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Games Global electrifies players with highly anticipated launch of Gold Blitz Extreme™
Leading supplier looks to break new records as it follows legendary title with high-voltage jackpot action in much-anticipated sequel
Games Global’s Fortune Factory Studios is turning the power up to full blast in a bid to recreate its greatest-ever hit with the highly-anticipated release of Gold Blitz Extreme™.
The electrifying 6-reel, 4,069 ways to win slot follows in the footsteps of 2022’s Gold Blitz™, the most successful title ever distributed by Games Global.
The first game of the series was launched in December 2022 and skyrocketed KPIs across all markets. Since then, Gold Blitz™ has become a brand, with Fortune Factory Studios combining the pulling power of the hit game brand with other releases throughout 2023, such as Fishin’ Pots of Gold Blitz™ and Blazing Bison Gold Blitz™.
Gold Blitz Extreme™ takes all of the elements that made the original slot so successful, going one step further with a host of exciting new features and mechanics that can see players win up to 5,500x their stake. These include a lucrative free spins feature, a Gold Blitz™ cash collection feature, Rising Rewards™ jackpots and bonus multiplier.
Golden cash symbols with values worth up to 20x the player’s bet may land during base gameplay. When any Blitz symbol lands on reels one or six, each cash symbol will be collected and paid out. Landing a Blitz symbol on both reels without a cash symbol leads to a respin with a guaranteed win.
If players land a cash symbol without a Blitz symbol in view, they will receive a token which is added to a persistent pot. This sees the Rising Rewards™ jackpots scale increase, meaning greater prizes. Accumulating tokens grants a greater chance of triggering the jackpot.
Should three or more bonus symbols appear, players will have a choice between free spins and Gold Blitz™ super spins. Free spins see a 2x, 3x or 5x multiplier awarded for every wild that appears in a winning payline. Landing additional scatter symbols will award even more spins. The Gold Blitz™ super spins see up to seven super spins awarded with guaranteed cash collection and retriggers.
Players wishing to jump straight into free spins or Gold Blitz™ super spins can do so by utilising the bonus buy feature.
Andy Booth, Chief Product Officer at Games Global, said: “We absolutely love seeing our studios build a legacy around titles by following up on hugely popular releases with something even better. With the original title being such a success, we have high hopes for Gold Blitz Extreme™ and are confident that players and operators will enjoy the multitude of new features and mechanics this game boasts.”
Sinead Benson, Business Development Manager at MahiGaming, added: “This is a monumental release for all of us here at Fortune Factory Studios and we could not be prouder of what we’ve created. This supercharged slot is an impressive upgrade on the original thanks to the Rising Rewards™ jackpots and lucrative bonus multiplier.”
eSports
Students from three British universities will fight to become champions of UE Masters
The United Kingdom is one of the countries represented in the largest video game competition between universities across Europe. Students from University of Roehampton, Nottingham Trent University, and Staffordshire University will fight to qualify for the Grand Final and become champions of UNIVERSITY Esports Masters (UE Masters).
After demonstrating a high level in the previous qualifiers, the British universities will have four teams participating in the UE Masters Playoffs, which will be played on the following dates: Rocket League (May 11 and 12) and VALORANT (May 25 and 26). In addition to the players from the UK, opponents representing Croatia, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Ukraine, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands will also take part. The matches can be followed on the competition’s official Twitch channel (twitch.tv/uemasters).
Two teams of University of Roehampton will seek victory in Rocket League Playoffs this weekend. On the other hand, students from Nottingham Trent University and Staffordshire University will try to be the winners in the VALORANT Playoffs in the coming weeks.
The 2023/24 edition of the UE Masters, which will distribute a total prize pool of 14,000 euros, has counted with the participation of university teams from 17 European countries and the support of Riot Games, one of the world’s leading video game developers (publishers).
Beyond of a video game competition
UNIVERSITY Esports Masters is a video game competition integrated within UNIVERSITY Esports, a global esports, gaming and technology project that is present in 26 countries on four continents and has the participation of more than 100,000 universities.
The main objectives of UNIVERSITY Esports Masters are to create a sense of community among players from all over Europe, to give them the opportunity to compete in high quality international tournaments and to provide avenues for young people to develop a career within the esports world, as well as to find a place to learn and enhance their skills.
The potential of esports and gaming in the UK
Gaming and video game competitions are positioned as one of the fastest growing sectors of the entertainment industry year on year globally. According to the statistics portal Statista, “the United Kingdom is experiencing a surge in Esports popularity, with a growing number of tournaments, teams, and dedicated arenas.”
The same source forecasts that the domestic esports market in the UK will reach revenues of £183.3 million in 2024, with a penetration rate of 27.9%. By 2028, it estimates revenues of £234 million and a market share of 33.1%.
Central Europe
BF Games Enters Czech Market with Apollo Games
BF Games, the dynamic game development studio, has entered a new market through a collaboration with Apollo Games, a major licensed online casino operator in the Czech Republic. The content deal provides Apollo Games customers with the supplier’s most engaging releases, including titles like Stunning Hot Remastered and Cave of Fortune, which are now available.
ApolloGames.cz has been entertaining Czech players since 2021 and is part of the globally known Apollo Game Group, which boasts more than 17 years of experience in online games as well as land-based operations. The commercial partnership is part of the supplier’s plans to expand across Europe and supply thrilling games to operator partners worldwide.
Rok Hribar, Head of Sales and Account Management at BF Games, said, “Our new partnership with Apollo Games is a huge milestone for us as we make a significant entrance into the growing Czech market.
“We look forward to providing some of our most popular games to Apollo Games player base and bringing our creative content to their screens.”
Stanislav Jurecka, Casino Manager at Apollo Games, said, “We are watching the rapid development of BF Games’ offerings and are thrilled to sign this deal with the studio.”
“Adding BF Games’ slots to our online casino is a great win for us and our players, providing fantastic entertainment through a great mix of classic and innovative content. We look forward to introducing further games throughout the year and growing our successful partnership.”
Asia
BETBY Press Release for Publication
Betby, a premium sportsbook supplier, will be restoring its busy routine of travelling to international expos with its team of experts attending SiGMA Asia, in Manila, on June 3-5.
Considered as one of the biggest igaming gatherings in the Asian part of the world, Betby will be showcasing its premium sportsbook solution and products, including its proprietary Betby Games esports feed, and AI-based sportsbook tools under the umbrella of “AI Labs”.
Kirill Nekrasov, Head of Betby Games, will also be joining a panel of leading experts discussing in detail the growth of the eSports market. Together with his peers Nekrasov will also be discussing the inclusion of eSports in major sporting events, how it aids the diversification of revenue streams for operators and the potential implications for gambling sectors.
Betby will be showcasing its products alongside its ground-breaking solution for the Asian continent on June 3-5 welcoming all visitors at Stand B804.
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