Gaming
Photon Fusion launches a new era of high-end multiplayer game development
Photon, the leader in multiplayer technology, today released Fusion, its latest multiplayer game engine. Fusion ushers in a new era for high-end net code by delivering unparalleled performance compared to previous Photon engines and rival platforms. Smashing performance records, Fusion offers 6x the bandwidth performance and 30x less CPU usage on the server than competing multiplayer engines. Fusion’s performance increases the number of in-game players and objects to unprecedented levels, allowing professional developers to build games that will beat the leading AAA titles in terms of player count, complexity and simulation accuracy.
Fusion’s launch comes after several months of Beta testing by more than 1,000 game developers who have been taking advantage of the multiplayer engine’s new features for a more immersive and accurate gaming experience. This includes client-side and full physics prediction, host migration, lag compensation and the best replication systems available today with delta snapshots and eventual consistency. Combined with the Quantum deterministic engine, Photon now offers a complete suite of multiplayer cross-platform services covering mobile, console, VR and PC.
Fusion is the first multiplayer solution to power multiple network topologies over one consistent API, which provides unmatched flexibility for game developers. From a cost-effective client-hosted server, a stable Photon Cloud-hosted room, or a dedicated server architecture with 10000+ network objects at war, Fusion high performance makes it easy for you to scale.
“Today’s launch of Fusion heralds a new era for high-end multiplayer games,” said Photon Founder and CTO Christof Wegmann. ”This is the culmination of years of experience and testing with 1,000s of live multiplayer games. As games-as a service continues to grow, developers expect to enable millions of players to collaborate and compete seamlessly. Fusion delivers this as well as establishing a whole new benchmark for multiplayer game development.”
Photon Fusion key features
Fusion is the high-end state transfer netcode SDK made for professional teams.
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Highest Player Count. Gives AAA developers the possibility to create new experiences up to 200 players or more.
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60Hz to 120hz. Tick Accurate Simulation. Much higher than in any current AAA games.
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Lag Compensation. 100% accurate lag compensation with sub-tick accuracy.
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Interest Management. Fast interest management that handles tens of thousands of dynamic objects.
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Custom KCC (Kinematic Character Controller). Advanced and hyper-fast character controller to handle authoritative movement for hundreds of players.
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Custom Animation Setup. Tick-accurate animation system built on Unity’s playables API.
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Single Core. Runs on a single core on a modern bare metal server.
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Templates for Key Game Genres. Get a head start with multiple templates for the various game genres.
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Battle of the Tribes
POLYTOPIA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 BREAKS RECORD PARTICIPATION AS FINALS DRAW CLOSER
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Celebrated strategy game The Battle of Polytopia confirms its first ever World Championships has exceeded expectations with over 10,000 sign-ups in its qualifying rounds. While no stranger to tournaments, previously hosting smaller scale, local tournaments called ‘Polysseums’, developer Midjiwan’s first step into global esports has been met with extreme success. The inclusive esports event has a $10,000 prize pool and will conclude on 6 December 2025, 14:00-21:00.
The finals will take place in front of a live-studio audience, with expert commentary and a chance to peek behind the scenes at Midjiwan itself. First place will receive $4,000, the runner-up will take away $2,000, the third and fourth place finishers will get $1,500, and the fifth and sixth place $500.
The Polytopia World Championship 2025 is being hosted by eSports platform, Challengermode, who Midjiwan has relied on for its monthly local tournaments since 2022. Midjiwan also partnered with Black Molly Entertainment to help organise and manage the event. Black Molly Entertainment have years of experience managing eSports tournaments, with notable events including the Geoguesser World Cup and CS:GO Pinnacle Cup Championship.
Midjiwan has worked closely with its community to ensure engagement is high with each round, building a bespoke ‘Spectator Mode’ into the game so fans can watch each game live through the game itself. In the spectator mode the viewer has visibility of all players simultaneously, with stats on how many cities, technologies, kills and more available for quick access.
Christian Lovstedt, CEO of Midjiwan commented:
“Polytopia has always been about welcoming all kinds of players into the world of 4X strategy. That’s why our championship is open to everyone – not just pros with sponsors. We’ve been thrilled at the amount of interest this tournament received from our community, reaching participation numbers way beyond our expectations. We’re excited to bring the finalists to Stockholm and can’t wait to see the strategies that emerge.”
The Polytopia World Championship 2025 kicked off in September, with its ‘Battle of the Tribes’ qualifying round – weekly battles where players competed to be the best in each of the game’s 12 tribes. After an exciting six weeks, the top player from each tribe faced-off, reducing the qualifiers to six finalists. These six winners are listed down below.
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Tribe |
Qualifying Player |
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IMPERIUS |
ArthurL248 |
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BARDUR |
slimmingboy |
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OUMAJI |
Dreamlander3000 |
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HOODRICK |
Theetat |
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XIN-Xi |
LeLiberateur |
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LUXIDOOR |
Meisterlampe |
Recaps of each round of the tournament prior to the finals can be watched on the official Battle of Polytopia YouTube channel.
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Part 1: Polytopia World Championship 1st Qualifiers Wrap-Up – BARDUR, IMPERIUS, KICKOO, ZEBASI
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Part 2: Qualifiers Wrap-Up – Oumaji Hoodrick Yadakk & Quetzali – World Champoinship 2025
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Part 3: Final Qualifiers Wrap-Up – Xin-Xi, Luxidoor, Ai-Mo & Vengir – World Championship 2025
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Face-off stream: https://youtube.com/live/GnU6mWPoJiY?feature=share
To watch the finals live on December 6,visit here: https://polytopia.io/stream/
To stay up to date on the Polytopia World Championship 2025, or purchase one of the limited tickets for the live event, visit the official website or join the Official Polytopia Discord.
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Betiator
Delasport Unveils a Crash Game for Sports Betting
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Leading iGaming supplier Delasport teases a one-of-a-kind sports betting crash game called Betiator – a new in-play experience that merges live sports with the tension and excitement of crash games.
Inspired by the groundbreaking casino genre, the company once again pushes the whole industry to a new phase in evolution by allowing sports bettors to play in the same easy and fun way as fellow casino players. Crash games are booming in the casino world, showing that players crave more emotional, fast, and visually engaging formats – and Betiator brings that same adrenaline-charged energy to the sportsbook.
It changes the scene by introducing a truly innovative way to bet on sports, keeping players at the edge of their seats during the game. Designed to excite both sports bettors and casino players, it marks a defining moment for innovation.
This product comes as a logical next step in the evolution of live betting and the company’s goal to disrupt the iGaming industry. It demonstrates Delasport’s successful commitment to unique innovation: a strategy they call “Going Beyond Content” –building on the success of products and features like SuperPot, My Sportsbook, My Combo, Double My Winnings, and many more.
“Sports bettors deserve the same level of innovation and excitement that casino players get all the time,” Delasport’s CEO Oren Cohen Shwartz says. “At Delasport we’re taking the whole game to a new playing field with Betiator. Live betting won’t feel outdated anymore as we’re bringing in the thrill of the casino to sports betting.”
While details about Betiator remain under wraps for now, Delasport promises a completely new way to experience live sports. Operators and partners eager to see it in action can schedule exclusive demos and discover more at ICE Barcelona 2026, taking place January 19–21, where Betiator will make its official debut.
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Central Europe
game’s 2026 industry barometer – the mood in the German games industry is beginning to brighten
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