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An Everyday Story Demo is live at Steam Next Fest

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2 years ago

June 20, 2023

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Yesterday, Cactus Production launches their new demo for An Everyday Story during this week’s Steam Next Fest. This is the studio’s first game, and with the new demo being out they’ve passed another milestone on their journey of developing An Everyday Story.

“Since An Everyday Story was our first game we initially struggled during the early development phase”, said Allesio Oliva, Narrative Lead Designer at Cactus Production, and continues: “But thanks to a lengthy learning process and hard work we pushed through and reached almost the end of development! Of course, we cannot thank our core members enough for their efforts, but we also have to mention the incredible work done by the contractors we worked with; both groups have been amazing despite our lack of experience and the many difficulties”.

“Our most important objective is to establish a connection with the players: we always wanted to tell stories that feel relatable and personal. And in order to do that, we address universal themes like family, loss, love and friendship. After all, the stories that touch us all are the ones that overcome cultural and generational differences, are they not?” said Roberto Vergine, Founder of Cactus Production.

The History
An Everyday Story is a 2.5D Horizontal Story-Driven Platform game. We will explore man’s memories through the point of view of three little trinkets that he holds dear, since they represent the bonds with his loved ones. The story is about an Italian-American man’s life, going from his childhood (’70) until his old age (2020). He loses his father in combat when he’s 7 years old; this will cause him to live all his life with the fear of being abandoned by his dear ones. From a very young age, he became interested in artisanship; therefore he travelled to Italy to discover his roots and learn more about the craft.

Characters
– Steam Boat, the symbol of love between the protagonist and his wife. The boat can carry and pull the heaviest stuff with its anchor, navigate water and push objects to move them.

– Tin Soldier, the protagonist holds this keepsake because it is the last memory he has of his father. The tin soldier is able to grapple metallic objects and swing, use a parachute and shoot down small objects to reach otherwise inaccessible places.

– Bat Origami, represents the bond between the protagonist and his father. The origami can jump, glide and thin itself to overcome obstacles. Watch out for flames and grasshoppers!

Features
– An Everyday Story is a 2.5D Horizontal Platform Story-Driven game. Overcome environmental obstacles using unique characters.

– Resolve environmental puzzles and defeat unsettling enemies to reach catharsis and achieve peace.

– Overcome your nightmares and face your fears.

– Explore a variety of unique environments.

– Relive the deepest memories of a man both the highlights and lowlights of his life, from his childhood until his last breath.

– Use your wits to reveal the past in 9 beautiful levels.

– Go through oniric haunting sections and heal sorrowful memories.

– Let yourself be carried away by emotional music.

Your journey begins here, download the demo and remember to wishlist An Everyday Story on Steam right now: https://store. steampowered .com/app/2192920/An_Everyday_Story/

Watch the latest trailer here: https://www. youtube .com/watch?v=VqTm8XYmk8E

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ELA Games Casts Its Latest Spell with Witches’ Book

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7 hours ago

October 16, 2025

George Miller

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ELA Games beckons players to step into a shadowy realm of sorcery and mystery with its newest release: Witches’ Book

Bathe in the magic as a powerful coven of three witches conjures their spells across the reels, revealing mysterious rewards and surprises. Each spin is a step toward ultimate strength, where massive riches and bubbling magic await.

The Power of the Book

In the Witches’ Book, magic shimmers in every spin. Players aim to collect enchanted pages and experience the power of each witch’s most mythical spells.

Once players gather enough enchanted pages, they complete the spellbook and choose their witch and symbol to unlock the magical Free Spins. As the witches’ power grows, every symbol has the chance to transform into a Jackpot, turning ordinary spins into powerful, enriching moments.

A medium volatility level and 94.9% RTP ensure that wins are frequent even on the base game. Additionally, multiple surprise features can arise and spread across the 5×3 reel format, making each spin a potion of excitement.

ELA Games’ Magical Touch

Witches’ Book is an enchanting embodiment of ELA Games’ philosophy regarding creative innovation and a focus on engaging gaming experiences. The games’ animations, sound design, and dynamic mechanics blend to create an atmospheric game that will have players a part of the incantation.

Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented on the release, “With Witches’ Book, our goal was to create a title that emphasises the visually-rich aesthetics that embody the atmosphere of the brooding festive season. Every feature and design element was meticulously crafted to keep players engaged and deliver value for our partners. Witches’ Book is an example of our development approach: leverage creativity to entertain players while driving meaningful performance results for operators.”

Discover Enchanting Riches Now

Players can dive into the mysterious world of magic and spells today, with powerful gameplay and immersive experiences.

Finish your incantation and cast a powerful, lucrative spell today.

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GR8 Tech’s Bet It Drives Hits the Portuguese Fast Lane with Tiago Pereira of LeBull.pt

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7 hours ago

October 16, 2025

George Miller

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Lisbon’s streets set the pace for Season 2 of GR8 Tech’s Bet It Drives — the drive-time podcast where iGaming’s most interesting voices speak freely, in motion. Hosted by Yevhen Krazhan, Chief Sales Officer at GR8 Tech, each episode captures raw insight, candid stories, and the kind of energy you can only find on the road.

Episode 2 puts the spotlight on Tiago Pereira, Head of Portugal at LeBull.pt, the executive who helped turn a logo and a bull into one of the fastest-growing brands in Portugal’s regulated iGaming market. With more than 20 years in sports betting, affiliates, and casino operations at Placard.pt, Betano.pt, bet.pt, and Sportingbet, Tiago has led market entries, compliance frameworks, sponsorships, and full-funnel digital growth.

During the ride, Tiago opens up about:

How he found his path and his journey from architecture and computer science to marketing.
The history of LeBull.
Portugal vs. Brazil: same language, different mindset: why copy-paste doesn’t work and true localization is key.
The idea behind the LeBull Night Show, a weekly late-night comedy event.
His failed marketing project.
Trusting younger generations.
His previous approach to marketing when he joined Betano in 2017.
Why the Portuguese sports betting market relies on the casino vertical.
The next chapter for affiliation.
Network or Not Work: mascots, localization, and keeping support teams local.
A small personal detail that’s still quietly visible online for those who know where to look.
His Champion Rule: move forward with an “I need to get this done” mindset. Whatever happens, don’t stop. Stay consistent, keep moving forward, and the results will follow.

“Tiago showed us how to win a new market with discipline, curiosity, and the courage to keep moving forward,” said Krazhan.

Watch or listen to Season 2, Episode 2 with Tiago Pereira on:

Bet It Drives Season 2 kicked off with Rasmus Sojmark and keeps the pace with upcoming episodes featuring Kyrylo Korobka and Kelly Kehn. Buckle up. Lisbon’s just getting started.

The next chapter of iGaming belongs to those who play smart and play bold. Meet GR8 Tech at booth 5028-2 during SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, November 3–6, and discover the Heavyweight Rulebook built for operators ready to scale, localize, and win.

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Gaming in Germany Conference confirms new speakers, breakout program

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8 hours ago

October 16, 2025

George Miller

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The Gaming in Germany Conference, which will take place November 11 in Berlin, has added several new speakers to its already impressive agenda.

Sebastian Buchholz, Head of Licensing and Market Supervision, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), will deliver the event’s keynote address.

The operator’s perspective will be well represented at this year’s Gaming in Germany Conference, with Christian Heins, Director iGaming Tipico; Alex Green, Vice President – Games, ZEAL Network; and Ewout Keuleers, former General Counsel, Kindred Group all confirmed to make an appearance at our event.

Naturally, attendees will also hear from both German and European trade associations, with Dr. Dirk Quermann, President, Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV); Mathias Dahms, President, Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV); and Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) contributing.

Willem van Oort, founder of Gaming in Germany commented: “I am extremely pleased with this year’s speaker lineup. I think it speaks of the relevance of our event, and especially the key topics that we are highlighting this year: the threat of the black market and the evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty. I see that licensed operators are highly committed to making the German iGaming market more sustainable and competitive and I am very happy that we are trusted to play a role in promoting fruitful discussion and debate on these topics.”

“As the event takes place while the evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty is ongoing, this is certainly the time to be part of the conversation,” van Oort added.

Breakout program and networking opportunities

In addition to its main program, the Gaming in Germany Conference will also feature several highly practical breakout sessions on data compliance, game certification, RG, live casino, eSports, and much more.

The full agenda, including breakout program, is available here.

In addition to a loaded program, the Gaming in Germany Conference also offers plenty of networking opportunities during pre-conference dinner, coffee breaks, lunch, and concluding networking drinks.

Practical information

The 2025 Gaming in Germany Conference takes place Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the DoubleTree Hilton Ku’damm in Berlin – just 100 meters from the magnificent Kurfürstendamm.

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