Push Gaming's product owner, Amit Samji, spoke with SlotCatalog about the company's future releases, strategy, culture, and who might be considered their strongest competitors. Below is a translation of the interview.
Hello Amit Please introduce yourself to our readers.
My name is Amit Samji and I am a Product Owner at Push Gaming. I have been with the company for over two years and I love what I do here. Land based games are my main inspiration when it comes to creating our slots and this has been a big influence on my work on Wild Swarm and Jammin' Jars.
In my free time, I like to read. Omerta by Mario Puzo is my favorite piece. In terms of movies, I'm a big fan of Guy Ritchie, especially his movies Big Snatch, Two Smoking Barrels. 300 Spartans is another classic!
Tell us about Push Gamingand your history with the company.
Founded in 2010 and licensed in multiple jurisdictions, we offer a diverse portfolio of market-leading slots that has taken us from a rising star to a major player in the development and creation of outstanding, state-of-the-art slot games.
This year we have grown and created momentum for our own platform through collaborations with some of the big names in the industry such as GVC, William Hill, Wildz, and many more on the way. This has helped to further strengthen our presence in key European markets.
I've been with the company for more than 2 years, and I'm the product owner of many games like Wild Swarm and Jammin' Jars. I really enjoy my time at Push Gaming and am proud to be part of a company that is considered one of the most interesting studios.
What factors do you think are key to the success of Push Gaming?
We have a genuine passion for creating brilliant games that offer the best possible entertainment. By focusing on quality instead of quantity, our dedication to the development process ensures our games have a longevity and are not forgotten shortly after new releases.
This means that we put a lot of emphasis on captivating game themes, innovative mechanics and features, and at the same time sharp graphics and top-notch sound effects. We work with some of the best operators in the industry to help deliver our content to players in multiple markets. This helped us to make sure that our games rise to the top rankings in Europe.
What is Push Gaming's vision / strategy?
We know and love games and we want to provide players with the best experience. We truly believe in creating content that is different from other games and offers a memorable experience. To achieve this, we invest a lot of time and effort into the development of each game.
We are not afraid to take risks and try something that no one has done before us! Great games that stand the test of time require commitment, which is why we take quality over quantity. Many providers focus mainly on launching as many games as possible that are not extraordinary and are soon forgotten - we at Push Gaming never do that. Our longer-term approach has proven to be effective and our loyal following is growing steadily, and our games continue to be strong fan favorites, even months after launch.
What is Push Gaming's corporate culture?
We are a fun, young team that continues to grow. We have offices in London, Malta and Ukraine, we all work together seamlessly both virtually and in person. We often visit other offices and organize corporate meetings as much as possible.
I'm proud to work for a studio that actively encourages creativity and freedom of expression. It is important for our teams to take responsibility for their projects and grow as a person and professionally. We work hard, but always have a great time together, enjoying each other's company through many social events and activities, and honestly, there is no place in the world that I would trade Push Gaming for!
Can you tell our visitors about your future releases? What makes them stand out in the market and from your previous games?
Our next release, Mystery Museum, is a 5x3 slot that takes players on a mystical adventure through a museum filled with relics and riches.
Like most of our games, this slot offers high volatility and an RTP of 96.58%. It has 10 paylines and some favorite features like free spins and mystery stacks. In this game, we have also added an impressive power gamble feature that has never been seen before in our games!
Given the chance to win up to 17,500x, the slot offers amazing potential and will really keep players waiting for the features as well as the unique theme and intriguing sound effects.
Razor Shark was a huge success, especially in Germany. Why do you think the game was rated so highly by the players?
We researched the market and found that the shark theme remained largely untouched, which gave us a good opportunity to create a fun, fresh and unique game.
We are constantly looking for new story ideas and we felt that the ocean's largest predator, its presence and power would be the perfect theme. Sharks are such a pretty unique thrill, and we wanted to add some of that excitement to our games. That's why, along with a pod of sharks, we added broken diving equipment and other small details to keep the game on their toes.
As with all of our games, we always add our own unique touch. The Nudging Stack mechanic has proven to be very popular and we've taken the game to the next level of fun by offering the chance to hit super wins.
Also, to further enhance the Mystery Symbols experience, we've added the Golden Shark symbol to Mystery Stacks. When the Mystery Stacks show Golden Shark symbols, each one is capable of delivering massive prizes up to 2,500x, or a scatter symbol to trigger the free spins feature.
Which companies do you see as your strongest competitors?
I don't mean to be arrogant, but I believe that as long as we continue to focus on making games that our players know and love, we don't need to worry about the competition. Of course, we want to be and are inspired by other great minds in the industry. Personally, I love the work of No Limit City and always watch their latest releases.
Which of their releases or features inspired you and why?
I quite like the feature in the main round of Deadwood slot. The game is about a group of bounty hunters in the old Wild West, and the sheriff's badge symbols, along with the multiplier, can land some decent wins.
Why should players play your games?
We have established ourselves as one of the most impressive and innovative game developers thanks to our winning combination of great graphics, smart math and the latest game mechanics.
Impressive themes and great graphics are what attract players, but the gameplay keeps them. We put a lot of emphasis on making games that are truly unique and stand out from the crowd – and our legion of fans is proof of that.
We try to create games that are always fun and offer something different to the player that they haven't tried yet. As a quality driven slot provider, we only produce a few games a year to ensure every game is high quality and innovative.
Each of our slots has a unique feature, providing added value to each casino's collection, and we experiment a lot with different mechanics and invest a huge amount of time working on prototypes, all in order to get the best result. Often this means we need to push ourselves to the limit, but we're not afraid to take risks to ensure a top release that stays relevant for a long time - and I sincerely believe that our players have noticed this.
How do you see the development of the gaming industry in the coming years?
More and more markets are introducing regulatory changes, and suppliers will be under even greater pressure to continue to support operators in their efforts to comply with the rules without wasting time and money.
Slot developers will need to make sure that their collection is not only fun, but also adaptable in some way and meets these rules, be it RTP or other characteristics. It won't be easy, but if studios and operators have a close enough relationship, I see no reason why they can't continue to make gambling a safer hobby without sacrificing the excitement and excitement we all love.
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