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Week 37/2022 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming!
In its first game release since being acquired by GAN, Silverback Gaming is back with a veritable bang. Launching via Relax Gaming’s Silver Bullet program, Golden Calaveras is a 3×5 slot with a maximum pay-out of 50,000x! Combining a Day of the Dead theme with a host of features, the game takes players on a journey to a Mexican pueblo, where the 10 lines pay in both directions as well as if the same symbol lands on a payline on the middle 3 reels.
Lightning Box is on the prowl again with the launch of its Africa-themed title, Silver Lioness4x. The 4×5 reel slot, which features 1,024 ways to win, is the supplier’s first game to go live through Konami Gaming, Inc.’s remote gaming server (RGS). It will be rolled out on an initial exclusive basis with Rush St, before being made available to all of Lightning Box’s partners on the 27th September.
Everygame Casino unveiled Desert Raider, an action-packed adventure game with Expanding Wilds and Morphing Symbols, on Wednesday, September 14th. Inspired by Indiana Jones, Desert Raider features an action hero that could be right out of a 1930s film serial. The swaggering adventurer searches ancient Egyptian ruins that hide untold treasures. He’s the game’s Expanding Wild symbol and covers the entire reel whenever he appears.
New from Big Time Gaming comes a glorious, Bond-esque slot-machine caper, and its name is Megaways™ aka Max Megaways™. This six-reel, 117,649 ways-to-win slot is packed with features and is shaking and stirring up the Flutter Network from 14 September. Critics are calling it the blockbuster of the year, with Big Win Board awarding it a “superb” 9 out of ten 10.
Nolimit City has enjoyed the summer with a series of colourful releases, including the bass-heavy ‘The Rave’ and the comically relatable ‘Road Rage’. The provider is not afraid to push the boundaries of what’s possible – and is no stranger to new ideas. So get ready for Nolimit’s take on a cluster game, “The Border”!
Gamzix, igaming development studio, has announced the release of its new video slot – 3х3: Hold the Spin with a lot of fresh fruits and a slice of luck. “3×3” is a 9 symbols slot with 5 fixed lines and Bonus Game with Hold the Spin mechanics. It offers 96.1% RTP with Max Win over x1500. Gamzix filled up this game with colorful and juicy fruits, tasty sounds that make you hungry for the win.
3 Mermaids, the latest slot from the igaming software supplier Tom Horn Gaming, takes players on an underwater adventure where the treasures of the vast seas are patrolled by three wild mermaids. The game’s 3×3, 27-payline grid is located on the ocean floor, surrounded by sea creatures, of which a grumpy anglerfish and an elegant seahorse are the highest paying symbols.
Play’n GO calls upon mighty soldiers for their latest Greek mythology-based title, Gates of Troy. The game’s story is inspired by the Trojan War. Players assume the role of Achilles leading his soldiers to infiltrate the city of Troy.
Pragmatic Play, the major content provider to the iGaming industry, journeys to ancient Egypt in latest slot release Book of Golden Sands™. Played across 6×3 reels, the title is home to high-paying symbols depicting Ancient Egyptian gods, Cleopatra and snakes among others that must form matching combinations across the title’s 729 winning ways to award a win.
Blueprint Gaming has added to its list of memorable game characters with the introduction of Funky Pharaoh Jackpot King, grooving his way across the reels to guide players toward big wins. Following in the footsteps of the developer’s collection of firm player favourites such as the mighty Kong, the all-powerful Genie and its iconic fisherman, the Funky Pharaoh brings a fun and vibrant twist to the popular Egyptian game genre.
Players are invited to pour themselves some moonshine and prepare for some good old fashioned southern hospitality in Yggdrasil and Reflex Gaming’s latest hit game, Hillbilly Vegas. The high volatility 5-reel, 10 payline slot revolves around a thrilling Bonus Wheel that can trigger one of three lucrative features, awarding up to a maximum of 10,000x the stake.
This month, award-winning software providers Swintt is inviting players to join them on a magical adventure to a far-flung fantasy kingdom filled with gallant steeds, fearless maidens and flying fire-breathers in their latest feature-packed Premium slot release, Dragon Lair. Played out across a 5×3 reel matrix that includes 10 fixed pay lines, the new slot does away with the familiar fruit themed symbols that have become such a hallmark of Swintt’s Premium Game catalogue.
Leveraging the vast popularity of personalized and custom experiences, BGaming and Stake collaborated again for an exclusive brand new game, Wild West Bonanza, based on the operator’s and provider’s gaming data and the casino players’ preferences analysis. Built on the refilling-reels mechanics, one of the most popular in BGaming’s portfolio, the western-themed Wild West Bonanza goes with a highly desired by players bonus round with a random up to x100 win multiplier and maximum payout per spin x15000 of a bet.
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FANDOM DECODES THE TUG-OF-WAR FOR FAN ATTENTION BETWEEN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES IN 2024 INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT STUDY
Study Identifies a New Target Audience – The “Switchers” – and Why Dramas Could Be the Next Big Gaming Franchise
Forget the gaming vs. entertainment narrative. Fandom, the world’s largest fan platform, today released its annual Inside Entertainment study which reveals a nuanced reality: fans crave both immersive gaming worlds AND timeless storytelling across tv and film, NOT one or the other. Leveraging first-party data from Fandom’s extensive platform – 350 million monthly unique visitors, 45 million pages of content and 250k fan-powered wikis – coupled with a global study, Inside Entertainment: The Entertainment & Gaming Tug of War goes beyond industry headlines to:
- Understand the dynamic coexistence between the gaming and TV/film industries
- Identify a brand new audience – the “Switchers”
- Detail why dramas and book adaptations present a huge opportunity to be the next hit video game franchise
“Every industry analysis refers to the battle for fans’ attention across entertainment and gaming but we’ve found that it’s not an either or. In fact, combined, entertainment and gaming experiences strengthen fan connection and deliver incremental engagement,” said Stephanie Fried, CMO of Fandom. “Understanding the interplay between these mediums is key to building authentic and enduring fan experiences; and understanding the value and role of each medium is essential for developing powerful marketing messaging to attract and retain fans.”
Key Findings
- 67% of fans are spending the same or more time consuming content or playing video games, but their behavior is shifting:
- 33% are spending less time on cable or in theaters – and the number one activity they’re switching to is gaming (59%
Switchers’ refers to the audience moving away from watching movies & binging TV shows in their free time to do other activities. Outside of gaming, switchers are also spending time:
On social media (47%), reading (56%) and doing hobbies (37%)
With 56% of the switcher audience spending time reading, it presents an opportunity to re-engage this audience and pull them back into the ecosystem with new content strategies, like book-to-game or book-to-film cross over adaptations
But don’t worry entertainment companies. Just as gaming is the #1 activity for entertainment fans, watching TV and movies is the #1 activity gamers turn to when taking a break from gaming – which means these industries are inevitably intertwined and could benefit from joint endeavors or conquest/win-back strategies
Drama could be #1 untapped genre for gaming companies to explore when looking for their next big hit. Our data uncovers that drama fans who also game gravitate towards genres like:
- Role-Playing (RPG): 73%
- Adventure: 72%,
- Simulation: 62%,
- Sandbox/Open World: 62%,
- Puzzle: 60%
Gaming wins on super serving the emotional needs of fans, identifying a niche area streamers & studios should not only be aware of – but double down on:
- 82% of gamers think video games are more interactive & engaging than movies and TV
- 59% feel more accomplished when playing a video game
- 53% like that they have more control in the story when playing video games
- 45% feel more invested in the storylines in video games
Top 3 Takeaways For Advertisers and Marketers
1. Gaming is a Friend vs. a Foe
- Despite common misconceptions, there is a true symbiotic relationship between the gaming and entertainment industries – they both serve different emotional needs for fans and can actually complement each other – with the right fan strategy.
- Therefore, if studios, networks and streaming companies cater to the distinct emotional desires of their specific audiences, they can successfully influence a fan’s choice between mediums and content types and build out a more robust conquest strategy for both retention and acquisition.
2. Sway the Switchers
- Switchers are the audience entertainment companies should be first and foremost targeting in this “tug of war” to capture fan attention, because switching to watching TV & movies is the first activity gamers engage in after they stop playing.
- This underscores the importance for entertainment companies to develop strategies that resonate with these “switchers.”
3. Find your Niche
- With the growing intersection between gaming and entertainment, it’s crucial for studios, networks, and streamers to align on a gaming strategy that drives viewer engagement and retention.
- While many entertainment companies know they need a focus on gaming to drive their business forward – how and where are often barriers. Developing a gaming-specific fan strategy by finding niche pockets in the vast ecosystem – like targeting drama fans or creating book adaptations – is key for reaching a high affinity target at scale.
For an interview with a Fandom executive to discuss the study in more detail, please contact Rachelle Savoia at [email protected]
Methodology
The 2024 Inside Entertainment study regionally analyzes the dynamics between diverse forms of entertainment based on a survey of 5,500 entertainment and gaming fans aged 13-54 These insights were validated and deepened through Fandom’s proprietary, first-party data from 2024 – more than 350 million monthly unique visitors, 45 million pages of content across 250,000 wikis. This methodology provides a 360-degree view of franchises and fan interest across the entertainment and gaming landscape through the eyes of Fandom.
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BOLDPLAY TITLES DEBUT ON MARATHONBET
Over 50 innovative titles have been added to the popular online betting platform’s casino game line-up.
Boldplay, the renowned developer of premium online casino content and innovative casino software solutions, has announced that it has formed a new partnership with Marathonbet that will see its full suite of 100+ titles added to the operator’s casino game line-up, with 50+ of those games available now.
As a result of the deal, games from Boldplay’s state-of-the-art slot selection and range of virtual scratch cards have already been added to Marathonbet’s lobbies, but the provider will also be offering table games, virtual bingo and keno releases on the platform going forward.
Marathonbet is currently licensed by both the government of Curaçao and the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation in Spain, with a further internet gaming concession from the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) also enabling it to provide services to Italian players.
As such, the collaboration will now enable Boldplay to offer its titles to audiences in a wide range of global markets, many of whom will not previously have seen the signature range of Boldplay jackpots and engaging free spin features that have made the provider such a huge hit with fans.
Of the Boldplay games now available on Marathonbet, a standout highlight is the MMA themed Brute Force, which offers a choice of two hard-hitting bonuses and currently ranks as one of the studio’s most successful slots to date.
Speaking on the new partnership with Marathonbet, Boldplay Commercial Director Gary Francis said: “We’re very happy to have teamed up with Marathonbet in a move that will see our cutting edge game collection reach new audiences in a number of important markets around the world.
“With a wide range of Boldplay slots, scratch cards, table games and bingo and keno releases now available on the platform, our line-up already has something for everyone and will continue to get even stronger as we announce new releases in 2024. We hope that Marathonbet customers enjoy all that we have to offer and look forward to seeing how our games perform on the platform.”
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BMM INNOVATION GROUP TO SHOWCASE COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED MASTER CHOCTAW ARTIST DG SMALLING AT INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION (IGA) TRADE SHOW APRIL 10-11
The Company to Unveil Original Artwork Focused on BMM’s Mission to Protect Tribal Gaming and All Who Play
BMM Innovation Group (“BIG”, “BIG Group”, or the “Company”), a technology conglomerate providing world-class services and cutting-edge solutions to the global gaming industry through BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training, today announced a collaboration with internationally acclaimed Choctaw Nation Master Artist DG Smalling celebrating BMM Innovation Group’s relationship with Tribal suppliers, regulators, and operators. The artwork will be showcased at the IGA tradeshow April 10-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in BIG’s Booth No. 628.
Smalling is best known for his single-line, continuous drawing technique in which his pen never leaves the paper until the image is complete. The piece he created with BIG is called ‘Hand to Hand’, representing the vital relationship between the BIG Group and Tribal gaming. Smalling will be giving away signed reprints of the piece from 2-4 pm on Wednesday, April 10 in BIG’s Booth No. 628.
BIG’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Martin Storm said, “We are honored to be able to work with such an internationally celebrated and recognized Tribal artist, DG Smalling, to create artwork that reflects our deep roots in Tribal gaming and the importance of the BIG companies in protecting Tribal gaming and all who play through best-in-class product testing and certification, cybersecurity protection solutions, and compliance-grade training.
Smalling said, “I was excited to create this piece for the BMM Innovation Group. This artwork depicts the role of BMM as an agency of quality control to protect Tribal sovereignty from outside intervention; the intersection of Tribal nations, Indian Gaming, and BMM as a day-to-day presence securing Indian Gaming integrity, and thereby, its sovereignty.”
Prior to his collaboration with BIG, Smalling had already made a name for himself in the gaming industry. In 2022, he achieved the distinction of being the first artist to fully collaborate with a slot machine manufacturer when he teamed up with Incredible Technologies to launch Class II slot games showcasing his art. In addition, Smalling has played a key role in spearheading a number of corporate-indigenous partnerships with leading companies like Amazon, Gary Platt Manufacturing, Emser Tile Native Narrative Series, and APMEX. Smalling holds the distinction of being authorized by the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma — through statute — to create on their behalf.
Smalling’s art and honors include the Department of the Interior’s Operation Lady Justice; featured artist at Epcot Disney World: State of Oklahoma Centennial Show in 2007; Grand Palais “Salon du Dessin et de la Peinture á l’Eau” in Paris in 2011; and National Museum of the American Indian “Choctaw Codetalkers Celebration” in Washington, DC in 2012. In addition, Smalling has been commissioned to paint several portraits, including U.S. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, U.S. Congressman Tom Cole, and Sir Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the UK, among many other notable dignitaries. Some of Smalling’s notable commissions include APMEX Coins’ Asian Zodiac Series: Year of the Dragon (2024) ; APMEX Coins’ Grand Buffalo (2023); and Lady Justice of California Proclamation (2020). For more information, visit dgsmalling.ai.
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