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The TIGA Games Industry Awards 2022 shortlists have been revealed!
The TIGA Games Industry Awards 2022 shortlist can now be revealed, ahead of the November 10th awards ceremony.
The Awards are returning as an in-person event after two years online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“We have had a fantastic response from industry and education to the return of the TIGA Games Industry Awards as a live event,” said Dr Richard Wilson OBE, CEO of TIGA. “Congratulations to all of our Finalists. We look forward to welcoming you to the awards ceremony in November.”
The TIGA Awards 2022 finalists are:
Action and Adventure Game
Death’s Door – Acid Nerve/ Devolver Digital
Fracked – nDreams
Haven Park – Mooneye Studios
Horizon Forbidden West – Sony Interactive Entertainment/Guerrilla Games
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One – Frogwares
Sniper Elite 5 – Rebellion
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes – Supermassive Games
The Occulist – Pentakill Studios
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Gearbox Software
Arcade Game
Arcade Paradise – Wired Productions
Beatstar – Touch Your Music – Space Ape Games
Climate Change: Global Manager – Friday Sundae
Dashpong – Victor Meunier
Hungry Shark World – Ubisoft Future Games of London
Spellbook Demonslayers Prologue – Xendra
Casual Game
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure – ustwo Games
Her Name Was Fire – Tissue Inu
Hypercharge: Unboxed – Digital Cybercherries
Inua: A Story in Ice and Time – ARTE France/IKO/The Pixel Hunt
Megaquarium – Auroch Digital
Perfect Coffee 3D – Kwalee
PowerWash Simulator – FuturLab
Trivial Pursuit Live! – Snap Finger Click
Wobbledogs – Animal Uprising
Audio Design
A Musical Story – Digerati
Eyes in the Dark: The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom – Gearbox Publishing
Honor of Kings: Miyamoto Musashi – TiMi Studio Group
Horizon Forbidden West – Sony Interactive Entertainment/Guerrilla
Inua: A Story in Ice and Time – ARTE France/IKO/The Pixel Hunt:
Martha is Dead – Wired Productions
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy – Eidos Montreal
The Quarry – Supermassive Games
Total War: Warhammer III – Creative Assembly
Creativity in Games
Bloodshore – Wales Interactive
Card Shark – Nerial/Devolver Digital
Clays Bar – Clays
Epic Chef – Team17 Digital
Outcore: Desktop Adventure – Doctor Shinobi
Sniper Elite 5 – Rebellion
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes – Supermassive Games
The Serpent Rogue – Team17 Digital
Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus? – Wales Interactive
Diversity
OlliOlli World – Roll7
Putting The G into Gaming
Spells & Secrets – Alchemist Interactive
Women in Games
Educational, Serious or Simulation Game
Arcade Paradise – Wired Productions
Atomic Labs – Fish in a Bottle
Horrible Histories: Raid and Trade – BBC/Playerthree
Imagine Earth – Serious Brothers UG
Jojo and Gran Gran: Letters to St Lucia – BBC/Jollywise
LEGO® DUPLO® MARVEL – StoryToys
Mars Horizon – Auroch Digital
PowerWash Simulator – FuturLab
The Fermi Paradox – Anomaly Games
Heritage in Games
Airforce Action Stations – Friday Sundae
Antstream Arcade – Antstream
Card Shark – Nerial
Climate Change: Global Manager – Friday Sundae
Hungry Shark World – Ubisoft Future Games of London
Sniper Elite 5 – Rebellion
Svoboda 1945: Liberation – Charles Games
Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus? – Wales Interactive
Puzzle Game
Airforce Action Stations – Friday Sundae
Eternal Threads – Cosmonaut Studio
Gordon Ramsay’s Chef Blast – Outplay Entertainment
Inua: A Story in Ice and Time – ARTE France/Iko/The Pixel Hunt
Kredolis – Pharos Interactive
Lost Twins 2 – Playdew
Moss: Book II – Polyarc
Surviving the Humans – Surprised Monkey Studio
We Were Here Forever – Total Mayhem Games
Social Game
Big Brother: The Game 2 – 9th Impact
Core Keeper – Fireshine Games
RoPets – Supersolid
Smack the Table – Basalikum
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes – Supermassive Games
The Quarry – Supermassive Games
Trivial Pursuit Live! 2 – Snap Finger Click
Strategy Game
Climate Change: Global Manager – Friday Sundae
Imagine Earth – Serious Brothers UG
Indies’ Lies – Fun Square Games
Jupiter Moons: Mecha – Rock&Bushes
SIEGE: World War II – Imperia Online JSC
Space Menace – Only4Gamers
The Fabulous Fear Machine – Fictiorama Studios
Total War: WARHAMMER III – Creative Assembly
Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus – Snowprint Studios
Visual Design
Card Shark – Nerial
Death’s Door – Acid Nerve/Devolver
Dubium – MUMO Studio
Horizon Forbidden West – Sony Interactive Entertainment/Guerrilla
Inua: A Story in Ice and Time – Arte France/Iko/The Pixel Hunt
Martha is Dead – Wired Productions
Moss: Book II – Polyarc
OlliOlli World – Roll7
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Gearbox Software
VR/AR Game
Clays Bar – Clays
Fracked – nDreams
Little Cities – nDreams
Moss: Book II – Polyarc
RUINSMAGUS – CharacterBank Inc.
The Green Planet AR Experience, Powered by EE 5G – Factory 42
We Are One – Flat Head Studio
Art/Animation/Trailer Supplier
1518 Studios (Part of the PTW family of Brands)
Airship Interactive
Atomhawk
Liquid Crimson
Audio Services
PitStop Productions
SIDE Global
Soundcuts
Tazman Audio
Education Initiative
Airship Interactive
Birmingham City University
Dovetail Games
London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London
Lucid Games
nDreams Academy
Norwich University of the Arts
Staffordshire University
Sumo Digital
University of Hertfordshire
University of the West of England
University of Portsmouth
Educational Institution
Birmingham City University
Bournemouth University
Escape Studios
London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London
Norwich University of the Arts
Sheffield Hallam University
Staffordshire University
University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire
University of Portsmouth
QA Provider
GlobalStep
PTW
Testronic
Universally Speaking
Tax and Accountancy Company
Sky Life Accountancy
RSM UK
MMP Tax
Recruitment Agency
Aardvark Swift
Amiqus
Avatar
Tools, Technology & Innovation
Antstream
Epic Games
Guerrilla
Panivox
Speech Graphics
Tazman-Audio
Legal Services
Bird & Bird LLP
Eaton Smith LLP
Lewis Silkin LLP
Stevens & Bolton LLP
Wiggin LLP
Services Provider
Airship Interactive
Games Jobs Direct
Liquid Crimson
Maverick Media
PitStop Productions
PTW Family of Brands
Renaissance PR
Soundcuts
S-Tech Insurance Services (GameS-Tech)
Tazman-Audio
Universally Speaking
Small Studio
Cosmonaut Studios
Digerati
Fireshine Games
Hugecalf Studios
Snowprint Studios
Trailmix
Total Mayhem Games
Ustwo Games
Wired Productions
Large Studio
Auroch Digital
Dovetail Games
Guerrilla
Kwalee
Lucid Games
nDreams
Outplay Entertainment
Rebellion
Space Ape Games
Sumo Digital
Supermassive Games
Commitment to CSR
Dovetail Games
PlayStation London Studio
SIDE | PTW
Sumo Group
Testronic.
Employer of the Year
Atomhawk
Dovetail Games
Sumo Group
Outstanding Leadership
Bobby Thandi, CEO, XR Games
Dr Tomas Rawlings, Auroch Digital
Gary Dunn, MD, Sumo Digital
Karen McLoughlin, Group Director of HR, Sumo Group
Kaya Tilev, CEO, Lava Labs
Patrick O’Luanaigh, CEO, nDreams
Ryan Davies, Head of Digital Marketing, Kwalee
Simon Hade and John Earner, Co-Founders, Space Ape Games
Simon Iwaniszak, Studio Director, Red Kite Games
Simon Platt, Head of Development, Kwalee
Viki Freeman, Workship Strategy Director, Airship Interactive
Publisher of the Year
Dovetail Games
nDreams
Kwalee
Rebellion
Secret Mode
Sony Interactive Entertainment
The TIGA Awards 2022 ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 10th November at Church House Westminster
A limited number of tickets are on sale now.
The TIGA Awards are made possible thanks to supporters of the not-for-profit organisation. Sponsors of the awards include (Gold Sponsors) Amiqus, Sumo Group, Supermassive Games and Ubisoft; (Silver Sponsors) Abertay University, Airship, Aardvark Swift, Dovetail Games, Game Jobs Director, Hangar 13, Liquid Crimson, Pearson, Space Ape Games, Staffordshire University, Universally Speaking and the University of Portsmouth; (Bronze Sponsors) Antstream, Birmingham City University, Bournemouth University, CCP Games, Creative Wales, Eaton Smith LLP, MMP Tax, Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, Outplay, Payload Studios, PTW, RSM, S-Tech Insurance Services, Stevens & Bolton LLP, Tazman Audio, Testronic and Worldmakers; plus (Drinks Sponsor) Kwalee.
Fast Track has announced the release of a new AI-driven Player Churn Prediction Model, now available to all partners within its CRM platform. The model enables operators to identify players at risk of churning as early as the first day of inactivity, supporting more proactive and efficient retention strategies.
Built on Fast Track’s proprietary machine learning platform, FTML, the model uses seven sub-models to analyse player behaviour and make accurate predictions tailored to each operator’s player base. The system continuously trains itself on live data, ensuring predictions remain relevant and effective over time.
The Churn Model is already in use by several Fast Track partners and is fully integrated into the platform’s core workflows. Once activated, operators receive clear, actionable insights into which players are likely to churn, along with data-informed recommendations on timing and incentive levels for re-engagement.
“Churn is one of the most impactful use cases for AI in player engagement,” said Simon Lidzén, Co-Founder and CEO of Fast Track. “With this model, operators can focus their efforts where it matters most; targeting players who are truly at risk with the right offer at the right time. It’s a smarter, more cost-effective approach to retention.”
The Churn Model addresses a common challenge in the industry – overuse of reactivation bonuses – by helping teams deliver more relevant and timely incentives based on predictive insights, not guesswork.
To support the launch, Fast Track will host a live webinar on Thursday, 10 July 2025 at 16:00 CEST, offering a walkthrough of the new Churn Model and its practical applications. Save your spot at app.livestorm.co/fast-track/save-your-players.
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Evolution today announced it has signed a multi-year agreement with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, to be their exclusive licensing partner for online live casino and slot games for MONOPOLY and other Hasbro Games titles.
The worldwide deal, including the USA, covers online content from all Evolution brands, including Evolution, Ezugi, NetEnt, Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming (BTG), Nolimit City and Livespins.
The new exclusive partnership for MONOPOLY and other Hasbro Games titles builds on a highly successful working relationship between the two companies. Evolution has already developed MONOPOLY Live and MONOPOLY Big Baller, two innovative online live casino game shows based on Hasbro’s world famous board game. Both are at the top of Evolution’s game line-up and are two of the best-performing games in all of online gaming.
As a result of the new partnership, Evolution will be the exclusive licensing partner for online casino games based on much-loved Hasbro Games properties. New games will launch from January 2026 onwards and will be showcased at ICE Barcelona 2026. Amongst the new Hasbro-based titles from Evolution brands will be Game Night, MONOPOLY Filthy Rich, MONOPOLY Roulette (all live online games with live presenters), and a number of online slot titles.
At Hasbro, we’re all about play—whether it’s classic board games or casino experiences. After a thorough RFP process, we’ve chosen Evolution as our exclusive partner for online live casino and online slots for Hasbro Games titles,” said Claire Hunter Gregson, Director Gaming Relationships. “We trust them to bring our brands to life in fresh, exciting ways for our adult fans and look forward to our partnership.
Todd Haushalter, Evolution’s Chief Product Officer, commented: “The combining of Hasbro and Evolution just feels right — we will make magic together! The bidding process was extremely competitive, but showing our commitment to innovation and excellence with MONOPOLY Live and MONOPOLY Big Baller, really helped! The team and I are incredibly excited to bring the Hasbro Games brands to all our various brands. I think MONOPOLY is the world’s best casino game brand, and we can do so many great things with it, and, of course, with many other Hasbro Games brands. It is hard to believe, but these are still the early days of online gaming, and with Hasbro we will forge a new chapter in our industry.”
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Expanse Studios, the B2B game development division of Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI), has received official certification from Croatia’s Ministry of Finance for its flagship game Super Heli, with additional titles in the company’s 56-game portfolio expected to receive approval in the coming weeks for the EU member state.
The certification marks a strategic entry into a market that generated US$484.70m in 2024, with projected growth at a CAGR of 8.4% during 2024-2030. Super Heli, Expanse’s most popular crash-style game, becomes the first of the studio’s titles approved for the Croatian market, paving the way for broader portfolio distribution.
Tapping Into High-Growth European Market
Croatia represents a compelling opportunity for B2B gaming suppliers, with the Online Casinos segment alone projected at US$218.10m in 2024. According to iGamingToday’s latest market research, Croatia’s gambling market will reach €720.42 million by 2025, making it one of Europe’s fastest-growing regulated markets.
Among the key market benefits are:
- Accelerating digital adoption – Internet penetration jumped from 76% in 2020 to 83% in 2023
- Over 20.6 million tourist arrivals in 2023 following Schengen Zone entry
- Over 500,000 Croatians expected to engage in regular online gambling by 2027
Strategic Value for the Company
The certification strengthens Expanse Studios’ European footprint at a critical juncture. With 56 proprietary titles and 500+ B2B partners globally, Expanse is expected to capture a meaningful share in the growing EU market.
“Croatia certification is more than market access—it’s validation of our content quality and compliance capabilities in demanding EU jurisdictions,” said Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios. “With our flagship title Super Heli already approved and more games in the pipeline, we’re very excited for the opportunities this markets brings us”
Competitive Advantage in Regulated Markets
Croatia’s regulatory framework favors established, compliant B2B providers. Operators must obtain licenses requiring significant capital investment, and only licensed casino games operators who have at least one brick-and-mortar casino can offer online gambling. This creates high barriers to entry and positions certified B2B suppliers like Expanse as essential partners for operators.
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