Posted: 22 February 2004 at 3:14am | IP Logged

This wouldn't be something that could be patched, but in a sequel, it would be cool if there were several models of slot machines, each with full animations.  When an NPC puts $50 into a machine, $50 could appear in the "credits."  Then the reels would actually spin and land on something, determining whether or not they won.  Maybe even make the slots playable while in roam mode.

Also, there isn't much ambient sound in this game for the slots.  I just hear people moaning and yelling a lot.  If each or each group of slots had a sound for winning, losing, etc it would help to make it sound more like vegas.  Some of the amusement park sims do this, with each ride having a unique sound.  When they're all put together, it sounds like you're at a park!  I think Casino Empire does this a bit better than Vegas Tycoon.

Posted: 16 November 2004 at 5:54pm | IP Logged

They could get the money from advertising. Put ads into the game! You could but up banner ads and stuff on your lot and you will get money off it! They do that on a lot of EA's games. eg. Sims 2 - Alienware, Burnout3/NFS- Every frikkin EA game advertised everywhere!