Coin Cascade Limited of Christchurch, New Zealand has been appointed the exclusive New Zealand distributor of Incredible Technologies (IT) products, including Golden Tee Fore!. [more information]
The recent Australian Developers Conference showcased leading developers in game design and hardware with much emphasis on Playstation II and XBox technology. [more information]
Contrary to a lot of recent speculation that Sega will now be widening its net to encompass other platforms and so make huge extra revenues, it has emerged that on clarification the 'other platforms" that Sega will supply from their next financial year are PCs, Wireless phones PDA Devices and Set-top boxes, not their competition. [more information]
The confusion surrounding the new Italian gaming laws is deepening as a leaked paper shows that the government does not want many features found on gaming machines. [more information]
Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone is showing interest in securing control over Midway (which is also being looked at closely by Sega and Microsoft). [more information]
* Sega Games For Rival Systems
* Sega Private Show: "Air Trix", "Ferrari 355 2"
* Virtua Striker 3 Due Next Spring
* Sega To Make Loss For Year
* Sega To Close Arcade Production Plant [more information]
Great discounts are on offer for people who book their accommodation before 11th December, with free show tickets for people who book before 12th Jan, 2001. [more information]
Since the British AWP manufacturer Barcrest was bought by IGT the world leader in gaming, the company has gone from strength to strength. [more information]
As pressure increases for the online gaming industry in Australia, the InGaming 2000 Forum to be held in Sydney may help shed some light on what is to be expected in the future. [more information]
Interactive Imagery's Ozi Rules 2010 is now available. Based on Australian Rules, the game has many features including ticket redemption. [more information]
CanTeen, The Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer, is looking for support from Australian Amusement Machine Operators through sponsorship.
The AMOAQ together with Canteen (QLD) have developed a special sponsorship program for members of the Amusement Machine Industry. [more information]
Illinois Pinball Company recently purchased the Williams Pinball Parts Division and now provides parts for Williams, Capcom and Alvin G pinballs. [more information]
The need to achieve the maximum potential from the gaming public who visit amusement venues has now instigated a clamber in technology to personalize the player's experience, creating video game superstars. [more information]
Starting soon, operators of Sharkey's Shootout Tournament Edition will be able to complete nationally through arcades and bars across the country. [more information]
Incredible Technologies announced today an agreement that will showcase Anheuser-Busch, Inc., products in Golden Tee Golf tournament games. [more information]
Coin-Op Operators were given a reprieve from implementing new segregation laws for violent video games until a final verdict is reached. [more information]
Incredible Technologies (IT), has been named the 17th fastest growing technology company in Greater Chicagoland in Deloitte & Touche's prestigious "Fast 50" program. [more information]
Coinslot the UK industry's main news paper has been sold to ATD the commercial arm of BACTA, the UK trade body and owners of the ATEI show in London. [more information]
An industry that is the cutting edge of interactive entertainment, the recent growing pains of a market in transition, new glows with the application of the next generation of entertainment technology, what can we expect? [more information]
* KCEO To Sell Outside Konami Group
* White Water Simulator For Sega Joypolis
* Thrill Drive 2 in Development
* Hudson, Infogrames Joint Venture
* Sega To Release Sequel to "Top Skater"?
* Sega to Release Sports Jam
* Namco Forecast Loss For Year
* Lack of Parts Hits Sony
* Sega Halts "Net@" Arcade Experiment [more information]
A federal judge ruled on October 11 that an Indianapolis city ordinance banning minors from laying violent and sexually explicit videogames without parental permission can take effect immediately. [more information]
With 4 times the image processing power of the present Naomi, The new CG arcade board is capable of displaying up to 10,000,000 polygons per second and supports network and dual monitor functions. [more information]
On the 3rd, 4th and 5th of November, the largest gathering of video-game professionals ever assembled in Australia will be attending the Australian Game Developers Conference, which is being held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. [more information]
Advance Registration Deadline is Monday, October 16, 2000 to save $20 to $50 on registration fees for every person in your organization planning to attend IAAPA 2000 [more information]
We were sorry to hear that Mike Green industry veteran and Managing Director of the Family Leisure Group (operators of the Trocadero Centre) underwent triple heart bypass surgery. [more information]
Under the request of Australian Govt Ministers, a review of the National Classification Scheme has now been undertaken with submissions by interested partied to be submitted by 31st October. Issues raised included the recent USA report about the marketing of films and computer games to children. [more information]
Though the amusement trade papers have given an excellent representation of the turmoil in the Japanese and American amusement sector, non-have ventured to actually place these changes into perspective for the actual industry. [more information]
With Bally Wullfe and NSM already deciding not to attend the major German trade fair IMA, and with Nova and Tuning joining forces this is certainly a period of great change. [more information]
It is with great pleasure we introduce Kevin Williams as a guest writer for Highwaygames. Kevin has a wealth of knowledge and writes for many well know publications. [more information]
Sega's five regional operating companies held a joint news conference at Sega HQ on September 26. The aim was to clarify Sega's future arcade operations strategy and speeches were made by each of the five presidents. [more information]
With the delays in our trading section for members, we have obtained over 500 items in an open tender where members can make offers.
To go directly to the tender page, click <a href="http://www.highway.net.au/tender.html" target=popup>here</a>. [more information]
Japan's manufacturers introduced a great number of new games today but according to both Japanese and overseas visitors the response was not strong. [more information]
Preview 2001 now in its 22nd year is an influential exhibition in the UK Coin-op business. As an essential annual meeting place it attracts many high profile exhibitors from within the industry. [more information]
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