Manx-based online gaming company Microgaming has signed up with the Dark Prince of Rock for its latest franchise game.

The company has already produced slot machines based on franchises such as Lara Croft, and has announced it will produce a game based on the Osbournes.

Microgaming is planning a video-rich online slot machine based on Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack which will then be licensed to other internet casinos.

Chief executive Roger Raatgever says he can hardly believe the firm is signing up such a famous franchise.