INTERGAMINGi talks to leading online slots developers for an in-depth look at this highly-charged, fast-moving environment
INTERGAMINGi talks to leading online slots developers for an in-depth look at this highly-charged, fast-moving environment with a voracious and seemingly unending appetite for huge and expanding game portfolios, operators continue to innovate at a frantic pace. New titles flood in consistently and the mysterious alchemy at the heart of the formula that underpins the most successful examples drives innovation.
Top licences are not enough in of themselves if games are unimaginative in presentation. At the same time, magnificent mechanics are of little benefit if the overall look is lagging at the back of the field. Some of the most successful titles over the past year have blended innovations in gameplay with slick packaging. Microgaming’s Jurassic World slot, for example, has attracted a record-breaking numbers of players thanks to its smart gameplay and clever use of its licence, while Age of The Gods from Playtech has an impressive number of features to stand alongside its attractive Greek mythology theme.
It isn’t just the industry big boys who have caught the eye either. Wild Toro, produced by ELK Studios, has been garlanded thanks to heavy-duty mathematics that bolster its attractive interface. In terms of live play, Evolution Gaming’s Dream Catcher was a highlight launch thanks to its striking visuals and utilisation of a huge vertical wheel. As the sector braces for the latest iteration of ICE, we talk to some of the major players about their hopes and expectations for 2018.
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