Microgaming to Release The Dark Knight Slots - 01-27-12

January 27 - Microgaming, considered to be the leading online gaming software provider, announced in a press release that it is has signed a new licensing agreement to develop and launch a range of Batman slots.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Isle of Man based group will create a number of graphic rich video slot games which are based on the capricious caped comic book crusader. According to Microgaming, the games will be made available in countries where online gaming is permitted through online casinos working off Microgaming's platform.

Thanks to the new agreement, Microgaming is entitled to develop new  Batman video slot games which incorporate animations, characters and themes from the blockbuster movie, The Dark Knight, as well as its upcoming sequel, The Dark Knight Rises.

The first The Dark Knight video slot game will be released this summer, while the slot game based on The Dark Knight Rises is due to be launched in 2013.

The DC Comics character, Batman served as an inspiration for The Dark Knight movie. Batman made his first appearance in 1939 in Detective Comic (DC) publications, and has gone on to become one of the most popular comic, TV and film superheroes in the world.

DC Comics still produces 15 monthly comic books featuring Batman which are translated in 30 languages and read in 60 different countries. Literally millions of fans still follow the adventures of this caped superhero.

The Dark Knight Movies Inspire Video Slots

In 2008, the first The Dark Knight movie was released and, thanks to the popularity of Batman, became the third highest grossing film in the United States.  In total, over $1 billion was seen in box office takings around the world, with $500 million in domestic box office takings recorded.

In July 2012, The Dark Knight Rises will appear in cinemas and to celebrate its release Microgaming will release the Dark Knight slot game.

Microgaming is well known for releasing new slot games on a regular basis, and players are looking forward to the new The Dark Knight slot games when they make an appearance this summer.

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