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New God Cliodhna is Out Today to Haunt SMITE’s Battleground

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5 years ago

October 20, 2021

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Hi-Rez and Titan Forge Games released SMITE’s new Celtic Goddess, the Banshee queen Cliodhna, in the latest major update.

Floating around in tattered rags, her fingers like claws, Cliodhna embodies the ever-dreaded figure of a specter. She brings a horror game feel to SMITE – just in time for the Halloween season. As all SMITE characters, Cliodhna can be unlocked for free just by playing.

With her ghostly form and blood-curdling wails, Cliodhna inspires despair among her enemies. She is said to haunt places where much blood has been shed, so it is no surprise that her lust for fear ultimately drew her to the Battleground of the Gods.

From a design standpoint, Cliodhna is an extremely ambitious Goddess. She can walk through and inside walls, a first in SMITE. From there, she lurks unseen until she lashes out towards her unaware prey in true Assassin fashion.
“When first designing Cliodhna we knew we wanted to bring a horror feeling to the Battleground”, says SMITE

Designer Daniel ‘PonPon’ Cooper. “During brainstorming the idea of her disappearing into a wall and then striking out from inside of it resonated with the team and we knew this would be the main feature that would truly make her a horrific opponent. Entering into a wall had to be smooth, the visuals needed to be clear, and the gameplay intuitive to make this work. Our team invested heavily into this new tech and as a team I believe we nailed it.
Not only do enemies need to fear the walls that surround them but when they face Cliodhna directly their senses may betray them. She is the only Goddess to Deafen enemies—briefly muting all sounds—and to become temporarily invisible only to the prey she is hunting. Beware the jump scare!”

Extensive details on Cliodhna can be found in this Closer Look blog post written by the developers.

Winter Conquest Map
With today’s update comes the new ‘Winter Deadwoods’ Conquest Map, bringing the Battleground of the Gods straight into snow and ice in a scary atmosphere befitting Cliodhna. This new map also introduces a new gameplay feature: Lanterns. They can be destroyed to create a cloud of Mist. Players inside turn invisible to enemies outside.

For the first time in SMITE, as part of the Living Conquest initiative the ongoing Season 8 is being played on a different map of Conquest every quarter, ensuring the action always feels fresh.

The Reaping Event
Gods go bump in the night as the Reaping, SMITE’s yearly Halloween event, is back! Players will be delighted to get six thematic skins including one for free, plus spooky cosmetic items unlocked with quests.

Beast Seer Artio can be unlocked for free through quests, while Halloween Hysteria Baron Samedi is an Exclusive bonus reward obtained after getting three skins. The ultimate collection reward is the Unlimited Screamy Chibi Izanami skin.

Delulu Gaming

DELULU Gaming Hosted an Exclusive Soft Launch Dinner for 250+ iGaming Leaders in London

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13 minutes ago

July 17, 2026

Wladimir P.

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An unforgettable evening, more than 250 industry leaders, and the perfect beginning to a new story in iGaming. DELULU Gaming recently hosted its exclusive Soft Launch Dinner at Alba London, welcoming 250+ partners and C-level executives to an invitation-only celebration that combined exceptional hospitality with the studio’s distinctive creative identity.

The Soft Launch Dinner was DELULU’s first opportunity to welcome the industry in person. Instead of a traditional corporate reception, the evening brought together senior decision-makers in an exclusive setting. Guests learned more about DELULU’s vision and a debut portfolio where every game is designed to leave its own impression.

The event was made even more special by the presence of DELULU’s strategic technology partner, SOFTSWISS, who joined the celebration alongside partners, friends, and industry leaders.

Inspired by the Amalfi Coast, Alba London provided the perfect setting for DELULU’s Soft Launch Dinner. Contemporary Italian interiors, live cooking stations, fresh seafood, authentic Italian pizza, and signature cocktails created an atmosphere that felt both refined and effortlessly welcoming. Every detail, from the bespoke DELULU branding to the finishing touches throughout the venue, made the experience unmistakably DELULU.

Looking around, it was clear that many of the industry’s key players were there. Operators, aggregators, platform providers, media, and long-standing partners all came together to celebrate DELULU’s next chapter. Business conversations quickly became more relaxed as guests caught up with familiar faces and made new connections. The evening also opened the door to conversations about future partnerships, upcoming releases, and DELULU’s ambition to create experiences that stay with players.

To mark the occasion, every guest received a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne presented in exclusive DELULU packaging, created especially for the event. It was a small gesture of appreciation and a lasting reminder of the studio’s first milestone shared with everyone present.

The Soft Launch Dinner was a memorable introduction of DELULU to the industry. It showed DELULU Gaming’s goal to build lasting partnerships while bringing the DELULU approach beyond the games themselves.

“We wanted our first event to feel exactly like DELULU. Creative, welcoming, and full of personality. Having so many industry leaders and partners come together before our official launch was something truly special for our entire team. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Alba London, celebrated this milestone with us, and helped make it such an unforgettable evening. We’re looking forward to growing together, building new partnerships, and sharing many more great moments in the years ahead.” Arthur Sheikhaliev, CEO at DELULU Gaming.

Following the successful Soft Launch Dinner, DELULU Gaming continues expanding its commercial partnerships and bringing its growing portfolio of distinctive games to operators worldwide.

About DELULU

DELULU is a new-generation iGaming game studio focused on delivering high-quality, distinctive gaming experiences. The game studio creates games with bold visuals, tight mechanics, and math engineered for emotional impact. DELULU knows how to win long-term operator trust through titles that players recognize, streamers love to showcase, and the market can’t ignore.

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1win

1win Expands Its Prediction Markets with Crypto Forecasts

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13 minutes ago

July 17, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Cryptocurrency has become one of the fastest-growing categories within prediction markets, as traders and investors increasingly look beyond price charts to speculate on major industry milestones.

Reflecting this trend, international betting brand 1win has expanded its Markets product with a series of new cryptocurrency prediction markets covering some of the sector’s most closely watched digital assets.

The new crypto-themed forecasts on 1win Markets allow users to speculate on topics, including

“Crypto-related forecasts are becoming a natural extension of prediction markets, giving users another way to engage with some of the biggest narratives in the crypto industry. Though on 1win Markets, we have made it an interactive and easy-to-understand format,” says Mike Danshin, CMO 1win Crypto.

1win Markets uses a simple binary format. Instead of selecting from complex betting lines, users answer straightforward “Yes” or “No” questions or choose between clearly defined outcomes. It is a fun and interactive way to think about life events, even for those unfamiliar with classic betting.

This crypto-focused expansion on 1win Markets reflects the growing convergence between crypto communities and binary predictions. Users are increasingly interested in predicting not only sports or political outcomes but also changes across the digital asset industry.

By adding cryptocurrency-focused markets alongside existing categories – sports, politics, technology, entertainment, and global events – 1win continues to broaden the scope of its crypto-driven ecosystem.

About 1win

Founded in 2016, 1win is a crypto entertainment platform in the global gaming industry. Operating across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, 1win offers a wide range of entertainment products adapted to regional audiences. The brand has active collaborations with international public figures, including football legend Luis Suarez, martial artist Jon Jones, and Olympic champion and UFC fighter Gable Steveson. In 2026, 1win welcomed rapper Tyga and UFC legend Ilia Topuria as new members of the 1win VIP community. Football legend Luis Suarez will be the official 1win football expert throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Delulu Gaming

DELULU Gaming Hosted an Exclusive Soft Launch Dinner for 250+ iGaming Leaders in London

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13 minutes ago

July 17, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

The event was made even more special by the presence of DELULU’s strategic technology partner, SOFTSWISS, who joined the celebration alongside partners, friends, and industry leaders.

Following the successful Soft Launch Dinner, DELULU Gaming continues expanding its commercial partnerships and bringing its growing portfolio of distinctive games to operators worldwide.

About DELULU

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