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EVOLUTION TO SHOWCASE FUNKY TIME AND EXTRA CHILLI EPIC SPINS™ LIVE GAME SHOWS AT ICE AS PART OF ITS 100-PLUS GAMES ROADMAP FOR 2023
Evolution Group will showcase a selection of its new online games for 2023 from its Group brands — Evolution, NetEnt, Red Tiger, Ezugi, Big Time Gaming, Nolimit City and DigiWheel — at ICE London 2023 (stand N1-100, ExCeL London, 7–9 February). The event heralds 100-plus new games in all to be released by Evolution Group across 2023.
Among the new games being premiered at ICE London from Evolution is Funky Time, a ’70’s disco-themed, bonus and multiplier-laden extravaganza andEvolution’sbiggest new game show since Crazy Time. The game features a state-of-the-art DigiWheel that generates numerous random multipliers per round, which can even further multiply winnings on either numbers, letters or bonus games. Another major new live game show from Evolution is Extra Chilli Epic Spins™, an innovative merging of live casino and slots, bringing Big Time Gaming’s Extra Chilli six-reel slot action together with live game show entertainment. With several interactive, unique features and bonus rounds, this is a social experience perhaps best described as “real-time slots with friends”.
Ezugi extends its live casino choice with Ultimate Roulette, the brand’s first live game show, and Video Blackjack, with innovative in-game player-to-player video. Ezugi will have further cause to celebrate at ICE London, as 2023 marks the company’s 10th anniversary.
On the online slots front there’s a host of new Evolution Group launches at ICE. NetEnt leads with Buster’s Bones™, where mischievous canines prowl the Wild West to fetch great multiplier bones, while Taco Fury™ XXXtreme’s post-apocalyptic food truck serves Expanding Wilds seasoned with XXXtreme Spins for an enhanced win potential.
Red Tiger premieres Wrigley’s World, the scrapyard racing adventures of a roguish goblin where players may double their winnings with the Double Boost feature.
Big Time Gaming, creators of the renowned Megaways™ slots mechanic, shows a selection of new games including The Race™, which brings duplicating Wilds for a real adrenaline rush of explosive wins, and Big Bad Bison™, Gifts of Fortune™, Over the Moon™, Vegas Rush™ and Max Megaways 2™.
Nolimit City, known for its trademark dark and edgy game themes, will show off its newest release Dead Canary, as well as other well-known titles from its portfolio of thought-provoking titles, and exciting mechanics such as xWays® and xNudge®.
Todd Haushalter, Evolution’s Chief Product Officer, said: “2022 was a very successful year for Evolution Group in terms of new games, and 2023 is going to be even stronger! We are launching our biggest game show since Crazy Time, and continuing to combine slots with live in various formats as we pursue exciting hybrid opportunities across our brands. We will continue to expand our library of great games from our fantastic and distinctive brands, and create numerous games to entertain and excite players globally and in specific regions around the world.”
Haushalter added: “Collectively, we ensure that we have something for everyone, and that pledge is reflected in the new games on show at ICE. But this is really just the tip of the iceberg! Our games portfolios are carefully curated to meet the needs of all player types — and during 2023 we are creating an incredible 100-plus new games across Evolution Group. This is a massively exciting year for Evolution, and ICE is the perfect preview opportunity!”
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Nolimit City revisits the brutal factory life in Outsourced: Slash Game
Nolimit City takes you back to the grind with its latest release, Outsourced: Slash Game. For those who thought their consumerist cravings were a safe indulgence, think again. Following in the footsteps of Outsourced, this new addition pulls back the curtain on the sweat and sacrifice lurking behind those everyday luxuries—this time with a dash of danger. Outsourced: Slash Game is the studio’s second venture into crash-style gameplay, the first being xCrash™ in Skate or Die – but this time it’s a standalone crash game!
In Slash Game, players have to make some cutthroat decisions as a laser traces the outline of their hand, increasing the multiplier with every pass. Players hit “stop” to cash out, locking in the multiplier when they feel the timing is right. After which, they will be shown the potential winnings if they wouldn’t have stopped. But here’s the catch: if players hesitate a second too long and the laser slips, all the winnings are lost. A live scoreboard displays the Top Win, Top Miss and Last Round, so that players can keep track of their previous rounds.
Outsourced: Slash Game is not a familiar Nolimit City slot to some players but could cause some excitement with an increasing multiplier and a maximum payout of 1,500x the base bet. Outsourced: Slash Game, unlike Nolimit City’s high-volatility slots, is rated as ‘Medium Volatility’ but don’t let that fool you as it still includes the risk of losing your hand.
Per Lindheimer, Head of Product at Nolimit City, said: “Get back to work, will you? We’re bringing players back to the unrelenting factory floor of Outsourced with an all-new twist. Slash Game is a standalone take on our crash-style games, and it’s packed with plenty of heart-stopping moments (and maybe a few hand-stopping ones, too). We’re thrilled with how it turned out and we hope that our fans will be too!“
‘Outsourced: Slash Game’ will be available to all Nolimit City partners on November 5th, 2024.
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The mobile gaming market is growing and attracting new companies. GAMIVO is the latest example
Usually, consoles and PCs come to mind when discussing the gaming industry. The mobile sector is often treated as a child of a lesser god, even though it generates almost as much revenue as console and PC combined. Some companies can see this potential. For instance, the e-commerce platform GAMIVO has recently entered the mobile market, allowing players to buy in-game items cheaper.
Back on course
The entire video game industry has evolved incredibly, but the most spectacular has been the growth of the mobile sector. It expanded from 36.9 million dollars in 2016 to 93.2 billion in 2021. Unfortunately, the gaming market suffered from a decline that stemmed from the overoptimism of the pandemic era. As a result, the mobile gaming industry revenues dropped to 92.2 billion in 2022 and to 90.5 billion in 2023. Recent information has indicated this was a necessary correction rather than a long-term trend.
The latest Newzoo report, issued in August 2024, shows that the industry is on the right track again. According to analysts, the mobile sector will generate revenues of $92.6 billion, representing +3.0% growth year-on-year. It’s nearly half of the entire gaming industry.
Billions of players
Revenues are crucial, but they only show part of the story. To fully understand the size and potential of mobile gaming, it’s necessary to consider the number of players, which constantly grew even when revenues dropped. Newzoo estimates that it will reach 2.8 billion in 2024. It means that almost twice as many people play on mobile devices than on PCs and consoles combined. Currently, every third person on Earth plays on mobile devices, and there’s still space for further growth.
“There are emerging markets where smartphones and mobile networks can expand, providing new potential players. Furthermore, this type of entertainment has a low entry barrier because most popular games are free and don’t require high-end devices,” explains Mateusz Śmieżewski, the CEO at GAMIVO.
One hobby, different habits
GAMIVO is an example of a company that has recently joined the party to get a piece of the mobile pie. “We examined the mobile market for a very long time, trying to find a suitable place for us. It’s essential to understand that mobile gaming and mobile gamers differ from their PC or console counterparts. You can’t do the same things you do with PC and consoles and hope to replicate your success,” said Mateusz Śmieżewski.
Studies confirm this observation. Average PC and console players spend about 2.1 hours a day in virtual worlds. It’s half an hour more than mobile gamers. However, things get interesting when we take a look at playtime per week, which is the same for mobile and console (5.4 hours) and slightly longer for PC (5.7 hours). Moreover, typical PC and console owners play 2.6 and 2.7 days a week, respectively, while mobile players play 3.4 days per week.
Those statistics prove that PC and console players are more dedicated, spending more time in games’ worlds once they enter them. However, mobile gamers prefer shorter but more frequent sessions. They play while commuting or have a short amount of free time.
“Mobile players are more willing to uninstall games and give another title a chance. Hence, the gameplay has to be captivating and designed to provide quick but intense sessions.
Furthermore, even though the average weekly playtime is identical to PC players, many mobile players don’t think of themselves as gamers,” clarifies Mateusz Śmieżewski.
Another major difference regards the way in which revenue is generated. PC and console games traditionally represent the premium model, where players buy the game. Most popular mobile releases are free and generate revenue with microtransactions. Almost all titles allow players to spend their real money on virtual coins, crystals, and other items that can be used to unlock additional content or reduce cooldowns.
Entering the mobile market
Those contrasts and nuances scare most companies from the mobile market. Let’s see how GAMIVO has coped with this.
“We decided to launch a new product category dedicated to mobile gamers. Our model allows them to top up in-game accounts cheaply. As a result, they can save up to 30% on buying virtual items, upgrades, and other content. The GAMIVO offer includes the most popular mobile titles, such as Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile, and still extends,” describes Mateusz Śmieżewski.
“We dedicated a lot of time to research and analyses. Also, the development process required a lot of work to provide GAMIVO customers with safe transactions and a user-friendly environment. The first reactions are very positive, confirming our belief that our decision was right and there is still more space in the mobile game market,” concludes the GAMIVO CEO.
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