In the past few years, we have seen developer studios go from being the unsung hero in the background to amassing a following of their own. Everyone is waiting for the next releases by Epic Games or Ubisoft, gamers swear by studios like Rockstar Games, which have given us gems such as the Grand Theft Auto series, Max Payne and the recent Red Dead Redemption 2 hit, and you can see countless subscribers on forums and social media pages run by Riot Games or Blizzard. The same is true in every area of online gaming – and. in the world of online casino games, NetEnt is one of the biggest players out there. With a portfolio of immensely popular titles, the gaming provider has recently upped its game by adding several great titles to its roster – and paved the way for more exciting releases in 2019.

Seasonal Slot Games: NetEnt's Strong Suit

Online casinos powered by NetEnt are renowned for reliability, engaging content, and a wide selection of perks across different games – which is a great advantage for most players looking to pick an online provider. The company specializes in online slot games, having gained a reputation for user-friendly gameplay, visually entertaining graphics, and generous payouts. And a lot of time has passed since the studio launched its best-selling Gonzo’s Quest online video slot game back in 2011. In the Fall of 2018, they decided to launch a couple of games with a holiday theme, proving that they are in tune with what players want. Many online gamblers welcome the refreshing change of having the option of playing a game that perfectly ties in with the season – and NetEnt’s spooky Halloween-themed slot, Halloween Jack, did just the trick.

With a terrifying combination of a skeleton and a jack-o'-lantern as its protagonist, personifying the evil that a young girl unleashes from a jewelry box that carries a curse. The 20-bet line game featured five reels across three rows, with a free spins bonus, an expanding Death Reaper wild and a stacked Hell Hound wild. True to its theme, its wild symbol is a pumpkin and it also features a walking wild. The atmosphere was a bit merrier ahead of the Christmas holidays when NetEnt released its Jingle Spin slot game. Full of seasonal decorations and graphics, the slot follows a jolly, loud, and slightly steampunk Santa and his little helpers as they guide the player through a 5-reel, 3-row slot with 20-fixed lines, as they collect baubles and activate secret features.

From Vikings to Robots, NetEnt Covers Every Base

It was not only festive fun though. NetEnt managed to land a huge deal when they were cleared to develop their own slot game based on the hit Vikings TV series – which is scheduled to end after the broadcast of its sixth season, to give way to another history-inspired series developed by its creators. Featuring no less than 243 paylines across five reels (with an option to unlock up to seven reels), Vikings was critically acclaimed for its originality and engaging visuals. It showcased the show’s favorite characters, from protagonists Ragnar Lothbrok and Lagertha, to their son Bjorn and master shipbuilder and raider Floki. With a Hotspot feature and a Raid Spins Feature that increased the player’s chance of winning, the slot stood out for its Shield Wall, a direct reference to the TV series.

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Just before Christmas, NetEnt announced that it would launch a sci-fi based slot, aptly named Wild-O-Tron 3000. Devised as a science fiction adventure that would celebrate the simplicity of the genre, Wild-O-Tron 3000 is set in a robot lab in the 1960s. With 20 paylines, five reels and three rows, the video slot is full of cyborgs and futuristic graphics. Its most eye-catching feature is the lightning bolt that flashes across the reels once the random Wild-O-Tron feature is activated – packing the reels with wilds and increasing the player’s winning chances. And it seems that NetEnt has hit the ground running in 2019, as it has already announced the release of its new Turn Your Fortune video slot game on January 3rd.

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Ancient Egypt and French Magic Set to be Showcased in Early 2019

Built around the theme of luxury and golden symbols reminiscent of French royalty, the game boasts five reels across four rows, resulting in 40 potential paylines. With stunning visuals, featuring a stack of gold coins resembling a wheel on the left, which helps unlock free spins as you go up the ladder, Turn Your Fortune is as glamorous as it gets. With gilded animals like lions, snails, turtles, owls, butterflies, and fish, as well as Jack to Ace symbols on the reels, the game offers the chance to get up to 200 times the bet – or even 2,000x when you are in free spins.

NetEnt has also announced that it will release a new Ancient Egypt-themed progressive slot in early 2019, called Mercy of the Gods. Based on its Greek-themed progressive slot game, Divine Fortune, the new version will see the player explore a great pyramid lost inside the Egyptian desert, only to find features such as the Eye of Horus Free Spins and the Gift of Life Respins. Around February 2019, NetEnt’s new Golden Grimoire slot game is also set to be released. Although details are still kept secret, initial glimpses reveal that it will be based on a magical theme, with spells, amulets and spirit-summoning in abundance. Grimoire, after all, is the French word for a magical textbook.

With a wide variety of themes and gameplay, NetEnt continues to dominate in the online casino gaming world. It just remains to be seen whether, in 2019, the studio will be able to hold on to its crown.