The importance of social responsibility as global gaming market enters biggest boom period. ‘Social responsibility' has become the phrase of the moment for gambling operators throughout the world. [more information]
Gaelco announces the European release of their latest sport video game, "Gaelco Football". A realistic and high action football game with a ball interface that provides multiple possibilities of game play. [more information]
Namco Europe has announced the formation of a new division to supply Namco games and other applications to web based and mobile technology platforms. [more information]
Classic gamers, coming from far away places like Pennsylvania, Alberta Province, Florida, California, Chicago and even Australia, met in New Hampshire to crown the "kings" of classic gaming. [more information]
Sega have decided to do something a little different this year in a bid to raise money for charity this Summer. On July 27th 6 brave souls will endeavour to scale the 3 highest peaks in Britain one after the other! [more information]
Rowe is set to release their latest countertop Touchscreen unit "The Gemstar". Featuring a Jukebox, Internet access & also thanks to Ecast incorporates Version 3.0 of Midway software into the Gemstar unit. [more information]
Namco has announced the Europe-wide launch of Soul Calibur II, the highly anticipated sequel to the record breaking combat video game, Soul Calibur. Featuring a combination of the 18 characters from the popular original and a quartet of new combatants. [more information]
Sammy's 2D fighting game Guilty Gear XX - The Midnight Carnival was released last week. The game features 16 returning Characters and 4 new characters. [more information]
Sega has announced this week their strong policy of stopping the supply, distribution and use of the Naomi style copy cabinets which are found mainly in the Italian market. [more information]
NAMOA, in conjunction with the Australian Vending Association (AVA) is holding a Trade Show "The Amusement and Vending Exhibition" at the Sydney Showground on Friday 1- Saturday 2 November 2002. [more information]
Next year's ATEI and ICE events will take place as originally planned on 21st, 22nd and 23rd of January. The court decided that the agreement between ATE and Earls Courts would take precedence over National Boat Shows Limited's agreement. [more information]
VirTra Systems, has signed a major contract with Racing Visions. VirTra System's simulator technology will be used to facilitate racing 1/4 scale, video enabled, remote controlled cars racing on a scale track. [more information]
A special new football game has been designed for all linked Websector terminals ready for the start of the 17th World Cup in Korea and Japan. [more information]
An american Company based in Pennsylvania, are broadening their scope. Tekbilt with it's touchscreen unit Xbuilt, are active seeking out and cementing partnership deals with companies world wide. [more information]
The UK based company FX Simulation have installed their U2 Mirage simulator into Namco's Wonderpark. The U2 Mirage simulator is a 2 passenger simulator where customers can choose from 6 different rides. [more information]
Please contact us if you have any interest in Virtua Tennis II kits or upgrade kits. Our shipment is expected in the next 4 weeks and will include full kits, GD Rom upgrade kits, or software only. [more information]
Brand new GD Rom upgrade kits including Dimm Board, GD Rom, cables, and choice of software now available. By using your naomi I PCB upgrade to Virtua Golf, Virtua Tennis I / II, Capcom vs SNK II, and many more. [more information]
The ATEI organised European Casino Summit will take place across Thursday 27th and Friday 28th. The ATEI advise delegates to book their rooms at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes asap as allocations are only held until 21st May. [more information]
On Thursday, May 30, 2002, Twin Galaxies will host the Video Game World Championship. The event will gather players at the famous Funspot Family Fun Center in Weirs Beach, NH, to compete for the title of "world's best" classic video gamer. [more information]
California Extreme is running their annual expo from the 6th to the 8th of september. This expo is a celebration of machines from the golden era of amusements, Hundreds of Video, Pinball and Arcade games will be on FREE-PLAY! [more information]
Konami latest DJ simulation game "Beatmania - The Final" will begin it's test phase in selected Arcades/Amusement centres across Japan on May 16th. [more information]
Sega Enterprises and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association have entered into a three-year licensing agreement designating Sega's Derby Owners Club-World Edition, a Thoroughbred breeding, training, and racing simulator, as the NTRA's official, branded interactive video game. [more information]
Stern pinball machines have been converted for disabled people to play. U Can Do, Inc. recently exhibited two converted Stern Pinball SHARKEY'S SHOOTOUT's at the Abilities Expo at the New Jersey Convention Center. [more information]
Sega upped the ante in its bid to challenge Electronic Arts as the dominant publisher of home sports video games, signing an exclusive, multiyear partnership with the brand many Americans associate with sports -- ESPN. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe Ltd have released Soul Surfer to the European market with a splash. Got a need to "Hang Ten" but can't make it to Bondai Beach this weekend? Sega can help get your fix with Soul Surfer. [more information]
VirTra Systems, Inc. have announced that Entertainment Technologies & Programs, Inc. has agreed to dismiss their lawsuit regarding the company's merger with Ferris Productions, Inc. VirTra Systems has in return agreed to dismiss its counterclaims against ETPI. [more information]
Video game players throughout America are marking their calendar for Saturday, May 18th; the day that video game players converge on Pasadena,California to participate in a party and big contest organized to "Save the Pak Mann Arcade." [more information]
Tab Austria Silverball terminal, can now be upgraded to version 7. This version includes the introduction of the GPRS standard modem which allows mobile phone sellers to bring even secluded terminals online. [more information]
To oppose the spiral of violence with a positive alternative, Josef Öhlinger, who is the founder and chairman of the board of upper-Austrian funworld ag, decided consciously against violence on Photo Play terminals way back in 1995, a Policy that is still in place today. [more information]
Ham On Rye Technologies, Inc. have announced the results to date for the first-ever VR Performance Theater installed in Europe, at Tussauds Group's Chessington World of Adventures. [more information]
Namco Europe has commenced delivery of its innovative sit-down video driving simulator Wangan Midnight throughout Europe. Based on the hugely popular Japanese comic of the same name, Wangan is a high-octane street racing game. [more information]
Max Flight has moved 15 pulse-pounding simulators into the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Visitors to the "At the Controls" gallery climb aboard a FS2000 MaxFlight Simulator and control a first-of-its-kind aerobatic ride. [more information]
The Georgia Supreme Court in American witnessed another battle between the state and two gaming companies. Georgia voted to ban video poker last September. But two gaming companies sued the state, saying the law is too broad. [more information]
Hoping that American early adopters will be as nuts about mobile gaming as they are in Japan, Sega.com Inc. is launching a new mobile division aimed at bringing Sega gaming to cellular phone and PDA users in North America. [more information]
FUNFAIR amusements maker UK based company Elton Games is hopeful that its £700,000 share offer will be fully subscribed by the end of the week. The Southport company plans to trade shares via the Ofex dealing service as part of an aggressive expansion programme. [more information]
JVL has appointed Nir Bendov to the position of director of marketing. "Nir Bendov's experience in marketing provides him with the collaborative spirit we want our marketing department to possess," said Peter Guterres, CEO of JVL. [more information]
By the time the 17th World Soccer Cup in Korea and Japan starts on May 31st, Photo Play players will already be playing "Quizpro Worldcup 2002." "Quizpro Worldcup 2002" is a special soccer quiz particularly designed for this World Cup. [more information]
New Tekken 4 kits are back in stock. Goods come with marquee, player instructions, cables, DVD and main board. All 100% new and English version. [more information]
Elo is now offering some new touch screen monitors to the public including the New 1000 Series Touchmonitors as well as the new Entuitive 3000 and 5000 Series. [more information]
UK based Amusement company Cosmic Video has handed out a more than £21,000 in prize money for the Tournamaxx " Lovers Pancake tournament. [more information]
A Hong Kong based amusement centre is looking to sellout their 4 lanes of Bowlingo (10pin bowling). The goods are 90-95% new and less than 10 months old. [more information]
In anticipation of the third and final installment in the AUSTIN POWERS series, Stern Pinball is re-releasing the AUSTIN POWERS pinball machine for a May production run. [more information]
Gaelco's new driving game ATV Track has now been released and performing strongly. With production sold out until June, customers are urged to place their orders early to avoid extra delays. [more information]
Effective as of Tuesday, April 23, Incredible Technologies is moving to larger quarters. The company will be moving to Arlington Heights, Illinois where they will occupy the former premises of coin-op manufacturer, Capcom. [more information]
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