NetEnt secures rights deal with A+E Networks and Gaumont
News on 6 Feb 2018
News on 6 Feb 2018
U.S. media company A+E Networks has agreed a rights deal with NetEnt for the development of a slot based on the historical drama television series, Vikings.
The branded video slot will follow the exploits of a famous Norse clan from the dark ages in Scandinavia as they plan their invasion of England and France.
NetEnt plans to release the game towards the end of 2018.
Henrik Fagerlund, chief product officer of NetEnt, said: “Vikings has quickly become a TV favourite since the first season in 2013 and appeals to a vast audience worldwide. It’s a classic and historical theme packed with action and we’re sure the players will be looking forward to the launch later this year.”
The company has also agreed a rights deal with Gaumont for the development of a new video slot based on the Netflix series Narcos.
The new Narcos branded title, which was announced during a special unveiling at ICE, is based on the acclaimed action-packed series on drug kingpin Pablo Escobar which premiered to both critical and consumer acclaim on Netflix.
“We’re continuing to push boundaries with our branded games, and Narcos is certainly one of our biggest deals to date,” Fagerlund said. “The series became an overnight sensation with a huge fan base all over the world, and it gives us yet another demographic who can have fun playing our games.”
“NetEnt is a world leading provider of premier online gaming solutions, and we trust them to develop and create a gaming property that will thrill the millions of Narcos fans around the world and provide a new way for them to experience and engage with the brand,” added Tim Stephen, Head of Legal and Business Affairs at Gaumont.
