain grounded in reality? How will playing violent games impact them? What sort of people are they interacting with while they are playing online?

Who knew it would take a pandemic to help answer some of these real and imagined fears?

COVID-19 is changing much of what we do and the way we do it and the world of gaming is no different in this manner. The world of eSports, already a rapidly-growing entity, has witnessed an explosion of action on all forms of gaming at online betting sites, especially during the time when the mainstream sports world was in lockdown.

Another subtle change, also brought on by lockdowns and families being basically quarantined together in a bubble environment, is that parents and children are finding new and unique methods of entertaining themselves and interacting with each other. And in some homes, they are bonding over gaming. 

 

Teach Your Parents Well

According to a survey conducted by parents-together.org, screen time among children during the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic jumped by as much as 500 percent. 

As if parents needed another reason to go off the deep end when it comes to their kids and video games. However, as time in the bubble continued, instead of berating their children, more and more parents ended up becoming their children.

Some parents chose to sit with their kids and allow them to teach the old folks a new trick – how to play their favorite games. Consider it a modern version of the old axiom if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. 

“Teaching my mom and dad to play [Rocket League] last winter was a turning point for us,” 15-year old high school student Collin Blewett of Sacramento, California told USA Today. “It was kind of a best-case, fairytale time that I never expected.”

In reality, parents and children watching a screen together is hardly a new form of family entertainment. The television filled that role in the living rooms of homes for decades, as mom, dad and the kids would gather to watch their favorite shows.

Today’s world is digital. There’s no getting around that. Kids are going to spend time in front of screens, whether their parents like it or not. It’s where their friends are. And during the pandemic, it’s also been where their school chums are and in essence, where their community resides.

Families used to play board games together, so sharing the video gaming experience is merely the next step in that process. On top of that, the gaming world offers a unique family-bonding experience, a rare opportunity where the children are likely to be significantly better at it than their parents. That factor enables another element to enter the room, the chance for kids to mentor their folks.

“It’s nice for the child to be able to teach his or her parents about gaming,” Sinem Siyahhan, assistant research professor at the Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, told WJBR. “Our research is finding that sharing this experience cultivates family bonding, learning and well-being.”

 

Learning The Benefits Of Gaming

By sharing this space with their children, parents are also able to discover that there are numerous positive impacts from the gaming experience that are proving beneficial in the development of their kids. 

Those positive benefits include learning how to problem solve, to work with others in a team environment and to think analytically. Gaming offers players avenues to be creative. It’s an interactive learning experience that also provides participants with an outlet that helps to spawn freedom of self-expression and to improve communication skills.

Playing alongside their kids, parents are also realizing that all those fears they harbored about how gaming was impacting their children were entirely unfounded.

“It’s not an isolating experience like we used to think,” Joel Willis, editor in chief of The Dad, told USA Today. “Kids aren’t playing alone for hours on end. 

“We’re in the Golden Age of social gaming. Playing Fortnite with my son, it’s constant conversation. ‘I got your back, do this, do that.’ We help each other out. 

“In between all those commands and collaboration, we talk about his life and school. Same with my daughter. I love that I can share this time with them.”

Top Payment Solutions That Every Business Owner Should Know About

Do you work for a large company that uses multiple payment systems in order to receive payment from your clients, or to pay out your employees for their work? Maybe you have recently started a small business doing something that you love, and you want to make it as easy as possible for people to pay you for your service or product? Perhaps you have lost business in the past because your payment solutions were not up-to-date, and you have now vowed to never let that happen again? If this sounds like you, then keep on reading to learn more. This article will break down some of the top payment solutions that every business owner should know about. You want to make the payment process as simple as possible for your customers so that they keep coming back for more. 

Cash

There is a saying in the retail world that ‘cash is king’. This might have been true in the early 21st century, but in modern times we have seen a shift away from cash payment. This is particularly true for the last 2 years, during which we have seen a massive shift to contactless payment systems to accommodate for restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The pandemic has really shaken up the cash payment system, but it does not mean that you are unable to use cash to pay if that is still your preferred method. Some people do not like to use credit or debit to pay for products and services, so it is important to be able to accommodate these preferences as a business owner or vendor. 

Debit

Ever since the start of the pandemic, businesses have been encouraging more customers to use contactless forms of payment, such as debit. Many debit cards now offer a tap function, which means no more inserting your card in order to pay. This is extremely convenient for online businesses too since you can easily accept and send money through debit online and in person. 

Portable

If you are a small business owner or an independent contractor, then there is a very high chance that you have struggled in the past to make sure that you have a portable payment solution that is easy to use, and versatile for the customer’s needs. Just a decade or two ago, it was almost unheard of to be able to pay somebody with a phone attachment. Many vendors at farmer’s markets and craft shows are now beginning to use portable payment methods that allow you to pay without cash wherever you are. If you are selling some kind of product, you might want to get a payment system and a paper printer in order to allow you to provide your customers with a receipt after making a purchase. This can make things like returns much easier, and you will still be able to send an electronic receipt to those who would prefer a paperless transaction. 

 

E-Transfer

If you have ever splurged on some food or drinks at a bar with your friends, then you have probably sent an e transfer at some point in order to cover your half of the bill. E Transfers are a legitimate way to receive payment for goods or services as well, and can often be seen in use for individual contractors. These transfers usually require an email address or phone number in order to receive the transfer, which is then accepted using your bank login details.

Pre-Paid

Another thing that many companies like to do to accept payment is to give the customer incentives to pre-pay for a product or service. This is often seen in the video game world, where customers will prepay for video games in order to receive extra perks in-game. 

 

After checking out some of the helpful tips and tricks included in this article, the hope is that you have found some of the top payment solutions that every business owner should know about. There is nothing worse than wanting to purchase a product or service from a business, only to find that their payment solutions are not conducive to a quick sale. This can cause huge problems with your business, and lead to a huge decline in repeat customers. If you want to have a product or service that people will keep coming back to, then you need to ensure that every part of the transaction is enjoyable for the customer and that there are no unneeded hurdles for them to overcome along the way. This article only discusses a few of the options for payment solutions, so be sure to check out some other resources in order to continue learning.

Tech Review – The JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof speaker with powerbank. #JBL #Charge5 #Tech

Need a new speaker and one that is suitable for outdoors well this one in my book is certainly one to look at and if you have the money I would suggest picking up a pair of them, One on its own is more than adequate to get the sounds pumping with the sounds being heard wide and far enough but two would really enhance the game and you can pump out the tunes with great sound too.

Built like a tank this speaker can be used indoors and outdoors but with most of us now in BBQ mode like me it has been tested in both scenarios and outdoors and has a great soundstage for all fans including a nice bass level here. This is well built and has simple to use controls up top which makes for easy commands and besides using this for music it is great for phone calls too should you wish to use it for them.  On the rear there is a USB-C port and a USB port which enables you to charge other devices on the go so it could save you some day if at the beach or out at a picnic and your smartphone runs low on juice.

 

Like I said earlier this comes with JBL boost which enables you to connect more JBL party boost compatible products together of these which would be some set up but for the most 2 would be enough, though I would love to see 4 in action it would be some sound experience. This is know as daisy chaining in the industry and many manufacturers use this today.

You will get around 20 hours of use with this speaker and of course it has got IP67 rating which means you can take it anywhere, Overall I was impressed with this speaker and can easily recommend it.

BUY HERE 

URBANISTA LOS ANGELES – THE WORLD’S FIRST SELF-CHARGING HEADPHONES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, are pleased to announce that the world’s first self-charging solar powered, wireless active noise cancelling headphones, Urbanista Los Angeles, are now available for pre-order at www.urbanista.com/losangeles in Midnight Black and previously unannounced new colourway; Sand Gold. 

Urbanista Los Angeles brings a rare leap in headphone technology innovation to the market with a product that is designed to revolutionise your listening experience. With Urbanista Los Angeles, for the first time ever, you can experience virtually unlimited playtime with solar charging. Los Angeles never stops charging when exposed to light, both outdoors and indoors, providing a nonstop audio experience.

Enhance Your Experience with the Urbanista Mobile App 

To allow customers to get the most out of their product experience with Los Angeles, Urbanista are set to launch their mobile companion app. The app will provide information on how to get the most out of the product’s playtime, including visual indications of solar charge levels and usage. Available for both iOS and Android users, the app will also allow the users to customise the headphones controls, and will later become available for other products in the Urbanista range. 

Urbanista Los Angeles
Urbanista Los Angeles
Urbanista Los Angeles

Anders Andreen, CEO, comments: “We’re really excited to announce the pre-order of Urbanista Los Angeles. The response to the launch earlier this spring has been nothing short of amazing, it’s obvious that this kind of headphone technology is a welcome shift in the industry. It has also been an important step forward for us to launch our Urbanista mobile companion app. The app will be available when the product ships and will really enhance the innovative features of Los Angeles, making the interaction with the self charging element effortless and engaging. We also have some impressive features in development, which we will look to launch in the near future.”

Priced at GBP 169 / SEK 1999 / EUR 199 / USD 199 / NOK 1999 / DKK 1499 MSRP, Los Angeles is available in two stylish colours: Midnight Black and Sand Gold.

Urbanista Los Angeles is now available for pre-order at www.urbanista.com/losangeles

Watch the full Urbanista Los Angeles “A New Dawn” campaign film and enter the dawn of a new era of solar powered headphones: 

Urbanista Los Angeles Key Features

  • Virtually infinite playtime
  • Always charging when exposed to light, both outdoors and indoors
  • 80 hours of battery reserve
  • Hybrid active noise cancelling
  • Ambient sound mode
  • On-ear detection
  • USB type-C charging
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Siri and Google Assistant
  • Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows
  • Urbanista Mobile App Compatible
  • Available in Midnight Black (Black) and Sand Gold (Gold) 

Ways in Which AI Can Help Your Business Grow

Artificial intelligence is all around us. We use it in different ways every day. You wake up, you go for a run, and your watch starts tracking your steps and measuring your heart rate variability using forms of artificial intelligence. Probably, AI was used by a farmer to grow the strawberries and blueberries you had for breakfast this morning. AI helps you sense other vehicles on the road and drive more comfortably and safely. You also might not know that your emails and photographs are filtered and sorted with the help of AI techs. Artificial intelligence is virtually everywhere. No wonder, more and more industries use it to their advantage, too. Businesses employ AI-powered tools to boost their productivity, streamline their workflow, automate various processes, and much more.   

  • If you’re specifically interested in AI and machine learning services that can help you take your business venture to the next level, click here. 

From today’s article, you’re going to learn more about how different businesses can tap into the power of AI and make the most of it. 

AI and Predictive Maintenance 

It’s a rare industry that doesn’t strive to predict problems, prevent them from happening, or at least address issues in a timely fashion. This is exactly what predictive maintenance is concerned with. It goes a long way in helping businesses to spot possible problems and come with effective solutions before they transform into insurmountable stumbling blocks. And in combination with AI, predictive maintenance can do even more. 

Today, developers create specialized AI-driven solutions that help companies leverage business data so as to get actionable insights and discover patterns which will make it possible to avoid snags in production or any other areas in the long run.  

AI and Customer Lifetime Value Prediction 

Another aspect which can be improved with the help of AI, its machine learning branch in particular, is customer lifetime value prediction. 

As you know, the ability to foresee and predict is critical for any business’ success. To remain competitive in today’s customer-focused market, a company needs to know their customer lifetime value. To this end, it’s necessary to employ effective tools geared towards helping companies predict customer behavior, identify individual customer purchasing habits, and devise effective strategies aimed at retaining and winning customers. And AI techs offer a totally new paradigm in this field. Based on their browsing and purchase histories, ML can help determine purchasing behaviors, measure potential profits a particular customer can bring in, improve customer retention, and maximize ROI.

AI and Data Entry 

Living in the era of rapid digitization, we still rely on manually entering data when there is a need to transfer it to the digital state. Needless to say, such a method is prone to error and thus not completely reliable. What’s more, manual data entry is quite a scrupulous and mind-numbing task, which takes up much time. That’s where AI comes in and saves the day again. 

AI enables companies to automate the data entry process and thus substantially optimize their performance. Presently, more businesses turn to AI techs to eliminate the need of manually entering data and low the risk of errors. You can also find dedicated AI-powered solutions specifically tailored to meet your business needs and put them to good use. Automating data entry will let you hone in on more important tasks and problems that require your involvement. It will also enable you to improve your enterprise network availability through managing remote data more accurately and business responsiveness through the capacity to enter data in real time. 

AI and Security 

Data security is undoubtedly one of the top priorities for lots of industries. Due to its ability to sift through tons of data, they can quickly detect potential threats and alert your information security team to them. AI solutions are good at identifying suspicious and risky behaviors that may end up in cyber attacks and data breaches. And what’s really important is that such solutions can learn over time and rely on its past experience to come up with more effective cyber attack countermeasures.  

AI and Auditing 

Though relatively new, this application of AI shows a lot of promise for modern businesses. Currently, many industries are exploring and tapping into the power of AI and ML to improve their audit processes. Dedicated machine learning tools now can read contracts and sales contracts, identify important patterns within analyzed documents and allow auditors to narrow their focus and concentrate on more global tasks.

Contra Returns – Launches on mobiles devices this summer. #Gaming #ContraReturns

Contra Returns, a new addition to the legendary KONAMI run-and-gun action franchise Contra, is available for pre-registration on mobile devices starting today. Developed by TiMi Studio Group and KONAMI, Contra Returns will be bringing a fresh twist to the iconic retro arcade shooter. Players can pre-register on Google Play and the Apple Store today to gain exclusive rewards. Contra Returns will be launching in North America on July 26 and coming soon in Europe.

 

Contra Returns brings fans of the franchise an authentic new take on the Contra series, enhanced with all new graphics, gameplay upgrades, and more. New characters, storylines and customizable weapons allow players to unlock skills and conquer the battlefield with the same thrill of the arcade originals. Contra Returns offers over 200 levels, new game modes including One Life Mode, 1v1, and 3v3 modes, player and equipment upgrades and customization, and more, creating the ultimate Contra experience!

For more information on Contra Returns, visit https://www.contrareturnsm.com/en/