NetEnt Announces First VR Video Slot, Gonzo’s Quest

The rise of virtual reality cannot be denied, headsets for games consoles, desktop computers and more and becoming affordable, and as a result, an increasing number of virtual reality games are being released.

Updated: 26 January 2024 By Becky Mosley

The rise of virtual reality cannot be denied, headsets for games consoles, desktop computers and more and becoming affordable, and as a result, an increasing number of virtual reality games are being released.It was never going to take long before the world of virtual reality arrived in the iGaming world, and it will come as no surprise to anybody to know that NetEnt are leading the charge.The popular software developer has announced that they will be developing their first real-money virtual reality slot, and suitably, it will be their first platinum video slot, Gonzo’s Quest.NetEnt Announces First VR Video Slot, Gonzo’s Quest

When is it due?

Gonzo’s Quest VR is expected to be available by the end of this year, or the beginning of 2018 at the latest and will undoubtedly be a huge step forward for the online casino industry, which is already one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world.Speaking of the announcement, Per Eriksson, CEO of NetEnt, said:“We firmly believe that VR has a given place in the future of online gaming, based on our research and the trends that we monitor. We remain focused on delivering the ultimate entertainment experience by taking this first step towards developing our first real-money VR slot. This is a milestone for NetEnt and the gaming industry.”

First look

The announcement was made at the ICE Totally Gaming Conference at the ExCeL in London last week, and the first prototype of the game can now be viewed in a YouTube trailer.It looks to be another huge year for NetEnt, who have already released several top-quality slots, and have made agreements to release official slots based on Planet of the Apes and Emojis later this year, but Gonzo’s Quest VR may be their biggest move yet!https://youtu.be/LecADSdT1_4

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