Well, another Global Gaming Expo (G2E) show has come and gone. As I write this the development is nearly four weeks within the past, nevertheless it already seems for much longer to me.
Still, I MUST admit I USED TO BE pleasantly surprised by this year’s G2E. To be honest, I approached G2E 2014 with some trepidation, given the present state of the gaming economy (fair to lousy) and the hot spate of merger activity some of the gaming vendor community, which I BELIEVED would somewhat dampen the full mood of the show and perhaps curtail one of the most booth displays. I'M happy to report that this was not the case. Sure, executives of the firms involved with mergers were understandably tight-lipped, however the atmosphere was light and the goods featured within the booths were as plentiful and as interesting as ever.
And now thinking back at the event, I LOCATE that various slot games still stick out in my mind. So without further ado or fanfare, this is my list of top slot products from G2E, in no particular order:
•Wonder Woman slots from Bally Technologies—I was 12 years old when the television series on which this slot is predicated debuted, and commit it to memory for what's likely the entire wrong reasons (a suggestively-clad Lynda Carter). However, the colours and styles related to the mid-1970s show translate rather well to a slot machine format and the sport was fun to play. Also, Randy Green, the publisher of this magazine, absolutely adores Lynda Carter. I don’t think I MIGHT hear the top if it if I DIDN'T include the sport on my better of show list.
• Wheel of Fortune reboot from International Game Technology (IGT)—The Wheel of Fortune game have been around forever, a testament to its popularity and the good job IGT has done keeping the content fresh over time. The corporate outdid itself this year showcasing the sport in new formats and cabinets that let the wheel to be larger, the colours more vibrant and the sport play to be more interactive. I especially liked the brand new mechanic that replaces traditional slot reels and contours with mini-versions of the particular Wheel of Fortune wheel.
• The Arc and Behemoth cabinets from Aristocrat Technologies—The sheer size of the video screens on either one of these cabinet formats (roughly 84 inches for every) made for an overly memorable play experience. Add within the unique nature of the dedicated game content (I ACTUALLY liked the sport of Thrones format where the Lannister and Stark reels fight one another for dominance) and you've got a winner in my book.
• Hammer Festival from Konami Gaming—An animated, blue-eyed monkey with a big hammer that batters down a stack of coins throughout the bonus round and will be recharged in a similar way to games? What’s to not like?
• THE FLINTSTONES from WMS Gaming—I was a Flintstones kid growing up. The nostalgia element alone attracted me toward this game; actually playing the sport made me a fan.
• The 3D game series from GTECH—Last year, GTECH blew me away with their Sphinx 3D slot machine. I wasn’t sure they may top that, but then this year they introduce four additional 3D offerings—Bejeweled 3D, Dreams of Asia, Aladdin’s Fortune and Dragon Temple—all of which feature even sharper and more breathtaking three-dimensional experiences than the unique game. A ROLE well done by GTECH.
So those are my top slot experiences from G2E. I apologize to all of the worthy slot companies and games I missed, but that's the promise and the curse of G2E; everything seems to be a winner, until you switch your head and notice something much more exciting.
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