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Minecraft adopts Hadean’s Aether Engine to dynamically scale new gaming experiences

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6 years ago

September 15, 2020

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Minecraft, the biggest game in the world, has selected the startup’s powerful spatial simulation engine to accelerate global reach

Minecraft, the best-selling game of all time, has signed up to use a spatial simulation engine that is so powerful it is also being used in the fight against Covid-19. Created by supercomputing startup, Hadean, Aether Engine is being made publicly available for game studios of all sizes, from independent developers to AAA game studios, with Minecraft developer Mojang Studios as its first global partner.

With more people than ever before enjoying video games and going online, the demands on games to support large numbers of users is growing exponentially. Built from the ground-up, Aether Engine allows developers to augment both new and existing games with minimal effort and no disruption to players’ experiences.

Craig Beddis, CEO and Co-Founder at Hadean, said, “We’re seeing a huge behavioural shift in gaming, as more and more people want to be involved in massive, online multiplayers. Aether Engine enhances these experiences by providing games unprecedented depth, complexity, realism and connectivity. That’s been our focus as we developed Aether Engine, along with its ability to integrate with existing games, such as Minecraft and its highly engaged gaming community.”

Aether Engine is underpinned by the Hadean platform, which sits close to the metal and eliminates excessive middleware, orchestration and overengineering. It implements a unique process model which distributes applications by default, dynamically provisioning more or less resources as required, and marking a step-change in how game engines are developed and used by studios. While several other businesses are exploring distributed multiplayer solutions, traditional infrastructure requires layers of middleware, creating architectural complexity that negatively impacts scalability, performance and reliability.

Michael Weilbacher, Chief Technology Officer at Mojang Studios, stated, “Hadean’s Aether Engine is a game-changer that opens up a range of new design possibilities — not just for games like Minecraft, but for streaming platforms, developer communities, and even enterprise applications. We are pleased to be partnering and using Hadean’s next-generation. technology to help us create new opportunities for our customers.”

Being able to run large scale simulations and manage the computational requirements of highly complex environments has a wide range of applications beyond just online gaming. The globally renowned Francis Crick Institute is using the engine to accelerate the development of a single, massive-scale simulation of how viruses, like COVID-19, spread.

Beddis concluded, “It might seem incongruent that AAA games like Minecraft would use the same technology as efforts to better understand viruses, but they both create and consume huge amounts of data. That means massive compute power, combined with the ability to rapidly simulate and model complex situations with millions of different variables. Aether Engine is one of the few platforms with the scalability, adaptability, and reliability to support those requirements.”

For further information, visit www.hadean.com.

Baltics

Endorphina Confirms Spelet.lv Partnership

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30 minutes ago

June 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Endorphina has announced that its new partnership with Spelet.lv, successfully completes the company’s expansion across the Latvian market.

This milestone now confirms Endorphina as officially live with all key partners in the region.

Ticking the final box with Spelet.lv represents a major strategic achievement, reinforcing Endorphina’s strong presence in Latvia and highlighting its commitment to delivering high-quality gaming content across regulated markets.

“We’re very proud to partner with Spelet.lv, especially as it represents the final step in completing our presence in Latvia. Being live across all key partners in the market is a significant achievement for us, and it reflects the strong relationships we’ve built in the region. We’re excited to continue growing and delivering great results together,” said Inga Kadyrova, Partnership Manager at Endorphina.

The new partners also fully endorsed the collaboration.

“At Spelet, we build our ecosystem around quality, trust, and strong content, working only with partners who set the standards of the industry rather than follow them. Our partnership with Endorphina represents a strategic enhancement of our portfolio and another step towards a product where every game combines distinctive design, well-crafted mathematics, and a high level of execution. Strong partners create strong products,” said Milena Konstantinova, Head of Casino at Spelet.lv.

By focusing on comprehensive online leisure entertainment, modern new casino games and sports betting, Spelet.lv has already established itself as a serious player and a significant competitor to other Latvian online casinos, with the brand now able to add exceptional Endorphina games like 3 Witch Pots, Hell Hot 100 and Joker Stoker to their offering.

With this partnership, Endorphina completely strengthens its position in Latvia, setting a solid foundation for future growth while continuing to provide engaging and innovative gaming experiences to players across the market.

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Asia

EGT wins SiGMA Asia Awards 2026 for Best Land-Based Game Feature

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30 minutes ago

June 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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EGT has won the Best Land-Based Game Feature category at the SiGMA Asia Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year. The award was presented at a ceremony on 01 June, with EGT recognized for its multi-level progressive jackpot Sheng Sheng Bu Xi.

According to the company, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi is part of its Asian-themed products portfolio and is available in two titles: Bonus Boom and Bonus Craze. EGT said the feature runs across four jackpot levels with bonus mechanics including free spins and multipliers.

EGT said the feature is powered by its Exciter IV platform and is compatible with its Supreme, General and Phoenix Series slot cabinets. The company added that Sheng Sheng Bu Xi is deployed in “numerous gaming establishments globally.”

Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines Corp., said: “It is an honor to us to be acknowledged by the SiGMA Asia Awards again. Following the success of Zhao Cai Shuang Yu last year, the prize for Sheng Sheng Bu Xi is eloquent proof that our Asian-themed products are widely accepted by players, operators, and the professional gaming community as a whole. I would like to thank our customers, partners and friends for their continuous support and recognition, as well as our team, without whose creativity, talent and passion for innovation we would not have been able to have these remarkable achievements.”

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Balkans

Expanse Studios Signs Content Distribution Agreement with MaxBet

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30 minutes ago

June 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Meridian Holdings Inc. announced that the Company’s subsidiary, Expanse Studios, a leading B2B iGaming content provider, has signed a strategic distribution agreement with MaxBet, one of Serbia’s leading omni-channel gaming operators and a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment. The agreement will enable Expanse to further expand the reach of its proprietary gaming portfolio across the Serbian market

By integrating with MaxBet’s established infrastructure, Expanse Studios gains expanded distribution through one of the region’s dominant operators. The partnership is already in full effect, with Expanse Studios’ suite of titles currently live and accessible to players.

“This agreement offers Expanse and Meridian direct access to Flutter’s increased global scale and capitalizes on the rising demand for our localized, high-performing content. With this collaboration, our focus remains on driving B2B growth through quality distribution and scalable partnerships with market-leading operators in regulated territories,” said Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios.

According to Statista, Serbia’s online gambling revenue is projected to grow to $186 million by 2029. MaxBet maintains an estimated 15-20% online market share in the country, making the firm a strong parter for potential increased revenue generation in one of Southeast Europe’s most dynamic regulated markets.

With more than 1500 B2B operator partnerships globally and a portfolio of over 70 proprietary titles, Expanse continues building distribution infrastructure in regulated markets where licensed operators require certified, compliant gaming content from established providers.

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