Canada
Limited Run Games To Release New “Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection” Commemorating 30 Years Of The Iconic Film
Revealed in today’s LRG3 presentation, Limited Run, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic Jurassic Park film with the release of the new Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection. Limited Run’s Carbon Engine has re-animated a series of fan-favorite retro Jurassic Park game titles that will receive both physical and digital releases. Pre-orders for the physical editions will begin on Sept. 1 and end Oct. 15th on limitedrungames .com.
The 8-and 16-bit era of Jurassic Park games has returned. This release includes a lineup of classic titles and adds new features, including save states for each game, new in-game maps, and various quality-of-life fixes that bring these titles into the modern era of gaming. The additions and extras added to this collection are carefully curated to celebrate the legacy of the 1993 film from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment and the love that the Limited Run and Carbon teams share for the blockbuster franchise.
The Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection will come with the following fan-favorite titles, originally released across NES, Game Boy and SNES:
- Jurassic Park
- Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues
In addition to this collection, Limited Run will also reissue Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues on NES, Game Boy and SNES cartridges. In celebration of the Jurassic Park 30th anniversary, Limited Run is upgrading these cartridges with amber-colored shells and with a series of premium Collector’s Editions that feature light-up cartridges, numbered slipcovers, and a collectible set of posters. Fans are invited to re-experience these classics on their original hardware—with a new twist.
About the Physical Editions:
Standard Edition (Switch, PS4 & Xbox One) | $29.99:
- Physical copy of the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
Classic Edition (Switch, PS4 & Xbox One) | $64.99:
- Physical copy of the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
- SteelBook®
- Packaging inspired by the original Jurassic Park VHS case
Prehistoric Edition (Switch, PS4 & Xbox One) | $174.99:
- Physical copy of the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
- SteelBook®
- Packaging inspired by the original Jurassic Park VHS case
- Replica of Dr. Alan Grant’s ID card inspired by the Jurassic Park game
- Physical CD soundtrack featuring original music from the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
- Mini replicas of original Jurassic Park NES, Game Boy and SNES game cartridges in a custom display frame
- Packaging inspired by the classic Jurassic Park toys
About the Retro Editions:
Standard Editions (NES, Game Boy & SNES) | $49.99 – $64.99:
- Physical copy of either Jurassic Park or Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues on an amber retro cartridge
- Replica of the original game manual
Collector’s Editions (NES, Game Boy & SNES) | $99.99:
- Physical copy of either Jurassic Park or Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues on an amber light-up retro cartridge
- Numbered foil stamped slipcover
- Replica of the original game manual
- Double-sided poster inspired by the classic Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
Canada
Play’n GO announces partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec, launching the Swedish gaming giant’s games into another Canadian province.
Already active in another Canadian province , this partnership sees Play’n GO’s content available in the province of Québec exclusively with Loto-Québec, a state-owned corporation, where online players now have access to titles such as Tome of Madness.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer, Play’n GO said: “At Play’n GO, we have always been clear in our vision to be active in every regulated market in the world, and this partnership with Loto-Québec is the next step on that journey.
“Our past success in Canada gives us confidence that players in Québec will enjoy the best Play’n GO content, and we look forward to many years of success with Loto-Québec in the province.”
Stéphane Martel, Head of Product and Innovation at Loto-Québec added: “As the sole iGaming operator in Québec, we pride ourselves on offering titles that truly add value to our platform, lotoquebec.com. We are happy to bring Play’n GO games to our players.”
Canada
Court Decision Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Model
iGaming Ontario has welcomed the decision of the Ontario Superior Court, which found that iGaming Ontario’s model is consistent with the Criminal Code and that iGaming Ontario is conducting and managing igaming in the province.
“We have always been confident in our model and are pleased that the court has ruled in our favour, and that Ontarians can continue to play with confidence in our regulated igaming market,” said Martha Otton, Executive Director of iGaming Ontario.
“Ontario’s model meets the requirements and contributes to the public good by protecting players, their data and their funds, while helping to fund priority public services in Ontario, and bringing well-paid, high-tech jobs and economic development to Ontario,” Otton added.
In dismissing the application brought forward by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), the Superior Court found that iGaming Ontario is the “operating mind” behind Ontario’s competitive igaming market in accordance with the conduct and manage requirements of the Criminal Code.
iGaming Ontario will continue to conduct and manage igaming as it has since the launch of the regulated market on April 4, 2022.
Bragg Gaming Group
Bragg Gaming Appoints Renowned iGaming Executive Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer
Bragg Gaming Group, a global iGaming technology and content provider, announced that Neill Whyte has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1st May 2024, establishing a new global commercial structure at the Company and bolstering its leadership team.
Whyte brings over 18 years of experience in the iGaming sector, most recently in the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Gaming Corporation’s (DGC), B2B iGaming Division. After joining DGC in early 2020, he was responsible for the commercially successful launch and growth of its content distribution business in the US.
Prior to joining DGC, Whyte held multiple positions in the gaming industry including as Head of Business Development at Isle of Man-based iGaming specialist Apricot Investments, as Board Member at Swedish iGaming product and Lottery content distributor Genera Networks, and in various senior roles over eleven years at leading iGaming content supplier Microgaming, including as Head of Product Channels.
In his new role with Bragg, Whyte will be tasked with leading the Company’s global commercial teams to drive growth across all of the Company’s product verticals which include proprietary online casino content from its Atomic Slot Lab, Indigo Magic and Wild Streak Gaming studios, exclusive content from content partners, HUB a leading casino content aggregation platform, Fuze player engagement, as well as its award-winning player account management (PAM) platform and turnkey solutions.
Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer at Bragg, said: “I am very pleased to be announcing today the appointment of Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg. His iGaming product and market knowledge, together with his record in driving growth from developing successful and mutually beneficial commercial partnerships are exceptional.
“As we leverage our broad content and product portfolio to grow in existing and new markets, including in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe, Neill’s unique combination of knowledge, skills and experience in this sector are a perfect fit for our ambitions at Bragg.”
Neill Whyte, Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg, said: “It’s an honor to join Matevž and the wider teams at Bragg already in place across North America, Europe and in India. I have been impressed with the depth and quality of the content, product and technology offerings at Bragg, and its ability to rapidly adapt, certify and deploy this content and technology in newly regulated markets is a distinct advantage.
“We also have a huge opportunity to grow our footprint with our existing customers in markets in which we are already established. Our content and product roadmaps are second to none, and I’m planning to get on the road in the coming weeks and months to meet the team and our customers and to start building for the next stage of mutual growth. I can’t wait to get going.”
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