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Tundra Esports’ award-winning gaming creative director, Danny Lopez, launches new creative studio

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3 years ago

February 13, 2023

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Story Mode, a London-based creative studio specialising in youth culture-driven content, is pleased to announce its official launch today. Founded by Danny Lopez, who has a decade of experience delivering video content and creative strategy for world-renowned brands, Story Mode will focus on making authentic, engaging and entertaining content to elevate brand identities, and is already boasting clientele such as Bukayo Saka and Jesse Lingard.

Utilising Lopez’s expertise in the creative and content space, Story Mode will elevate brands, pro players, athletes, musicians and content creators from across the world with a high level of quality content, while also enabling brands to genuinely and regularly connect with elusive youth audiences. Story Mode will focus on five key pillars: Content, Creative, Social Media, Events and Consulting, to create an all-encompassing brand package to ensure their clients stand out. Campaigns will offer multiple touch points needed to grow audiences with key fans through social media to wider brand exposure through live activations.

Current Story Mode clients include England international footballer Bukayo Saka, where Story Mode produced his long-awaited TikTok channel launch, JLingz Esports, the organisation headed up by former Manchester United player Jesse Lingard, Middle-Eastern organisation Falcon Esports and London-based Tundra Esports. Story Mode will continue to grow its network of clientele, spanning across esports organisations, leagues and tournament operators, personal branding for players and creators, mainstream sports, media and entertainment, and corporate brands.

With a decade of experience creating and producing esports, gaming and youth culture entertainment content, Danny Lopez specialises in brand management, strategy, creative, merchandise, social media and content. Beginning his esports career at esports organisation Fnatic as Creative Director in 2015, Danny continued to explore the world of creativity in esports working with publishers and tournament organisers including Riot Games and FACEIT, before heading to North America to work with Immortals and NYXL on the Blizzard Overwatch League. Danny was responsible for generating the brand identity for the David Beckham co-owned sports organisation Guild Esports, which led to him being nominated for Esports Creative of the Year at the 2021 Esports Awards.

More recently as Director of Marketing and Content at Tundra Esports, Lopez oversaw all marketing verticals including social media, content creators and ambassadors, and brand partnership activations. He also produced and directed the Platinum Viddy award-winning music video for Outplayed – the world’s first grime gaming anthem by P Money, featuring international footballer Virgil van Dijk, as well as producing all video content for Tundra’s DOTA 2, Fortnite and Rocket League rosters.

Managing Director of Story Mode, Danny Lopez commented: “We saw a huge gap in the EU market for creative that truly spoke the language of youth culture. At Tundra, we received so many inquiries from brands and personalities asking how we pulled off our own content, we decided to fill the void and build a business around it. Authentic storytelling is something that can be difficult to navigate, but we believe we’ve mastered it at Story Mode.”

Executive Chairman Carleton Curtis also commented: “With the emergence of youth-native platforms such as TikTok, it’s more important than ever to speak authentically and connect with communities in ways that delight and inspire. Story Mode has already established itself as a pioneer in the esports space and will continue bridging the gap between gaming, culture and entertainment. Story Mode will also help individual personalities build their own brands online, and we believe our products will be something others will imitate, but never replicate.”

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REEVO Enters into Partnership with Clawbuster

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32 minutes ago

March 13, 2026

Wladimir P.

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REEVO has announced a new partnership with Clawbuster, a fast-rising iGaming studio known for blending nostalgic arcade mechanics with modern slot gameplay. This collaboration reinforces REEVO’s commitment to expanding its aggregation ecosystem with distinctive, high-engagement content designed to help operators stand out in competitive markets.

Through this partnership, Clawbuster’s growing portfolio of titles will be integrated into the REEVO aggregation platform, giving operators seamless access to content that combines creativity, strong mechanics and commercial performance.

Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus and founded in 2022/2023, Clawbuster has quickly built momentum in multiple international markets by introducing a unique claw mechanic that transforms traditional slot gameplay into a suspense-driven hybrid experience.

The studio places strong emphasis on customization, VIP engagement and localised optimisation, aligning with REEVO’s focus on scalable and performance-oriented aggregation solutions.

For REEVO, this partnership represents another strategic step in expanding its global distribution network with studios that bring originality and measurable operator value.

Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO, said: “Partnering with Clawbuster is an exciting addition to REEVO’s aggregation platform. Their innovative approach to gameplay and strong focus on engagement align perfectly with our strategy to deliver differentiated, high-performing content to operators worldwide. At REEVO, we continue to expand our ecosystem with studios that bring fresh ideas and real commercial potential. Clawbuster’s creative direction and flexibility make them a strong fit for our growing global network.”

Evija Mole, Commercial Director at Clawbuster, said: “Bringing Clawbuster to REEVO marks a major milestone for our team. REEVO provides an ideal stage for the game, giving us the opportunity to showcase its energy, character, and rapid-fire excitement just the way we designed it.”

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SYNOT Games Announces Strategic Partnership with Admiralbet

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32 minutes ago

March 13, 2026

Wladimir P.

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SYNOT Games has announced a strategic partnership with Admiralbet, Bulgaria’s foremost casino operator and market leader.

Under the new agreement, Admiralbet will showcase a selected portfolio of SYNOT Games-developed games. Players can enjoy a diverse selection that includes popular titles such as 40 Coins of Chance and 100 Stunning Fruits. The integration of these games into Admiralbet’s offerings promises to redefine gaming standards and deliver an enhanced entertainment experience.

This partnership is a key part of SYNOT Games’ strategic expansion into the Balkan region, a market known for its discerning players who demand cutting-edge iGaming solutions. This new venture with Admiralbet further emphasizes the company’s dedication to delivering unmatched gaming solutions and retention tools that address the evolving needs of today’s iGaming market.

Martina Krajčí, Chief Commercial Officer at SYNOT Games, said: “This collaboration with Admiralbet not only strengthens our market presence in Bulgaria but also opens the door to a new audience of sophisticated gamers seeking innovative, high-quality entertainment. We are committed to driving excellence in the region by providing state-of-the-art gaming experiences that set new benchmarks in the industry.”

Mr. Beleski, General Manager at Admiralbet, said: “Our collaboration with SYNOT Games represents a strategic enhancement of our casino offering. By integrating their high-quality and engaging titles, we continue our commitment to delivering a superior and diversified gaming experience that meets the expectations of Bulgarian players and reinforces our position as a trusted leader in the market.”

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SYNOT Successfully Participated in the Irish Gaming Show

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32 minutes ago

March 13, 2026

Wladimir P.

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SYNOT has successfully participated in another edition of the Irish Gaming Show, which took place at the beginning of March at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin. This prestigious gaming exhibition represents a key meeting point for operators, manufacturers and distributors active in the Irish market.

In cooperation with the distributor John Lynch, SYNOT introduced the latest gaming systems Gamifire Prime and Firebird Platinum to visitors, presented in the modern UP2-32 cabinets. These brand-new game mixes offer players an attractive combination of fruit and themed games. The Gamifire Prime set features a total of 36 sophisticated titles, including popular Hold & Win concepts. Firebird Platinum also includes 36 games, featuring well-liked linked titles.

“The products attracted great interest among local operators and received very positive feedback. Our company representatives were ready to provide visitors with detailed information not only about the showcased products but also about other premium solutions from our portfolio. Our jackpot systems SUPER LINK and MAGIC BALL LINK also drew significant attention from visitors,” said Roland Andrýsek, Sales Director of SYNOT Group.

During the exhibition, the Company established a number of new business contacts and discussed opportunities for future cooperation. Expansion into key international markets remains an important part of SYNOT Group’s long-term strategy. The company aims to further strengthen its position not only in the Irish market but also in many other regions.

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