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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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XSOLLA STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO ATLANTIC CANADA’S GROWING GAME INDUSTRY WITH EXPANDED EVENT PRESENCE

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3 days ago

June 3, 2026

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Global Video Game Commerce Company To Support Industry Growth Through Panels, Workshops, And Community Engagement Across Atlantic Canada

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today announced its participation in two major gaming industry events taking place across Atlantic Canada from June 3-5, 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting regional game development ecosystems and fostering industry collaboration.

Xsolla will participate in both Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic, joining developers, publishers, investors, and industry leaders for discussions centered on the future of game development, investment, and innovation in the local area.

At Game Invest East, held in partnership with Scaffold, Xsolla will contribute to conversations around funding, growth opportunities, and the evolving business landscape for game studios.

Featured on the panel titled “If You Can Make It Here,” Xsolla’s Manny Hachey, Senior Director of Developer Success, joins Kate Edwards, CEO and Principal Consultant of Geogrify, and Amir Satvat, Business Development Director at Tencent Games, founder of Always Supporting the Games Community (ASGC), and a 2026 GamesBeat Visionary Award honoree, to explore how new regions and new entrants can survive and thrive in disruptive times.

Hachey, a native of Atlantic Canada, was personally requested by Scaffold to represent Xsolla at the event — a homecoming that adds a personal dimension to the panel’s central thesis. Having built her career and made her mark in Germany’s games industry, she returns with a firsthand perspective on what it takes to leave, build something meaningful abroad, and come back with proof of concept.

Xsolla will continue its Atlantic Canada engagement at XP Game Connect Atlantic in Halifax on June 5. John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada at Xsolla, and Ted DiNola, Developer Evangelist at Xsolla, will host a workshop titled ‘Full Picture to Fast Lane: Xsolla Ecosystem Overview & Live SDK 3 Integration’, providing practical insights and actionable strategies for developers navigating today’s rapidly evolving gaming market.

Nguyen will also host a panel titled, ‘What Does the Future of Game Development Look Like in Atlantic Canada?’ where he will be joined by industry experts, including Ryan Filsinger from Iron Fox; Shawn Woods, CEO at Alpha Dog and VP of Interactive Society of Nova Scotia; George Greer, Founder of Besszong; and Jade Yhap, President of Interactive NB. The panel will explore the region’s growing role in the global games industry and the opportunities ahead for studios, talent, and ecosystem partners.

John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada, at Xsolla

“Atlantic Canada continues to emerge as an exciting hub for game development talent and innovation,” said John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada, at Xsolla. “Xsolla is proud to support these events and contribute to conversations that help empower developers, build ecosystems, strengthen industry connections, and accelerate growth across the region.”

Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla

“Events like Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic are critical for building stronger connections across the games industry,” said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. “Atlantic Canada has a growing community of talented developers, creators, and industry leaders, and we’re excited to be part of conversations that help to shape the future of gaming in the region while supporting studios at every stage of growth.”

Through its participation in these events, Xsolla aims to deepen relationships within the Atlantic Canadian game development community while supporting knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and long-term ecosystem growth.

For more information about Xsolla’s participation in these events across Atlantic Canada, visit: xsolla.pro/Atlantic-Canada

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GGPoker selects GeoLocs geolocation service for regulated Ontario market

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4 days ago

June 3, 2026

Wladimir P.

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mkodo’s GeoLocs will handle in-platform location checks for GGPoker players in Ontario, removing the need for a separate verification app.

GGPoker has selected GeoLocs by mkodo as its geolocation service provider for the operator’s regulated Ontario offering.

Under the partnership, GeoLocs will provide in-platform location verification for GGPoker players across Ontario, with the aim of supporting regulatory compliance without requiring an additional app download or separate approval process.

“Our priority is to ensure players have a seamless experience on GGPoker whilst staying fully compliant with regulations. We chose GeoLocs because of their proven expertise, industry and regulatory knowledge and the fact that players don’t need to verify location through a separate app or download.” – Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker.

“The partnership with GGPoker is very exciting. We’re proud to support a globally recognised operator in delivering a seamless, compliant player experience in Ontario. With Alberta opening in July, the partnership with GGPoker in Ontario further reinforces GeoLocs’ expansion across the Canadian gaming market.” – Ben Scobie-Trumper, Head of Sales at mkodo.

GeoLocs is a geolocation product built by mkodo for regulated markets, supporting web and mobile location checks for gaming, sports betting, poker and lottery operators, according to the company.

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Xsolla expands Atlantic Canada event push with Game Invest East and XP Game Connect

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4 days ago

June 3, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Xsolla will take part in two Atlantic Canada industry events—Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic—running June 3-5, 2026, as it increases its presence in the region’s game development ecosystem.

The company said it will join discussions with developers, publishers, investors, and other stakeholders focused on game development, investment, and innovation. At Game Invest East, held in partnership with Scaffold, Xsolla will participate in a panel titled “If You Can Make It Here.” Xsolla’s Manny Hachey, Senior Director of Developer Success, will appear alongside Kate Edwards, CEO and Principal Consultant of Geogrify, and Amir Satvat, Business Development Director at Tencent Games, founder of Always Supporting the Games Community (ASGC), and a 2026 GamesBeat Visionary Award honoree.

Xsolla’s Halifax stop comes on June 5 at XP Game Connect Atlantic. John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada at Xsolla, and Ted DiNola, Developer Evangelist at Xsolla, will host a workshop titled “Full Picture to Fast Lane: Xsolla Ecosystem Overview & Live SDK 3 Integration.”

Nguyen will also host a panel, “What Does the Future of Game Development Look Like in Atlantic Canada?”, joined by Ryan Filsinger from Iron Fox; Shawn Woods, CEO at Alpha Dog and VP of Interactive Society of Nova Scotia; George Greer, Founder of Besszong; and Jade Yhap, President of Interactive NB.

“Atlantic Canada continues to emerge as an exciting hub for game development talent and innovation,” said John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada, at Xsolla. “Xsolla is proud to support these events and contribute to conversations that help empower developers, build ecosystems, strengthen industry connections, and accelerate growth across the region.”

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