Lord of the Rings Revamped

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There is some more news about the Microgaming hallmark online slot game Lord of the Rings (LOTR) and it is different. Yesterday a newsletter from the Microgaming powered All Jackpots online casino said, "Stay tuned for the epic release, and prepare to feel the power of the ring - coming soon." This gave the impression that the slot game based on the second part of the trilogy would be released. Today, a press release from another Microgaming powered online casino issued a clarification. The online casino was Royal Vegas. The clarification said that a revamped version of LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring is due for release in September. There is still no confirmation from Microgaming.

The press release from Royal Vegas online casino says that the new version of Fellowship of the Ring "builds on the success of the original game". One of the new features incorporated is the character Gollum. This is an addition that will capture players' imaginations says Royal Vegas online casino. The Gollum character can appear anywhere and award players with features and prizes. LOTR fans will recall that Gollum was a Hobbit, who once possessed the One Ring. He lost it to Bilbo Baggins. Because of the Ring Gollum developed a split personality, Slinker and Stinker. Slinker spoke of friendship and love, while Stinker knew only treachery and violence. The two personalities often quarreled when Gollum talked to himself.

Another addition to the revamped LOTR online slot game is a progressive jackpot. The game actually has four progressive jackpots. The Royal Vegas online casino press release says, "There is a chance to win one of four jackpots within the randomly triggered Bonus Wheel feature. The higher the bet, the better the chances are of winning the progressive jackpot." New imagery has also been added. The features that made LOTR an outstanding slot game have been retained. One of these is the 243 ways to win, which provides an entertaining and rewarding experience to players. The other feature is the trademarked Cinematic Spins. Scenes from Fellowship of the Ring are displayed while the reels spin.

It appears that Microgaming is in no hurry to run through the releases of the epic branded slot games. And the leading online gaming software provider is keeping its cards close to its chest. The investment into the project with Warner Brothers, who own the copyright to the LOTR trilogy, must have been immense and it is now recovery time.

Royal Vegas is a leading online casino of the Fortune Lounge group. It is licensed by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta and carries the Safe & Fair seal from eCOGRA.

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