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World Cricket Championship 3 wins IGDC “Studio Game of the Year”

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WCC franchise wins three consecutive awards

World Cricket Championship 3 (WCC 3) won the ‘Studio Game of Year’ award at the Indian Game Developers Conference (IGDC) today. This is a consecutive award for the World Cricket Championship (WCC) franchise in this category, WCC Rivals having bagged the runner-up spot last year.

Earlier this year WCC won the AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge conducted by the Government of India and more recently, the third edition of the game bagged the ‘Google Play Best of 2020 award’ in the ‘Users’ Choice’ category, only after a few weeks of its launch.

WCC from Next Wave Multimedia Pvt Ltd. is the leading and longest running mobile cricket gaming franchise from India and now having won three consecutive prestigious accolades recently, P.R. Rajendran, co-founder and CEO, says “It is absolutely thrilling to win another title. The team has put a lot of hard work and innovation behind the game and this award comes as a hattrick for us at WCC. This is a validation of all our effort. We look forward to continuing to provide value to our fans and the industry at large.”

The WCC franchise has crossed 143+ million downloads globally. This ‘Made in India’ game franchise filled the cricket void this pandemic by giving fans a near-actual and immersive cricket experience, resulting in more than 22 million downloads between February and August, 2020. Alongside this, the game also recently witnessed more than 100% growth in-app purchases between February and November 2020.

The latest edition of WCC comes with a host of new features, including a comprehensive career mode set across 3 brackets, 25 series, and 400+ matches with a built-in challenging performance decision system which determines your rise in ranks starting from a local club to the national or international level, alongside the much awaited women’s cricket mode which is a tribute to the changing face of women’s cricket across the globe. To add a dash of extra realism, the game has been infused with simulation of actual cricket, updated gameplay features like brand new controls, fabulous animations, real-time motions of athletes and professional cricketers, bilingual commentary by professional cricketers, Aakash Chopra and Matthew Hayden and much more.

Apart from the aforementioned accolades, the franchise also has multiple others to its name including Google Editor’s Choice (2016-2020). WCC2 has also been listed as Google’s Best of Games in 2015, 2016 & 2017 and Apple’s Best of Games 2016, 2017 & 2018.

Furthermore, the cricket game has also been featured among the Top 10 Games for Monthly Active Users by the App Annie Report for 3 years in a row (2016-2018) and was also listed under Top 10 games by time spent in Android & IOS by App Annie 2016 report.

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Are You Watching This?! partners with Optimove to deliver Real-Time fan engagement

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Are You Watching This?!, the leading provider of real-time Sports Excitement Analytics data for global sports, announced a new collaboration with Optimove, the leader in Positionless Marketing.

Are You Watching This?!’s technology empowers operators and sports media companies to present perfectly-timed, emotion-driven engagement through Optimove’s CRM Marketing Hub workflows. RUWT?!’s pre-integrated Excitement Analytics identifies when a game gets thrilling – whether heading into overtime, a no-hitter, or a major upset – and automatically triggers contextual push notifications and personalized campaigns.

As part of the agreement, Optimove will also gain access to MetaBet Odds which allows operators and sports media to display live lines to customers. With RUWT?!’s data feed and Meta Odds embedded into Optimove’s platform, personalized real-time player interactions are instantly supercharged – giving brands the ability to connect with fans at the moments that matter most.

This integration establishes RUWT?! and Optimove as leaders in event-driven marketing – creating smarter, intuitive, and meaningful fan experiences across multiple platforms.

Are You Watching This?! Founder, Mark Phillip, said: “Partnering with Optimove means they can super-serve their network by helping marketers engage with users at the most impactful moments. Our Excitement Analytics tool understands when sports events are becoming unmissable and drives users to the action – boosting engagement, loyalty, and revenue.”

Optimove’s Adi Dagan, Senior Director of Partnerships, added:We’re thrilled to partner with Are You Watching This?! — a true pioneer in real-time sports excitement. Their data is unmatched and combining it with Optimove’s marketing platform unlocks a new level of contextual, fan-first engagement. Together, we’re giving operators the power to connect with players at the exact moment excitement strikes, driving loyalty and lifetime value”

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Belatra signs partnership with Aardvark Technologies

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Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has agreed a new partnership to integrate its portfolio of casino titles onto Aardvark’s software platform.

Aardvark has an exceptional track record of providing specialist omni solutions for online and retail betting recognised for a high-performance transaction engine with extremely high bet acceptance rates. For more than 10 years, Aardvark has expanded its global customer base and offers a huge breadth of online betting content ranging from sports, lotteries and virtual games, to table games, keno and casino games.

Aardvark’s casino offering will now feature a wide selection of Belatra’s standout content including beloved hits Mummyland Treasures, Rise of Zeus, Golden øks, Make it Gold, and the most recent instant game, Mummy’s Mines

Misha Voinich, Belatra’s Head of Business Development commented: “We’re excited to bring our growing games catalogue to a broader audience through Aardvark Technologies’ network. Our shared philosophy for delivering exceptional gaming experiences makes this the perfect collaboration.”

Arijus Denisovas, Commercial Director at Aardvark Technologies, said: “It’s vital that we always look to enhance our casino offering with the best content available so our partners can present the most engaging titles to their players. Belatra’s library of games is the ideal way for us to build on this belief.”

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Dragonfate’s Favor unleashes Wild power with walking dragons

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Play’n GO unveils Dragonfate’s Favor, a 6×4 video slot where ancient dragons stir and the lost power of the Alpha is yours to command.

In Dragonfate’s Favor, players are transported to a land where dragons once soared and their sanctuary shimmered with power. With the realm lost to time, only the Dragon Amulet can rekindle their might. Now, players join Goldar, the formidable golden guardian, and his fiery Hatchlings on a quest to restore the dragons’ strength and unlock riches buried in myth.

Blending folklore and fire, this game stands out with its narrative cohesion and choice-led gameplay. Three distinct Free Spins paths mirror the dragons’ unique traits, offering replayability and strategy within its 4096 payways.

The Re-Spins mechanic ignites when Goldar lands fully in view. He becomes a sticky Wild that walks leftward across the reels – a commanding force followed by agile Hatchlings, who may join the fray, overtaking their leader for unexpected wins. These Re-Spins can precede Free Spins, ensuring layered engagement.

Players then choose from three Free Spins modes. Alpha Blessing focuses on Goldar’s might; Hatchling Reward turns to the smaller dragons with walking, multiplying Wilds; and Dragon’s Gift fuses both for maximum impact. This blend of interactivity, character-driven mechanics and volatility choice gives Dragonfate’s Favor lasting appeal.

Players who enjoyed titles such as Raging Rex 2 or Beast of Fire will recognise the studio’s commitment to rich worlds and dynamic mechanics. The walking Wilds and layered volatility recall previous hits, yet Dragonfate’s Favor carves a niche all its own through narrative depth and the interplay between characters on the reels.

Magnus Wallentin, Games Ambassador at Play’n GO said: “Dragonfate’s Favor isn’t just about big wins – it’s about meaningful choices. Players can shape their experience with distinct Free Spins paths, making every game session feel truly unique.”

With walking Wilds, fiery mechanics and character-led gameplay, Dragonfate’s Favor offers a fresh take on fantasy slots – one that players will return to again and again.

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