Mergers and Acquisitions
NYX Interactive, also known as NYX Gaming Group, bought the company in 2012. Scientific Games completed its merger with NYX Gaming Group in early 2018, then adopted the SG Digital name. This corporate group came under the UK Gambling Commission’s jurisdiction; that historical UK detail does not establish Canadian authorization.
Following those corporate changes, NextGen became part of SG Digital, which described as one of the world’s largest online gaming software groups. The NextGen name continued in use because it was already familiar to customers and operators. SG Digital also works in areas such as sports betting, but the review reported no sign at the time that the NextGen unit planned to move beyond slot development.
Best NextGen Games
The review puts the provider’s catalogue at more than 350 titles, all of them slots. Slot development is described as the company’s sole focus to date, with no apparent move into other casino formats. That narrow range has not prevented the games from finding an audience: slots are a popular choice among online casino players.
Some titles include mechanics intended to vary each round. One feature can place wild symbols in any position across the reels. The “select a play” option lets players choose among additional bonus possibilities, while the dynareel feature can introduce extra levels.
The source review singles out several games as popular examples from the provider’s catalogue:
- Gorilla Go Wilder
- Foxin’ Twins
- King Kong Fury
- Jackpot Jester 200,000
- The Wild 3
- Lightning Gems
- A Dragon’s Story
- Med USA Megaway
Wonder Hounds
Wonder Hounds centres on a canine team: Jinse, Winchester, and Ace. Together, the three characters form the Wonder Hounds and feature in a game where players can unlock up to 15 free games. The pack of dogs is the central theme, with the free-game feature providing the main reward described.
Volcano Eruption
Volcano Eruption pairs a jungle setting with five reels and as many as 24 paylines. Its bright symbols include an erupting volcano that signals a win. The volcano can also illuminate the whole centre reel, making that reel wild for the next five spins. These features give the game’s basic layout an additional bonus mechanic.
Platform Independent
NextGen’s slots are described as platform independent, meaning they can run across different operating systems. It presents this compatibility as an early industry capability that helped the provider reach more operators and markets around the world. A broad range of supported platforms can make a catalogue easier to offer across devices, although availability still depends on each casino and jurisdiction.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Games are available in more than 20 languages
- Multiple currencies can be used by players
- The company introduces original characters, themes, and other creative elements
- Some games are reported to have a Return to Player rate as high as 98%
- Polished sound and visual presentation
Cons
- Several titles share noticeably similar features or presentation
- The catalogue consists only of slots, with no casino or table games
- Some games are reported to have an RTP of only around 95%
Conclusion
NextGen may suit players looking for a provider whose work centres on slot games. The source review describes a broad selection, with varied themes and features across the catalogue, while also noting that some titles feel similar and that no table games are offered. For readers who primarily enjoy slots, those stated strengths and limitations provide a useful basis for considering the provider’s games.
