Merit Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of its 2008.5 software for ION and Force platforms. This upgrade includes two former Sneak Peek games plus new and enhanced content to refresh the ever-popular trivia and photo games. For MegaNet-connected machines, there will be 4 additional Sneak Peek games arriving in the coming months. There are also several “under the hood” improvements contained in this release.

The 2008 Sneak Peek games Beer Pong 21 and Luxor 2 are now available for the first time to everyone with this software release. In Beer Pong 21, players test their skill and accuracy while clearing 21 Beer Pong cups before time runs out. Fast-paced game play and stunning graphics are sure to make it another Megatouch crowd-pleaser.
Luxor 2 takes players on a mystical journey through ancient Egypt. The non-stop action, killer power-ups, and hundreds of gorgeous levels will draw players in huge numbers, resulting in a booming cashbox for operators.
The next round of Sneak Peek games for MegaNet-connected operators kicks off in the coming months with the Vegas chip-counting game Lucky 11’s. The solitaire-inspired card game Spider Kings and its symbol version 13 Spiders will follow soon after. Chainz 2 Puzzler, a tricky and challenging twist on a Megatouch favorite rounds out the roster.
Additionally, 22 classic Megatouch games such as Trivia Whiz, Photo Hunt, and Hollywood Match have been updated with fresh questions, puzzles and photos. MegaNet operators will also continue to receive regularly updated new images for Penthouse-branded games.

Enhanced system features on the 2008.5 software include improved clip art scaling on operator advertising screens, eye-popping Luxor 2 graphics on machines utilizing an ION Turbo Boost Kit (free with all 2008 machines), and complete access to AMI’s full music catalog on all IONs.

Merit's 2008 Software release contains the most solid hits in the long history of Megatouch releases. Games like Beer Pong (ION-only) and Card Pirates are across-the-board hits. Action-seeking fans find their thrills through games like Luxor: Survival and Tricky Fish. Puzzle solvers love Ink Rally and social players enjoy Photo Pop, the long-waited sequel to Photo Hunt. That is just to name a few! All of the new games bring an unprecedented level of graphical depth and player-entrancing joy.