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Tornado Games Kicks off the Storm with successful showcase event
Developer welcomed team members, friends and partners to its debut event where it showcased its latest release, Centurion Super Fight
Tornado Games, the developer whipping up a storm with its growing portfolio of online slots, continues to make its mark in the industry following a successful event held at the Klay restaurant in Malta.Kick Off the Storm brought together members of the Tornado Games team, operator partners and industry friends to learn more about the developer’s plans for the coming months. It was also used to ring the bell on its latest game launch, Centurion Super Fight.This promises to be a knock-out slot where players enter the octagon and unleash their inner warrior as they fight for big wins in the ultimate MMA showdown. Players join Roberto Gallo, the best big-fight organiser in the business who knows what a prize fight lineup should look like.If players can fight cleverly, they stand a chance of triggering the Free Spins bonus. This occurs when three or more Centurion Scatters hit the reels. In the Free Games, Gallo arrives at the same time as the fighters and collects the money symbols awarded to each fighter for some epic wins.To mark the launch of Centurion Super Fight, Tornado Games ran a knockout competition with the chance to win VIP tickets to the Centurion FC fight that took place in Malta during SiGMA week.Roberto Gallo, the founder of Centurion FC is the main character within the game and made an appearance at Kick Off the Storm. Branding and merchandise for Centurion Super Fight were spread across the venue.Julia Weygandt, COO at Tornado Games, said: “This is the first independent event that we have held to not only launch Centurion Super Fight in style, but to bring together members of the team, our partners and our friends.“As a small studio rising up the ranks, we have to do things a little differently and what better way to drive awareness for Tornado Games and our growing portfolio of slots than through our Kick Off the Storm event. It really was a success.“The best part for me was Roberto Gallo making an appearance. It’s great to have an in-game character based on a real person, and Roberto Gallo is very much the star of the show in Centurion Super Fight.”Roberto Gallo, Founder of Centurion FC added: “I never thought I would be a character in a slot game, but Tornado Games has done a brilliant job of telling the Centurion FC story in a way that players will find thrilling and exciting.“Their Kick Off the Storm event was a great success, and I was delighted to be a part of it. I know Tornado Games has a great future ahead and I am certain that Centurion Super Fight will deliver a knockout blow to the players that enter the octagon.”
About Tornado Games:Tornado Games may be a new name in the industry, however, they have many years of street credit in the iGaming industry behind them.They’re not just a game provider looking to appeal to the masses, they’re players who know what the player wants.Tornado Games is a new era of gaming. Modern technologies make it possible to appeal directly to the wants and desires in gameplay. The player and the experience come first, as they, or we, should. For players, by players. Welcome to the new world of gaming.
Digicode is pleased to announce that Itai Zak, Executive Director of iGaming at Digicode, will participate as a speaker at the highly anticipated NEXT.io Summit in Valletta 2025, taking place from May 5 to 8.
Itai Zak will contribute to the panel discussion titled “Blood or Business?”, part of the summit’s dedicated Personal Development Hub, which focuses on leadership, mental wellbeing, and workplace culture across the iGaming industry.
Moderated by Emily Leeb, CEO of Saroca, the panel will address the complexities of professional relationships within the sector, examining how genuine leadership can foster healthy environments while maintaining essential boundaries. Zak will be joined by other prominent industry figures, including Peter Grech (CEO & Founder, BRND WGN), Claire Adamou (VP of Development, Saroca), and Fiona Ewins Brown (Executive Coach, Mondial Coaching).
Itai Zak will share insights into how evolving leadership styles can shape a safer, more sustainable industry, while promoting genuine care without compromising professionalism.
“The iGaming industry moves quickly, and leadership needs to keep pace – not just with innovation, but also with how we support our people. It’s time for real conversations about what a healthy, high-performing workplace looks like. I’m excited to be part of this important discussion at NEXT.io”, Zak added.
This year’s NEXT.io Summit is expected to attract over 6,000 participants, making it one of the largest and most impactful events on the global iGaming calendar. The event will feature open discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, bringing together the industry’s top minds to tackle its most pressing challenges.
Digicode’s involvement in the summit underlines the company’s commitment to industry leadership, innovation, and the advancement of positive workplace practices.
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In a bold move set to shift the foundation of iGaming, the creators behind some of the industry’s most advanced AI tools are preparing to unveil a next-generation platform — and they’re doing it with style.
On Tuesday, May 6th at 20:30 CET, Valletta’s iconic 200 Old Merchants Street will be transformed for one night only into a live, immersive showcase of what’s next. The strictly invite-only gathering will bring together top-tier media, industry leaders, developers, and innovators for the debut of a powerful new end-to-end AI system built specifically to reshape how games are imagined, created, and brought to market.
“This isn’t just another tool — it’s a paradigm shift in how we think about building games,” said Mark Flores Martin, CEO of XGENIA. “Everything from speed to quality to who gets to create and what — it’s all about to change.”
Designed to radically streamline the development pipeline, the system bridges the gap between creative vision and execution. It eliminates inefficiencies, replacing outdated workflows with a unified platform for concepting, building, and refining games with AI, at unprecedented speed — all while enhancing creative freedom and control.
Those interested in attending the event or receiving early access details can join a waitlist at https://lu.ma/7le61lye
Space is limited.
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