Game of Thrones is one of the biggest hit television shows to ever air. Now, the famed fantasy series will be remade into an online pokie from Microgaming. This is an exciting undertaking for Microgaming, as Game of Thrones has a huge following among television viewers and fantasy fans. The series is an adaptation of A Song of Fire and Ice by George R R Martin.
It takes place in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, as noble families fight over the Iron Throne. Game of Thrones has won plenty of awards and attracts millions of viewers every week. It is known for its controversial and intricate plot, and Microgaming has a lot of live up to if the games developer wants to impress the series’ fan base.
“We plan on taking all of the features of the small screen fantasy epic to create a masterpiece of a slot,” says Roger Raatgever, CEO of Microgaming. “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.” This is just one of many new licensing deals that Microgaming has struck up this year.
In January, Microgaming announced that it will be creating online pokies based on Jurassic Park and Terminator 2. The game developer has a great reputation in the online gambling market, known for creating high-quality games. So, it is no wonder that Microgaming has been able to secure licensing rights for such a wide range of acclaimed films and television series.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Microgaming, a giant in its field,” says Josh Goodstadt of HBO. “We have every confidence that the show’s active fan base will be very excited to find another new way to engage with the show.” Microgaming’s Game of Thrones online pokie is the game that we are most excited about in 2014. We wonder if anything will top this announcement.