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EXPLORE SEA OF SOLITUDE: THE DIRECTOR’S CUT, AVAILABLE NOW ON NINTENDO SWITCH™
Winner of the “Most Significant Impact” at the Games for Change Awards 2020 is now available in an enhanced version with extra features, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.
Quantic Dream and the Berlin-based studio Jo-Mei are proud to launch the definitive edition of Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cut only on Nintendo Switch. The Director’s Cut brings exclusive features and additional content not offered in the original release.
Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cut follows the journey of Kay, a woman turned into a monster by her own loneliness and despair, traveling a beautiful flooded world on a quest for inner serenity and peace. On this journey, she will confront metaphorical beings evoked by her own personal emotions, which she will have to overcome in order to learn more about herself and the world around her.
“I couldn’t be happier to launch our game for the first time on Nintendo Switch with the support from our partners at Quantic Dream,” said Cornelia Geppert, Founder and Creative Director of Jo-Mei. “This partnership and release of the Director’s Cut will allow more people to experience Kay’s journey the way we intended, whether that’s on-the-go or in the comfort of their own home.”
This reworked version of the indie title, developed by Jo-Mei Studios and published by Quantic Dream, offers a lot of new features to players, in order to maximize the immersion proposed by the original title. Through dialogues rewritten in collaboration with the multi-award winning author Stephen Bell, a new cast of actors and reworked cinematics, the game benefits from a more advanced narrative experience, taking the player on a singular and moving adventure.
Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cut also takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch’s unique features; players can now control the flair with the gyroscope and use a brand new photo mode, which allows them to change the set up and weather. The game is also fully dubbed in English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese.*
“Quantic Dream is proud to release a game that corresponds with our signature brand of storytelling and narrative experiences, bringing difficult subjects to light ,” said co-CEO and Head of Publishing Guillaume de Fondaumière. “We have been thrilled to work with Connie Geppert and her talented team at Jo-Mei and are excited to share their enhanced version of Sea of Solitude, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.”
Nintendo Switch streamers will also have access to The Director’s Cut-dedicated Twitch extension called “Bottle Of Hope” that allows viewers and streamers to share positive messages together during a live stream. Written in partnership with Take This, a mental health nonprofit decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health in games, the extension encourages players to talk about self-acceptance, mindfulness, resilience, motivation and compassion on Twitch.
Sea of Solitude: Director’s Cut is available for Nintendo Switch for $19.99/€19,99 digitally via the Nintendo eShop LINK TBA. A free demo is also available for download, immersing the player in the first chapter of the game. A limited and exclusive physical edition of the game is available on the Quantic Dream official eshop for $29.99/€29,99, which contains the game cartridge and an exclusive sticker.
*The game is also available with subtitles in the following languages: Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish of America, Dutch and Italian.
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Affiliate websites to online casinos are often classified as sites related to gambling, but that don’t offer games. The term would encompass review sites and ranking websites. Who better to talk about their value, than a person who has been rewarded for his contribution to the industry on numerous occasions; Mister Sebastian Jarosch?
The founder of Mithrillium Media Ltd., Mr. Jarosch has a unique point of view on casino reviews. He believes in maximizing UX, even if it means sacrificing SEO. It is because of this approach that Sebastian Jarosch is beloved among industry professionals and fans alike. For his work, he has won numerous industry awards, including the Casinomeister 2020 Award for Best Casino Group and the Affpapa Award for Best Affiliate Program in 2022.
Do you believe it’s possible for a slot review site to build real, long-term player loyalty, or is the model inherently transactional?
If you’re an expert in your niche and can deliver valuable content, then building player loyalty is absolutely possible. While many sites operate purely on transactional SEO, real loyalty comes from trust, depth, and a genuine passion for slots. Experienced players aren’t just searching for slot data, they’re looking for informed opinions, honest reviews, and compelling reasons to return. When you deliver that consistently, loyalty naturally follows.
What are the main factors that determine whether a user returns to a slot review site or just bounces after one visit?
It comes down to value and trust. If a player gets useful insights, clear RTP info, gameplay mechanics, volatility explanation, and honest recommendations they’re far more likely to bookmark the site and become part of the community. On the flip side, if they’re met with keyword-stuffed fluff or overly promotional content, they’ll probably move elsewhere.
How can slot content go beyond keyword-driven SEO and actually serve the needs of passionate slot players?
SEO optimization gets you clicks, but providing real value is what retains players. Great slot content goes beyond keywords and explores game mechanics, features, RTPs, and expert insights. When we write with the player in mind, we build trust and authority, which ultimately benefits SEO as well.
What role does tone, editorial voice, or authenticity play in building trust with slot-focused audiences?
Players are savvy, they can tell when a review was written by someone who’s never touched the slot. Authenticity means being an expert in your field and writing clear, honest, and opinionated content. Reviews should have a personal touch with relatable commentary to give the site a distinct personality that builds recognition and trust.
Are there any formats (like video reviews, gameplay demos, or user ratings) that you find effective for retention and loyalty?
Video reviews and gameplay demos are incredibly effective. Many influencers have built entire businesses around this format. They show and explain what a slot feels like with real-time commentary. Interactive features like user ratings or comment sections can drive engagement, and email lists with new release updates or exclusive picks help bring players back regularly.
How do you prioritize which slots to review or promote, and how do you avoid becoming overly influenced by commercial incentives?
When you know your community, you know which types of slots are popular and which ones will flop. If a slot is trending, controversial, or offers a unique mechanic, it gets reviewed and attracts clicks. Commercial incentives are part of the business, but portals like Casino-Groups rely on honest reviews that focus on the intent of the visitors.
What signals tell you a user is becoming a repeat visitor, and what features or content types help foster that behavior?
When visitors stay on the site to read through content and navigate to different articles, you know your content provides value to the player. Players want to know which slots are worth playing and where the risk-reward ratio is most favorable.
Is there room for community-building on slot review platforms, or is the experience still mostly one-way?
When you give visitors a platform to interact, communities naturally begin to form. Forums are great, but they require massive traffic volumes to feel active and alive. It’s often more effective to start with smaller community features like polls, comment sections, or user-submitted reviews to engage your audience. Players want to learn from experts, but they’re also eager to share their own experiences and offer advice to newcomers.
Have you made changes recently to improve the long-term value proposition of your content to players?
We always focus on the intent of the players to ensure we deliver the content they’re actually looking for. We’ve improved our content structure with tables, pros and cons, and bonus terms and conditions. Our goal is to stand out by providing players with a helpful, trustworthy, and memorable experience.
Looking forward, how do you envision slot review platforms evolving, toward loyalty, entertainment, or something else entirely?
The future will blend loyalty and entertainment. Slot review platforms will likely evolve into portals that combine reviews, entertainment, and community. We can expect more streaming content, AI-based slot recommendations, personalized experiences, and real-time engagement tools. Affiliates that want to be successful have to remain transparent, continue to innovate, and provide content that is truly helpful to players.
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Limited Run Games Achieves the Impossible: Announcing Pre-Orders for Standard and Collector Editions of DOOM(™) on the Super Nintendo™ Entertainment System!
Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of physical and digital games, announced today the opening of pre-orders for the long-awaited DOOM, arriving on physical cartridge for use with the Super Nintendo
Entertainment System!
To celebrate this remarkable release, Limited Run Games are also pleased to announce the opening of pre-orders for the SNES compatible Rumble Tech Controller, bringing vibration technology to SNES games for the very first time!
In a move that only Limited Run Games could have the audacity to pull off, the impossible became real, partnering with Bethesda Softworks to introduce a remarkable special edition of the classic game, some 30 years after the original DOOM first debuted for the SNES.
Headed up by legendary programming wizard Randal Linden, who first worked on DOOM for the SNES in 1995, this enhanced version is no mere re-release of the original. Determined to do justice to the iconic shooter which birthed the modern FPS, this new version expands upon the original with a host of new features, ‘impossible’ graphical tricks and engineering dark magic that will leave 16-bit gamers breathless with excitement!
Created utilizing an all-new, custom-made board, designed specifically for this project, Limited Run Games’ version of DOOM for the Super Nintendo, greatly enhances performance which SNES enthusiasts will scarcely believe possible. Limited Run Games have fully restored the entire DOOM experience, featuring all four episodes of DOOM including ‘Thy Flesh Consumed,’ which was originally introduced in 1995 as part of the updated PC release ‘The Ultimate DOOM’. There’s much more than that though, also included are levels that were missing from the original release due to technical limitations, with five new levels implemented including E1M6, E2M2, E2M5, E2M7 and E3M5, delivering a complete DOOM experience for the humble SNES for the very first time.
Limited Run Games ain’t done yet: In addition to the improved performance and restored levels, DOOM now proudly includes support for circle-strafe, monster re-spawning on Nightmare difficulty, an appearance by the dreaded translucent Spectre monster, full-motion video logos and so much more.
A release this special demands a new controller to take advantage of the enhanced features, and here, Limited Run Games have gone the extra mile. Pre-orders open on 7/11/25 for the SNES compatible Rumble Tech Controller (sold separately), an open-source gamepad which will feel familiar to fans of the original SNES controller but now comes complete with powerful dual vibration support! Naturally, this new version of DOOM includes rumble support, but Limited Run Games are showing love to the community, offering open-source support to developers and modders, allowing third parties to update their games to include rumble support or code new titles utilizing the feature!
Back to the game and players will take note of a new music player which has been included to relive the superb score of the game, high quality title and score-card screens added, and a Level Selection menu alongside a Level Code system, which allow gamers to tackle DOOM in the method of their choosing.
It’s DOOM that shouldn’t be possible, fusing old-school technology with state-of-the-art enhancements to deliver a thrilling new take on the iconic game.
Two versions of DOOM for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System will be available, with both open for pre-order on 7/11/25:
Doom Standard Edition – Super Nintendo Entertainment System – $99.99 MSRP
- Metallic Gunmetal Colored SNES Cart
- Instruction Booklet
- 12” x 16” Poster
- Retro SNES Box
Doom Collector’s Edition – Super Nintendo Entertainment System- $174.99 MSRP
- Exclusive Collector’s Edition SNES cartridge – Metallic-ink Gunmetal color with Blood Splatter print and Metal Plate Label
- Premium Embossed Foil Box
- Instruction Booklet
- 12” x 16” Poster
- Individually Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
- Limited to 666 copies
Pre-orders for Doom on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System go live on 7/11/25, but be quick, pre-orders close on 8/10/25. Visit Limited Run Games for more information.
The Limited Run Games SNES compatible Rumble Tech Controller will retail for an MSRP of $34.99 and will be open for pre-order on 7/11/25.
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The inaugural G2E Dealer Championship will debut this year at Global Gaming Expo 2025, presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX. The much anticipated competition brings together top casino dealers across the U.S. to compete for the title of the best dealer in America.
The multi-day event will culminate in cash prizes for the top three competitors. Additional details and nomination eligibility can be found by visiting www.globalgamingexpo.com.
The competition is open to full-time, part-time, and dual-rate dealers employed at land-based or online legal, regulated casino operators in the United States and requires nomination through their employer. Each casino property may nominate a maximum of one participant per operator property, with no more than four properties per enterprise considered for participation. Every participating dealer must be accompanied by a table games executive from the same property, who will also serve as a judge during the event.
Contestants will each deal Blackjack and traditional Roulette for 15 minutes, evaluated on technical skills, hospitality, and game control. Participation in both games is required. Based on the number of participants, the competition will feature a series of elimination rounds to determine the champion and runners-up.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the inaugural G2E Dealer Championship as one of the exciting new additions to this year’s event,” said Korbi Carrison, RX’s Event Vice President for G2E. “This competition celebrates the incredible skill, precision, and showmanship of casino dealers across the country as well as highlights the vital role they play in the gaming experience. The dynamic and engaging experience will recognize top talent and is sure to bring even more energy to the show floor.”
“This is more than a competition – it’s a recognition of the professionalism and talent that drive our industry forward,” said Debi Nutton, casino industry veteran and G2E Dealer Championship advisor. “Dealers are an integral part of the gaming experience, and the face of the industry for so many guests. I’m proud to help shine a spotlight on their craft at the industry’s biggest stage.”
Inspired by and in collaboration with the European Casino Association’s European Dealer Championship, G2E’s event will showcase their expertise while also engaging in skill challenges that highlight technical precision, flair, and a commitment to exceptional player experience. Designed to celebrate professionalism and talent within the industry, the G2E Dealer Championship promises to be a must-attend event at G2E this year.
For 25 years, G2E has served as the premier global event for the legal, regulated gaming industry, fostering innovation and driving growth across casinos, hospitality, technology, iGaming, sports betting, and more. The event will welcome over 25,000 industry professionals from more than 120 countries, regions and territories, and nearly 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest global gaming technologies.
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