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Classic video games selling for large sums

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Everything comes back around in popularity or at least that is what they say. It has happened with vinyl records and now the same is occurring with retro video games. Yes, classic video games have become popular as children of the 1980s and 1990s have grown older and moved into the workforce. But classic games haven’t just become popular to play. People are spending large sums of money on classic games from 20 and 30 years ago and owners who sell the games are making tidy sums. Gamers looking for classic games online can find free casino slot games inspired by retro video games.

Why are classic games popular again?

Classic video games are becoming popular as many older gamers look for a nostalgia factor. Playing games from their childhood brings back memories of yesteryear. Old Nintendo games are a link to the past for many gamers and it is something they don’t want to lose. Nintendo announced in August that it would release a back catalogue of classic games for a new platform. The move will capitalise on the growing number of people looking for older games rather than newer ones. Many older games have inspired online slots which has driven their popularity sky-high.

In addition to personal reasons, today’s mega-blockbuster video games are seen as too violent by many. While video games of the past were an escape from reality, modern games are based – at least loosely – on the problems of the world. From first person shooters to Grand Theft Auto, many older gamers want to play games that don’t reflect reality.

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How much are rare video games worth?

A recent study of rare and nostalgic video games from the last 30 years has found a number of old games selling for large sums of money. According to one source, a copy of Nintendo’s Campus Challenge 1991 sells for around $22,000. Amazingly, the now rare game cost just $30 back in 1991. Gamers who had a copy could cash-in on Campus Challenge if they are able to find it. Other rare games selling for big money include the 1988 Sega Megadrive edition of Tetris and Atari’s Air Raid from 1982.

Ultimate 11 is another that is high on the rare games list. According to reports, only 10 copies exist and each goes for $10,000. Kizuna Encounter had only 15 English versions created and is reportedly worth $13,000. One video game collector paid $55,000 for a copy of both games in 2009.

…And then there’s E.T.

In 1982, Atari rushed E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial video game into the marketplace. Atari gave E.T.’s creator just five and a half weeks to develop the game. The company wanted it out in time for Christmas and to reap the rewards of the holiday season. The rushed game was awful and gamers hated it. It barely sold and Atari had warehouses chocked full of E.T. games it couldn’t sell. Unable to move the games and with Atari becoming obsolete by the mid-1980s, the company buried hundreds of thousands of copies of E.T. and other games in the New Mexico desert. Some have been dug up and rare copies of the game have sold for $1,535 at auction. The excavators of the long-lost cartridges found 900 E.T. games in total. After selling them on eBay, the group made $108,000.

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Salsa unveils Gina Macheri as Strategic Alliance Manager to spearhead Latam expansion

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Salsa Technology has unveiled Gina Macheri as Strategic Alliance Manager to spearhead the company’s expansion across Latam markets. Arriving with a wealth of iGaming experience, Macheri will focus on amplifying Salsa’s presence in key LatAm jurisdictions.

Salsa Technology’s Strategic Alliance Manager, Gina Macheri commented: “I’m joining Salsa Technology at the perfect time given the business’ prolific growth and as Latam continues to expand thanks to regulation. I cannot wait to play a core role in increasing Salsa’s presence in our main target markets.”

Leveraging her impressive background in strategic business development and integral growth, she’ll play an influential role in striking strategic partnerships. This week Macheri will be attending SAGSE Latam in Buenos Aires where the company will exhibit its cutting-edge technology and flexible solutions designed specifically to meet the demands of local markets. Besides being personally in charge of increasing Salsa’s footprint in Latam, Gina will also lead the setting up of a team of trade representatives to pave the company’s way to new markets such as Africa and Asia, among others.

Macheri steps into Salsa from Betconstruct, where she held the position of Regional Director, overseeing the comprehensive growth of the business. A proven track record and a deep understanding of the nuances of the iGaming space make Macheri a valuable addition. Prior to her time with Betconstruct, Gina excelled at esteemed gaming entities such as Ainsworth Game Technology, JVL Gaming Labs, and IGT.

“Gina’s talent and experience in strategic business development make her the ideal person to drive our progressive expansion efforts,” said the company Founder, Peter Nolte.

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iGaming Leader Soft2Bet Showcases MEGA Solutions to the US Market at NEXT Summit New York

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Soft2Bet, a leading B2B casino and sportsbook platform provider, made its forthcoming U.S. launch known last week at NEXT.io’s premier North American iGaming and Sports Betting Summit, NEXT Summit New York 2024. At the event, which was attended by some of the biggest names in the industry, Soft2Bet showed off its Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) solutions and met with some of the biggest industry players in the United States.

Ahead of Soft2Bet’s expected New Jersey license later this year, members of the team including David Yatom Hay, General Council; Martin Collins, Chief Business Development Officer; and Ohad Straschnov, Senior Compliance Director, met with operators, regulators, and potential partners who expressed great interest in bringing MEGA solutions to the U.S.

“It was great to get some facetime with those helping us bring our offering to the States,” said Yatom. “Since we are first bringing our B2C product into the state as a proof of concept for future B2B partners, there seems to be quite a bit of excitement around seeing how our MEGA solutions and localization features will translate in the US.”

On Wednesday March 6, Collins participated in a fireside chat with Business Insider Media Editor Ashley Rodriguez. The presentation, titled Redefining the North American Online Gambling Experience, covered the need for operators to switch strategies from heavily investing in acquisition and promotional activity, to focusing more on better ROI tech innovations, such as MEGA, which boost retention and screen time.

“We believe proper gamification can be a true game changer within this market,” said Collins. “It’s not your traditional tournaments and awards we’ve seen across the market the last five to ten years. Within the industry, the user experience is fairly weak compared to other verticals, so we looked at what’s offering the best customer experience, and that’s coming from casual gaming. This is why we started developing solutions that match these incredibly engaging user experiences.”

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“So it’s essentially trying to recreate the experience you’d find in free mobile games and use that to keep people in the ecosystem and keep them coming back,” replied Rodriguez.

Following a successful NEXT Summit, Soft2Bet will once again be returning to the U.S. to showcase its new innovations and meet with partners in the market at SBC Summit North America from May 8 to 9, 2024. Martin Collins will be presenting a keynote at the iGaming stage on May 8 at 2:40 p.m.

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Influx Solutions a complete iGaming digital marketing agency

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The year 2024 represents a revolution for the Brazilian iGaming market, one of the largest on the planet, due to the implementation of sector regulations. The expectation is that the main players in the world will seek to enter or expand investments in the country from now on. Thinking about meeting a growing demand, Influx Solutions was created, aiming to offer the best and most comprehensive coverage and advice to groups interested in gaining visibility and space in the competitive national market. Influx Solutions aims to become a powerhouse in the online and offline media management scenario. The mission is simple: drive your business to success through validated strategies focused on conversion and revenue.

From media management, paid traffic to legal aspects and specialized consultancy, the new player in the Brazilian market offers a wide range of services that complement each other, guaranteeing exceptional results on all fronts.

The new player was born in the hands of industry veterans, who over the last two decades have worked in the sector with a focus on performance and affiliation, but occasionally also meeting other demands in the digital market.

To meet this demand, professionals Alessandro Valente and Gabriel Moreira came together to deliver solutions for the regional iGaming market, through their knowledge and important network of contacts. With extensive experience in the sports marketing sector, Gabriel Moreira is one of the directors of Influx Solutions and believes that the company will be essential to the success trajectory of its clients in a dynamic market that requires the best practices to quickly achieve their objectives. “We are ready to help our customers through a successful journey in a sector that demands agility and constant innovation. Influx Solutions is the ideal partner for those looking to not only meet, but exceed expectations in such a competitive market”, explains Gabriel Moreira. Alongside Gabriel, Alessandro Valente, with years of experience on the national scene, also highlights the importance of a company with definitive solutions to shorten distances and boost results for those who are or intend to enter this market.

“Super Afiliados already served some customers who were looking for something beyond our core business, which is affiliation, but with this new front, we will have specialized and personalized service that should further improve our customers’ results and enable the acquisition of new business. ”

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