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Bluberi Announces Three New Studios to Scale Content Creation Across Land-Based and Online Gaming

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Bluberi Announces Three New Studios to Scale Content Creation Across Land-Based and Online Gaming

TL;DR — Bluberi is launching three new studios in 2026: Blu Chip in Las Vegas for slots, an Atlanta studio led by Ron Williams II, and a Montreal iGaming studio led by Simon Papineau. The multi-studio model targets diverse creative perspectives to protect game quality and support growth in land-based and online segments. This reflects sustained R&D investment across verticals.

SCCG Take — The decentralized approach helps scale content without quality erosion, but integration details remain unclear. This could strengthen Bluberi’s pipeline if execution matches the stated intent.

Bluberi has announced the addition of three new creative studios to expand its game development organization. The Las Vegas-based slot developer is reinforcing its long-term investment in research and development, talent, and innovation for both land-based and online gaming.

The addition includes the launch of Blu Chip, a new Las Vegas-based game studio at the company’s headquarters, a new Atlanta studio led by industry veteran Ron Williams II, and the company’s first dedicated iGaming studio led by Simon Papineau in the Montréal area.

Expansion Details Across Land-Based and iGaming

Blu Chip will focus on delivering top-tier slot games featuring original mechanics, compelling themes, and engaging player experiences that build on Bluberi’s tradition of bold game design. The Atlanta studio stems from a once-in-a-decade opportunity to integrate an established high-performing team with a decade of shared experience. Ron Williams II, Vice President of Game Design, will lead that operation to develop high-quality content and introduce fresh perspectives.

The dedicated iGaming studio in the Montréal area marks a strategic investment in digital content amid worldwide online gaming growth. It will adapt Bluberi’s most successful land-based game franchises to the interactive space for North American and global markets. Mike Brennan, Bluberi’s Chief Product Officer, outlined the approach. “We are firmly committed to growing Bluberi’s market presence, and that starts with the teams behind our products,” Brennan said. “Our multi-studio strategy allows us to avoid one studio from becoming a factory that sacrifices game quality. We’re building diverse teams with distinct creative perspectives, while giving each studio a clear focus and path to success. With three new studios launching in 2026, we’re creating the foundation for continued growth and a broader pipeline of great games.”

Brennan added that Bluberi is committed to increasing its presence in the interactive space. Simon Papineau, Sr. Game Studio Director and a 20-year gaming expert, stated: “We are excited to establish Bluberi’s new iGaming studio and bring the company’s most successful and beloved game franchises to players across the growing North American and worldwide online gaming market. Our focus will be on building on Bluberi’s proven success in land-based gaming while bringing that same creativity and player-first approach to the online space.”

Risks in Scaling Creative Output

One limitation in the announced plan is the lack of detail on mechanisms for coordination across the studios to preserve their distinct creative identities. The reporting does not specify how Bluberi will mitigate risks of overlap or dilution as the structure expands from its current base. According to reporting by G3 Newswire, the moves reflect the company’s commitment to world-class creative talent and compelling content for both casino floors and digital players.

This positions Bluberi for a broader game pipeline in coming years. Operators and investors should track whether the specialized focus delivers measurable output gains without introducing new operational complexities in talent management and content alignment.

Reporting: G3 Newswire

Generated by SCCG’s automated editorial system from published source reporting. SCCG Management holds editorial responsibility.

Steve’s read · SCCG Intelligence

Multi-studio model protects creative integrity while expanding pipeline — smart if integration and go-to-market execution deliver.

We've watched too many suppliers scale fast and homogenize output. Bluberi's betting decentralized teams preserve quality and creative diversity across land-based and iGaming. The Atlanta hire of Ron Williams II and Simon Papineau's Montreal iGaming studio signal serious R&D commitment, but coordination and distribution will determine if this ambition translates to shelf space and operator traction.

SCCG angle: SCCG has introduced content studios to operators across regulated markets for three decades. If Bluberi's expanding portfolio fits your floor or digital roadmap, we connect you directly to the teams and help structure the integration so the creative promise reaches your players.

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