Brand Vending has revealed their plans to once again exhibit at London's Amusement Trades Exhibition 2008 (ATEI) after a very successful few years at the event. The importance of the Bulk Vending group at ATEI was highlighted by CEO of Brand Vending Dax Logue, who described it as "a hotbed of opportunity and shop window to the bulk vending world". [more information]
Magnetic Cash recently released a new auto cashier which is more than 8 inches slimmer than their previous model, making it one of the most compact systems in the market. [more information]
Merit Entertainment has announced that its 2007 New Jersey version games and software will begin shipping on Monday July 16th, 2007, with orders now being taken. [more information]
Namco Bandai recently released new details about the much anticipated new Tekken release, Tekken 6. The latest installment in the popular fighting series is scheduled to be released later this year, with Namco revealing that the deluxe Tekken 6 cabinet will go on sale in early November, with the standard cabinet to be released in early December. [more information]
Only two months remain until Hot Games Show 2007 takes place. The event will take place from 7-9 of September at the Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan, and will cover a range of innovative gaming and amusement machines, including the latest products from a variety of operators. [more information]
Merit Entertainment this week advised operators that the newest software released by TouchTunes, Gen3, does not support the industry standard link between TouchTunes jukeboxes and Merit's Megatouch games. [more information]
Merit Entertainment has announced that it has expanded both the bill and coin storage capacity of its new Aurora system. The changes come in response to customer demand for increased cash storage generated by stronger than expected earnings of the Aurora. [more information]
Embed has announced the successful installation of the Embed Card System at all three Frankie's Fun Parks across South Carolina, USA. Developed for the Leisure and Amusement industry, the Embed Card System replaces traditional methods of transaction like coins, tokens and tickets with a sophisticated but simple card. [more information]
The dates for Ireland's Coin-Op Expo have been confirmed for 2008. AmEx 2008, the 29th Irish Gaming and Amusement Exhibition will be held at the Lynch Green Isle Hotel, Dublin on the 4-5th of March 2008. [more information]
Space at Preview 2008 is running out, with organisers Howard & Wikberg inundated with requests for larger stands, with some companies increasing their presence at the show by up to five times. [more information]
California Extreme organisers are currently assembling their speaker and seminar lineup for this years show, and have asked the public to nominate people to participate in two new events that are planned. [more information]
Coverage of the amusement sector has been receiving valuable mainstream consumer gaming attention. Coverage of the amusement industry has been absent from most of the popular consumer game media for some time, with the industry considered by many to be dead. However, the increased coverage reflects the growing interest in a resurging amusement scene. [more information]
Merit Entertainment has released details about their upcoming summer finance promotion. Teaming up with Firestone Financial Corporation, Merit is offering operators no payments for 120 days and a 9.9% APR when 3 new Merit dedicated touch screen games are purchased, with payments spread over the following 21 months. [more information]
TAB-Austria has exhibited at the European State Lottery and Toto Association congress for the first time. The event, which was held from 21-24th of May in Budapest, consisted of a total of 600 registered participants eager to find out more about the latest developments and trends in the industry. [more information]
Parlay Entertainment has announced that Stan James, a leading internet bookmaker, has signed an agreement to use Parlay bingo technology. [more information]
British theme park Flamingo Land has announced their decision to install Monkwood Technologies cell phone based Virtual Queuing system, making it the first theme park to adopt the groundbreaking technology. [more information]
Lightspace Play is an LED based interactive games and fitness platform that can be used by children and adults alike. The system combines the latest display and interactive technologies to produce a recreational experience that will provide hours of fun. [more information]
Enterprising Games Week is scheduled to get underway in less than a week, with the event being held over the 27th-28th of June in London, UK. The event will comprise a number of conferences and masterclasses dedicated to the use of games in areas other than the traditional games industry. [more information]
Large sale discounts are currently available on arcade and video games from Europe. These include games like Daytona twins, F355 Ferrari, Boxer, Ghost squad, House of the Dead, Outrun 2 and many many more machine. [more information]
Enada Rome, the 35th edition of SAPAR's International Amusement & Gaming Machine Show, will be held from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th October. The event, organised by Rimini Fiera, will be the first to be staged in the Italian capital's new leading edge expo centre. [more information]
In the lead up to the ATEI/ICE/ICEi exhibitions to be held in London from 22-24 January 2008, Clarion ATE has appointed Daniel Wiseman as their new events co-ordinator. [more information]
Medalist Marketing Corporation recently held their Annual Operator Council. Running from May 17-19 in Seattle, the company hosted 27 operator partners from 21 operating companies across the U.S, with Medalist executives working closely with operators as the organization finalized plans for several major new promotional initiatives. [more information]
Merit Entertainment's Megatouch Nation Sweepstakes have been generating an enormous amount of excitement and interest over the past few months. Just by registering and playing the Megatouch Nation Game of the Month, one lucky player will take home a $4000 grand prize each and every month. [more information]
It is now less than 100 days until Hot Games Show 2007 gets underway. The event will take place from 7-9 of September at the Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan, and will be a high quality event on the international exhibition calendar. [more information]
The creative minds at TAB-Austria have worked themselves into a frenzy, with Arkanoid Battle marking the sixth new Premium Game released by the company for the Silverball terminal this year. [more information]
Merit Entertainment has announced the release of its next great photo hunting game, Photo-Pop™. A MegaNet® exclusive, it is the first of Merit's new set of Sneak Peek Games™, and will only be available to MegaNet subscribers. [more information]
Namco Europe/Brent Sales has made its first entry into the Far East amusements sector with a next generation prize vendor designed for the global marketplace. The London-based company paraded the ‘Froggit Junior' to visitors at the GTI Expo, held in Taipei, Taiwan across 10-12 May. [more information]
For the past year, Merit Entertainment has been working with police, governments and courts around the globe, helping to crack down on intellectual property theft and piracy. Merit recently worked with Morris County Prosecutors Office in the investigation of Nisan Naveh, who was recently arrested for alleged trademark infringement, and the alleged selling of counterfeit gaming consoles and computer software from his home. [more information]
California Extreme, the pinball and classic video games show held at the San Jose Convention Center, is gearing up for our 11th annual show. It will be held on August 11 - 12, 2007 at Parkside Hall. [more information]
‘Pirates' is now available as multiplayer game on all linked online Photoplay terminals. ‘Pirates' was introduced by Photo Play together with System 2006 and has since become one of the most successful games. [more information]
The annual trade show for amusement and theme parks in the United Arab Emirates region was held at the end of April. With a reported 180 companies from 32 countries, making a growth rate of 20% over the 2006 show. [more information]
Sammy Atomiswave arcade sitdown cabinet Sale is now on, with container based orders accepted for premium arcade cabinet. Machines include sammy atomiswave motherboard and game cartridge (assorted titles). [more information]
On May 12th, two amusement trade associations will have to present a plan to their executive boards for the promotion of the industry. Both AMOA and AAMA have decided they should do something to reverse poor or non-existent coverage of this industry by the mainstream consumer media. [more information]
Players caught spring fever during the Merit Madness TournaMAXX™ Tournament from Merit Entertainment®. This TournaMAXX event ran during March of this year and featured wild competition on one of the all-time favorite Megatouch® games, 11UP™. [more information]
The international company Avalue Technology, headquartered in Taiwan. Has teamed up with a group of IPC professionals in HW/SW design, mechanical development, technical support and sales coordination. To seamless integrate Avalue hardware and software. [more information]
Our product database has been updated with all the crane machines of popular Australian manufacturer Win n Grin. There crane machines range in size and style, and include tie ins with popular company's like Cadbury's Chocolate. [more information]
This Week it was announced that Leon Deith has set up a new Online company which will be promoting the sale of Fine Art, from some of the UK's top Artists. [more information]
Original Astro City 2 Player Control Panels are now in stock. Easily replace (plug and play) your old Sega control panels to recondition your arcade machine. Made in Japan using Seimitsu buttons and joysticks. [more information]
As of today 23rd of April, Sega Amusements Europe Ltd has moved from it's existing Epsom office and has taken 25,000 sq ft of office, warehouse and showroom space in Chessington, Surrey. [more information]
In an effort to stop Merit copies from leaving China, Robert C. Fay, Merit's Director of Government Relations, conducted training sessions late March 2007 in the Guangzhou Customs District, the Huangpu Customs District and Shenzhen Customs District. [more information]
The only pinball show in the Rocky Mountain region and one of the largest in the nation, the fourth annual Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown will be held April 27-29, 2007, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden, Colorado, USA. [more information]
Family Guy, Stern Pinball's latest creation has begun shipping. Based on the smash hit animated comedy by Seth McFarlane, the pinball features artwork of the all the classic characters. To make the pinball suitable for all ages, it offers three different adjustable levels of speech (Adult, Moderate and Family). [more information]
Advanced CGA and EGA to VGA LCD panels now in stock. Available in a variety of sizes including 10, 15, 17 & 19 Inch. These panels are a open frame designed, which can accept a wide range of RGB inputs including 15khz, 18khz, 21khz, 25khz and many more. [more information]
Arcade Monitors now in stock. Replace your old faded monitor with a brand new flat monitor and bring your arcade cabinet back to life. Also suitable for Cocktail cabinets, Mame cabinets or as replacements for industrial monitors. [more information]
The Mary Openshaw Memorial Award For Excellence was inaugurated at Ireland's AmEx 2004 in memory of the late Mary Openshaw, the renowned journalist, based in Brussels, Belgium, who served the international amusement industry for over 35 years. [more information]
The second part of the product wrap up from AOU'07. Including Banpresto, Taito including additions to the Taito Type X2 line up, Capcom and others. [more information]
As a specialist in development, production and vending of touch screen based entertainment terminals funworld ag, seated in Lenzing, announces the entrance of a new shareholder. As a result of the recapitalisation of the international successful Upper Austrian company, Hannes Niederhauser an Austrian living in Germany, is now holding 40 percent of the funworld shares. [more information]
Magnetic Cash has supplied it's debit card system into a new location in Honduras. At the end of last year the Honduran company opened it's 13th location, The Game Company, at Las Cascadas Mall in Tegucigalpa, Federal District of Honduras. [more information]
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