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Xcademy to make it easier for YouTubers to earn from content generation

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5 years ago

February 24, 2021

George Miller

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– Followers of content creators will be rewarded for increased engagement –

– New ecosystem will empower viewers of content, just as creators are rewarded for producing popular content –

Xcademy, the online platform that provides people with the tools to become successful content creators, is going to make it easier for both content creators and their followers to be rewarded by increasing their engagement on YouTube.

Xcademy is addressing a problem that exists where content creators are not rewarded commensurately according to the time and effort they put into filming and producing content, meanwhile viewers receive nothing at all. By rewarding both content creators and viewers, Xcademy’s solution will enrich online content with better quality and greater engagement.

Currently, YouTube only rewards those influencers with large numbers of followers, but Xcademy’s enhanced platform will reward the followers of YouTubers as well as the content creators themselves. With over 80,000 users Xcademy has built a thriving ecosystem where, via in depth video tutorials, people of all ages can learn valuable life skills, how to create engaging content and run a successful YouTube channel. By rewarding viewers of content as well as the creators, Xcademy will engender more engagement, feedback, collaboration and an even greater sense of community within the platform.

Oliver Bell, CEO and co-founder of Xcademy, said:

“We set up Xcademy with the vision of transforming the way people can learn and create the best and most engaging content for their audiences. But we soon realised that it’s the audiences that are an important part of the jigsaw and so by rewarding them for watching videos, we are able to build a much richer ecosystem that benefits both creators and viewers.”

The platform will be powered by a new token economy that will allow for both content creators and content viewers to be rewarded for their engagement. The more a content creator’s audience grows and milestones are hit, the more tokens they will earn, providing the opportunity to earn more from their content. Meanwhile, content consumers will earn tokens for viewing and engaging with their favourite creators.

CONTENT CREATOR	YouTube		CONTENT VIEWER
Rewarded for hitting milestones		NEW TOKEN	Rewarded for watching videos

Oliver Bell continued:

“We believe it is only fair for the consumers of YouTube content to be rewarded just as those who provide the content. We also want to empower consumers of content to be able to learn via Xcademy’s suite of educational videos and tools and go onto become successful content creators themselves. By building this new token driven content generation and engagement economy, we want to enable further incentivisation and monetisation for creators and viewers alike.”

The platform will be powered by the Zilliqa blockchain, which will enable the tokenisation of the ecosystem.

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Games Global and Nailed It! Games launch Raging Gods: Olympus 2 POWER COMBO

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52 minutes ago

April 29, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Greek mythology slot sequel adds new modifiers and keeps a 5,000x maximum win

Games Global, working with exclusive studio partner Nailed It! Games, has released Raging Gods: Olympus 2 POWER COMBO, a Greek mythology-themed slot sequel. The title uses a 5×3 reel layout with 20 paylines and features a maximum win potential of 5,000x, according to the companies.

The game builds on the original with an expanded POWER COMBO bonus game and new feature modifiers. Games Global said the new additions include Prize Double, which multiplies all Prize Symbol values on the board by 2x, and the Power Symbol, which upgrades individual prize values as spins continue.

The POWER COMBO bonus game can be unlocked by any bonus symbol, with all symbols that land on the feature-activating spin awarding their respective modifiers. Returning mechanics include Prize Booster (increasing Prize Symbol values by up to 5x), Extra Collect (gathering all visible cash values without removing symbols), and Instant Jackpot (awarding one of four fixed jackpots).

A SUPER collection can also open access to the POWER COMBO feature, activating two or more mechanics at the same time once completed. During the feature, Jackpot Gem Symbols contribute towards four fixed jackpots — Mini at 10x, Minor at 20x, Major at 200x and Mega at 5,000x — with multiple jackpots available within a single round.

Paweł Piotrowski, Co-Founder at Nailed It! Games, said: “Raging Gods: Olympus 2 POWER COMBO builds on the original by giving the POWER COMBO bonus game more flexibility.

“Adding Prize Double and Power Symbol allowed us to expand how features combine, which brings more variation to each round.”

David Reynolds, Director of Games Strategy and Partner Management at Games Global, said: “With Raging Gods: Olympus 2 POWER COMBO, Nailed It! Games have taken a well-performing concept and pushed it further – adding depth, energy, and new ways for players to engage.

“It’s a clear step up for the series and reinforces the strength of this theme within the Games Global portfolio.”

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Blokotech and Evoverse sign on as presenting sponsors for iGaming Real Talk at BiS SiGMA South America

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52 minutes ago

April 29, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Blokotech and Evoverse have joined as presenting sponsors of iGaming Real Talk’s content series recorded live at BiS SiGMA South America in Brazil.

According to iGaming Real Talk, the Brazil edition follows its AIBC Eurasia Dubai coverage and focuses on the LatAm iGaming market “especially since the market was regulated.” The partnership covers the full series, which iGaming Real Talk said delivered 11 in-depth interviews and more than 30 short-form video clips filmed on the expo floor.

The series includes interviews with executives and founders, including Heathcliff Farrugia (SiGMA World), Miranda Guliashvili (SOFTSWISS) and Dominic Sawyer (TEQUITY), among others.

Surya Palli, Founder of iGaming Real Talk, said: “BiS SiGMA South America has quickly become a key meeting point for the LatAm iGaming ecosystem. Partnering with Blokotech and Evoverse allows us to scale the reach of these conversations and continue building a platform that showcases real insights from across the industry.”

iGaming Real Talk said the Brazil edition is part of its “Real Roadshow 2026” content plan and is positioned around the region’s post-regulation market evolution.

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Microgaming rolls out Link & Merge mechanic with three-slot launch on 29 April

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52 minutes ago

April 29, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Microgaming is launching a new slot mechanic, Link & Merge, on 29 April via the simultaneous release of three titles: Almighty Zeus Wilds Link&Merge, Lucky Twins Wilds Link&Merge and 123 Soccer Link&Merge.

The Link&Merge feature is positioned as a variation on Hold & Spin-style gameplay. When five or more adjacent Coin symbols land, they link and merge into a single higher-value symbol. The merge then triggers one of three bonus outcomes: Jackpot, Multiply or Spread, with the potential for additional Coin symbols to land and create further merges.

Microgaming is pairing the mechanic with three themes at launch: Almighty Zeus Wilds Link&Merge, Lucky Twins Wilds Link&Merge and 123 Soccer Link&Merge. The supplier said each title uses the Link&Merge bonus within a shared core framework that includes cluster wins, Wild Meter progression, Free Spins and Multiplier Trail functionality.

A Microgaming spokesperson said: “Link&Merge gives us a mechanic with real forward momentum. Each merge has the potential to change the shape of the feature, open up new opportunities and keep the round moving in a way that feels both familiar and fresh. By launching three games around it simultaneously, we are able to give the mechanic a much bigger stage from day one and show the range it can bring to the Microgaming portfolio.”

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