CryptoLogic® Limited, a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, based in Toronto, Canada has announced that it has gained the exclusive rights to develop the first-ever online casino based on the popular Marvel Super Heroes, Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four.
As announced on the Cryptologic website, games based on the characters are scheduled to launch in December 2007. Under the agreement, made through WagerLogic Ltd®, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cryptologic, they will be the sole developer of Internet casino games based on the Marvel characters through 2010.
Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four join CryptoLogic’s roster of popular Marvel-branded slot games, including Blade, Daredevil, Elektra, Ghost Rider, Silver Surfer, The Hulk, The Punisher, Thor, and X-Men. They also exclusively feature Iron Man, a character coming to cinema screens in May 2008, which should prove to be a summer blockbuster and raise the Marvel reputation even more.
“Today’s sophisticated Internet casino players have told us they want more choice, more excitement and more chances to win - and with Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four, WagerLogic® delivers,” said Managing Director of WagerLogic®, A.J. Slivinski. “Together, we are delivering great games and great entertainment - and breaking new ground in licensing branded content for the Internet gaming world.”
“CryptoLogic® 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,” said Javaid Aziz, CryptoLogic’s President and CEO.
With a library of over 5,000 characters, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Marvel’s operations are focused on utilizing its character franchises in licensing, entertainment, publishing and toys. Areas of emphasis include consumer products, video games, television and promotions.