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YAHAHA to Offer Sneak Peek of its Text2Game Generative AI at San Francisco’s Game Developer Conference 2023

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3 years ago

March 17, 2023

YAHAHA Studios, a no-code “metaverse for games”, will be showcasing, for the first time, its brand new AI technology platform at Game Developer Conference 2023 as a diamond partner. The new AI technology features over 1 million+ 3D assets for creators and the platform is on the road to working with potential upcoming AI partners.

At the event, YAHAHA Studios will showcase popular AI-generated content services as part of its features to make game creation and development easier and more efficient- creating a revolutionary turning point in the democratisation of 3D content creation.This feature is part of the YAHAHA product enhancement pipeline where creators can interact with new generative-AI-powered capabilities. The platform provides over 1M + 3D assets for users to create in their own space, which makes it a very valuable and impactful 3D game service platform.

The increasing integration of AI in various industries highlights the importance of incorporating this technology into products and services. As a community-driven platform, YAHAHA recognises the need to equip its users with the knowledge and tools to fully harness the potential of AI in their development efforts.

Chris Zhu from YAHAHA says “YAHAHA is revolutionising the future of game generation by empowering developers with our user-generated content platform. And now, with the integration of AI technology, we’re taking it to the next level, enabling users to create games smarter, faster, and more efficiently than ever before.”

“We believe that the integration of UGC and AIGC is a natural step forward for the gaming industry. As we move towards AIGC, we want to highlight why transitioning from UGC to AIGC is a natural and easy step. UGC was created to enable users to showcase their creativity without being hampered by the lack of knowledge in programming. AIGC allows natural language to be used to continue this focus of enabling creativity without the need for programming knowledge.” said Zhu.

With the trend of AI integration in various industries, the relevancy of incorporating AI into products and services increases. YAHAHA would like to ensure its community is able to utilise this capability in their development and understand its significance as they use it.

With this note in mind, YAHAHA would like to invite all like-minded individuals and community members to join them in an open discussion to better define the requirements for creators on UGC platform paving the path towards AIGC.

In addition to the showcase, YAHAHA Studios will host four technical talk sessions. These sessions will cover topics such as data-oriented design, runtime game editors, stylised worlds, and no-coding gaming platform architecture.

Deep Dive into Data-Oriented Design for a Cross-platform UGC Game Engine (Yahaha): Stateful, Assets, Synchronisation, Performance (Presented by YAHAHA Studios) will begin on Monday, March 20, 2023 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM – Room 2000, West Hall.
Co-creating Games on Mobile (Yahaha): A Generic Architecture for Runtime Game Editor (Presented by YAHAHA Studios) will begin on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 12:30 PM – 1:30 P – Room 3009, West Hall
From AI Generation to Art-Directed Stylizer: How Yahaha Platform Helps Create Stylized Worlds (Presented by YAHAHA Studios) this will begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM – Room 3020, West Hall.
Architecture Deep Dive for a No-coding Gaming Platform(Yahaha) and its Application for Education: From ‘Assembler’ to ‘Scripts’ (Presented by YAHAHA Studios) this will begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Room 3009, West Hall.

Throughout the week at Game Developer Conference, San Francisco, YAHAHA Studios will host four tech talk sessions open to all participants interested in gaming and exploring career opportunities in the field. The sessions will feature demonstrations of the latest innovations, Q&A sessions, and interactions with industry veterans.

YAHAHA has also curated interactive activities for GDC participants to have a try at making their own games. They will also be demonstrating all of the latest new YAHAHA innovative technology, and offer hands-on activities for all attendees to be a part of.

YAHAHA will be available at the booth S441 throughout the entirety of GDC.

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St8 expands Octoplay aggregation deal to Ontario and the UK

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3 days ago

July 2, 2026

Wladimir P.

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St8 has extended its content partnership with Octoplay into Ontario and the UK, expanding distribution of Octoplay’s casino games in two regulated markets. The companies announced the move on 2 July, 2026.

Under the expanded agreement, St8 will make Octoplay’s full portfolio available to operators in both jurisdictions through St8’s single API integration.

David Fall, Business Development Manager at St8, said:

“Expanding our partnership with Octoplay into Ontario and the UK is another important milestone as we continue to strengthen our aggregation platform with premium content from leading suppliers.

“Octoplay has built an excellent reputation for developing engaging, high-performing games, and we’re delighted to extend this collaboration into two highly strategic regulated markets. This agreement enables our operator partners to access even more quality content through a single integration while supporting their growth in competitive jurisdictions.”

Ralitsa Georgieva, CEO at Octoplay added:

“We’re pleased to expand our partnership with St8 into Ontario and the UK, making our full portfolio available to even more operators through its aggregation platform. St8 has established itself as a trusted technology partner for regulated markets, and we look forward to building on our successful collaboration together.”

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St8 extends Octoplay partnership into Ontario and the UK

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3 days ago

July 2, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider St8 has expanded its partnership with Octoplay into Ontario and the UK, further strengthening its premium content offering across two of the industry’s most important regulated markets.

Through the extended agreement, St8 will make Octoplay’s full portfolio of casino games available to operators in both jurisdictions, providing partners with seamless access to the supplier’s high-quality content through its single API integration.

The expansion builds on the successful relationship between the two companies and reflects St8’s continued commitment to providing operators with access to leading game providers across regulated markets. By broadening the availability of Octoplay’s portfolio, St8 further enhances the depth and diversity of content available to its operator network.

Octoplay has quickly established itself as one of the industry’s most innovative and fastest growing game studios, recognised for delivering engaging titles that combine premium gameplay with strong player appeal which are now available across 17 jurisdictions. The supplier’s focus on quality and performance aligns closely with St8’s mission to simplify content aggregation while helping operators deliver exceptional gaming experiences.

The latest agreement reinforces St8’s strategy of expanding its premium content portfolio while helping operators simplify integration, accelerate market entry and deliver engaging gaming experiences across multiple regulated jurisdictions.

David Fall, Business Development Manager at St8, said: “Expanding our partnership with Octoplay into Ontario and the UK is another important milestone as we continue to strengthen our aggregation platform with premium content from leading suppliers.

Ralitsa Georgieva, CEO at Octoplay added: “We’re pleased to expand our partnership with St8 into Ontario and the UK, making our full portfolio available to even more operators through its aggregation platform. St8 has established itself as a trusted technology partner for regulated markets, and we look forward to building on our successful collaboration together.”

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AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 for Using Unauthorised Gaming System Software at Four Casinos

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3 days ago

July 2, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered monetary penalties totalling $120,000 against Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) for using unauthorided gaming system software at multiple Ontario casino sites, a serious compliance failure that bypassed requirements designed to protect the integrity of casino gaming.

Gaming equipment and systems are central to casino operations. They process payments and wagers, support slot-game play and help maintain controls that protect the integrity, safety and security of the gaming environment. When these systems are used or operated without required testing, monitoring and approval, it weakens safeguards designed to detect and prevent unlawful conduct, including money laundering, and can undermine public confidence in Ontario’s regulated casino sector.

The AGCO reviewed 40 instances in which revoked or unapproved bill validator software had been installed across four casino sites between February 20 and March 15, 2025. Bill validators are components within gaming machines that accept and process cash and help support anti-money laundering controls.

The AGCO’s Standards for Gaming require gaming equipment and software to be tested and approved before being deployed in casinos. Bill validators verify the authenticity and value of cash inserted into electronic gaming machines and are an important safeguard. That is why these systems must undergo rigorous testing and approval to confirm they operate as intended, perform critical functions reliably and are authorised before being introduced into a live casino environment.

Casino operators are responsible for ensuring that changes to gaming systems are properly reviewed, tested and authorised before implementation. Using unapproved software in a live casino environment is a serious compliance failure.

A casino operator served with an Order of Monetary Penalty has the right to appeal the Registrar’s action within 15 days to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), an adjudicative body that is part of Tribunals Ontario and independent of the AGCO.

“The AGCO requires casino operators to protect the integrity of their gaming systems by making sure they are independently tested, approved and operating as intended. When unauthorised software is used in a live casino environment, it bypasses critical safeguards that are meant to uphold the integrity of gaming and the public’s confidence in the system. The AGCO will continue to hold all casino operators accountable for meeting Ontario’s high standards of gaming system integrity,” said Dr. Karin Schnarr, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer at AGCO.

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