Posts By Mat Growcott

Immortal Desire is a dark fantasy video slot from Hacksaw Gaming, released in 2024. It runs on a 5×5 grid using cluster pays rather than traditional paylines, combining gothic visuals with cascading wins and multiplier-driven bonus play. The default RTP is 96.27% with high volatility, though operator variants may differ slightly. Its strongest selling point is the multiplier-focused cascade system, which shapes most meaningful outcomes across longer ...

Gladiator Legends is a Roman arena-themed video slot from Hacksaw Gaming, released in 2023. It runs on a 5×3 layout with 10 fixed paylines and follows a streamlined structure built around respins and multiplier-based bonus play. The default RTP is 96.24% with high volatility, though operator variants may differ slightly. Its strongest selling point is the respin-driven feature design, where multipliers and locked symbols combine to shape most meaningful ...

Cash Crew is a heist-themed video slot from Hacksaw Gaming, released in 2024. Built on a 5×5 layout with 19 fixed paylines, it combines noir-style visuals with layered multiplier mechanics and collection features. The default RTP is 96.26% with high volatility, while operator variants can differ slightly. Its strongest selling point is the interaction between cash symbols, Grab’em collectors, and expanding multipliers, which can escalate quickly during ...

Divine Drop is a Greek mythology-themed slot from Hacksaw Gaming set on a 5-reel, 4-row layout with 14 fixed paylines. The game features Zeus, Aphrodite, Hades, and Cerberus across a design built around multiplier-driven mechanics and respin momentum. It carries medium volatility (3/5) and offers a maximum win of 10,000x the stake. The defining strength lies in its Wild Multiplier system, where sticky multipliers with Vitality can extend sequences and build ...

Old Gun is a Western-themed online slot from Backseat Gaming built around duel-style mechanics and feature-driven pacing. The game runs on a 5-reel layout with fixed paylines and focuses heavily on multipliers and shootout-style bonus sequences rather than steady base returns. It carries a medium-to-high volatility profile with an RTP that varies by configuration, reflecting its feature-led payout structure. Its strongest selling point lies in how momentum ...

Phoenix DuelReels slot is a 2025 release from Hacksaw Gaming built around a mythology-driven clash between a phoenix and a water dragon. The slot runs on a 5-reel, 4-row layout with 14 fixed paylines and a top RTP of 96.27%, paired with medium volatility and a 10,000x max win ceiling. The defining mechanic is the DuelReels system, where VS symbols expand into full wild reels and trigger multipliers decided by a battle between the creatures. This review covers ...

The growth of UFC betting has transformed MMA into one of the most actively traded markets in online sports wagering. From headline pay-per-view events to weekly Fight Night cards, sportsbooks now offer extensive coverage across every division. This guide ranks the best UFC betting sites based on odds quality, market depth, promotional value, payment reliability, and overall platform performance. We review leading brands in detail, highlighting their strengths ...

It’s been a common comment over the last couple of months. “Those Expedition 33 guys, they’ve done good. They should work on the next Final Fantasy. It’s better than Final Fantasy.” I’m here to say that’s madness. Final Fantasy is one of my favourite franchises. I spoke last year about how it had finally rediscovered its identity in Final Fantasy XVI and more so in Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. It took a long, long time ...

It’s rare a game comes along that feels exciting and original, building on other achievements in its genre but also managing to be something new. Rematch is one of those games. The controls are simple, the physics are deadly but rewarding and the team game – when it’s played right – is some of the best I’ve seen. Some people are calling Rematch a mix of Rocket League and EA FC, and they’re right. Tactical, arcadey and hard, ...

It’s Steam’s summer sale again, and as always it crashed under the weight of bargain hunters checking their wish lists. If they were anything like me, they came away disappointed. It’s a well-chewed truism now taht Steam sales aren’t what they used to be. The removal of flash sales and other bonuses that made Steam’s offering standout had turned it into just another set of discounts. Usually the biggest benefit is that other ...

Rematch is a fresh take on the Football genre and, like many people, I spent my Friday night checking it out. I was awful. Luckily the game itself was great. But as much fun as I’m having, it hammered home a problem I have with a lot of online games: the players. No, I don’t mean when they’re obnoxious or annoying. I am old enough to have lived through the 360 generation. I played League of Legends for a bit.…

The Switch 2 has been extremely successful in its first week, just like everybody who was paying attention knew it would. I have questions about its long-term prospects but, believe me, it’s never going to be a dud. It’s never enough to have your company do well. You have to compare it to other, less hugely successful devices. I’ve seen a lot of conversation around the Steam Deck in the last seven days. And people have used the Stam Deck…

The Summer Games events have come and gone and barely a moment went by without something new and exciting to check out on consoles. There’s no doubt about it: the next year is going to be pretty fantastic. No matter what kind of game you love, there was something for you. If you’re really into moody Soulslike games, then you’re eating really well. But it doesn’t end there. 2026 is going to be huge, and that’s without taking Grand ...

It’s a big week for gaming. The Switch 2 is out in just a couple of days, and then we have the Summer Games Fest and the Xbox conference at the weekend. And a Sony show is probably quite close behind. It’s going to be a month of announcements and reviews. As always, the rumour mill has been working overtime and we have a good idea of some of what we might see over the coming seven days. Naturally, take…

of FinaOne of the last major titles unveiled in the great Nvidia leak of 2021 is a remake of Final Fantasy IX and all signs are pointing to an imminent announcement. It’s the 25th anniversary and the dedicated website is loaded with new information and art. Almost like there are some major game events in the next week or so. I for one am excited. Although its my least favourite of the VII-X run, it’s such a strong run of…