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Team behind global soccer game raise £1m for new launches

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The team behind one of the world’s leading mobile football games has raised a further £1m from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, and Mercia’s own funds.

The latest investment will enable Invincibles Studio to build on the success of its Soccer Manager game with the launch of two new football action games. Soccer Manager enables players to build their own dream team from over 25,000 official FIFPRO licensed players and watch them take part in engaging and realistic match action.

The game has over 50 million registered users drawn from every country in the world. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acts as its global ambassador, and it also has partnerships with Inter Milan and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC as well as the German league DFL, the Scottish Premier League and FIFPRO.

Invincibles was founded in Preston in 2004 by brothers Chris, Steven and Andy Gore and their friend Peter Adams. Mercia first invested in 2014. Since then the business has secured repeat funding rounds from Mercia, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund and other investors to support its ongoing growth. The company has more than doubled its revenue in the past two years and has continued to build its management team.

Invincibles is now led by Chris Gore as CEO, together with Max Lowe as CFO and COO, and Johnny Coghlan – who has overseen the development and launch of hit mobile game franchises including Angry Birds and Cut The Rope – as CMO. It is chaired by Nick Wheelwright, former CEO of Codemasters and founder of Playground games which was acquired by Microsoft. Invincibles employs over 55 staff in Preston and Leeds.

Chris Gore, CEO, says: “Our vision for Soccer Manager was to create a truly immersive game that uses real football players and is genuinely free to play. With the support of our investors, we have continued to enhance it over the years and attract a global audience. Following two years of strong growth, we are excited to be working on two new football games and look forward to unveiling them in the year ahead.”

Julian Viggars of Mercia added: “The games market is one of the fastest growing in the world, and Invincibles has become one of the leading independent football games studios within that. Following the global success of Soccer Manager, this latest investment will enable the studio to build on its reputation and reach an even wider audience with the launch of new games.”

Sean Hutchinson at British Business Bank said: “The games market continues to develop at a rapid rate, with businesses finding new ways to market, develop, and keep users engaged with different alternatives. Invincibles has a long history in this space and it is clear it has used funding in each stage of its growth journey to remain one of the North and UK’s most exciting game creators.”

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund project is supported financially by the European Union using funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the European Investment Bank.

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Playzia Teams Up with Light & Wonder for Exciting Launch

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Playzia’s games go live on Light & Wonder’s content marketplace, alongside an exclusive deal for early distribution of soon-to-launch Love Island titles

Playzia, a fast-growing game provider to the iGaming industry, is excited to announce a strategic agreement with Light & Wonder, one of the world’s foremost iGaming entertainment companies. As part of the deal, Playzia’s portfolio of in-house studio content is now available on Light & Wonder’s content marketplace.

Thrilling titles from the fast-paced studio developer, such as Billionaire Wolf, Cosmos Cash, Sweet Candy Fortune, The Great Fishing Adventure, and the recently launched Volcanic Coins and Billionaire Rhino, are now featured on Light & Wonder’s state-of-the-art content marketplace. With the exceptional distribution power of Light & Wonder, Playzia broadens the appeal of their games to a diverse global network of operators and players, making their games even more accessible in regulated markets around the world.

Moreover, following the recently announced landmark collaboration between Playzia and ITV, the UK’s leading commercial broadcaster, to develop and release a series of online games inspired by the global reality TV phenomenon Love Island, these eagerly awaited titles will be exclusively available on Light & Wonder’s award-winning content marketplace for two weeks. This exclusive window offers operators early access to the highly anticipated Love Island content. The debut game in the series is set to offer an impactful introduction to this exciting relationship.

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Vlad Modorcea, CPO at Plazyia, commented on the milestone: “We are thrilled to see our games go live on Light & Wonder’s content marketplace. Their global network and reputation for excellence make them the perfect platform for us as we continue to expand our reach. This deal is a testament to the quality and appeal of our slot games, and we look forward to bringing them to even more players around the world.”

Steve Mayes, Senior Director, Partners at Light & Wonder iGaming, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Playzia to our content marketplace. Their diverse portfolio of game types and fresh, exciting IP aligns perfectly with our mission to bring innovative and engaging gaming experiences to our clients. This agreement underscores our commitment to delivering new and dynamic content to our network of operators and players.”

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Evoplay expands fantasy series with Tree of Light: Fabled Fruits

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has launched Tree of Light: Fabled Fruits, the latest addition to its popular Tree of Light series.

The game is the second installment in Evoplay’s high-performing fantasy series, where players follow the brave adventurer Lupine and his loyal friend Mino as they embark on a journey to find the legendary Tree of Light, which grows the most delicious fruits in the world.

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With multiple jackpot levels, Tree of Light: Fabled Fruits offers an engaging mix of classic mechanics and strategic gameplay.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “With Tree of Light: Fabled Fruits, we’ve built on the success of the first title in the series by introducing even more engaging features that enhance both excitement and rewards.

“The Hold & Win mechanic, combined with multiple jackpots and flexible bonus options, ensure an immersive experience that appeals to a wide range of players worldwide, especially fans of the fantasy genre.”

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GAMOMAT launches its new Flaming Link series with Ramses Book Flaming Link

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GAMOMAT, one of the leading independent German software developers for slot games, has launched its hotly anticipated Flaming Link series. Reinventing the classic Hold ‘n’ Respin feature, it carries exciting Multiplier Zones and Fire Orbs.

The series sparks into life with Ramses Book Flaming Link, with more scorching titles on the horizon, including Crystal Ball Flaming Link, Roman Legion Flaming Link, and Fancy Fruits Flaming Link—these are just the beginning. Flaming Link will turn up the dial on a range of GAMOMAT’s most iconic games, with additional titles already in development.

Flaming Link delivers pure entertainment with a straightforward yet high-energy feature. The excitement rises as Fire Orbs unlock the Flaming Link mechanic, while random Multiplier Zones boost wins up to 12,100x the total bet. With no additional bets required and the feature always enabled, Flaming Link offers an engaging and accessible experience for all player types.

The first title, Ramses Book Flaming Link, breathes fire into a legendary classic. With its Ancient Egyptian setting, familiar mechanics, and now the power of Flaming Link, it takes players on an adventure filled with pharaohs, pyramids, and high-stakes returns. The game features five or ten paylines, Free Games, and the signature Book feature, making it a must-play for fans old and new.

Ramses Book Flaming Link will be available to all Bragg operator partners via the Bragg HUB and for social gaming via Whow.

Check out the Promo video for Ramses Book Flaming Link: https://vimeo.com/1026488983/c48fd24a87

GAMOMAT Distribution GmbH Managing Director Robert Kocher said: “Ramses Book is just the beginning of Flaming Link and we’ll be setting a whole host of epic classics on fire this year—we’re very excited.”

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