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Colt Canyon crowned ‘Best Game’ and LUNARK ‘Most Anticipated’ at GameMaker Awards 2021

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The judges have deliberated. Over 33,000 votes have been cast. And we can now reveal that Colt Canyon has been crowned ‘Best Game’ and LUNARK ‘Most Anticipated’ game of the year, at the GameMaker Awards 2021.

Created by German-based developer Retrific, Colt Canyon is a stylish western-themed pixel art shooter combining roguelike elements with real-time combat. The judges were impressed with Colt Canyon’s highly engaging gameplay and heavily pixelated artist style. While in the popular vote, members of the GameMaker and Opera GX communities voted Colt Canyon the clear winner.

The other finalists for ‘Best Game’ included: Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Jet Lancer, Post Void and Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!.

The winner of ‘Most Anticipated’ game is LUNARK, from Canari Games. LUNARK is a 2D cinematic platformer, designed in the vein of ’80s and ’90s classics. The game challenges players to run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot their way through a kaleidoscope of different environments. These include mysterious alien ruins, a flying penitentiary, a high-tech megalopolis, and a majestic forest.

The judges were blown away with how the Canari Games team have pushed the creative limits of cutscenes and pixel art in GameMaker, to create a game that is both visually stunning and great to play. Set for release later this year, LUNARK also made a big impression with the voters – who overwhelmingly crowned it the ‘Most Anticipated’ game of 2021.

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The other finalists for ‘Most Anticipated’ game included: NYKRA, Jitsu Squad, APICO and Toodee and Topdee.

The GameMaker Awards, in partnership with SpecialEffect, a charity that uses video games to enhance the lives of those people with physical disabilities, celebrate creativity and innovation in Indie game development, honouring the best games created using GameMaker Studio 2 as well as the Indies and Studios that designed them.

From over 200 entries, only 5 games for each category were selected by an expert panel of industry peers, including GameMaker Studio CTO Russell Kay, Opera GX Product Director Maciej Kocemba, and Into Indie Games Editor Harry Cole.

Russell Kay, CTO, GameMaker Studio, said: “This year’s GameMaker Awards has redefined what we’ve come to expect from the indies and studios that choose GameMaker as their creative engine of choice. Each of the finalists have demonstrated  both amazing creativity, plus the technical ability to harness GameMaker’s powerful functionality to design a game that really pushes the boundaries. Given the incredible standard of this year’s entries, I am only glad that the final decision was left in the hands of our loyal GameMaker and Opera GX communities.”

Jonathan Mannshoven of Retrific, said: “Colt Canyon wasn’t a bestseller when it launched last year. It wasn’t free from criticism either. But by working closely with the community, I’ve been able to make many improvements to the game which have helped turn a lot of criticism into positive feedback. Having all that hard work now paying off with Colt Canyon winning ‘Best Game’ at the GameMaker Awards 2021 is an overwhelming and surreal feeling – just incredible!

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“GameMaker has always been my engine of choice as it is just so easy to use yet also powerful, enabling me to reach maximum productivity. Which as a solo developer is extremely valuable. Put simply – I wouldn’t be a game developer now if it wasn’t for GameMaker.”

Johan Vinet of Canari Games, added: “LUNARK started as a passion project to create a game in the genre I loved in my youth. Making it a reality became so clear that I decided to quit my job, start my own studio and launch a Kickstarter campaign. Winning the “Most Anticipated Game” award is an incredible recognition from the players and the GameMaker Community, which brings some welcome legitimacy and a massive confidence boost to actually finish the game! Thank you!”

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TaDa Gaming Helps Players Go for Gold with Money Pot

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TaDa Gaming is rounding up the year with pots of gold and a wealth of wins in Money Pot.

The feature loaded slot offers Scatters, Multipliers, Mystery Symbols, Jackpots and the Golden Lock & Respin feature, in a three reels, three rows, three fixed paylines release.

Traditional Yuanbao ingots bring multipliers from 0.5x to 10x depending on their colour. Mystery Symbols will spin and reveal Yuanbao, or the Mini, Minor and Major jackpots, which offer 15x, 25x and 50x the bet and can even trigger the bonus game which awards retriggerable Free Spins.

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The Mystery Jackpot symbol can only reveal itself in the bonus game and nine identical symbols will trigger the Grand Jackpot for 3,000x the bet.

Caishen is both the Scatter, triggering the Golden Lock and Respin bonus game and a bonus collector. On a winning combination, he will collect and add all the Yuanbao symbols’ values to carry over to the bonus game. If there are no Yuanbao , multiplier symbols of 2x sequentially up to 20x the bet will take their place.

Money Pot also offers the TaDa Extra Bet feature. Players can choose either 1.5x bet to double the chance of triggering Golden Lock & Respin or 3x bet to quadruple the chances. Whatever they choose, the money pot is certainly on the table in this colourful and engaging release.

Sean Liu, Director of Product Management, TaDa Gaming, said: ‘As we approach Chinese New Year, we want our players to celebrate with immersive entertainment and multiple ways to win. Money Pot delivers on all fronts and, with 3,000x max win potential, it’s a great way to start the new year.’

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ALT Sports Data Signs On as Latest Contributor to FeedConstruct’s Odds Aggregation Platform

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FeedConstruct, a multi-award-winning provider of data feed solutions, has partnered with ALT Sports Data to integrate its specialized offerings into FeedConstruct’s innovative Odds Aggregator. This collaboration will grant operators access to a dynamic range of premier emerging and alternative sports content tailored for the evolving demands of modern bettors.

ALT Sports Data, renowned for its expertise in non-traditional and fast-growing bet-able sports, brings a fresh dimension to FeedConstruct’s platform. This partnership will enable betting operators to offer markets on some of the most engaging and content-rich properties across:

  • Motorsports
  • Combat Sports
  • Action / Adrenaline Sports

With this collaboration, FeedConstruct expands its Odds Aggregation Platform, allowing operators to tap into the rising popularity and large passionate fan bases of some of the world’s largest and engaging sports properties. Bettors in their turn will benefit from rich data and insights, reliable odds and global reach.

For ALT Sports Data, this partnership offers the opportunity to distribute its high-quality alternative sports content to a larger global audience, significantly enhancing its visibility and market reach. With access to FeedConstruct’s extensive operator network, ALT Sports Data can now expand its presence in the betting ecosystem, providing operators with a broader selection of sports data to meet the growing demands of modern bettors.

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Narek Harutyunyan, CEO of FeedConstruct, comments: “This partnership with Alt Sports Data represents a bold step forward in expanding our Odds Aggregation Platform. Alternative sports hold immense potential, and ALT Sports Data’s expertise allows us to deliver unique and engaging betting options to our partners. Together, we aim to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in sports betting.”

This collaboration is set to revolutionize the sports betting industry, combining cutting-edge technology with fresh content to meet the ever-changing preferences of bettors worldwide.

Joe Dunnigan, Founder and CEO of ALT Sports Data, added: “Our partnership with FeedConstruct expands our footprint within the sportsbook ecosystem, enabling seamless access to our unique data for more operators. Together, we’re redefining fan engagement by delivering real-time insights and innovative betting opportunities for the sports they’re passionate about.”

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Unleash your wild side with Potion of Madness

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Play’n GO taps into the dark allure of duality with Potion of Madness, a bold, comic-book-inspired slot based on the timeless tale of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Potion of Madness plunges players into a laboratory of chaos, where brilliant scientist Dr Jekyll and his monstrous alter ego, Mr Hyde, battle for control. This 5-reel video slot transforms with every Scatter, bringing Sticky Wilds, Re-Spins, and Free Spins into play. With its expanding reels and electrifying visuals, this slot delivers dynamic gameplay that keeps players captivated as they explore the fine line between hero and villain.

Potion of Madness builds suspense and excitement through its transformative mechanics. Dr Jekyll’s experiments unleash Wilds with every Scatter, while two Scatters trigger Re-Spins with Sticky Wilds. Three or more Scatters expand the reels to 5×6 during Free Spins, increasing paylines to 40 and boosting potential rewards with vertically expanding Wilds. Each feature ties seamlessly to the narrative, immersing players in a world of dramatic shifts and thrilling possibilities.

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Fans of bold storytelling will appreciate Potion of Madness’s sharp visuals and compelling duality theme. Drawing inspiration from literary classics like Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,” this game mirrors the high-stakes drama of transformations. Players who enjoyed titles with evolving gameplay mechanics, such as Reactoonz, will find themselves drawn to the unpredictable and rewarding nature of this slot.

Head of Game Retention at Play’n GO, George Olekszy, said: “Potion of Madness captures the essence of thrilling unpredictability. With its dynamic features and evolving reels, players will find themselves immersed in a narrative-driven slot that offers both innovation and monstrous rewards.”

Potion of Madness promises to captivate players with its bold design and feature-rich gameplay – a must-play for those who relish narrative depth and the thrill of transformation.

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