{"id":148765,"date":"2021-06-21T17:37:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T21:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/?p=148765"},"modified":"2021-06-21T17:37:24","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T21:37:24","slug":"from-arcade-to-casino-ireland-provides-the-perfect-gaming-backdrop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2021\/06\/21\/from-arcade-to-casino-ireland-provides-the-perfect-gaming-backdrop\/","title":{"rendered":"From Arcade to Casino: Ireland Provides the Perfect Gaming Backdrop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The beauty of the gaming industry lies in its versatility. For decades, development studios have experimented with different in-game settings to bring fresh content to the market. In the late-20th and early-21st centuries, Ireland became a go-to backdrop in a wide array of different game creations. From casino titles to sports games and action-adventure publications, the country has established itself as a focal point of the entertainment market. So, let\u2019s look at Ireland\u2019s rise as a video game setting and theme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casinos Demonstrate Ireland\u2019s Versatility <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While online casinos didn’t establish Irish-inspired games, the high-stakes sector has undoubtedly taken the genre to new heights in recent years. Nowadays, increasing numbers of developers use Ireland as the backdrop to their slot titles, and the concept has proved popular with modern-day audiences. The setting provides the foundations for some of the market\u2019s most well-known titles, including Rainbow Riches<\/a>. Within the five-reel Barcrest development, the game plays out against a bright rainbow that towers above an animated countryside setting. These typically Irish themes set the tone for the rest of the creation, with Rainbow Riches also featuring a leprechaun, pots of gold, and wishing well symbols. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As touched on above, the online casino industry somewhat spearheaded the mainstream rise of using Ireland as a backdrop in modern-day titles. Not only that, but the sector also successfully intertwined the setting with an arcade-like feel. Rainbow Riches\u2019 animated visuals perfectly match the Irish theme, as Irish culture somewhat prides itself on being charming and light-hearted. Because of this, the two approaches will likely continue to operate hand-in-hand for many years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening the Door to Different Genres <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While titles like Rainbow Riches have seen Irish settings receive modern-day recognition, they weren\u2019t the first to use the country as a gaming setting. In 1996, Revolution Software developed Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars, which is a point-and-click adventure game. The 25-year-old creation was well received, and it didn\u2019t shy away from adopting an Irish theme. At one point in the game, the protagonist, George Stobbart, frequents an Irish pub. It\u2019s a testament to the title\u2019s pursuit of visual accuracy that\u00a0PC Gamer<\/a>\u00a0describes the in-game pub as \u201cinstantly familiar\u201d to those who\u2019ve explored the backstreets of Ireland. Like Rainbow Riches, this scene brings a certain charm to the title by reflecting Irish culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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