Blotter: Cryptologic releases comic-book themed online slots

In a move that may be the ultimate “team-up” between two “superpowered” companies, the online casino software company Cryptologic announced that they have partnered with DC Entertainment in creating online slot machine games themed around two of the comic book company’s iconic characters, Batman and Wonder Woman. This agreement marks the first time that the legendary characters of the DC Universe have been used in a themed online slot game.

The Batman game is a five-reel video slot game where players can bet up to fifty paylines. The cost of each credit can range from one cent to twenty dollars (US). This new game also has a Bonus Bet feature, which allows players to open a secret bonus game. The game also features exciting mini-games, including bonus spins and a chase between Batman and his arch-nemesis, the Joker.

For players who prefer an Amazon princess to a Caped Crusader, Cryptologic is also offering a Wonder Woman-themed game. Like the game themed around her Justice League teammate, the Wonder Woman game allows players to play on up to fifty paylines and has fun bonus mini-games that activate when players make the Bonus Bet wager, including a battle between the Amazon and her arch-enemy, the Greek war god Ares.

Another Cryptologic online slot release is the humorous game, Monkeys to Mars. The game’s theme revolves around a group of chimpanzee astronauts who are launched on a space mission to Mars. While the structure of the game is similar to traditional video slots found in land-based casinos, the bonus features include bonus spins and avoiding killer asteroids on the way to the Red Planet.

Earlier this month, online casino software rival Playtech announced that they had released online slot games featuring characters from DC’s biggest rival, Marvel Entertainment. The Playtech games displayed well-known superheroes Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk. With the recent purchase of Marvel by Disney, some gaming experts are concerned that the new owners may discontinue the use of their characters in online slots.

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