The Lord of the Rings Online Video Slot Announced by Microgaming

Microgaming, our online casino software provider, has announced that it has signed a new licensing agreement that will see slots (and movie) fans enjoy brand new games based on the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. The deal, signed with Warner Brothers Digital Distribution, will allow Microgaming to develop a series of games using imagery and sounds from the movies created by Peter Jackson. The games promise cutting edge graphics and all of the characters that millions of people around the world got to know through the three movies: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Speaking about the plans to release these games, the Chief Executive Officer of Microgaming, Roger Raatgever said: "We're excited about creating state of the art video slots from the best movie trilogy of the decade. We look forward to bringing the Lord of the Rings into the online gaming sphere, where our expertise in game quality and speed to market will ensure its success. The Lord of the Rings has a huge entrenched fan ban base with over 97% awareness of the film franchise, as well as phenomenal and unprecedented home video success.” Below are the trailers for the 3 Lord of the Rings movies to wet your appetite for what is sure to be an epic series of online slots:



© 2010 New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc.