In the modern gaming world, there is quite a lot of crossover between different markers. Console video game developers are not restricted to producing games for the Playstation or XBOX, and social games developers have been venturing into other outlets for quite some time.
There are actually many video game design companies that have crossed over into the online gambling world, and Slots Temple is going to take a look at their products.
Konami
Konami is a Japanese video game developer that was founded in 1969. The company is well-known for a wide range of titles, such as Contra, Dance Dance Revolution, Suikoden, Metal Gear and Silent Hill. It has certainly withstood the test of time, an impressive feat in today’s ever-changing gaming market.
In the year 2000, Konami broke into the American slot machine gaming market. Over the years, the company has developed a wide range of innovative cabinets and popular slots games, such as Rocky, Dungeons & Dragons and Arabian Gold. Konami is certainly one of the most successful slot machine developers in the world.
SEGA
SEGA is a Japanese video game developer who have been creating console games since the 1980s. The company is best known for its Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, as well as Virtua Fighter and Phantasy Star. In the console gaming market, the SEGA Genesis was a huge hit, but the brand fizzled out after the release of the Dreamcast which failed to impress players.
At the turn of the century, SEGA decided that it would no longer produce hardware and instead focus its efforts on software. Shortly after this, the brand launched SEGAcasino.com. It was a real-money online casino that was released amidst a great deal of hype. However, it only lasted one year.
The company never released an official statement – but, we can only assume the SEGAcasino closed due to lack of players.
Atari
Atari is the latest video game developer to enter into the casino world. It is one of the best known retro game designers, responsible for Centipede, Asteroids and Pong. The company has gracefully made the transition into the modern gaming market by developing fun mobile apps like Roller Coaster Tycoon, Pong World and Outlaw.
This year, Atari turned its attention to the gambling market. In October 2014, the company launched a social casino called Atari Jackpots. Currently, Atari is in the process of launching a real-money gambling service called Atari Casino. Both sites will feature games that are based on classic Atari video games, bringing a nostalgic retro theme to the play-money and real-money sites.
It is still too soon to tell whether Atari will sink or swim in the online gambling world.
