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Liftoff’s Mobile AppDev Awards 2025 Finalists Announced

The Mobile AppDev Awards 2025 recognizes excellence in mobile games and apps
Liftoff, the leading provider of marketing, monetization, and creative solutions for the mobile industry, has announced the finalists for the 2025 Mobile AppDev Awards.
Now in its fourth year, the Mobile AppDev Awards mark the best collaborations, social events, and minigame events in midcore and casual gaming, as well as marking both notable newcomers and evolving game apps.
For the first time, the 2025 awards will celebrate non-gaming apps for their innovation and use of engagement, social, and AI-powered features, drawing upon the skills and expertise of the team behind AppRefinery, Liftoff’s new insights platform designed to revolutionize app development and growth.
A jury of expert game and app analysts selected finalists across five gaming categories, each split into midcore and casual, as well as for the first year, four non-gaming categories.
Gaming categories (both midcore and casual) are:
- Best Collaboration Event
- Best Social Event
- Best Minigame
- Best Newcomer
- Biggest Evolver
New for 2025, the non-gaming app categories are:
- Best Feature Innovation
- Best Use of Engagement Features
- Excellence in Social Features
- Excellence in AI-Powered Features
The winners will be announced on May 13th, 2025.
The finalists for the 2025 Mobile AppDev Awards are:
Best Collaboration Event (Midcore):
- Summoners War: Sky Arena x Jujutsu Kaisen by Com2uS
- PUBG Mobile x Venom: The Last Dance by Tencent
- Brawl Stars x Spongebob Squarepants by Supercell
- Goddess of Victory: NIKKE x Dave the Diver: Aegis the Diver by Level Infinite
- Diablo Immortal x World of Warcraft: Eternal War by Blizzard Entertainment
Best Collaboration Event (Casual):
- Stumble Guys x My Hero Academia by Scopely
- Mob Control x Transformers by Voodoo
- Sky: Children of the Light x Moomin by Thatcamecompany
- Grand Harvest x Snoopy: Snoopy’s Camp by Supertreat – A Playtika Studio
- Monopoly GO! x Marvel by Scopely
Best Social Event (Midcore):
- Legend of Mushroom – Age of Discovery, seasonal 4x mode/event by Joy Net Games
- Squad Busters – Piñata Festival by Supercell
- League of Legends: Wild Rift – Battle of Twin Cities by Riot Games
- Diablo Immortal – Howler Hunt by Blizzard Entertainment
- Free Fire – Outlaw by Garena
Best Social Event (Casual):
- Roblox – The Games by Roblox Corporation
- Phase 10 – Pirate Duel by Mattel163
- Monopoly GO! – Tycoon Racers by Scopely
- Triple Match 3D – Global Animal Challenge by Boombox Games
- Candy Crush Saga – Golden Crowns by King
Best Minigame (Midcore):
- State of Survival – Paw-some Puzzle Party by FunPlus
- League of Legends: Wild Rift – RUINATION: Kalista’s Odyssey by Riot Games
- Whiteout Survival – Tundra Games: Kitty Rescue by Century Games
- Goddess of Victory: NIKKE x Dave the Diver: Aegis the Diver by Level Infinite
- Honkai: Star Rail – Conventional Memoir by MiHoYo
Best Minigame (Casual):
- Match Masters – Matchinko: Travel Tales by Candivore
- Love and Deepspace – Bounce, Bounce Planet by InFold
- Homescapes – Restoration events by Playrix
- Phase 10 – Jewel Craze by Mattel163
- Merge Mansion – Secret Supply by Metacore
Best Newcomer (Midcore):
- Legend of Mushroom by Joy Net Games
- Top Heroes by RiverGame
- Pokémon TCG Pocket by The Pokémon Company
- Dungeon Fighter (地下城与勇士:起源, CN) by Tencent
- Age of Empires Mobile by Level Infinite
Best Newcomer (Casual):
- Love and Deepspace by InFold
- Truck Star by Century Games
- Screw Jam by Rollic Games
- Domino Dreams™ by SuperPlay
- Royal Kingdom by Dream Games
Biggest Evolver (Midcore):
- Brawl Stars by Supercell
- League of Legends: Wild Rift by Riot Games
- Last War: Survival by First Fun
- Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus ™ by Snowprint Studios
- Tokyo Debunker by ZigZaGame
Biggest Evolver (Casual):
- Hexa Sort by Lion Studios
- Match Factory! by Peak Games
- Matching Story by Vertex Games
- Dice Dreams™ by SuperPlay
- Seaside Escape®: Merge & Story by Microfun
Non-Gaming App – Best Feature Innovation:
- Chime by Chime
- The Weather Channel by The Weather Channel
- Duolingo by Duolingo
- DraftKings by DraftKings
- Google Maps by Google
Non-Gaming App – Best Use of Engagement Features:
- Instagram by Instagram
- Spotify by Spotify
- Trip.com by Trip.com
- Calm by Calm
- Audible by Audible
Non-Gaming App – Excellence in Social Features:
- Binance by Binance
- Tinder by Tinder Inc.
- Snapchat by Snap
- TikTok by TikTok Pte Ltd
- BIGO LIVE by BIGO
Non-Gaming App – Excellence in AI-Powered Features:
- Pinterest by Pinterest
- Spotify by Spotify
- Snapchat by Snap
- Instagram by Instagram
- Duolingo by Duolingo
For more information about the awards and the finalists, please visit the official Mobile AppDev Awards website.
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NetBet Partners with Fight Disciples

NetBet, a leading online gaming platform, has announced an exciting new partnership with world-renowned boxing & MMA podcast the Fight Disciples, co-hosted by award-winning broadcasters Adam Catterall and Nick Peet.
The partnership will span some of the UFC’s biggest events, including Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, as well as major upcoming boxing bouts.
This partnership builds on NetBet’s recent announcement as the official betting partner of the UFC in the UK and other parts of Europe. It will play a key role in boosting visibility for NetBet’s popular UFC Predictor Game. As part of the collaboration, NetBet branding will feature across all Fight Disciples UFC content, including behind-the-scenes access and exclusive fighter interviews.
Part of this deal will also see the Fight Disciples and NetBet team up to provide all-encompassing coverage for three huge upcoming boxing fights; Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois, Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs Terrance Crawford.
Adam Catterall, co-host of the Fight Disciples Podcast, said: “We’ve always prided ourselves on being the voice of the fight fan, so teaming up with NetBet – the official sportsbook and betting partner of the UFC – is a massive moment for us. This partnership gives us the opportunity to get even closer to the action and, more importantly, bring our audience along with us. Whether it’s behind-the-scenes insight, exclusive content, or on-the-ground access at the biggest events, it’s all about delivering that front-row feeling to our listeners.”
Tristan Wootton, Head of UK at NetBet added: “With NetBet making huge waves in the world of fight sports, this partnership with the Fight Disciples represents another exciting opportunity with regard to brand development. We feel confident that our players will enjoy the engaging content produced from this partnership, with so many brilliant UFC and boxing shows just on the horizon!”
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Soft2Bet’s brand Don.ro Becomes Main Sponsor of CFR Cluj in Multi-Year Agreement

Soft2Bet continues its strategic expansion in Romania through its rapidly growing online entertainment brand, Don.ro, which has entered a multi-year agreement as the main sponsor of CFR 1907 Cluj, one of Romania’s leading football clubs.
Beginning with the 2025-26 Liga 1 season, leading Romanian brand Don.ro’s logo will feature prominently on CFR Cluj’s home and away kits, training gear, and throughout the “Dr. Constantin Rădulescu” stadium. The partnership with CFR Cluj also includes a slate of live and digital activations powered by Soft2Bet’s innovative platform, designed to deepen fan engagement.
“We are excited to announce our partnership with Don.ro, a Romanian brand that shares our values of performance, professionalism, and the desire to build something lasting. The fact that Don.ro is becoming the main partner of our club is both a validation of the work we do every day and an important step in strengthening CFR Cluj’s image both nationally and internationally.
We are pleased to have a dynamic partner by our side, one with a modern vision who believes in the power of sport to inspire and bring people together. Moreover, Don.ro has chosen to offer each season ticket holder this season an official jersey — a gesture of appreciation for the passion and loyalty with which they support us.” — Cristian Balaj, CFR Cluj President.
The partnership between Soft2Bet and CFR Cluj brings together Don.ro’s award-winning online gaming brand and a club with a rich history of success, including eight league titles, four Romanian Cups, and four Super Cups. Both sides are driven by a commitment to high performance, bold ambition, and fresh ideas, which makes this collaboration especially well-aligned.
“We are honored to join the CFR Cluj family, a symbol of excellence in Romanian football. This partnership reflects the shared values that bring us together — performance, responsibility, and respect for the community.
At Don.ro, we are committed to promoting a safe and balanced entertainment environment, and through our collaboration with CFR Cluj, we aim to deliver a strong message about the importance of responsible play, both on and off the field.” — Marius Mirasovici, Official representative of Don.ro brand
The partnership is designed to deliver real value to Don.ro’s players and the wider local community. With Soft2Bet’s backing, Don.ro will launch a range of activations tailored to Romanian audiences, such as exclusive match-day experiences, localised campaigns, community events, and responsible gaming initiatives, bringing fans closer to the action and rewarding their loyalty in meaningful ways.
Oksana Tsyhankova, Chief Marketing Officer at Soft2Bet, highlighted: “At Soft2Bet, we excel in building powerful and award-winning brands that forge deep connections with players through localised experiences. Don.ro’s partnership with CFR Cluj embodies this vision,combining a top-performing club with our drive for tailored gamified experiences, product excellence, and a passion for performance.”
Launched in 2024 and recognised as “Best Launch of the Year” at the 12th Meeting of Gambling Professionals, Don.ro delivers over 3,484 casino games, a full live-dealer lineup, and a complete sportsbook. The platform runs on Soft2Bet’s proprietary MEGA (Motivational Engineering Gaming Application) technology, which enhances player engagement through mission-based features and in-game challenges.
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Week 27/2025 slot games releases

Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
PG Soft has served up a classic slot with its Diner Frenzy Spins. This is a 5-reel, 4-rows video slot featuring connecting ways and sticky symbol respins. Diner Frenzy Spins is set within a vibrant, retro-futuristic diner with a buzzy atmosphere thanks to a playful soundtrack. During any spin, the Mystery Respin may be randomly triggered while the reels are spinning.
ELA Games calls back to a classic yet luxurious gaming experience with its new title, Juicy Crystal. The game offers a unique and modern twist on the beloved and familiar fruit machine format, featuring timeless symbols and rich visuals. The studio’s trademark attention to detail and quality delivers a game that’s exciting, memorable and elegant.
Amusnet presents its newest Online Casino portfolio expansion – a royal-themed slot filled with exciting bonus features. The release adds to the fun of the player-favourite Extra Crown game series, this time with six reels and 100 paylines, top-notch graphics and a vibrant soundtrack. A total of 11 symbols are scattered across the now six reels and 40 fixed paylines, along with some special features that make the gameplay more engaging and fun.
Play’n GO illuminate their classic Moon Princess universe once more with Moon Princess Stargazing, a grid slot set among icy stars and rising multipliers. Set beyond Neptune in the icy reaches of the Kuiper Belt, Moon Princess Stargazing marks a radiant new chapter in one of Play’n GO’s most celebrated series. Players reunite with Star, Nova and Astra – the celestial trio whose powers help forge constellation connections and unlock sky-high wins.
Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with Ra’s Relics Bonanza, a thrilling 6×5 cascading slot adventure from Booming Games! Land 8 or more matching symbols anywhere on the reels to secure a win, as winning symbols vanish and new ones tumble down, unlocking endless chances for treasure. Keep an eye on the Divine Scarab, collecting scatter symbols throughout the base game and triggering Free Spins at any moment.
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