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A new era for Pixel Federation: CEO moves across the organisation to take the Creative Lead

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An outstanding year of growth for Slovakian based game development studio Pixel Federation, has led to impressive investment back into the company and a forward-thinking restructuring. After over a decade as CEO, Simon Sicko now steps away from directing and into a newly defined creative role. In turn, the leadership of Pixel Federation will enter a new era of team management. Taking on the challenge of leading the Research and Development team, which he himself launched in 2019, Simon is determined to get back to his roots with conceptualising new innovations within the development process.

“After many years as CEO, representing the company, I’ve grown from the ground up, I’ve found myself craving a move to roll up my sleeves and immerse myself back into the creative process.” said Sicko. “With a fantastic team at my disposal, I can get back to the roots of Pixel Federation creation and trust in the brilliant leadership to continue progressing Pixel; we are already working on a new ‘Build Tycoon’ game which we can’t wait to launch very soon.’

As an innovative, pioneering and successful CEO, Simon’s leadership saw the company grow from a small group of game enthusiasts to one of the biggest free-to-play mobile game development studios in Central Europe. Starting as just 4 founders, and a dog, in a leaky warehouse, to now boasting more than 230 employees, the company reached a cumulative turnover of more than €50 million for the year March 2020 – March 2021. However, determined not to let its success spill over into its ideology, Pixel Federation is turning its revenue inwards and focusing on games for its incredibly dedicated community, building the creative processes and research and development teams further: all in the name of creating games, from players to players.

Simon’s move away from CEO will not leave Pixel Federation lacking stability: in fact the company’s growth has meant a shift towards a multi-person management team at the top tier. Pixel Federation’s strong belief that community and transparency are the key to success will now be reflected all the way through the company, with three of the current top managers working together to lead the studio collaboratively. This new era of leadership comes with an ambition to increase the company’s performance twofold within just a few years, and the experience and motivation of the new leadership team will strive to do just that. With excellent financial and cultural conditions to drive change at the moment, Pixel Federation is expected to go from strength to strength as the year continues.

Awarded various prizes during his time as CEO, including The Most Respected CEO in Slovakia of 2020, Simon’s true passion for game creation has remained strong. With the ethos of community and dedication that Pixel Federation upholds at the core, Simon’s vision now is to dedicate his time to innovation and creative development. His first step will be immersing himself in building a new hit game that could earn €20 million annually in revenue for Pixel Federation. Leading the graphics teams, Simon will draw on his experience as an architect and his detailed eye for aesthetics to pave the way forward for Pixel Federation game designs.

‘I am looking forward to the challenge of delving deep into the culture of Pixel Federation with a small team and driving the creative process again. I have every faith and trust in the new management team and I am excited to continue bringing value to a company I believe has so much potential in the future of game development.’ concludes Simon, former CEO.

With a number of games in development for launch later this year, Pixel Federation will continue going from strength to strength, driving change in the gaming world and beyond.

George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

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Red Bull Solo Legends National Final Set to Make Esports History at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai

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Red Bull Solo Legends is stepping into a new chapter as the tournament’s national finals arrive at the breathtaking Royal Opera House, Mumbai on 2nd December.

For the first time ever, the century-old cultural landmark will host an esports event, bringing competitive gaming into a space that has witnessed some of India’s most celebrated artistic performances.

This is a powerful moment for Indian esports. What began in community rooms, cyber cafés, and online lobbies now enters one of the country’s most majestic stages, celebrating the growth of gaming as a modern cultural force.

The journey to the finals has been equally ambitious. Red Bull Solo Legends is a multi-phase tournament, featuring both online and on-ground stages, uniting tens of thousands of solo BGMI players from every corner of the country. From grassroots talent to seasoned pros, competitors battled through a pure solo queue format, proving their instincts, consistency, and clutch ability. Each round brought them closer to the opportunity of facing India’s top BGMI professionals at the finals. The champion of Red Bull Solo Legends will walk away with the title of India’s strongest solo BGMI player along with an exclusive international Red Bull Racing experience.

With 64 of the country’s finest solo BGMI contenders taking the stage, 32 qualified finalists, 24 top-tier pros, and 8 Chaos Agents, the Royal Opera House will echo with a new kind of intensity.They will compete across 5 matches to determine the first-ever Red Bull Solo Legends champion. As spectators walk in, they’ll be part of a one-of-a-kind atmosphere where strategy, instinct, and pure solo skill unfold inside one of Mumbai’s most exquisite architectural treasures.

Red Bull Solo Legends will feature some of India’s prominent BGMI athletes including Jonathan Amaral (Jonathan Gaming), Tanishk Singh (Admino), Rudra B (Spower), Sahil Jakhar (Omega), Raghuraj Singh (Slug), Mohammed Owais Lakhani (Owais), Sohail Shaikh (Hector), and Paridhi Gupta (Noob Pari) and many more. These players, known for their exceptional skills, will compete against each other, bringing their unique strategies and gameplay styles to the forefront. Esports thrives on pressure, audience energy, and unforgettable moments. The Royal Opera House, known for its grandeur and legacy, offers a stage worthy of the stakes. The contrast is striking in the best way, with ornate balconies and vintage chandeliers watching over India’s sharpest digital athletes as they fight for the title of the country’s strongest solo BGMI player.

Built between 1909 and 1915 and inaugurated by King George V, the Royal Opera House is India’s only surviving opera house, restored lovingly after decades of closure. From theatre to classical music to film screenings, its stage has embraced every form of performance. On 2nd December, it will embrace competitive gaming for the very first time, welcoming India’s esports community into its history.

Red Bull Solo Legends has been created to celebrate individual excellence in BGMI. Every rotation, every fight, every decision rests on the player alone. Hosting the finals in a venue that represents mastery, legacy, and performance adds a rare emotional depth to the competition, turning every clutch into a moment that will be remembered long after the final circle closes.

Tickets will be exclusively live on Swiggy Scenes 21st November onward.

Matches will also be broadcast live on the Red Bull Game On YouTube channel for fans from across the country: youtube.com/@RedBullGameOn

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eGaming Integrity Shortlisted for Tech Supporter of the Year Award

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eGaming Integrity has been shortlisted for the Tech Supporter of the Year award at the Digital Isle Tech Awards 2025, which recognise organisations making a significant contribution to the Island’s technology sector through collaboration, capability-building, and practical support.

eGaming Integrity provides compliance and internal audit services that help digital businesses strengthen their regulatory readiness and operational resilience. Its integrity-as-a-service model combines monitoring tools, risk assessments, and regulatory guidance to support both new and established operators. The firm also contributes to broader industry development by delivering workshops, best-practice resources, and advisory support aimed at helping early-stage and growing companies navigate compliance and security requirements.

Companies working with eGaming Integrity report improvements in governance, data protection, and audit preparedness, along with increased confidence when launching products or expanding into new markets. The firm’s partnerships with accelerators, incubators, and industry bodies have helped foster a more open and collaborative environment across the Island’s tech community.

Emma Shilling, Director of eGaming Integrity, commented: “We’re delighted to be shortlisted. Our focus has always been to support licence-holders and technology businesses in meeting the Island’s high standards. This recognition reflects the hard work of our team, the value of expert led technical solutions and the value of clear, practical guidance for organisations across the sector.”

Public voting for the awards is now open and closes at 2pm on 27 November 2025.

Members of the public can vote by selecting a finalist in each category at: digitalisleofman.com/tech-awards/

Winners will be announced at the Digital Isle 2025 event on 27 November.

 

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Swintt serve up a new holiday slot with all the trimmings in Extra Win X Thanksgiving

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Sought-after software provider’s reimagined retro classic delivers a flavourful feast of rewards as full table wins help players on the way to massively multiplied prizes

Get ready to gather the family around the table and celebrate the harvest season in style in Extra Win X Thanksgiving – the new holiday-themed twist on Swintt’s classic retro slot formula where landing full table wins can lead to massively multiplied payouts.

As the latest release in the software provider’s popular Premium range, Extra Win X Thanksgiving combines simple gameplay across three reels and five fixed paylines with a distinctive autumnal aesthetic as golden turkeys, plump pumpkins and cornucopias award huge wins of up to 20,000x.

Building on the popular prize wheel format found in other Extra Win games, in order to unlock Extra Win X Thanksgiving’s most bountiful rewards, players will need to completely fill the reels with any one symbol to activate a bonus round where their winnings can be multiplied indefinitely.

Whenever this happens, all regular payline wins will be calculated and players will be transported to a new screen where they’ll be prompted to spin a wheel to further improve their rewards. With initial prizes including a standard 1x win and a healthy 2x multiplier, players will be able to keep spinning until they land a red “end” segment, at which point they’ll be returned to the base game.

Each wheel will also display an Extra Win X symbol, and if players are lucky enough to land on this special segment, the value of all multipliers will be enhanced and they’ll be able to keep on spinning. Again, this process will continue until they’re forced to exit the bonus round or the max win has been achieved, but all smaller prizes can also be gambled in an additional “Risk” feature.

Anthony Dalla Giacoma Chief Commercial Officer: “Thanksgiving is a time where millions of families across the U.S. gather to enjoy a smorgasbord of tasty treats – and to mark the occasion, we’re serving up all manner of mouthwatering rewards in a new, holiday-themed edition of our popular Extra Win X series . Featuring the same great mechanics as the original game and an improved top prize of 20,000x, we’re sure it’ll give players and operators plenty to be thankful for.”

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