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When you think about it, it is genuinely quite odd that there has not yet been an online slot game based on the Planet of the Apes films, a franchise that spans decades.Well, the moment has finally come, and popular Swedish software developer NetEnt has signed an agreement with 20th Century Fox Consumer Products to exclusively license the franchise for online casino gaming.The partnership will cover the entire brand, which spans over 50 years in total.
Excitement
There is quite the buzz from both the film and iGaming communities surrounding the announcement, and the game will be released in late 2017, around the time that the third instalment of the latest series of Planet of the Apes films, War for the Planet of the Apes, will be released, following Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014).
Rich history
Speaking of the deal, Simon Hammon, Chief Product officer at NetEnt, said:“Planet of the Apes is one of the largest film franchises in the world never to have been applied to gaming before. With such a rich history, the brand resonates with everyone that has grown up with the films, and it will fit perfectly with NetEnt’s wide and diverse player base. We are thrilled to have signed the franchise, and can’t wait to offer the game to players later in the year.”The game is expected to feature the amazing graphics and animations that NetEnt is famed for, as well as their trademark unique and exciting bonus features.With NetEnt recently announcing they will be releasing their first virtual reality slot towards the end of the year, we should all be excited about what Planet of the Apes themed slots may follow!