After the sell off of the Deith Leisure Group of companies and the cutback on all of the Sega Coin op activities in Europe, Sega have now completely come out of Distribution.
Cromptons the well know Pusher manufacturer will now take on the UK sales and it is believed the UK sales staff too. [more information]
Konami is set to release a new non touch dancing game called "Dance Maniacs" at the end of this month.
At a private showing, Namco previews Mr Driller II, World Kicks for normal cabinets, Kart Duel and Keyboard mania. [more information]
For the last month and a half Gaelco has been very busy with the launch of Football Power into Europe. With Euro 2000, the machines could not get out the door fast enough.
Becoming one of the favourite video games in the European arcades very quickly, Football Power will be available in USA , Australia and Asia shortly.
For more details contact your local distributor or visit www.gaelco.com [more information]
Sega Europe took advantage of their close proximity to the famous Epsom Derby to hold their distributor meeting at the races last Friday. [more information]
The new Airplane simulation game was launched by Electrocoin in the UK yesterday at their annual summer get together, it is hoped that this sequel to landing gear will to be just as good an earner and as its predecessor, the general feeling was very positive. [more information]
We were saddened to hear this week of the demise of the Californian company Interactive Light. This very innovative company and founder of games like Kick it and Savage Quest has finally been hit by the current malaise that is hitting the world coin op market. [more information]
Kunnick PLC- one of the UK's largest single site operators and part owners of the Bell Fruit manufacturing company have raised money for a new industry project.
They have developed an online communication network called Midas and they are now focusing on software that can be utilised within this, rather than relying on the somewhat lack lustre crop of traditional video games. [more information]
With the worsing of the Australian coinop market, Leisure & Allied Industries (LAI) has closed the sales section from their Perth head office. [more information]
The WAR "win the shirt off my back" promotion is now officially over.
Operators of this game should now turn off this feature to prevent players entering this contest. [more information]
Michael Delucia president of Head Games & Cybertouch 2000 announced they have signed an exclusive agreement with Simon Deith of Deith Distributing, to represent both companies globally excluding North America. [more information]
A new company has been formed to develop and manufacture pintables,
based outside Chicago. "Illinois Pinball Inc" will launch their first product 'Pinball Pool' at the AMOA in Chicago.
The founder Gene Cunningham has bought the rights to the Capcom Pins and will focus on simple easy to play tables that will attract new and old players alike. [more information]
Barcelona, Spain
Amusetech the largest distributor of video products in Spain and member of the Circa Group of companies, have now agreed distribution rights with Operavideo to market their new Photo Punch 2000 in all markets outside Spain.
Managing Director Santiago Vinyas has been delighted with the products strong earning results and feels that this is a long term piece which will go on and on. [more information]
During the AALARA Trade Show, Frank Seninsky, president of the American AMOA & the Alpha Omega Group, has spoken about the benefits of operating redemption machines if done properly. [more information]
As the day closes on the first day, members and visitors were kept in touch with emerging trends and developments locally and internationally by Jim Eddy (AALARA), John Graff (IAAPA), Frank Seninsky (AMOA), and Al Turner (WWA).
In upcoming days special emphasis is placed on workshops, field trips and guest speakers. [more information]
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2000, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, attracted 62,000 industry professionals from around the world. Approximately 430 exhibitors filled 550,000 net square feet of space, displaying new interactive entertainment products and next generation technology. [more information]
Survey results released today by the Interactive Digital Software Association (IDSA), the trade group representing computer and video game publishers, show that an overwhelming percentage of computer and video game players play with friends and family, confirming the view that interactive entertainment brings people together and shattering the myth that games are not a social activity.
The results of the IDSA's fifth annual consumer survey, released today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, reveal that fifty-nine percent of respondents play with friends, and most play with a member or members of their family, whether their siblings, spouses, a parent or extended family. Thirty-three percent play with brothers and/or sisters, 27 percent play with their spouse, 25 percent play with their parents, and a 43 percent play with other family members. [more information]
We understand that Konami are in final negotiations with Sega to buy the UK AWP manufacturer JPM. The deal thought to be worth in excess of GBP30,000,000 is said to be concluded by the end of the month. This will give Konami access to a substantial new area of revenue in European style gaming machines, and no doubt there will be synergy with their already successful gaming division.
For Sega it will mean a much needed boost in the arm, at a time of great expense with their Dreamcast platform in Mortal Kombat with the Sony Playstation 2. [more information]
Interactive Partners, in conjunction with SOFILO, have announced the forming of a major amusement entity, under the name of INSKOR Entertainment Limited. With this announcement Europe becomes the launch pad for an auspicious operation in the creation and development of original amusement projects. [more information]
Three games marked the debut of R3 Interactive's flagship character, Stanley Putz. Stanley will also appear on ArcadePlanet/Lazer-Tron's prizegames.com, in his first web game, Blazing Stanley. [more information]
In this edition we have showed a full summary of the ASI Trade Show in Las Vegas with contact details of all exhibitors.
For more specialised details please view our Product Section for photos, news and more.
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Midway is offering its latest upgrade (as a CD rom for existing units, or built in for new units)for free. The ten new games include player favourites Triple Elevens, Go Wild, Space Chase, Gem Slide, and Power Cell.
Contact your nearest Midway distributor for more details. [more information]
With the launch of our website, we are offering all members free mousepads (limit x2 per member).
Please send email to anthony@highwaygames.com [more information]
MTN is a new revenue generating system that allows players to compete and win prizes in regional and national skill based tournaments on Midway products. In addition to providing players with new ways to compete, MTN games also receive leaderboards, prize and new tournament content on a daily basis.
Current titles planned for MTN are Touchmaster Infinity, Rush 2049 Tournament Edition, and Skins game - with four more titles scheduled for MTN compatability by the end of year 2000.
A full report will be issued soon. [more information]