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Explore the Future of Interactive Entertainment with Beyond Games Conference

Beyond Games, a new interactive transmedia festival debuts this Spring over 5 days with speakers from Epic, Rovio, Maze Theory, Charisma.ai and Archie Comic Publications
Experience the latest presentations on the groundbreaking frontiers where games, music, film, sport, social media, marketing, art, influencers and fashion all meet .
Beyond Games, a new digital festival that explores the intersection of games, music, media, and the wider creative industries, premieres next month with industry pioneers including Epic, Rovio, Maze Theory, Charisma.ai and Archie Comic Publications.
Beyond Games will explore the transformative power of technology which is blurring the lines between gaming and traditional entertainment, to create a new kind of convergent transmedia. The expo will navigate the new digital landscape and plot a vision of the future with a week-long online conference: five days filled with debates, panels and round-tables offering unique perspectives on shattering the boundaries from transmedia pioneers, field experts and thought leaders. Beyond Games, hosted by the team behind the world-famous Pocket Gamer Connects, will be dedicated to the emerging opportunities across the rapidly evolving areas of creative convergence.
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Explore, connect, repeat.
Beyond Games grew from the swell of entertainment strands woven together through technology to create unique and thrilling experiences across platforms. This convergence has grown from games technologies organically becoming the choice underlying technology for numerous other creative productions, from movies and music to comics and beyond. Where previously, an artist performed on a physical stage, technology now offers the capability to explode onto millions of screens worldwide; sequel announcements can boom through gaming landscapes and game technology is rolled out to advance virtual filming sets.
âItâs the chance to celebrate the transformative potential of interactive media and the pioneering work being carried out within the games industry, which is going a long way to helping power the next generation of creators across all industries. We created this event to encourage thought-leaders, strategists and decision-makers across unexplored sectors â from art to music to comics and more â to discover whatâs next for interactive technologies and to meet new partners with distinct visions to grow businesses across industry lines.â said Dave Bradley, COO of Steel Media.
Already, the scope of innovation has stretched, with announcements and showcases inside game worlds such as Animal Crossing; a growing number of interactive TV shows, including Black Mirror; the Unreal engine powering virtual sets for TV shows like The Mandalorian; and increased exposure to immersive technology, particularly through social media. The opportunities to create shared experiences in new ways, across industry lines are at their most exciting and Beyond Games will be the first expo to bring together eclectic and rapidly converging industries, introducing them to the potential of gaming.
Already expanding from its original plans due to the swelling audience demand, Beyond Games has over 80 cross-industry expert speakers lined up, featuring the likes of Storm in a Teacup, Epic Games and Graphite Music to name a few. With the opportunity to delve into tracks like Mapping the MetaVerse, Travels in Transmedia and Future Visions, meeting industry disruptors and visionaries, attendees will discover the cutting edge of entertainment. From junior designers seeking further inspiration, to C-level executives digging deep for insight into the future of their business, Beyond Games is the space to break ground on new entertainment formats with the potential to take creative industries to new heights.
2021 is the year of creative convergence and Beyond Games is the transmedia event the technology, creative and gaming industries have been crying out for.
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Elantil expands online marketplace with Sumsub partnership

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Game-changing platform solutions provider joins forces with a full-cycle verification platform to improve operatorsâ customer onboarding and fraud prevention measures
Elantil, the pioneering iGaming platform solutions provider on a mission to redefine how operators and suppliers work together, has announced it has expanded the range of services available via its innovative online marketplace by forming a new partnership with Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification platform.
Offering advanced verification and compliance solutions that support the entire customer journey, Sumsub is a revolutionary product in the iGaming industry thatâs capable of verifying users, businesses and transactions while helping manage cases and assisting operators with their fraud prevention.
Built to handle every conceivable ID verification from a single, easy-to-use dashboard, Sumsub offers a true turnkey solution that can be used to orchestrate code-free checks at any stage of the customer lifecycle, resulting in the highest-scoring anti-fraud protection and pass rates globally.
Following the addition of Sumsubâs services to Elantilâs Marketplace, operators will now be able to access the companyâs powerful data and document verification platform via a simple one-click integration, with Elantil empowering operators to reach out to the supplier directly to form their own agreements.
Not only does this ensure that Elantil never dictates the length or terms of any contracts, but it also means that clients avoid any additional charges by cutting out the middleman, making it a simple and cost-effective solution that puts complete control back into the hands of the operator.
To benefit from Sumsubâs full-cycle verification platform, operators simply need to submit their request to the supplier and once a deal has been signed, Elantil will take care of all the rest by providing the operator a place where they can configure the credentials they need to enjoy an easy plug-in-and-play integration.
John Debono, Chief Technical Officer at Elantil, said: âRather than being a run-of-the-mill game aggregation service, Elantilâs Marketplace is an open space where operators can connect with best-in-class content suppliers, no matter what it is theyâre seeking. By adding Sumsubâs comprehensive solutions to our growing list of services, we can help improve our clientsâ customer onboarding and fraud prevention, and all at a more reasonable price point than our competitors.â
Kris Galloway, Head of iGaming Product at Sumsub, added: âAt Sumsub, weâve always believed thereâs a smarter way to tackle iGamingâs trickiest challenges, and just like Elantil, weâre not here to follow the rulebook â weâre here to rewrite it. Unlike clunky, monolithic systems, our full-cycle verification platform is built to safeguard the entire player journey, ensuring robust fraud protection and compliance without compromising user experience and pass rates: it is compliance and fraud protection that actually works for the business, not against it. Weâre also very excited to connect with Elantilâs clients and help them scale securely, smoothly, and, just like Elantil, with the freedom to focus on growth.â
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QTech Games wins Leader in Online Casino at the 2025 SBEA+ Eventus Awards

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Emerging-markets gaming aggregator scoops prestigious prize at key East African summit in Tanzania
QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for all emerging markets, has won the Leader in Online Casino award for 2025 at the annual Sports Betting East Africa (SBEA+) Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, fending off strong competition from other leading lights, such as Pragmatic Play, SA Gaming and DST Gaming.
This sought-after award is perennially given to the best all-round online casino platform provider in the African space, one that has tailored innovative solutions for the East African igaming industry over the past 12 months and excelled in user engagement and sustained growth.
These SBEA+ Eventus Awards always recognise excellence and advancements in the East African igaming and sports betting sector. And this year was no different, celebrating a plethora of pioneers from outstanding operators, through progressive technological innovators and regulatory leaders, and on to distributors with the requisite scope and localised expertise to reliably ensure the provision of the most engaging and varied content for the planetâs second-most populous continent.
QTech Gamesâ CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: âWeâre thrilled to have walked off with another notable award for the best overall digital casino provision in East Africa. Being shortlisted in such good company was already a result, but victory provides the real validation, particularly after running a great campaign at recent Eventus events in Africa.
âThis win is testimony to our diligent team at QTech, and to the constantly growing group of innovative suppliers that our offering represents. Itâs a truly collaborative effort. Weâve made our name as the go-to aggregator for emerging markets and we remain committed to rolling out high-quality content that drives revenue for our worldwide partners across Africa and beyond.â
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Blueprint Gaming⢠embarks on a road trip to remember in Dumb and Dumber⢠Route to Riches

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UKâs leading slot studio dazzles with latest addition to its iconic portfolio of multi-genre IP titles
Blueprint Gaming⢠flexes its branded game heritage with its latest release, Dumb and Dumber⢠Route to Riches, where the beloved Harry and Lloyd are on hand to guide players to victory via an exciting, revamped game trail.
Boasting hilarious antics and cash-filled surprises, the cash collect system during base play is complemented by a âPull Over Harry!â feature, which can be randomly triggered during any spin. Two modifiers are then awarded, offering one of three bonus symbols or additional wilds to boost the chance of winning combinations.
When initially entering the goofy adventure, the cash collect feature is active, with players able to benefit by landing a cash collect icon on reels one or five alongside a money prize icon. Fortunate road trip seekers who navigate the entire trail will benefit from the coveted Route to Riches feature.
The concluding feature of the trail will see the iconic Mutt Cuts in action with Harry and Lloyd collecting a vast amount of cash prizes before driving into the sunset.
Three scatter symbols hold the key to the Road Trip Bonus with Road Open, Golden Mutt and Route to Riches icons awarding an array of modifiers, including access to Route to Riches and increased free spins.
Blueprint Gamingâs latest title showcases its boundless capacity for developing first-class content based on a multi-genre IP that crosses cinema and multimedia platforms.
Jo Purvis, Director of Marketing, PR and Events at Blueprint Gamingâ˘, said: âAs well as meticulously crafting additions to our iconic series, innovating with brand new titles is just as imperative, and we are thrilled to release this feature-filled adventure courtesy of Harry and Lloyd.
âWe know how strongly mechanics and features such as cash collect and money trails work with our global player bases. By elevating them with a universal IP, we are confident we have a road trip players will be eager to return to. Plenty of eye-catching releases await from our jam-packed summer roadmap!â
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