Microgaming News

Three More New Slots from Microgaming
Microgaming continues to provide exciting new games for players to enjoy. Exciting golf action, an African adventure and a Chinese themed video slot game were rolled out in July. (Aug 7, 2010)

Microgaming Growth Powered By Excellence
With over 120 online casino gambling websites and over 40 online poker rooms with more of both to come, Microgaming is firmly establishing themselves as the leader of the online gambling industry and a top shelf innovator of online casino software development. (Jul 7, 2010)

Microgaming Combines Innovation with Security
Microgaming has been involved in the online gambling industry since its inception in the mid 1990’s and has been one of the leading reasons for its rapid meteoric growth. (Jun 10, 2010)

Microgaming is a Bonus Beyond Top Software
Microgaming has been at the forefront of the online casino industry since its beginning days in the mid 1990’s as it was a pioneer in developing software that has been award winning and cutting edge. (May 10, 2010)

Microgaming Continues to Lead
With new recent slot games that have amazed and impressed everyone in the online gambling world Microgaming continues its role as the undisputed point company for online casino software technology and development. (Apr 10, 2010)

Microgaming Powers Wins and Excitement
Regardless of what type of game(s) you enjoy at an online casino chances are Microgaming developed the technology and software that powers the excitement that drew you in. (Mar 15, 2010)

Microgaming's Winning Formula
The success and growth of Microgaming comes from the superiority of their products, which are constantly being improved and updated to be at the cutting edge of online casino gambling. (Dec 15, 2009)

Microgaming's Global Dominance
Microgaming software is available at more than 120 online casinos around the world and in many online poker rooms. (Aug 3, 2009)

Game Releases

February's HOT New Games
Microgaming continues to release exciting new slot games for players including Hellboy, a five reel, 20-payline video slot game. (Feb 5, 2010)

Brand New Holiday Classic Games
Microgaming has released five new games for the holiday season including “Scrooge” which is based on the Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” (Dec 15, 2009)

New Games Preview
Three more new online casino games will be introduced by Microgaming in early November. (Nov 5, 2009)

Three New Slots
Recently Microgaming unveiled another three online slots, Jewels of the Orient, Scoop the Cash and Lumber Cats. That takes the total number of games to over 350 for Microgaming. (Oct 5, 2009)

Microgaming's Latest Slots
Microgaming has recently released a number of new slots including Big Break, a 15 payline slot machine that features monkeys. (Sep 3, 2009)

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Slot Machines Themes

Why are there so many of them?

The manufacturers of Slot machine have been getting their inspiration from pop culture and Hollywood to come with themes for the old bandits. Today, most experts are saying that the modern slots player is less interested in nostalgia and more interested in the rise of interactivity in the machines.

Advancements in microchip technology has allowed the new breed of machines to transcend the old and offer a gaming experience that was once reserved for the likes of console video games. There are many detractors who think that there's no room for nostalgia-machines, like "Crazy 80s" or "Fruit Slots." Personally, I like to think otherwise.

I think the new level of interactivity that we can have is going to just increase the number of pop culture-based bandits. However, I do think that for those machines to survive, the games (including bonus modes and hidden jackpots) should be able to compete with units that have stand-alone presentations.

While all slots need a good audio-visual design to attract players to them, not all of them will be faced with a need to keep players playing. Nostalgia-based slot machines rely on memories to keep players glued to their seats, while stand-alone designs need tight mechanics and a better experience. If Vegas really wants to cash in, a combination of a nostalgic presentation and an excellent gaming experience is needed.

The online slots follow the same psychology and often mimic the same environment of the physical slot machines available at land-based casinos.

How to Play Slot Machines Online

Microgaming releases slots game Hitman
The latest new Microgaming slots release is a 15-line, American themed video slot called Hitman. This new Microgaming slots release allows players to select X or Y and receive an on-screen bonus, has expanding wilds which appear on reels 2-4 and 18 free spins.