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Which Games Do Players Need the Most Help with to Complete?


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Red Dead Redemption 2 receives 36,540 monthly searches from gamers looking for tips and tricks in order to complete it
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In second place is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; 32,370 searches are made each month from people searching for shortcuts
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Gamers in the USA find the original Halo the hardest to complete, with 19,750 people making searches each month
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Gamers in Canada need the most assistance with Grand Theft Auto V (4,570 monthly searches)
Many games hold well-deserved reputations for being difficult, but which ones do players need the most assistance with?
Gamblingdeals.com sought to find out by scouring the internet to discover which games are the hardest and most time consuming to complete. Using SEMrush they analysed search volumes for terms such as ‘[game] final boss’ and ‘[game] solution’ to uncover which one gamers find the hardest to complete. *
Which Games Are Hardest to Complete?
After analysing data from Germany, Canada, France, USA and UK, Gamblingdeals.com can reveal that Red Dead Redemption 2 is the game that players need the most assistance with.
It receives 36,540 online searches each month from gamers trying to discover how to complete, beat and understand the ending. On average, completionists of this game spend 164 hours trying to finish the main story and extras!
In second place is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! Each month there are 32,370 searches from gamers trying to figure out how to complete the game and beat Calamity Ganon, the final boss.
Breath of the Wild takes an estimated 186 hours to finish, and although it was released in 2017, it appears that many are still struggling to reach the end.
Ranking as the third hardest game to complete is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, receiving 31,870 searches per month from gamers who wish to reach the end and bring Alduin to his demise. In total, taking an estimated 229 hours to complete the game, so there’s no surprise it ranks highly!
Following in fourth, fifth and sixth are Halo (26,300 monthly searches), Grand Theft Auto V (20,630 monthly searches) and Dark Souls III (19,850 monthly searches).
To complete the top 10, other games which players need help with include:
7. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas receives 18,430 monthly searches and takes 84 hours to fully complete.
8. Grand Theft Auto IV receives 10,200 monthly searches and takes 77.5 hours to fully complete.
9. The Legend of Zelda receives 9,360 monthly searches and takes 10.5 hours to fully complete.
10. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City receives 7,410 monthly searches and takes 91.5 hours to fully complete (including Vice City Stories).
Which Games Are Hardest for Each Country?
Gamblingdeals.com analysed monthly search volume data across North America and Europe countries to discover which countries from these countries generate the most gaming revenue and can reveal the games they find hardest to complete!
USA ($36,921M): Halo (19,750 searches), Red Dead Redemption 2 (13,170 searches) and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (11,630 searches).
Germany ($5,965M): The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (11,070 searches), Red Dead Redemption 2 (8,480 searches) and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (7,250 searches).
UK ($5,511M): Red Dead Redemption 2 (5,450 searches), Grand Theft Auto V (4,520 searches) and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (3,650 searches).
France ($3,987M): The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (10,100 searches), Red Dead Redemption 2 (5,550 searches), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (5,400 searches).
Canada ($3,051M): Grand Theft Auto V (4,570 searches), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (3,940 searches), and Red Dead Redemption 2 (3,890 searches).
*Methodology:
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GamblingDeals.com analysed 41 different games which have been compiled from previous articles that state they are among the ‘hardest’ or take the ‘longest’ to complete.
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Using search analytics tool SEMrush, they looked at the number of searches made from gamers looking for shortcuts or tips on how to complete the game. To do this they looked at the search volumes for each game alongside different words. The words they included are as follows: final boss, complete, ending, beat, final mission, final level, and solution*. For example, one search analysed includes ‘Skyrim final boss’.
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When analysing search volumes for non-English speaking countries, the English and translated word were both analysed. For example, the search volumes for ‘Red Dead Redemption lösung’ and ‘Red Dead Redemption solution’ were added together to get the final number for Germany.
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They looked at the number of searches made from the UK, USA, Germany, Canada and France as these are the top five North American and European countries that generate the highest gaming revenue, according to https://newzoo.com/insights/rankings/top-10-countries-by-game-revenues/.
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GamblingDeals used https://howlongtobeat.com to find out how long each game takes for full completion.
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
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INCENTIVE GAMES AND GOLDBET LAUNCH NEW FREE-TO-PLAY GAME ‘WINNING5’
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Incentive Games, a leading B2B games provider, has partnered with Goldbet, part of the Lottomatica Group Italy’s leading name in online gaming, to launch a new free to play weekly football game, Winning5.
The game gives football fans a chance to visit the Goldbet app each weekday to ‘collect’ a different Seria A team, selected at random, with play bonus slot, spots bonus, and a €2,000 shared jackpot up for grabs depending on how many of their teams win over the weekend.
The more winning teams players collect, the bigger the prize. From smaller wins for two correct results, to the ultimate reward for collecting all five teams, Winning5 offers players an engaging and free way to add fun to the weeks matches.
On game day, players can track their progress through real-time updates, powered by Incentive Games’ specialised data and analytics to deliver a seamless, engaging experience.
This is the first collaboration between Goldbet and Incentive Games as part of the company’s partnership with Lottomatica.
John Gordon, CEO and co-founder of Incentive Games, said, “Winning5 is designed to bring the thrill of weekend football to life, but in a way that’s free-to-play and accessible. We’re thrilled to partner with Goldbet, one of Italy’s most respected gaming brands, to deliver a product that keeps fans engaged and entertained from kick-off to the final whistle.”
Simone Occhiuzzi, Lottomatica Digital & i-Gaming Director, said, “Our objective is to ensure an ever-expanding for-fun offering for our customers. We are proud to have broadened our engagement bouquet with the introduction of Winning5, further enriching our customers’ for-fun experience.”
The game is now live for all eligible Goldbet customers in Italy.
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Future-Ready iGaming: Denis Kosinsky, COO of NuxGame, Discusses AI, Innovation, and Scalable Growth
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Denis Kosinsky, Chief Operating Officer at NuxGame, joins us for an exclusive conversation ahead of HIPTHER’s European Gaming Congress 2025.
NuxGame, a leader in delivering powerful B2B iGaming solutions from turnkey casinos and sportsbooks to crypto gaming and modular aggregation, is a General Sponsor of this year’s Congress. With expertise spanning AI personalization, blockchain integration, and real-time analytics, Denis will bring his insights to the EGC panel “Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage.”
Denis, as COO of NuxGame, you coordinate strategic growth and product innovation. What do you see as the most urgent priorities for iGaming operators today?
From our daily work with operators, we see personalization as one of the most urgent priorities in iGaming today. Players expect the same tailored experience they get from platforms like Netflix or Spotify, where everything feels made just for them the moment they log in. We work closely with our operators to make that possible. Whether it’s helping a slot-focused brand surface the right providers or enabling personalized campaigns by player behavior, our goal is to shorten the path from idea to go-live. With access to more than 16,500 games from over 130 providers, integrated loyalty and tier systems, and advanced analytics, operators can test, optimize, and launch personalized experiences quickly without heavy development cycles. This speed to market is critical. When operators can react fast and deliver relevant content at the right time, players stay engaged, retention grows, and brand loyalty follows naturally. That’s exactly where we focus on helping our partners move fast, personalize smarter, and scale sustainably.
NuxGame offers a multitude of solutions: casino, sportsbook, crypto integration, game aggregator. How do you make sure that your platform stays modular and scalable, and still manage to provide a stable experience for operators and players?
Our platform is built on a modular architecture that allows each business unit such as sportsbook, casino, payments, and back office to operate independently while remaining fully connected within a unified ecosystem. This structure ensures a stable and consistent experience for both players and operators, even when new features are introduced or updates are deployed. Each module can be developed, scaled, or maintained separately, which improves reliability and reduces the risk of system-wide issues. Through standardized APIs and controlled data flows, the business units collaborate efficiently while maintaining autonomy, ensuring high performance and a seamless experience across all platform components.
You’ll be joining the panel on AI in iGaming. How do you see artificial intelligence transforming the industry in the next few years – particularly in areas like player personalization, fraud detection, and operational efficiency?
AI is already reshaping iGaming in powerful ways. In fraud detection, it can uncover complex behavior patterns that traditional monitoring often misses, such as linked accounts or unusual bonus activity. These systems continuously learn from platform data, helping operators reduce losses and improve security. Predictive models are also becoming key in decision-making. They forecast player lifetime value, churn risk, and engagement potential, allowing operators to act early with targeted campaigns or retention offers. The same technology supports smarter CRM and marketing, helping teams focus on the players who matter most. Operationally, AI is improving efficiency through automated KYC verification, odds monitoring, and compliance checks. New AI agents now assist with platform configuration and content generation, enabling faster creation of campaigns, layouts, and recommendations. For players, AI brings true personalization. Instead of hundreds of random games, they see the few most relevant titles, offers, and providers. Operators who apply these capabilities effectively will build deeper engagement, trust, and long-term loyalty.
Gamification and blockchain are big parts of the NuxGame strategy. Could you share how these technologies are boosting engagement and retention for your clients?
Gamification and blockchain are redefining how operators drive engagement and retention, and at NuxGame we focus on turning every interaction into a reason for players to stay active. Our Achievements system rewards players for meaningful actions such as first deposits, login streaks, or consistent gameplay, while event-based notifications deliver these rewards at the right moment to sustain excitement. We extend engagement even further with loyalty programs, leaderboards, and platform chat that connects players directly within the gaming environment. Players can celebrate live wins, share achievements, and compete in real time, creating a social layer that strengthens the overall experience. Another popular feature is Spin Wheel, where operators can offer customized rewards ranging from free spins to bonus credits or unique prizes. It adds instant gratification and keeps players returning for another chance to win. Blockchain technology completes this ecosystem by powering fast, secure Web3 wallet onboarding and transparent crypto transactions, building player confidence from the very first interaction. Together, these features create a seamless, rewarding, and community-driven experience that keeps players engaged and operators growing.
With over 16,500+ games from 130+ providers on your platform, content aggregation is obviously your strength. How do you build partnerships that keep your portfolio diverse, compliant, and competitive?
Our goal at NuxGame is to provide operators with the same experience they would have if they integrated directly with each individual game provider, while delivering a much higher level of efficiency, automation, and control. What makes us different is not only the scale of our portfolio, with more than 16,500 games from over 130 providers, but the quality and depth of data we deliver for every game. We go beyond simple content aggregation by sending complete and enriched game metadata through our API. This includes detailed information such as bonus exposure, available provider promotions, tournament participation, and automated big-win checks. Most providers do not share this level of data, which makes it a key advantage for our partners. By providing it through the API, we eliminate a large amount of manual work for operators, simplify campaign management, and allow instant personalization and reporting. It is not just about having a large and diverse game portfolio. It is about giving operators the tools and real-time data they need to create dynamic, localized player experiences and make smarter business decisions. This is the foundation of our approach at NuxGame and what defines us as a true technology partner rather than just an aggregator.
NuxGame has been a pioneer in cryptocurrency integration. How do you balance the opportunities of Web3 with the obstacles of regulation, security, and user adoption in gaming?
Crypto and Web3 offer huge opportunities for iGaming, but success depends on security, compliance, and user experience. At NuxGame, we built our crypto solution to feel familiar to users of leading exchange platforms, with seamless wallet connections, real-time balances, and instant transactions. The system supports BTC, ETH, USDT, and other major assets, with Web3 wallet integration and direct crypto purchases for fast onboarding. For operators, it delivers built-in fraud prevention, risk monitoring, and compliance-ready reporting. This combination of trust, speed, and intuitive UX makes crypto adoption easy for players and expansion safe for operators.
So what’s next for NuxGame? Are there particular markets or partnerships you’re most excited about as you continue to expand?
We are putting a strong focus on the US market, particularly on enabling operators to launch faster within the sweepstakes model. This segment is growing rapidly but comes with complex regulatory and technical requirements. NuxGame is fully prepared for it with dual-currency logic, built-in compliance automation, and a complete payment orchestration layer that eliminates the typical setup delays operators face. Our platform provides a ready-made, legally tested foundation, so clients can go live without spending months on integrations or legal reviews. Combined with affiliate management, engagement tools, and modular scalability, operators can focus on growth rather than setup. The sweepstakes model is a major opportunity in the US, and our goal is to make NuxGame the go-to solution for fast, compliant, and profitable entry into that market.
Thank you, Denis, for sharing your vision and perspective on how technology is shaping the future of iGaming. We’re excited to hear more from you live on stage at the European Gaming Congress 2025!
Join us at the European Gaming Congress 2025 | 30–31 October | Warsaw
Secure your spot, connect with NuxGame, and discover how leading innovators are redefining the industry.
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KingMidas Games and SpinOro Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Reach
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KingMidas Games, a leading iGaming provider, has announced a strategic partnership with SpinOro, a trusted and innovative content aggregator and game provider. The collaboration will see SpinOro take up KingMidas Games’ portfolio of high-quality and cutting-edge titles, and distribute them to operators across Europe, Latin America, and other key markets worldwide.
Through this partnership, operators connected to SpinOro’s aggregation platform will gain access to KingMidas Games’ diverse catalogue of immersive experiences, ranging from next-gen titles and exclusive IP-driven content to classic and feature-rich slot offerings. The integration is expected to go live in late 2025.
“This partnership with SpinOro reflects our shared ambition to connect global operators with premium and differentiated gaming experiences,” commented Sean Auret, Global Head at KingMidas Games. “SpinOro’s reputation for trust, reliability, and innovation makes them an ideal partner as we continue expanding our presence across key markets. Together, we’re creating opportunities for operators to deliver content that speaks to local audiences while maintaining global appeal.”
Jeff Letlat, COO, SpinOro, added: “KingMidas Games’ reputation for bold ideas and next-generation creativity complements our own commitment to bringing operators a portfolio that feels both innovative and commercially impactful. By adding their unique style and forward-thinking titles, we’re not only enriching the variety available to our partners but also ensuring players gain access to experiences designed for the digital-native generation. It’s exactly the kind of collaboration that keeps our platform fresh, diverse, and future-ready.”
The collaboration highlights both companies’ dedication to quality, innovation, and growth in an increasingly competitive iGaming landscape. By combining KingMidas Games’ creative game development with SpinOro’s extensive distribution network and technical expertise, the partnership aims to bring players around the world closer to the next generation of entertainment experiences.
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