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Metro
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
MCM Comic Con is still worth it for gamers even without EGX - Reader's Feature
A reader reports back from his time at MCM Comic Con in London and gets to play a lot of video and tabletop games, despite a lack of big name attendees. Last week I attended yet another MCM Comic Con at the ExCeL Centre in London, along with my son, who this year decided to dress up as Super Mario. As you all know by now, MCM Comic Con is a three-day celebration of all things popular culture. However, this year's show was not linked with EGX, as was the case at last October's exhibition, so there was less emphasis on video games – but there was still a lot on offer. Our first stop was the Mattel stand, where they were promoting Barbie, Masters of the Universe, and Hot Wheels. There was a sit-down setup of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged on the PlayStation 5. This was one of the highlights of the day, as we ended up returning a few times in an attempt to win the race. I'll probably pick it up this up, as we enjoyed it so much. Up next was the chance to play Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy. This was one of the first opportunities to play the game before its release on 13th June. While I'd never properly played Magic before, I had dabbled in Final Fantasy's own trading card game but stopped some time ago. We played using the starter deck kits featuring Cloud and Sephiroth and battled it out, with me emerging victorious. The cards looked amazing and feature characters, weapons, spells, and locations from all 16 mainline Final Fantasy titles. The only downer was that there were no promo cards being handed out. The next port of call was Artist Alley, where hundreds of independent artists showcased their wares. I was after one in particular: Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau. I first came across his work while playing Marvel Snap. I had a quick chat with him and got him to sign some artwork prints of Tifa and Rogue. Sticking with Final Fantasy, I noticed actor Ben Starr on the show floor – the voice of Clive Rosfield, the protagonist of Final Fantasy 16. I didn't get a chance to speak with him, as he looked in a rush, probably due to the fact that he was part of the show with his Natural Six Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play panel. After lunch, we headed off to the Family Gaming Zone, where around 20 consoles were set up with a variety of family-friendly titles. Games that we sampled included Conduct TOGETHER! on the Nintendo Switch, a puzzle-type game where you manoeuvre trains and switch tracks to avoid collisions. Then, on to JellyCar Worlds, a driving and platforming game where you hav to work your way through various obstacles. It reminded me of both the Trials series and World Of Goo, with its physics-based gameplay. We proceeded to play Tower Of Babel – No Mercy, which was a shape-dropping game where the aim is to stack as high as possible. We played the co-op mode, where we each took turns placing rectangular-shaped blocks. On paper, that doesn't sound like the greatest game, but the dormant competitive side of me came out and I was desperate to beat a nine-year-old child. The last game of the day was Astro Duel 2. The two of us joined four other convention players in a mix of retro pixel platforming and spaceship battles. It's a combination of Smash Bros. and Asteroids, with players fighting fast on the ground or in the sky. Very hectic but a lot of fun – and great to play a six-person game with all players sitting alongside each other (although one kid did rage quit a few times!). Last call before heading home was the Bandai Namco zone. They had a strong showing, with multiple games available to try. It was great to see a major game publisher represented at the event. They were showcasing several Dragon Ball Z titles and Shadow Labyrinth, while Elden Ring: Nightreign was also on display – though sadly, not in a playable format. Finally, a quick spin on their gacha machines rounded off a wonderful day. More Trending Overall, another successful show and the next show's dates have already been released. MCM returns to ExCeL London this October, along with EGX, for another three-day celebration from 24–26 October. By reader Tom Pozzetti (eyetunes – PSN ID) The reader's features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro. You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@ or use our Submit Stuff page and you won't need to send an email. MORE: Why I'm taking a week off work for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch - Reader's Feature MORE: This week was low-key the worst in modern video game history – Reader's Feature MORE: Star Wars Battlefront 3 needs to have these new features - Reader's Feature
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
EGX Chairman expects to launch a Treasury Bills Index this year
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) is expected to launch a Treasury Bills Index this year, Ahmed El Sheikh, the chairman of the bourse told Zawya in an interview. El Sheikh's statement came on the sidelines of the annual conference of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets that was held in Tunisia in the middle of this month, in which several African and Arab stock exchanges participated. "Within a short period, we hope to issue a Treasury Bills Index... this year, God willing," El Sheikh said. El Sheikh had announced in a previous interview with Zawya last February the Exchange's intention to develop three indices, the Treasury Bills Index, a Low Volatility Stocks Index, and an index that combines sustainability and Shariah-compliant standards. In his interview with Zawya in Tunisia, El Sheikh said that work is underway on the other two indices and that they might be launched this year as well after the Treasury Bills one. Behind the headline While the EGX is seeking to attract government offerings to support private sector initial public offerings (IPOs), it is also working with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to curb the delisting of companies from the market. "We saw two companies delisting from the Exchange as a result of an investor acquiring them through the (offering) program... in coordination with FRA and relevant entities in Egypt, we are trying to ensure that whoever buys a (listed) company or acquires a public share (in it), should buy up to 90% and leave a minimum percentage of free float on the stock exchange," El Sheikh said. According to the listing rules on the EGX, free float shares must not be below 10% for both the main market and the small- and medium-sized enterprises market. In 2023, a government entity sold a majority stake in the Paints and Chemical Industries Company (Pachin) to the UAE-based National Paints company as part of the government's IPO program. Pachin was subsequently delisted from the stock exchange. In the same year, government institutions, including Banque Misr, the country's second-largest state-owned bank, divested from Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Co. - Alexandria, a subsidiary of Ezz Steel Group. Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Co. delisted from the stock exchange after that. Click here for the Arabic article.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt: valU to begin trading on EGX in June
Arab Finance: valU is intending to proceed with trading on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) following the completion of an in-kind dividend distribution by EFG Holding, as per an emailed press release. The Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) was listed on the EGX on May 21st, 2025. Trading on its shares is expected to begin on June 22nd. Trading the shares is subject to registration with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), completion of the in-kind distribution process, and the FRA's ratification of the trading disclosure report. EFG Holding's ordinary general assembly (OGM) approved the dividend distribution on May 24th, allocating EGP 335.3 million from retained earnings, based on its book value per 2024 consolidated financial statements, for the distribution of valU shares to shareholders instead of a cash dividend. The distributed shares represent 20.488% of valU's share capital. Shareholders of EFG Holding will receive 1 valU share for every 3.3273 EFG Holding shares owned, with fractional shares allocated to minority shareholders. The record date for determining eligible shareholders is set on June 12th, 2025. EFG Hermes Promoting and Underwriting acted as sole financial advisor to valU and EFG Holding on the transaction. Zulficar & Partners served as local legal counsel, while Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advised EFG Holding on international legal matters. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Orascom Construction's consolidated profits exceed $27mln in Q1-25
Cairo – Orascom Construction posted lower consolidated net profits at $27.10 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, compared to $49.80 million in Q1-24. Revenues climbed to $847.60 million in Q1-15 from $766.30 million a year earlier, according to the financial results. Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) hit $0.23 as of 31 March 2025, versus $0.42 in Q1-24. Standalone Financials In the first three months (3M), the EGX-listed firm turned to standalone net losses valued at $8.69 million, versus net profits of $3.73 million. Basic EPS declined to $0.23 from $0.42. Last year, the company's consolidated backlog reached $7.60 billion. All Rights Reserved - Mubasher Info © 2005 - 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt Aluminum targets $274mln profits in FY25/26
Cairo – The shareholders of Egypt Aluminum greenlighted the estimated budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, targeting net profits valued at EGP 13.71 billion. The ordinary general meeting (OGM) passed the capital budget with a value of EGP 5.91 billion, according to a bourse statement. Last March, the EGX-listed company penned a power purchase deal with Norwegian company Scatec to establish a 1 GW solar plant at a total cost of $750 million. All Rights Reserved - Mubasher Info © 2005 - 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
