Microgaming News

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)

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)

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)

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

New games: Power Poker and a Fruity slot just released (Mar. 29,2007)

New Slots: Bonus Poker, Porky Payout and High Life (Mar. 5 , 2007)

New Games:  Chocolate Factory, Jungle 7s, Legacy and Gold Series (Mar. 5 , 2007)

Prime Property - A real-estate-themed game released by Microgaming (Feb. 27, 2007)

New Games Released:  Atlantic City, Roulette Gold, Dog father, Pharaoh's Tomb and more (Feb. 27, 2007)

New Slots: Mega Moolah, Glory of Rome, Twin Samurai and Summertime (Feb. 27, 2007)

New Slots: Crazy 80s, Santa Paws, Inca Gold, Lady of the Orient and Jingle Bells

New Games: Dolphin Tale, Age of Discovery, Bonus Poker Deluxe, Witch Dr., Squirrel and more

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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.