FIVE MOVIES THAT HAD A HUGE IMPACT ON THE GAMING INDUSTRY
Chad Sternberger
Jan 28, 2019
The Gaming industry is constantly looking for new ideas and inspiration for new games.
There are many companies now specialising in creating high quality, cross platform games like NetEnt and Microgaming. Plus there are even some operators who have made the decision to produce their own exclusive games, an ideal example being mFortune’s Fruit Machine game which is extremely popular with players.
There have been some superb movies over the years which have gone on to have a huge impact in other areas too. This concept has worked well in the past, due to movies being able to transcend countries, cultures and player demographics. Therefore, successful films generally go on to be converted into games and that has been the case for multiple releases for some time now. With people eager to get even more from their favourite movies, let’s check out five of the best that have made it into the gaming world.
Rocky
Rocky is one of the most famous films of all time and hugely popular due to it’s rags-to-riches approach. Rocky is a small-time boxer who gets the chance to take on the very best, as he looks to go the distance with the heavyweight champion of the world. The slot game based on the hit film was developed by industry experts Playtech, featuring 5 reels and 25 paylines. You could say that Playtech have incorporated the rags-to-riches theme of the film into the game, with players able to bet from as little as 0.01 coins and win up to 10,000x their stake.
Planet of the Apes
In Planet of the Apes, viewers enter a world where apes rule and the humans are slaves. Three astronauts become marooned on the planet and they’re the first to discover just how advanced the simians that inhabit it are, but as humans they are cast aside by the apes. NetEnt are the developers who developed the remake of the original one and have done so superbly. The game, which is split into two parts, features all the characters you’d expect to find on the reels, while also featuring double the amount of paylines.
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight is the sequel to Batman begins which features the memorable performance of the late Heath Ledger. Batman releases have always been a hit with viewers and they’ve always impressed when making the move into the gaming world too. Microgaming took up the opportunity to produce The Dark Knight for slot game players to enjoy, with the Joker featuring prominently just as he does in the hit movie. The game also game also features a fantastic progressive jackpot which could see players turn 1p into something huge.
Superman the Movie
Superman the Movie is where Superman first began in the film industry, with viewers finding out about how he came to be Superman before seeing him take on the likes of Lex Luther, while trying to charm Lois Lane. Superman the Movie slot game is the first in a very successful gaming trilogy, with 100 paylines in play and four huge progressive jackpots up for grabs too. It’s a game that all superman fans will appreciate and who isn’t a Superman fan anyway?
Gladiator
Gladiator, which starred Russell Crowe, is an all time classic and a film that most people will have seen at least once. It sees a former general cast aside to become a common gladiator, where he gains popularity and respect in the arena. The slot game take on the hit movie is equally as impressive, especially where the visuals and audio are concerned. With a whopping 50 paylines and plenty of exciting features, it’s easy to see why the game has become just as popular as the film too.
