Opera GX

Opera GX challenges CS:GO streamers to the ultimate face-off, and you can join too

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Software, Web browsers, Operating systems, Opera GX, Opera Software, Opera, Video game live streaming, GX, Gamer

Opera GX, the world's first browser for gamers, is offering gaming enthusiasts the unique chance to team up with their favourite streamers while being coached by the best of the best during "Opera GX presents: That's my Streamer".

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  • Opera GX, the world's first browser for gamers, is offering gaming enthusiasts the unique chance to team up with their favourite streamers while being coached by the best of the best during "Opera GX presents: That's my Streamer".
  • "Opera GX's DNA is built around gaming and we want to be there for and with our audience.
  • Streamers are rock stars, and what could be a better reward for their fans than to team up with them.
  • "I was immediately fired up when Opera GX approached me about playing with fans against Anomaly.

Opera GX gaming browser exceeds 8 million active users

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Software, Web browsers, Operating systems, Opera Software, Opera GX, Opera, GameMaker, YoYo Games, GX

"These results are encouraging: Opera GX continues to grow rapidly as more and more gamers are discovering Opera GX," said Krystain Kolandra, EVP of Gaming & PC Browsers.

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  • "These results are encouraging: Opera GX continues to grow rapidly as more and more gamers are discovering Opera GX," said Krystain Kolandra, EVP of Gaming & PC Browsers.
  • "We are focused on continuing this rapid growth through an aggressive product roadmap across Opera GX and Opera Gaming.
  • This includes continuing to add more gaming features and functionality to Opera GX and building out our YoYo Games Gamemaker Studios 2D gaming platform.
  • Opera launched GX in June of 2019 and has since expanded its gaming efforts, including forming its Opera Gaming division earlier this year to unite the company's innovative efforts across gaming, game development, and the browser experience.

World’s first gaming browser Opera GX introduces new color themes plus GX Cleaner to purge those old files

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Software, Web browsers, Operating systems, Portable software, Freeware, Opera GX, Opera Software, Opera, GX

This time, were pushing it further with GX Cleaner to purge old and unnecessary files.

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  • This time, were pushing it further with GX Cleaner to purge old and unnecessary files.
  • GX Cleaner helps clean up the junk browser files you dont use anymore.
  • The Secondary Colors feature in Opera GX goes beyond the previously available browser highlight colors and lets you choose an entirely different color scheme for your browser.
  • Opera GX has recently grown to more than 5 million monthly active gamers, more than doubling the user number YTD.

Opera GX becomes the world’s first browser with dynamic background music

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Software, Web browsers, Operating systems, Opera GX, Opera Software, Opera, GX

OSLO, Norway, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opera GX, the worlds first browser developed by Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] designed for people who love PC gaming, is releasing a major new feature still unknown to other browsers: adaptive background music.

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  • OSLO, Norway, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opera GX, the worlds first browser developed by Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] designed for people who love PC gaming, is releasing a major new feature still unknown to other browsers: adaptive background music.
  • The same team is responsible for the new dynamic background music in Opera GX.
  • The dynamic background music in Opera GX is an ambient downtempo that boosts the users focus.
  • Opera GX has also partnered with the international Game Music Festival and sponsored its annual GMF 2020 High Score Competition , where music score composers can compete to have their music featured in Opera GX.

Opera GX unveils results of worldwide gaming survey

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Software, Web browsers, Operating systems, Video game culture, Opera GX, Opera Software, Opera, Gamer, GX

OSLO, Norway, July 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opera GX, the worlds first browser for gamers by Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], decided to ask its users from the US, UK, Germany, Brazil, Russia and Poland about their gaming and streaming habits in the largest gamer survey to date.

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  • OSLO, Norway, July 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opera GX, the worlds first browser for gamers by Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], decided to ask its users from the US, UK, Germany, Brazil, Russia and Poland about their gaming and streaming habits in the largest gamer survey to date.
  • No one wants to admit how much time they spend gaming so Opera asked Opera GX users twice.
  • Results also showed the US and UK gamers to be the least sensitive to violence.
  • Based on the survey results, the Opera GX team established 5 gamer profiles.

World’s First Gaming Browser, Opera GX, Adds Built-in Discord Support and Other Features in Major Birthday Release

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Web browsers, Freeware, Opera Software, Portable software, Opera GX, Embedded Linux, Opera, Discord, Tab

OSLO, Norway, June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opera GX, the worlds first gaming browser, is introducing new features including Discord support and a Hot tabs killer.

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  • OSLO, Norway, June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opera GX, the worlds first gaming browser, is introducing new features including Discord support and a Hot tabs killer.
  • The browser has many useful features including Twitch integration, as well as CPU, RAM and network bandwidth limiters.
  • Today, Opera GX is getting a major birthday update which introduces built-in Discord support, as well as the Hot Tabs Killer feature, which lets gamers see which tabs are overwhelming their computer and easily close them.
  • With this step, Opera GX is not only integrating the feature but also entering the Discord community to discuss the browser as well as gaming with its fans.

Opera provides business update - COVID-19 impact

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Operating systems, Software, Computing, Opera Software, Embedded Linux, Freeware, Portable software, Cloud clients, Opera GX, Opera, Android

Record Opera News monthly active users of over 190 million in March; including record Opera for PC, Opera GX and Opera for Android users.

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  • Record Opera News monthly active users of over 190 million in March; including record Opera for PC, Opera GX and Opera for Android users.
  • Opera is withdrawing full-year 2020 guidance due to uncertainty around COVID-19, but providing additional detail on recent business trends.
  • Opera started 2020 on a strong trajectory with healthy growth and profitability across the business.
  • Our browser and news businesses have seen strong incremental growth in users and engagement as COVID-19 has escalated, including record monthly active users in March for Opera News, Opera for Android, Opera for PC and Opera GX.