What Happened to Microgaming?

[sledge13]

Those in charge of the slots really are treating us with total contempt now, from BTG to Microgaming, they simply want to fleece the lot

 

[Mouche12]

I mourn for the nine-liners that no longer give me the gameplay I crave, except for Kathmandu - but I suspect this slot will be upgraded too (or will it disappear altogether?)

 

[HorseBurger1989]

If they can't compete in a market geared up for megaways and bonus buys then its extremely laughable

Look at some of the shite pumped out by BTG? Kingmaker. Lil Devil. Final Countdown ffs. They could basically buy the megaways licence and churn out a load of that dross like Blue Print did. Blue Print did great initially with Diamond Mine but since then they've basically pumped out all of their old games and just stuck the megaways gimmicks onto them lol.

The newest BTG slots are money pits, most of them require you to stick around and wait for the bonus. they are awful slots but the masses lap them up because its BTG. Lil Devil is the worst slot created by them but yet gets a seal of approval from the gullible happy clappers. MG... buy the megaways licence. take the Jurrassic Park or Thunderstruck 2 slot. and turn them into megaways.... job done.

 

[HorseBurger1989]

Oh and the same BTG that gave us that abomination Extra Chilli.... say no more

If BTG can get away with that rubbish then there's hope for MG yet

 

[slotmaster]

Those in charge of the slots really are treating us with total contempt now, from BTG to Microgaming, they simply want to fleece the lot

You should see the new Raging Rhino which I just watched on youtube, Vegaslowroller was playing 50 dollar spins and did not hit one bonus round, went to the 20 and 10 dollars bet and of course he hits free spins, He got addicted in like an instant and it's scary that this was even passed and allowed. Basically you can play these big bets for 3 "enhanced" spins where supposedly you have 1 in 4 chance to hit the free spins.

 

[goatwack]

MG should have addressed the problems short-term by, as stated, lapping up the Megaways license like everyone else. I'm guessing some company pride took over there.....

Still, they could have remained relevant at least, and not relied on their hoary back catalogue. This would have allowed them to think of their own IP to eventually combat the scourge of Megaways!

 

[electronictonic]

If they can't compete in a market geared up for megaways and bonus buys then its extremely laughable

Look at some of the shite pumped out by BTG? Kingmaker. Lil Devil. Final Countdown ffs. They could basically buy the megaways licence and churn out a load of that dross like Blue Print did. Blue Print did great initially with Diamond Mine but since then they've basically pumped out all of their old games and just stuck the megaways gimmicks onto them lol.

The newest BTG slots are money pits, most of them require you to stick around and wait for the bonus. they are awful slots but the masses lap them up because its BTG. Lil Devil is the worst slot created by them but yet gets a seal of approval from the gullible happy clappers. MG... buy the megaways licence. take the Jurrassic Park or Thunderstruck 2 slot. and turn them into megaways.... job done.

I have played BTG in the past, stuck to my word when I said I will never spin on Kingtaker, or Lil Evil, or Holy Muff Diver. not spent a penny on any of them, the last time I touched any of their slots was a few weeks ago doing some spins on Final Cuntdown, no more
Rig Crime Gaping / Rig Crime Shaming for me, and Extra Silly was evil.

As for Microgaming it's quite simple, Immortal Nochance 2 err I mean Romance 2 and take on Netent's DOA 2 with it and that would put them firmly into being revelant again, go back to doing what they do best.

 

[HorseBurger1989]

I have played BTG in the past, stuck to my word when I said I will never spin on Kingtaker, or Lil Evil, or Holy Muff Diver not spent a penny on any of them, the last time I touched any of their slots was a few weeks ago doing some spins on Final Cuntdown, no more
Rig Crime Gaping / Rig Crime Shaming for me, and Extra Silly was evil.

Bonanza is probably their only decent slot and if you like that I'd suggest just playing the rip off to it Diamond Mine, exactly the same slot only less laggy and more bearable tune wise.

BTG introduced the feature buys and thank god they've banned them. Hopefully BTG decide they no longer wanna produce for the UK market, and take most of the blue print crap with them as well.

 

[HorseBurger1989]

Extra Chilli

Degsy did a vid on it last week I think and did one a a year or so back. And he highlighted what that thing was about. You could clearly see what that slot was designed to do from the off. It wasn't a Bonanza "upgrade" it was basically White Rabbit maxed up on steroids masquerading as a Bonanza "upgrade". It defiantly went down the crack cocaine route that's for sure.

 

[HorseBurger1989]

You should see the new Raging Rhino which I just watched on youtube, Vegaslowroller was playing 50 dollar spins and did not hit one bonus round, went to the 20 and 10 dollars bet and of course he hits free spins, He got addicted in like an instant and it's scary that this was even passed and allowed. Basically you can play these big bets for 3 "enhanced" spins where supposedly you have 1 in 4 chance to hit the free spins.

Raging Rhino Megaways lol

Its probably worse than Fishing Frenzy Megaways and that's going some

There's some slots that can't be "megawayed" and those two are defiantly in that category

 

[Hydr0]

Consider yourselves lucky that one of your best slot provider choices isn’t Betsoft

I can only wish to play MG again - loved Playboy + Avalon 2

Thanks OZ government for screwing us royally!

 

[mcgameboy]

Consider yourselves lucky that one of your best slot provider choices isn’t Betsoft

I can only wish to play MG again - loved Playboy + Avalon 2

Thanks OZ government for screwing us royally!

That's no surprise to me. Didn't you get the full screen of wilds on the Sofia feature TWICE?

 

[Hydr0]

That's no surprise to me. Didn't you get the full screen of wilds on the Sofia feature TWICE?

Hey mate, yeah, your memory serves you well - fond memories those two hits! Cheers

 

[mina1929]

Consider yourselves lucky that one of your best slot provider choices isn’t Betsoft

I can only wish to play MG again - loved Playboy + Avalon 2

Thanks OZ government for screwing us royally!

You don't really want to play MG again its awful now. I have tried it and its slower, no auto spin. My favourite was Immortal Romance and Thunderstuck II. I would still play it but not for long as it does your head in lol

The Oz government need to get their act together that's for sure.

 

[Aryol]

If it is not enough, here is my data from my "session" playing Immortal Romance:

Spins: 117 (85 Dead Spins, 32 Wins - 2 wins were above Bet size with 3,33x and 4,33x)
Bet Size: 0,60 - 0,90
Features: 0
Total Wager/Bet: 85,8
Total Wins: 18,85
RTP: 22 %

And this is just my last session on it, the few before were not better. Not sure if I want even open their slots anymore, I am really disappointed.

 

[Hydr0]

If it is not enough, here is my data from my "session" playing Immortal Romance:

Spins: 117 (85 Dead Spins, 32 Wins - 2 wins were above Bet size with 3,33x and 4,33x)
Bet Size: 0,60 - 0,90
Features: 0
Total Wager/Bet: 85,8
Total Wins: 18,85
RTP: 22 %

And this is just my last session on it, the few before were not better. Not sure if I want even open their slots anymore, I am really disappointed.

To be fair, that’s a small sample, but yes, by all accounts here MG have lost it.

When I was able to play MG, there were at least two instances that I recall where the progress bonus meters were reset (I opened a thread about one of the times this happened, way back - believe that one was exclusive to Videoslots though after their software upgrade), for slots such as Playboy, Jurassic Park, Immortal Romance... and so on.

The fact that his kind of stuff is still happening is quite frankly a bloody joke.

Keep up the great work MG.

PS: wouldn’t stop me from playing my old favs though

 

[ladyhawke]

Consider yourselves lucky that one of your best slot provider choices isn’t Betsoft ...
Thanks OZ government for screwing us royally!

I know I am very odd, but I am also very much the odd one out here, as I like Betsoft! Had some really great wins on some of their slots.

 

[Kroffe]

I know I am very odd, but I am also very much the odd one out here, as I like Betsoft! Had some really great wins on some of their slots.

Could you share some of your favorite slots?
Have only ever played one or two betsoft slots.
Would be nice to have something to play besides Dead or alive.

 

[Hydr0]

I know I am very odd, but I am also very much the odd one out here, as I like Betsoft! Had some really great wins on some of their slots.

You’re not that odd

I don’t really mind betsoft actually, just would be nice, obviously, to have access to some of the bigger providers again. Miss BTG for eg, and would love to try blueprint etc.

Have always been a fan of FaFa twins and have won big on it many times. With a top prize of 9720X it’s not to be sneezed at. Never hear players talk about it, nor see winning screenies, except my recent ones hehe.. (guess most are preoccupied playing the big name providers, and/or don’t trust betsoft, given their history of questionable ethics, namely RE their jackpot games?)

Have to say though, their last few games annoy the hell out of me. The spin speed is a joke - run at 100m/hr with no way to slow them down. I like to chill out when playing slots....the variance level is out of the world, which makes it a tad exciting, but honestly the top prizes seem like fiction to me, and unattainable. Time will tell....

 

[Hydr0]

Could you share some of your favorite slots?
Have only ever played one or two betsoft slots.
Would be nice to have something to play besides Dead or alive.

I’ll leave ladyhawke to provide her favs, but if you enjoy high variance slots that can actually reward you, I would recommend you give FaFa twins a crack (if you haven’t already).

The usual caveat for high variance slotting applies of course, but if you catch this game at the right time, you will be a happy camper

Edit: perhaps a medium to high variance structure is closer to the mark.

 

[Kroffe]

I’ll leave ladyhawke to provide her favs, but if you enjoy high variance slots that can actually reward you, I would recommend you give FaFa twins a crack (if you haven’t already).

The usual caveat for high variance slotting applies of course, but if you catch this game at the right time, you will be a happy camper

Yeah, i saw your screenshots from it.
Sure looks like it can pay.
Is it lowroller friendly? 10-40p min stake is a must for slots i play since i make so small deposits.

 

[Hydr0]

Yeah, i saw your screenshots from it.
Sure looks like it can pay.
Is it lowroller friendly? 10-40p min stake is a must for slots i play since i make so small deposits.

Yes mate, you can play as little as 2.5SEK

 

[Kroffe]

Yes mate, you can play as little as 2.5SEK

Woah there.. Thats almost 3 9p spins on Doa per Fafa-spin.
I noticed your screenshots were in SEK.
Whats up with that? =)

 

[Hydr0]

Woah there.. Thats almost 3 9p spins on Doa per Fafa-spin.
I noticed your screenshots were in SEK.
Whats up with that? =)

Yes, true, you can’t bet as low as you can in DOA, but given the medium high variance structure, you usually get plenty of playtime.

As for my wins being in SEK (one of the two FaFa twins hits to be precise, as one of them was in AUD), that’s my currency of choice at the casino where I usually play betsoft, and where I used to play BTG slots (you may have noticed these are also in SEK). AUD, my preferred currency isn’t available.

 

[ladyhawke]

Could you share some of your favorite slots?
Have only ever played one or two betsoft slots.
Would be nice to have something to play besides Dead or alive.

I would love to be able to play DOA. But not possible, so off I go to play BetSoft.

Some of my favourite games are listed below. Sorry, but am not sure of the maximum X factor on these games - don't know how to work it out. Oh well...some of us are born to be Stephen Hawking, some of us are not.

So...

The Angler: Even the base game can give good wins, and if you catch the FS in a really good mood you can end up with a screenful of sticky wilds. The bonus round is usually crap, but just occasionally it can be OK. The payout table states you can win 130,000 credits in a single game.

Alkemor's Tower: Again, reasonable wins in the base game. Some of the bonus rounds are total crap (Earth Elemental Spell, I'm looking at you!), but some of the others are awesome. But it needs to be in a good mood, otherwise get the hell out.

Puppy Love Plus: OK, I'm a sucker for these cute little puppies - just wish they were kittens. The bonus round can give a good payout, but it can also be crap. But the FS can be triggered frequently, so even though on average, it doesn't pay that well, continually triggering the FS can boost your balance.

7th Heaven: Never seen this type of game before, even though it is classified as a Video slot. If you are lucky enough to get two wild reels (Cols 2 + 4) paired with a 7 across all reels, you will be laughing all the way to the bank.

Under the Sea: Good for steadily increasing your balance. However, pray you don't trigger the FS. You don't get anything for the trigger, and they (usually) are total crap.

More Gold Digging: Wow, can this one pay, both in base game (up to x5 multiplier) and the FS (up to x15 multiplier). Also, up to 2,330,000 credits can be won in a single spin. Have never seen this (how I wish!) but I have had great wins on this game.

Tiger's Claw: Reminds me of Siberian Storm, so possibly a clone. It is a 720 ways with up to 96 FS to be won. Again, good for boosting balances. Base game wins are between 10x-20x, but with the FS, as long as the game is in a good mood, it can wander into W/D territory.

Bamboo Rush: A new game, and I have only played it once, but it really looks as if it has potential.

Carnaval Forever: Avoid! Avoid! Avoid! Dreadful game with lousy payouts. ALthough it says "Big wins with the Carnaval queen", all I can say is: In what universe? And the payouts even for top paying symbols are dreadful - 100x if you are lucky. Did I say I hate this game?

Anyway, hope some of this is of use. And good luck.