One of Holland's most popular TV shows, "One Against Hundred," will be launched as a game on Photo Play terminals this month, and players will have the opportunity to qualify for casting on the TV show. [more information]
Namco Europe has strengthened its portfolio of exclusive distribution deals with the addition of Need For Speed - the new driving simulator from Global VR is being marketed in Ireland by Brent Sales and in mainland Europe by Namco. [more information]
Last month, Sammy presented Knight of Valor 3, Guilty Gear Isuka, Net Select and Force Five at the JAMMA show and is pleased to present its line-up of upcoming software titles for the new Atomiswave arcade game platform. [more information]
ShuffleAlley.com has developed Shuffle Alley, a new updated version of the puck bowler and released their first game, The Parker Bohn III Pro Bowler in March this year at ASI in Las Vegas. [more information]
TAB-Austria has welcomed Simone Richter to their Marketing Department, where she has been working since August 2003. Markus Remlinger, Head of Marketing at TAB-Austria said Miss Richter will help to strengthen the company's marketing department further. [more information]
2003 saw the tenth edition of the GTI Expo held from September 5 - 8, with Taiwan's one and only international trade show for the electronic gaming / amusement industry declared a success by Show organisers. [more information]
Vektorlogic Limited is pleased to announce that it will be releasing a minimum of four new arcade video games at the start of 2004, with the games being ready for preview in January 2004. [more information]
Cromptons' Tim Francis has resigned as head of sales and marketing but will retain responsibility for a number of sales accounts and marketing duties. [more information]
Funworld Ag last week hosted a <i>Market of the Future</i> forum for German operators and industry experts, who were able to enjoy sound analysis, interesting questions and relaxing hours at the company's headquarters in Schörfling. [more information]
Industry professionals preparing to attend ICE 2004, Earls Court 2, London, UK, 27–29 January, will be treated to a wider display of products than ever before. [more information]
The upcoming International Salon of Entertainment Devices and Technology - Surexpo 2003, will be held from 10 - 12 October 2003 in Hala Ludowa Wroclaw, Poland and will cover all aspects of the amusement industry. [more information]
*AMOA Celebrations
*Post ‘AM Show' Observations
*Konami Redefines AM for 2004
*Cold Cuts for Ham on Rye
*Metreon Under New Management [more information]
Wieland Hoffman of Leopold Automaten has noticed since the company has been using TAB-Austria's Silverball network, the company's income has increased significantly. [more information]
The £25 all-cash coin pusher, Wheel-A-Win is one of several brand new products being unveiled by Cromptons Leisure International at Preview 2004. [more information]
Following the success of G2E 2003, EGO Manufacturers and Operators Divisions met with show organisers to arrange reciprocal cooperative agreements. [more information]
Global VR announced today that the hugely popular EA Games™ driver is coming to coin-op and with a mix of high-end American muscle and top European exotics, Need for Speed™ has cars that will appeal to all players. [more information]
In a recent poll run by SGM-FX about the debate over whether Britain should join the Single Currency, the gambling and gaming industry has delivered a resounding "NO" vote. [more information]
Regal Entertainment Group, the largest movie theater operator in the United States, this month said it would ban from its lobbies arcade games containing violence and obscenity. [more information]
At the AMOA International Expo last week Incredible Technologies showcased their new products, and inducted three International partners into the Golden Tee Society. [more information]
ATE online has announced following the recent fire at the Motorcycle Museum, The Betting Show is now to be held at Pavilion 1, NEC, Birmingham UK from 19 - 20 November 2003. [more information]
Triotech Amusement Inc., has announced they have added another coin-op industry veteran to their sales team - David Swafford has been appointed Regional Sales Manager. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe Ltd will be exhibiting the eagerly awaited driving sequel OutRun 2 on a pan European exhibition tour including the London Preview, ENADA in Rome and FER Madrid. [more information]
The TPFC 2003 is almost here and is the perfect platform for international manufacturers and suppliers to launch and market their products and services to a burgeoning market worth multi-billion dollars. [more information]
Bugeye Technologies, manufacturer of arcade games and simulation devices, has announced it has closed its first round for common stock investors and is ready to begin manufacturing and selling products. [more information]
Global VR yesterday announced that the United States District Court for Northern District of Illinois has rejected the motion filed by Incredible Technologies for a preliminary injunction against GLOBAL VR's EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR® GOLF game. [more information]
The 2004 edition of the Park Show International, is being held at Rimini Fiera, Italy, from February 26 - 28, simultaneously with ENADA Spring International Coin-op Show. [more information]
VirTra Systems, Inc. this week announced the first-ever sale of its IVRT series of training simulators to an international law enforcement training centre. [more information]
ENADA Spring 2004 Show - new website launched, railway station will open on Expo Centre premises before the show, Park Show International held simultaneously - expected to boost attendance. [more information]
Completely brand new Virtua Tennis II full kits are available from 30th September including full Naomi GD rom motherboard system, software, cables and more. [more information]
The first "conventure" for Photo Play partners was held last week with over 50 attendees from 18 nations participating in this combined conference-adventure organised by Funworld Ag. [more information]
There is still time to get to the AMOA International Expo to see a range of the newest and best products available in the coin-op amusement industry. [more information]
Digital Photo Industries, Digital Centre's distributor in Australia, attended the ALAARA show in Australia, from September 9-11 at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast. [more information]
Merit announces the release of four major new products and a full range of new features as the products were unveiled at the AMOA show in Las Vegas today. [more information]
AmEx 2004 - The 25th Irish Amusement Trade Exhibition & Seminars will be held on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 March 2004 at the Lynch Green Isle Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin. [more information]
At the start of this month Germany and Austria's top Photo Play players attended a workshop at the Austrian headquarters in Schörfling. [more information]
VirTra Systems, Inc. announced last week that it is currently filming a new custom virtual reality project for a client whose name by request will be released at a later date. [more information]
Hard to find reconditioned music machines are now in stock including Dance Dance Revolution 8th Mix with card readers, and Drum Mania 8th Mix. [more information]
With thanks to Kevin Williams (Stingerreport.com), JAMMA 2003 had a few surprises with Sammy taking the spotlight with its network & touchscreen games, together with news of upcoming titles including Capcom & IGS games. Another surprise: Taito had the largest amount of new titles at the show. [more information]
BayTek has officially announced their purchase of long-time novelty redemption manufacturer, Meltec Inc., was made final on Friday, September 5, 2003. [more information]
Mega Trax has announced plans to expand the distribution network of Mega Trax mobile slot car racing systems to include the US and UK markets, following success of the systems in the Australian market. [more information]
Jaleco Entertainment, publisher of World Championship Pool 2004, is the official video game sponsor of the 28th Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship. [more information]
The 2003 EiG Congress & Expo is set to offer the latest technological developments and new services on offer to the burgeoning i-gaming sector. [more information]
Namco Europe unveiled Time Crisis 3 to the European market at the IMA exhibition, deluxe version making its first appearance at the 2003 ATEI in London - the game has sold well. [more information]
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