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more important to gamers across the board: “From the moment the player logs in to an operator’s system we aim to provide the best presentation possible, from the promo banners and button graphics to the intro cinematic - which we work very closely with our partners to provide - and the actual user-interface for the game. A tight, cohesive and pleasing presentation is critical to a game’s success. We take this to the extreme in our Slots3 product; every control and button is designed to look like a part of the environment our game depicts.” Betsoft also believes consistency is key and that the user should be able to figure out how to operate the game within the first five seconds of it loading. “Our games are so intuitive; the players immediately grasp how they work without having to read help texts or contacting support.”
Another feature of Betsoft Gaming’s titles is the
proprietary EXPANDICON technology. “Slots icons are no longer confined to their places on the reels,” explains Locke, “Instead, they burst forth in thrilling 3D to expand upon wins, increasing the entertainment factor for the player. This is something you simply do not see with other games.”
Another hallmark of the Slots3 collection is strong,
clearly defined themes. “A large part of our development cycle is devoted to researching and then creating rich themes for each game to further increase the quality of experience. We select themes that vary in dynamics so as to appeal to all demographics.”
Regarding the development cycle, how does a
Slots3 title compare to traditional slots in time and effort? “As you might imagine, creating a traditional slot is a pretty simple affair,” says Locke. “You generally only need one or two artists to create the entire game, and a simple 2D slot can be made, quite easily, in one-to-two weeks by a team of less than five people. A great deal more goes into making a Slots3 game; 3D graphics require modelling, texturing, lighting, rigging, animation, rendering, colour correction and then final implementation into the game application itself. None of our games are exactly the same - there’s no recycling of assets or models. Luckily for Betsoft, we employ only the best
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“We’ll continue to raise the bar in regards to what’s possible, improving and redefining the concept of 3D Slots.”
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