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]
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