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this week disclosed that it has gained the “exclusive rights” to develop the first-ever Internet casino games based on the popular Marvel Super Heroes.
Games based on these characters are scheduled to launch in December 2007, the company said.
"Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four have grown from the comics to a massive worldwide fan base, and now it's fitting that they make their debut at the world's top Internet casinos,” said Javaid Aziz, CryptoLogic's president and CEO, adding that his firm is “proud to be a 'web-mate' of one of the world's premier entertainment brands - and excited to add the most famous of all Marvel Super Heroes to our award-winning suite of Internet casino games."
Under the agreement, made through CryptoLogic's wholly-owned subsidiary, WagerLogic Ltd., CryptoLogic will be the “sole developer of Internet casino games” based on the Marvel characters through 2010, the company said.
Marvel Classics
Other games will feature Marvel characters, including the Hulk, Daredevil, Blade, Thor, X-Men, Silver Surfer, Elektra, Iron Man and Ghost Rider. “These games bring players big-screen excitement, stunning graphics and their favorite Marvel characters - along with the chance to win huge cash prizes,” said the company.Today's sophisticated Internet casino players have told us “they want more choice, more excitement and more chances to win," said A.J. Slivinski, the managing director of WagerLogic. "Together, we are delivering great games and great entertainment - and breaking new ground in licensing branded content for the Internet gaming world."
With more than 200 games, CryptoLogic has one of the largest casino gaming suites on the Internet. The company has introduced some of the most popular games in the industry, including fan favorites Bejeweled, Cubis, Jewel Quest, and the first-ever version of Multi-Hand Video Blackjack, a title that combines the excitement and action of video poker to the world's most popular casino game. Video poker is increasingly popular, both online, and offline, gaming experts said.
Analysts said that CryptoLogic is a world-leading, blue-chip public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. For more information, go to, www.wagerlogic.com <http://www.wagerlogic.com> .
Many of these cartoon characters from Marvel have already been made into Hollywood movies, including "Ghost Rider," with Nicholas Cage, and "X-Men," with Halle Barry. This will give the online casinos the glamour of show business, analysts said, in addition to the fun of gambling.
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