{"id":36195,"date":"2018-09-12T13:05:43","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T13:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/?p=36195"},"modified":"2018-09-12T13:05:43","modified_gmt":"2018-09-12T13:05:43","slug":"flying-into-action-introducing-slingshot-studios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/flying-into-action-introducing-slingshot-studios\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying into action: Introducing Slingshot Studios!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-27561\" src=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/MicrogamingLogoRGB_Stacked-300x284.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/MicrogamingLogoRGB_Stacked-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/MicrogamingLogoRGB_Stacked.jpg 443w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Microgaming introduces Slingshot Studios, a new <b>independent game studio <\/b>that will be developing exclusive content for Microgaming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\">Slingshot Studios are game builders focused on enhancing successful slot game staples and innovating with fresh new features. Driven by a passion for bringing vibrant game experiences to players, the team comprises industry talent with a flair for producing high-quality games made for avid slots fans and new players alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\">Bursting into action on Wednesday 10 October 2018, <b>Cash of Kingdoms <\/b>will be the first official release under the new Slingshot Studios brand. The action-packed slot includes a brand new feature in the form of Invading Wilds\u2122, which occurs in both the base game and free spins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\">Cash of Kingdoms is an exciting fantasy-themed online slot, which Microgaming teased on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ex72UroPato\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">third day of ICE Totally Gaming 2018<\/a>. The Microgaming Bar was decked out with medieval accessories, including barrels for tables, archery targets and full sets of armour. In addition, there was a special routine by a skilled foot archer who took centre stage and stunned the audience with her daring performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"><b>John Coleman, Microgaming CEO, comments: <\/b>\u201cMicrogaming\u2019s extensive digital portfolio will benefit from the unique personality and expertise of Slingshot Studios, who are developing original games with exciting engines and features, all targeted at specific markets and audiences. The content they have coming is fantastic, and their drive to create and challenge is incredible. Slingshot are the latest in a number of game studios to be announced as exclusive providers to Microgaming, and we look forward to unveiling more content from them in the coming months.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"><b>Richard Vermaak, Creative Director at Slingshot Studios, adds:<\/b> \u201cAt Slingshot Studios, our energy and imagination push us forward. We love building games that people love to play, and we can\u2019t wait to share them with Microgaming for their operators\u2019 players to enjoy. Cash of Kingdoms is the first taste of what\u2019s to come.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"><b>Notes to Editors: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\">Microgaming announced that it will be working with new independent game studios on an exclusive basis in February 2018. A move that will enable the software giant to bring even greater choice and innovation to the market, and deliver the very best gaming experiences to operators and their players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\">Microgaming will be unveiling further exclusive studio relationships in the coming months. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"oneComWebmail-MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\">For more information, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microgaming.co.uk\/studios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">microgaming.co.uk\/studios<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microgaming introduces Slingshot Studios, a new independent game studio that will be developing exclusive content for Microgaming. Slingshot Studios are game builders focused on enhancing successful slot game staples and innovating with fresh new features. 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