Mobile gambling game reviews – Quarter 3, 2012

Sheffield-based startup AlchemyBet released numerous mobile games over the period into its “Pocket Fruity” brand portfolio.  “Cash and Mouse”, the first, is based on the original fruit machine slot format in a 3-reel game packed with charming animation.

“Count Ya Money”, a 3-reel, 5-winline cartoon-style and vampire-themed game with all the accompaniments expected to create an amusing ambience.
“Hi Roller” features fruity reels, two super level rounds with generous bonuses and 1-winline on 3 or 4 reels.  This game debuted a new ‘super’ feature presenting players with a winner’s board with cash surprise rollovers.  Hi Roller was developed with the latest HTML5 technology and is compatible on iOS, Android and Windows smartphones and tablets
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“Deck the Halls” and “Loaded” are two new mobile games present in All Slots Mobile Casino’s portfolio.  “Deck the Halls” is a 5-reel, 30-payline Christmas-themed mobile game featuring Wilds, Scatters and Free Spins.  The 5-reel, 25-payline pop music-themed game “Loaded” centers around a hip-hop band and all the trappings of fame.

Aristocrat listed its wide range of seventeen applications available in the Apple Store which it says have earned over 600 000 downloads to date.  The full list of play-for-fun titles are:  “Aristocrat All Stars, Buffalo Moon, Diamond Destiny, Dolphin Treasure, Dragon Emperor, 5 Dragons, Fire Light, Geisha, Imperial House, Miss Kitty, Sun and Moon, Thunder King, Tiki Torch, Whales of Cash, Wicked Winnings II and Wild Panda”.

3D Online gambling software developer Betsoft Gaming translated its popular online slot “Mr. Vegas” to the mobile environment on the Android and iOS platforms.  The mobile version of Mr. Vegas comes packed with the same immersive components found in the original game, including five animated bonus features.

Social gaming developer Buffalo Studios released a mobile version of its popular Facebook game “Bingo Blitz”.  The mobile version titled “Bingo Rush” is a fast-paced bingo format where players aim to collect as many bingo’s as possible in a limited time frame.

Cozy Games will develop a suite of games for the mobile and tablet market in conjunction with FremantleMedia Enterprises.  Titles earmarked for conversion include The X Factor, Steps to Stardom, The Price is Right, Family Fortunes and Play Your Cards Right across numerous formats.

Another social gaming developer CrowdPark, who incidently reportedly filed for insolvency during the period, launched “Pet Vegas Mobile” and “Ante Up Mobile” on the iOS channel.

EA Mobile, a division of Electronic Arts, Inc. and the interactive division of World Series of Poker organisers Caesars Entertainment have partnered up to launch a new iOS poker app.  “World Series of Poker Presented by EA” is a new, true-to-life, play-for-fun poker app for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices.

GameSys’ operational website JackpotJoy launched its free slots mobile app into iTunes.  The suite of free-to-play games on offer include “Tiki Island, Jungle Jump, Reel Deal Diner, Fortune Temple, Houdini, Double Bubble and Tiki Temple”.

Game Show Network’s interactive division GSN Digital developed a free mobile casino application based on American game show “Wheel of Fortune Slots”.  The game is available to iOS and Android device users.

International Game Technology released its 5-reel, 30-payline “Cats” mobile slot game exclusive to Virgin Games. Cats is a classic slot found in Las Vegas casinos and is the third IGT slot to be launched on Virgin Mobile Casino; the others include Cleopatra and Da Vinci Diamonds, who also enjoy Virgin Games exclusivity.

Microgaming added another two HTML5 games to its already impressive mobile portfolio of 75 games titled “Ladies Nite” and “Spring Break”.

Other popular offerings include “Blaze Mobile” and a soon-to-be-introduced “Mobile Bingo” product, all utilising a “swipe and tap” interface.

Online poker firm PKR is taking its game play to the roulette table with the launch of a smartphone compatible roulette game.

Games developer Play’n GO launched two premium slot game titles fattening its expanding portfolio to twenty-seven.  The new titles are available in 27 languages and are mobile versions of the company’s popular “Dragon Ship” and “Enchanted Meadows” on the iOS, Android, Windows 7 and Blackberry platforms.

London-based Smart Gaming Group launched a live streaming roulette game designed for mobile devices on the Android and iOS platforms.