Microgaming to Offer Game of Thrones Slots
Microgaming, the online casino software provider, has inked a licensing deal for the popular HBO television series, Game of Thrones. The Game of Thrones television series will give those who are creating the slots series based on the television show a number of great themes to choose from. The first of these slots will be released this year. Microgaming will offer the Game of Thrones Slots to players in Canada and all other countries that have Microgaming-powered online casinos.
Game of Thrones is a Popular TV Series
The television series, Game of Thrones, is based on a popular book series called "A Song of Ice and Fire," which was written by George R. R. Martin. The book and the television series takes readers and viewers into a world of kings and queens, knights, noblemen, and others as they all try to gain power in order to occupy the Iron Throne of Westeros. The television show debuted in 2011, and is about to enter its fourth season. The fourth season is set to begin in April 2014.
The Game of Thrones television series has been nominated for many awards, and has been aired in a large number of markets. The television series has received nominations for Best Television Series (Drama) in the Golden Globes Awards in 2012, and has also been nominated for Outstanding Drama Series in the Primetime Emmy Awards.
HBO and Microgaming on the New Deal
The Chief Executive Officer of Microgaming, Roger Raatgever, said: "We are incredibly excited to have signed a licensing agreement for Game of Thrones, a highly relevant and extremely popular show." He further continued: "We plan on taking all of the features of the small screen fantasy epic to create a masterpiece of a slot. This will be a fantastic addition to our branded content games portfolio. Our operators and their players have plenty to look forward to this year."
Slot games that are based on popular TV shows or movies usually become some of the most popular video slots that players can choose from. The Game of Thrones slot game is expected to be particularly popular, especially since it will have international appeal for all the markets that have the Game of Thrones on television.
The Director of HBO Global Licensing, Josh Goodstadt, enthused: "Game of Thrones had a huge global presence online, and our partnership with Microgaming will extend the show's reach into a completely new realm." He further noted: "We're thrilled to be working with Microgaming, a giant in its field, and we have every confidence that the show's active fan base will be very excited to find another way to engage with the show."
