The Taiwanese company Lanner has created a new platform for gaming/gambling machines. This platform can be custom designed to meet specific requirements. [more information]
TAB are proud to announce the completion of their version 3.0 software. Which is available free to all their Virtual Pinball customers. V3.0 features includes many updated features and a new game "Space Captain", which is the sixth game available for the system. [more information]
The erosion of arcade players too the home market is a well-charted period for the amusement scene. But 2005 could have marked a growing short fall in popularity for the home game market! [more information]
Most photo booths give out a strip of 4 photos. The American company Face Place photo booth's attach an photo/frame to the strip. This frame can contain anything the operator wants. [more information]
The long awaited third part to the smash hit series, Virtua Tennis 3 (power smash 3 in japan) is in stock now. This version is on the new Lindberg hardware system and boasts incredible graphics. [more information]
From the smash hit Role Playing Series of Spectral Force and Generation of Chaos, comes Spectral VS Generation. This takes the generals of the two series off the battlefields of Neverland. All generals have been stripped of their squads and forced into brutal combat with each other, and only one will survive. [more information]
Megatouch have concluded there annual April Showers TournaMAXX™ competition. This year's competition contained both a regular and prize tournament, and was played on the Take 2 game. [more information]
The Countdown is on, as 170 players, 89 general agents, 164 operators, 55 staff, close to 30 close associates and journalists and last but not least 25 funworld employees, who paid their own way just to be part of the event. [more information]
In Kind Direct has been chosen as the benefiting charity for the Nokia sponsored 2nd Annual UK Pinball Show which takes place at Villa Park, Birmingham on 22 and 23 July. The charity will receive the proceeds of the High Score Competition, raffle and auctions. [more information]
Heber Limited, one of the fastest growing providers of innovative electronic control systems in the world, will be exhibiting at the World of Games 2006 exhibition, in Moscow on the 7th to 9th of June. [more information]
The Irish Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Michael McDowell, T.D., announced on 24 April 2006 that the Government has aproved publication of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006. [more information]
The National Australian Amusement Machine Operators Association (NAMOA) and the Australian Vending Association (AVA) will join together to host their joint trade show in Sydney on the 19th and 20th of May 2006. [more information]
World Amusement and Game Summit (WAGS) 2006 returns for their second year in Seoul, Korea operating under the theme "The Challenging Issues and Development of the Amusement Game Industry." [more information]
Paul Williams, chief operating officer of Sega Amusements Europe, has confirmed that the company will be taking a major presence in the newly configured upstairs of Earls Court for ATEI 2007. The international video giant becomes the first key exhibitor in the new layout, which is being introduced by organisers Clarion ATE for the 2007 show. [more information]
California Extreme is the "Classic Arcade Games Show", an annual celebration of coin operated pinball machines, video games and other novelties you once found in game arcades. It's two days that celebrate this entertainment medium, featuring tournaments, speakers, parts vendors, and an opportunity to play games you may have not seen for years. [more information]
Customer orientation is of utmost importance for the new General Manager of fun.net Germany Mr. Jindrich Havranek. He officially started out his new challenge on 20th April 2006. [more information]
Experts from top European firms, together with two German Ministers were invited last week to discuss what are the prospects for a liberalized albeit well regulated gaming market in Europe. A packed hall in the prestigious five star Bayerische Hof Hotel in central Munich saw the opening of the first international de-regulation conference organized by PKF. [more information]
After last year's debut, Rimini Fiera Spa will organize on behalf of the SAPAR an event able to involve the entire coin-op game and gaming market, from amusement machines through those with cash prizes, to all the key companies involved in new systems for on-line communication. [more information]
Heber's Sales Manager, John Malin, had a busy couple of months visiting trade shows in Spain, Columbia and the Czech Republic, meeting up with Heber's new and existing customers. [more information]
Deith Group has today announced their line up for the forthcoming Amuse UK exhibition being held at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool on 10th & 11th May. [more information]
We are pleased to announce a unique gaming related conference "The Case for Gambling De Regulation in Europe". This shall be held on the 27th April 2006 at the Bayerischer Hof, Munich, Germany.
We are proud and honoured to have an excellent line up of Speakers tackling and discussing special, unique and much awaited topics. [more information]
GTI EXPO is held annually as a significant indicator of the amusement/gaming industry development in Taiwan, GTI Expo 2006 will be held on July 7~9, at Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan. [more information]
UK manufacturer Project has entered into a formal agreement with Sega SA of Spain to design, develop and distribute gaming machines for the burgeoning Spanish market. [more information]
The only pinball show in the Rocky Mountain region and one of the largest in the nation, the third annual Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown will be held April 21-23, 2006, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden, Colorado USA. [more information]
After System 2006's outstanding performance, it was just a question of time until some of the top games move onto multiplayer mode. This has happened just a few days ago: Quiz Show, Double Jack and
Clockwork are now available in multiplayer mode, where they fascinate players in 17 countries throughout the world on a daily basis. [more information]
Well-known industry correspondent Kevin Williams was crowned Namco Europe's Game Playing Journalist of 2006 after he registered an unbeatable score on the company's Time Crisis 4 combat video game. [more information]
Annually, the ENADA in Rimini marks the launch of the Italian spring season. The ENADA is a trade fair at which funworld's subsidiary, funworld Italy srl, is powerfully represented each year. [more information]
The introduction of Money Controls' high performance MC7200 note acceptor with IDO003 protocol is set to provide the worldwide gaming market with maximum flexibility for a minimum cost. [more information]
Laid out over 35,000 square metres, the expo promoted by the SAPAR showcases all the newest products regarding the coin-op amusement and gaming machines from 350 companies exhibiting directly and indirectly, which occupied six halls. [more information]
Merit announced today the addition of Robert C. Fay to its senior management team as Director of Government Relations. Mr. Fay will focus on government relations and on eliminating counterfeiting, copyright, and trademark violations of Merit's Megatouch game systems. [more information]
Brent Electronic is celebrating its latest business gain following news that it has won a supply contract with leading gaming and amusement machine operator, Gamestec. [more information]
Ireland's Coin-Op Expo - AmEx 2006 - The 27th Irish Amusement and Gaming Trade Exhibition, was held at the Lynch Green Isle Hotel,Dublin. The introduction of free admission, as well as a free seminar programme and online registration all helped to boost attendance, which had fallen off last year. Some visitors who had not attended recently returned and there were many new visitors to keep exhibitors busy! This was the best attended show in recent years and there was a very positive attitude to the future development of the industry. [more information]
Polaroid Veteran, Don Mauchan joins the company as Director of New Product Development.He will oversee all Face Place product development, in addition, Don will assist with the company's sales and marketing efforts. [more information]
Asian Big Amusement Bonanza - In the second part of TSR's detailed All-Nippon Amusement Machine Operators Union (AOU) 2006 exhibition coverage, news of major moves within Taito are revealed, including a popular 1988 game that, we're told, will be receiving 2006 restyling. [more information]
Hot on the heels of Pac Man 500 comes 2 new section 16/21 games from Deith Gaming. The new games are Rats to Riches and Twenty 20. Both games have been developed in the same cabinet as Pac Man featuring the 15" TFT header. Rates to Riches is a direct evolution of Pac Man with the 26" TFT and a new feature game. [more information]
With any purchase of a Cyberlead cabinet (with or without game), we will include for free 2x Sanwa joysticks together with 12 push buttons. Cyberlead cabinets are feature packed, compact 29 inch sit down cabinets manufactured by Namco Japan. [more information]
Carfama has been Photo Play's general agent in Spain for 3 years, however an extension of contract was officially signed, during the Feria Andaluza del Recreativo 2006 in Malaga. [more information]
After the premier of Ford Racing Full Blown at ATEI, Sega Amusements Europe has sealed a deal with Crown Direct for the exclusive UK distribution rights for the new driver. [more information]
Triotech Amusement announced today the launch of a digital animation studio to create new 2D and 3D ride films, and games. They are working on bringing new experiences to the public by combining state-of-the-art graphics and motion systems as well as new immersive technologies. [more information]
Introducing the NTSC to PAL to VGA Multisystem Converter / Converter (CDM-640). This unit offers premium conversion quality suitable for professional use. It is capable of accepting S-Video, Video(AV) and VGA inputs, while also offering the same output capabilities. This multisystem converter will convert any NTSC or PAL signal input and will output either in PAL or NTSC depending on the conversion. [more information]
According to preliminary statistics from the first two days of ATEI and ICE/ICEi 2006, year-on-year attendance has risen 5.9 per cent and year-on-year international attendance has increased 13.7 per cent. [more information]
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