Microgaming announces licensing agreement with DC Entertainment for The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises
ISLE OF MAN – Microgaming, the world’s largest provider of online gaming software, has announced that it has signed another licensing agreement with DC Entertainment to create a series of state-of-the-art graphic rich video slots based on the world-renowned Batman series, for Internet gaming to adults in countries where online gaming is permitted.
The agreement gives Microgaming permission to develop online video slot games using animation material, themes and characters from the motion pictures The Dark Knight and this summer’s must-see blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises. The first of these games will be released summer 2012 and The Dark Knight Rises online slot game will be launched in 2013.
The Dark Knight is based on the DC Comics character Batman which was first seen in the Detective Comic back in 1939, and since then has become a globally recognised icon that is related to by fans across the globe. Today, Batman is featured in 15 monthly comic books from DC Comics, versions of which are translated in 30 different languages and distributed in over 60 countries to millions of fans. The Dark Knight film was released in 2008, becoming the third highest grossing film of all time in the US with over $500m in domestic box office takings, and over $1bn worldwide. The film of The Dark Knight Rises, meanwhile, appears in cinemas from July 20th this year, starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman.
*THE DARK KNIGHT and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (c) DC Comics.Roger Raatgever, Chief Executive Officer, Microgaming, said: “The Batman films are one of the most famous film series in the world, with Batman’s logo internationally recognised. To play our part in supplying online gaming software based on such a major and popular franchise is a great success for Microgaming, and our market-leading technology will ensure that the online slot games we produce for The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises are reflective of the iconic nature of this brand.”
About Microgaming
Since Microgaming developed the first true online Casino software over a decade ago, it has led the industry in providing innovative, reliable gaming solutions to over 160 market-leading gaming sites, worldwide. This unrivalled technology company offers over 600 unique game titles and more than 1,000 game variants, in 24 languages, across online, land-based, and mobile platforms. Its renowned dedication to innovation provides the foundation to consistently deliver award-winning Casino, Poker, Bingo, Live, Progressives and Network Gaming software, as well as managed services, to a global audience. Microgaming content is also available through QuickFire, offering a supremely versatile, unique gaming experience for operators and players.
Microgaming provides the software for the world’s largest Progressive Jackpot Network and has paid out over €320million in total. Its software also created the world’s first online slot tournament millionaire and one of the largest online jackpot wins in history, at a staggering €6.37m. As a founding member of eCOGRA and IGC, Microgaming is at the forefront of initiatives that set the highest standards in the gaming industry, most notably in the areas of fair gaming, responsible operator conduct and player protection.