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5 Award-Winning Game-Makers of 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018

5 Award-Winning Game-Makers of 2018

Awarding ceremonies are not only for films and music but also for game developers that work hard to give you the best gaming experience. Game-makers from around the world strive to get recognized in the field. The Starlet Awards, EGR Awards, and International Gaming Awards (IGAs) are only some of the notable merits in the gaming industry.

The game-makers in this list have developed slots that have creative graphics, distinct features, and innovative gameplay which is why they have garnered titles in award ceremonies worldwide. Here are the game-makers that gained their respective recognitions and awards this year.

1| Betsoft Gaming

G2E Asia 2018 – 2B Platform Award

Malta iGaming Excellence Awards 2018 – Best Casino Supplier of the Year

5 Star iGaming Media Starlet Award 2018 – Best Slot Provider


Betsoft Gaming has been recognized for three awards this year for its impact in the international iGaming industry. Last May, the game-maker won awards from G2E Asia and Malta iGaming Excellence Awards 2018. It showed great prowess on providing quality content, innovating game themes and mechanics, and demonstrating strength on its platform.

Andrew W. Scott, Chairman of the G2E Asia Awards judging panel, congratulated the Betsoft team as he said:

“By winning this award, Betsoft demonstrated the trust and respect its products have earned within the industry over the past 12 months.”

In October, Betsoft won as Best Slot Provider in the 2018 Starlet Awards. The criteria for this category are confidential, but within the judging period for this award, Betsoft released cinematic titles such as Sugar Pop 2, Reels of Wealth, and Golden Owl of Athena.

Betsoft continues to usher in a new era of gaming through its latest releases such as Chillipop, Max Quest: Wrath of Ra, and Dragon Kings. One of Betsoft’s innovative releases is Max Quest: Wrath of Ra. It has advanced gameplay which provides players with a role-playing action adventure game. The game is multiplayer, has quests, and gives you an opportunity to purchase special weapons to earn more points.

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2 | Play’n GO

2018 International Gaming Awards (IGAs) – Slot Provider of the year

EGR B2B Awards 2018 – Slot Provider of the Year Award

5 Star iGaming Media Starlet Award 2018 – Mobile Supplier of the Year

Central Eastern European Gaming (CEEG) Awards – Best Online Casino Provider


Play’n GO has been one of the most outstanding game-makers in 2018 as it took home four awards this year and two of them are Slot Provider of the Year awards. The game provider has also been recognized for its contributions to the industry by being nominated for this year’s SBC Awards, EGR Operator Awards, and Global Gaming Awards, among others.

When Play’n GO won the Slot Provider of the Year award at the 2018 IGAs last February, the game developer was hopeful that it will only be the start of their continued success this year.

Johan Törnqvist, CEO of Play’n GO, said as he acknowledged the award:

“This is the perfect start for what we expect to be a very constructive week at ICE [International Gaming Exhibition.] Producing quality slots is what we’re known for, and although we’ve greatly expanded our product range of late, this will remain a key priority for us for the foreseeable future.”

Throughout the year, Play’n GO has consistently brought out innovative games with striking graphics and unique gameplay features such as Street Magic, Rise of Olympus, and Sizzling Spins.

Play’n GO’s Sweet Alchemy was even nominated for EGR’s Game of the Year. According to the category, Sweet Alchemy was one of the games “that has made the biggest impact during 2018.” The dessert-themed slot has five cascading reels with crazy features such as a Sugar Rush Meter and Progress Map.

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3 | Yggdrasil

2018 International Gaming Awards (IGAs) – Innovator Supplier of the Year


From past years, Yggdrasil has won awards such as Gaming Supplier of the Year and Innovator of the Year at the IGAs. This year, the game developer was crowned as Innovator Supplier of the Year for creating out-of-the-box ideas in putting the company forward.

Fredrik Elmqvist, Yggdrasil Gaming CEO, said:

“We always strive to be the best, and it is always an honor to be recognized by our industry peers. We have assembled the most dedicated and creative team in gaming, so this is a fantastic acknowledgment of all their hard work over the past 12 months.”

Yggdrasil’s latest releases have showcased its innovations through having unique graphics and features. Nitro Circus, Wolf Hunters, and Hanzo’s Dojo are only some of the titles released this year.

Nitro Circus is Yggdrasil’s first-ever branded game. It features Nitro Circus’ greatest stunts, biggest stars, and craziest vehicles. In this game, you can unlock the Nitro-Jump bonus game in which you can fly through seven vehicles to collect multipliers, coins, and bonuses.

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4 | Microgaming

2018 International Gaming Awards (IGAs) – iGaming Software Supplier 2018


Microgaming has won only one award for this year. But according to the IGAs, Microgaming has “shown extraordinary commercial success along with offering cutting-edge technology to their clients.”

The quality of the game developer’s slots has also shown promise as you would see it in the provider’s latest releases. Reel Talent, Lucha Legends, and Exotic Cats are only some of Microgaming’s new additions to its library.

Exotic Cats is a jungle-themed slot that features the felines of the wild. The game’s graphics are spot-on as you will feel that you are truly deep in the jungle. Exotic Cats has an excellent Wild Reels feature that is perfect for novice and experienced players.

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5 | NetEnt

EGR Nordics 2018 – Casino Platform Supplier of the year

Global Gaming Awards London 2018 – Online Casino Supplier of the Year

EGR B2B Awards 2018 – Innovation in Mobile

EGR Italy Awards 2018 – Software Supplier of the Year and Casino Content Supplier of the Year


NetEnt has bagged mostly EGR awards and Casino Supplier of the Year awards this 2018. The game-maker also got recognition for its innovation in mobile as it implemented its mobile-first approach this year.

Therese Hillman, CEO of NetEnt, said when she received the Innovation in Mobile award for NetEnt:

“It is a great honor for us to be voted by the industry as the most innovative mobile supplier. This is reward for the hard work every person in our team has put in over the last year, and we will be determined to be even more successful at next year’s awards.”

The game provider‘s latest slot releases continue to prove NetEnt’s innovation in mobile. Some of the newly released mobile-compatible slots are Strolling Staxx, Turn Your Fortune, and Berryburst.

Berryburst is a fruit drink-themed game that has fantastic graphics and easy gameplay. It was released last August, and its Cluster Pays and Expanding Wilds features have already captured the attention of slot players all over.

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These are only some of the game providers that have won awards this year. Pariplay and Playtech are also game-makers that were recognized this year and were given awards for their excellent service. Awards for the next year are already under preparation as most sites have opened their platforms to the voting of the possible nominees for their respective 2019 award ceremonies.