Embed Integration of Australia and Innovative Leisure of the UK are pleased to announce a distribution relationship with Innovative Leisure as the exclusive distributor of Embed's Amusement Debit Card System through out Europe. [more information]
Sun Amusements has announced that Brezzasoft Corporation and Sun Amusement Co Ltd are going to start consolidation their business activities and that Sun Amusement Co Ltd will be the new registered business name. [more information]
The Japanese games giant Nintendo has been hit with a $147 million (168 million, euro) fine by the European Union for alleged price-fixing by illegally colluding to sell game products at significantly different prices in various parts of Europe. [more information]
MGM Mirage and Nevada slot machine builder International Game Technology have reached an $85 million deal to convert 11 casinos to IGT's EZ Pay coinless slot system. MGM Mirage plans to buy 7,000 new slot machines and retrofit 11,000 more devices. [more information]
Nintendo kicked off its modest online plans Wednesday with the release of Internet adapters for its GameCube console. The online add-ons consist of a modem for dial-up Internet access and a network adapter for tapping into a high-speed DSL or cable modem. [more information]
Japanese developer Tecmo has revised its projections for the current half year's trading and now expects to record a 40 million Yen (€328,000) profit - reversing a previously anticipated 170 million Yen (€1.4m) loss. [more information]
With the USA Sniper still active, USA media have begun to promote stories of links between Konami's Silent Scope to that of the activities of the sniper. Whilst it seems to be another media beatup, the stories seem to be picking up speed. [more information]
The first game on the new Triforce system, VS2002 offers more realism and quicker game play with now increased teams and stadiums. Our kits will be available within the next 10days. [more information]
Stern's ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON pinball machine will be part of the "Grand Prize" and "First Prize" packages awarded to the creators of the ultimate roller coaster in Infogrames' RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 "Ultimate Tycoon Challenge." [more information]
Japanese game publishing giant Sega has teamed with AT&T Wireless to deliver content on the carrier's mMode next-generation platform. The partnership represents a trend among U.S. operators to cash in and delivery games to cell phones and other handheld devices. [more information]
The Italian manufacturer Customs has announced it's latest bill acceptor the "EB-200". It is a compact bill acceptor with integrated stacker, it combines the latest sensor technology. [more information]
Since launching on OFEX to raise capital for expansion, Elton Games has recruited Jennie Johnson as sales manager to strengthen its management team. [more information]
Atronic received a just reward for their hard work and attention to detail at this years G2E by winning the "Best European Stand Award". This award was sponsored by G2E and EGO and was judged from all stands where the head office was based in Europe. [more information]
During the Amusement & Vending trade show there will be a digital jukebox seminar at 2:30 pm on friday 1st november 2002 at the rna showgrounds southee complex olympic park homebush bay, NSW Australia. The seminar will showcase the latest digital jukebox from NSM Music's, the "Chameleon RJB". [more information]
TAB-Austria recently celebrated it's 40th birthday, the company "Automaten Dattl" was founded 1962 by "Siegfried Dattl senior". It started as a one man operation by placing football tables in pubs. [more information]
JPM announced today that it had appointed GamingCo as its PR consultants. Owner Keith Fagan, who previously worked on Euroslot and Casino International magazines, set up GamingCo in 2001 to offer PR and Marketing services exclusively to the Gaming and Amusement industries. [more information]
Peter Dean, chairman of the Gaming Board of Great Britain will be amongst a number of key note speakers at the Gambling Industry Forum which is being held at London's Chelsea Village Complex on Tuesday 3rd December. [more information]
Launched this September, Windows Media 9 Series should realize the true potential of digital media on the PC. It offers a foundation for the digital future of the media and entertainment industry, consumers, developers and business. [more information]
Its game on again for Greek computer buffs who had been banned by the government from playing electronic games. The government, in an effort to curtail illegal gaming, passed a law earlier this year banning the use of electronic games, including popular football and motor racing simulators. [more information]
DC elected Las Vegas to launch the new Dr.FACE-4 photo booth machine. This new cabinet was highly accepted because of it's long life and for it's appeal as a traditional photo booth. It is specially designed for high traffic locations such as malls, cinemas, shopping centers, arcades & theme parks. [more information]
Yahoo today will unveil an on-demand service that lets consumers with high-speed Internet access rent classic PC games like the "Tomb Raider Chronicles,'' "Civilization III," or "Grand Theft Auto 2" for up to a month at a time. [more information]
Following the departure of Steve Murray, Dave Barron, CEO of Sega Amusements Europe Ltd is to take over as the head of the JPM group as well. This appointment is effective immediately. [more information]
A strong focus on networked games as well as multiperson games highlighted this year's Jamma Show. Most factories are now carrying products that are networked, server or internet ready games. [more information]
European publication Edge Magazine has commissioned industry specialist Kevin Williams to write a cover feature to look at the changing fortunes of the video amusement market. To be published on the 10th of October 2002. [more information]
Elaine Hodsgon, CEO of Incredible Technologies, released a statement today announcing that her company would not exhibit at the Amusement Showcase International next Spring in Las Vegas. [more information]
Stern Pinball is excited to announce the release of its Tournament Pinball System (ToPS™). ToPS™ is a flexible, operator adjustable tournament system. Running a tournament with ToPS™ is easy; the pinball machine's computer does all the work and computations for the operator and location. Tournament pinball games earn more money. [more information]
The 30th Enada Trade Show (October 9-11) will open it's gates. Visitors will find a mix of both new and "traditional" exhibitors for this year's event. Enada shows that spirit of the industry, in spite of the real difficulties the Italian industry is going through. [more information]
A nine-player Kentucky Derby game from Elton Games has been installed in Manchester's premier urban entertainment centre, The Printworks. This is the first venture for Elton Games' Partner Programme, which they will be formally launching at IAAPA 2002, in Orlando this November. [more information]
Leon Deith Sales have just completed the purchase of a 10,000 sq. ft building in Reigate Surrey. The new building will incorporate showroom, workshops offices and warehouse. [more information]
A range of national and local charities are now £8,000 (€12,750) better off thanks to the efforts of a band of cyclists led by Paul Desforges and his team at Brent Electronic. [more information]
JPM are pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Smith to Overseas Sales Manager reporting direct to Sales Director Heath Samples. Mike has been in the leisure industry for some 17 years and has previously worked for Kunick, RLMS and Paymaster prior to joining JPM in 2001 as Operational Support Manager. [more information]
For those interested in the world of interactive gaming in Europe, the place and time to learn of the latest developments will be at the European i-Gaming Congress and Expo at the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos in Barcelona, Spain October 15-16. [more information]
Following the sell out success of Initial D in Japan Sega Amusements Europe Ltd have now released this highly successful driving game in Europe as single sit down cabinet linkable up to 2 players. [more information]
We are currently under negotiation with another distributor for Maze of Kings Full factory kits. We will be ordering only on preordered goods - if you have any interest please contact us asap. [more information]
FX Simulation have announced that they will be attending this year's Preview UK show at the London West Novotel in Hammersmith. This will be FX Simulation's premier attendance at the Preview show. [more information]
Namco has underlined its commitment to the European market with the opening of a new Namco Station multi-purpose entertainment facility in Barcelona. Situated in the prestigious Diagonal Mar development in the northern sea-facing district of Barcelona. [more information]
Stern Pinball would like to announce that Namusco in Belgium and JVH in Holland will now be the exclusive distributors of Stern pinball machines in their respective countries. Namusco will co-operate with JVH to cover the Dutch market. [more information]
The big prize drawing is on again, someone's going home with a new toy! The grand prize drawing winner will have their choice of one machine from the selection (subject to change, but pretty well set) of Eight Ball Deluxe, an original upright Centipede video, or an ArcadeWerX. [more information]
The wait is finally over……the latest evolution of the Virtua Fighter series is here! Sega Amusements Europe launches Virtua Fighter 4 EVOLUTION. Virtua Fighter, the epic masterpiece created by the legendary Yu Suzuki, continues its magnificent tale with the release of Virtua Fighter 4 EVOLUTION. [more information]
Britain's capital became the host for one of the most ambitious exhibitions to emphasise the recreational pursuits of video entertainment in many years. Located at the auspicious London Barbican Gallery, the event will be on display until September 2002. [more information]
Stern Pinball is very excited to announce that former Williams' designer Steve Ritchie will be designing a new pinball machine for the company in the upcoming year. [more information]
The Playboy Channel will feature Stern's Playboy pinball machine in their new television news show, The Weekend Flash which shows naked presenters. The game not only will be a permanent prop on the set, but it will also be played regularly, according to Playboy sources. [more information]
Philippines: President Gloria Arroyo backtracked recently from her plan to put up 2,000 slot machines nationwide, after she was accused of turning her country into a 'gambling republic' and not into a strong republic, as she had envisioned earlier in her state of the nation address in July. [more information]
Tennessee, USA: The Tax Reform Act of 2002 provides that an annual license tax will be levied on the privilege of owning bona fide coin-operated amusement machines for commercial use by the public. [more information]
Brand new laptops are now available ranging from Pentium 3 to Pentium 4 systems. Also available are barebone systems which allow you to build your own configuration. [more information]
Stern's home page has gone from a night view to a day view, while maintaining the format of a classic pinball machine. New features have been added while the old features have been kept. [more information]
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