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Hi-Rez Rebrand Celebrates “Victory. Together.”
Today Hi-Rez, the acclaimed developer and publisher behind free-to-play hits SMITE, Paladins and Rogue Company, unveils a brand-new corporate identity which highlights the company’s efforts to unite competitive gamers in strong, welcoming communities.
Founded in 2005, Hi-Rez is a pioneer in the games-as-a-service space, offering free-to-play hits across consoles and PC platforms.
The company’s new slogan “Victory. Together” highlights the core objective of the company: to deliver games that offer the thrill of victory, and to build welcoming communities around those games. That is why every game in the Hi-Rez line-up is free-to-play, supports different game modes for different skill levels, includes characters that are representative of the whole of society and supports crossplay functionality so that regardless of what platform you game on, you and your friends can play together.
The new logo references Bellona, the flagship character from SMITE – Hi-Rez’s incredibly popular multiplayer online battle arena. Bellona’s flag is a rallying cry for her whole team, providing a focal point for their efforts whilst strengthening nearby allies.
“Bringing gamers together regardless of income or platform has always been at the heart of Hi-Rez”, says Stew Chisam, CEO of Hi-Rez. “With this new branding and tagline, we’re clearly and confidently communicating this vision to our fans and the wider community. Hi-Rez has welcomed over 100 million gamers since launching in 2005. With this renewed sense of purpose we can’t wait to welcome many more for years to come”.
In addition, the transformation into Hi-Rez (dropping the ‘Studios’ moniker) acknowledges Hi-Rez’ transition into a publishing organization, which has allowed its member studios—Titan Forge Games, Evil Mojo Games, First Watch Games, and Red Beard Games—to focus entirely on game development.
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Henrique Fajardo
Belgium
EveryMatrix to replace Betcenter Belgium sportsbook platform in omnichannel deal
Merkur Group-owned operator will migrate retail and online sports betting across 50+ shops and hundreds of terminals onto EveryMatrix’s full stack.
EveryMatrix has agreed an omnichannel partnership with Betcenter Belgium to power the operator’s sports betting platform, replacing an in-house legacy setup with EveryMatrix’s full technology stack.
Under the deal, EveryMatrix will migrate Betcenter’s customer activities and operations and deliver sportsbook services across both retail and online channels. Betcenter operates online and in more than 50 retail betting shops, with 600 Self Service Betting Terminals (SSBTs) and 300 SSBT-light units, according to the companies.
The agreement extends EveryMatrix’s relationship with Betcenter owner Merkur Group, following a March announcement that EveryMatrix would power Merkur’s Cashpoint brand in Denmark for online sports and casino and more than 1,000 sports betting terminals in 230 shops.
Ebbe Groes, Group Co-CEO & Co-Founder, EveryMatrix, said: “To be able to extend our partnership with Merkur Group in Belgium so soon after agreeing to work with its Cashpoint brand in Denmark is something you rarely see in our industry.
“There has been, and continues to, be an enormous amount of hard work put into both making and delivering these deals on both sides so I’d like to thank the Merkur Group and my own internal EveryMatrix teams for making this a reality.”
Mathias Dahms, Managing Director of the Sports Betting Division, Merkur Group, said: “We have learned to regard EveryMatrix as a reliable and competent partner and look forward to taking the next step with them on this challenging project in Belgium.
“Through this partnership, we will consolidate our market-leading position in Belgium and further expand it with new products.”
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Blueprint Gaming
Blueprint Gaming rolls out Rapid Fire Jackpots to NetBet UK
The expanded integration will bring Blueprint’s full Rapid Fire Jackpots portfolio into NetBet’s casino lobby over time.
Blueprint Gaming has expanded its partnership with UK-facing operator NetBet by rolling out its Rapid Fire Jackpots
progressive jackpot content to the operator’s casino lobby.
The companies first partnered in 2025, with NetBet already offering Blueprint releases including Fishin’ Frenzy
Lure ‘Em In, Eye of Horus and King Kong Cash. NetBet has also run a selection of Rapid Fire Jackpots
titles, including Fishin’ Frenzy
Big Catch 3, The Goonies
Quest for Treasure 2 and Fishin’ Frenzy
Even Bigger Fish 2.
Under the extended collaboration, Blueprint said the entire Rapid Fire Jackpots
portfolio will be integrated into NetBet’s casino lobby over time, starting with an initial batch of titles now made available to NetBet players.
Rapid Fire Jackpots
launched in June 2024 and is positioned by Blueprint as a complementary mechanic to its Jackpot King
product, designed to deliver more frequent jackpot wins. Jack Lawson, Senior Account Manager at Blueprint Gaming, said: “Rapid Fire Jackpots
has added a new dimension to our portfolio since launch, giving players access to more frequent jackpot drops alongside the premium gameplay experiences our content is known for.
“Expanding the rollout of the mechanic with NetBet allows us to build on the strong momentum already generated through our partnership, while further cementing our position as a leading supplier in the UK market.” Claudia Georgevici, PR Manager at NetBet Casino, said: “Blueprint Gaming’s titles have proven to be a strong addition to our casino lobby over the past year, and the integration of Rapid Fire Jackpots
is set to further boost that offering.
“The mechanic’s combination of achievable, frequent jackpot wins and engaging gameplay delivers exactly the type of experience that resonates with our players, making it a valuable addition to our growing content selection.”
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Anthony Dalla-Giacoma Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt
Swintt launches Elysium Studios slots on Kaizen Gaming’s Stoiximan.gr
15 titles are live in Greece, with more Elysium Studios releases scheduled to follow.
Swintt has rolled out a selection of Elysium Studios slot content on Stoiximan.gr, expanding its distribution in Greece through a partnership with Kaizen Gaming.
The supplier said 15 titles are already live on the Stoiximan platform. Games named in the announcement include I Hate Fairytales and Law of Gilgamesh, with additional Elysium Studios releases due to be added later.
Anthony Dalla-Giacoma, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “We’re delighted to see our games go live with another brand in the Kaizen Gaming portfolio, especially as this latest launch takes us to Greece, where Stoiximan.gr is widely recognised as a market leader.
“With its strong reputation and extensive player base, Stoiximan.gr is the perfect platform for us to introduce more Greek players to Elysium Studios content. With 15 titles already live and more to come, we’re confident our games will add real value to the operator’s casino offering and help drive strong engagement among its players.”
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