These games have something for everyone - interview with Sebastian Perrier, Co-Founder of Neko Games

Welcome to our SlotCatalog interview series, we are glad to have you join us. First of all, introduce yourself to our readers and tell us what is Neko Games?

Thank you for having us! It’s always a pleasure to chat with you and your readers.

So, Neko Games is a games studio that designs and develops online video bingos. We were founded in 2019 in Buenos Aires with an initial focus on producing games for Early Life players in developing markets like Asia, Africa and LATAM.

We specialise in creating games that transform simple bingo mechanics into fun and memorable adventures that people can easily understand and trust.

What drives the company going forward and constantly improving its game content?

We are driven by the players. Bingo is such a popular game around the world, but it’s been neglected online, and fallen way behind other products like slots and live games. We want to change that.

We’re using the talent and passion we have at Neko to bring something new to the video bingo experience, like sleek graphics, interesting themes, and rewarding features which haven’t been seen in these kinds of games before.

We want existing players to be blown away with an advanced version of a game they’re already familiar with, and we want new players to be so impressed when they try our games for the first time, they become regular players. That’s what inspires us to constantly innovate in this space.

Why video bingos and what makes them so popular among players?

Firstly, because video bingo mechanics are so simple to understand. The winning patterns in video bingo are the same as the traditional game, so players can easily make the switch to playing online.

Secondly, the high hit-rate of video bingos make our games very attractive to mature players and newcomers alike. Features like Extra Balls and Wild Balls give players more winning opportunities, which generate more excitement. Throw a big jackpot into the mix and these games have something for everyone.

The third point I’d like to make is that video bingo is very affordable. Players can play with 1-4 tickets per round from as little as 0.05 per ticket, so any player can get involved, whatever their budget.

What game release makes you extra proud?

Every game we release represents an important milestone for Neko Games, but the one that makes us all extra proud has to be our first branded title, Immortal Romance Video Bingo.

This game has everything! Wild Balls, Extra Balls, two bonus rounds, a 10,000x jackpot, and the huge global appeal of the Immortal Romance brand. We’ve gone all out to make this our best release to date, and to launch it on the slot’s 10-year anniversary was the cherry on top.

Could you please dive into the developing process and share something with us?

All our games are purposefully developed with a target player in mind. We do our research to make sure the games we release will resonate with players in that specific region.

Once that initial research has been done, the game has a good chance of being a success. It’s worked for us so far.

Looking into the future, could you give us an insight into upcoming titles by Neko Games?

We’ve got a few more titles lined up which should keep us busy for the next few months.

I can’t give too much away right now, but one is another huge, branded title, which we’re really excited about. We’re also working on games with the ever popular Irish and Egyptian themes, it’s what players want and we can’t wait to deliver.

As soon as I can share more information, I’ll let you know!

You’ve got a partnership with GAMES GLOBAL. How significant is their help?

The partnership with GAMES GLOBAL is so important to us. As part of their global network of creative studios we’re able to benefit from their worldwide game distribution capabilities, so our games are readily available at best-in-class operators across multiple jurisdictions.

They also help with our marketing, so we’re able to punch above our weight in terms of exposure in this ultra-competitive market.

And of course, Immortal Romance Video Bingo wouldn’t have been possible without our partnership with GAMES GLOBAL. We hope to work with them on other branded titles in the future.

What are the main advantages of your deal with RNG Foundry?

RNG Foundry has helped take our studio to the next level. Because of them, we have access to the most advanced game development tools, testing facilities, and a network of experts with unrivalled industry knowledge.

The main advantage of our deal with RNG Foundry though, is that it gives us the freedom to do what we do best: design and develop video bingo games. We receive strong support from RNG Foundry for all other areas of the business, including testing, certification, and distribution.