Isle of Man based casino game designer Microgaming has announced that they've signed a licensing deal to create a slot based on the 1986 film 'Highlander'.
The deal will prominently feature Connor MacLeod, the Scottish swordsman who travels the lands to seek his destiny. The game will be a 5 reel, 243 ways to win game that will feature symbols and footage from the hit movie. The agreement was facilitated by Creative Licensing Corporation and agreed to by Studiocanal, the rights holder for the film.
Speaking about the deal Microgaming's David Reynolds said, "Highlander is seen as one of the great cult hits of the 80s. With its action-packed storyline and hefty rock inspired composition, it is a fantastic brand for an online slot. The game studio is busy completing the slot that captures all of the movie magic. The game's features will incorporate the historical Scottish Highlands and gritty New York City, with a classic movie poster art style and blistering guitar tracks."
Creative Licensing's Stephanie Kupperman also commented, noting: "Many of the iconic characters from classic "Highlander" are featured in the slot, including Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, Roxanne Hart as Brenda Wyatt and Clancy Brown as The Kurgan. We think fans are really going to enjoy revisiting this epic story, and seeing their favourite heroes and villains in game format."