Bill Gates has unveiled the X-Box at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. With many arcade manufacturers joining their list of game developers, we are expecting many changes this year. [more information]
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Twin Galaxies has decided to support the turn-based strategy gaming world with high score contests and cash prizes, with many contests planned for the next six months. The first is on Space Empires IV for the PC. Admission to all these contests is free. [more information]
In a recent press release, Sega flatly denies any involvement with Nintendo and also blamed New York Times for causing distress amongst Sega's shareholders, trading partners and end users. [more information]
At one time, the Shinjuku and Ikebukulo area of Tokyo had the most arcades of any area in Japan. Now, the general state of the Japanese amusement industry can be vividly seen in these areas as visitor numbers have declined drastically. As a recent report by Game Time Magazine shows, arcade machines are losing popularity to pachinko & slot machine parlours. [more information]
Many readers have noted a theme appearing in past features that alluded to the possibility that current amusements fundamental theory may be outdated or even obsolete. A need for us, that continues in the amusement industry, to relearn technologies and player motives. [more information]
A lot of speculation surrounds a newspaper report alleging Sega is in negotiations with Nintendo for a possible buyout, which saw shares in Sega rise 10.5% today. [more information]
The Republic of Kazakhstan is set to stage the inaugural International CIS Amusement Exhibition in March, 2001 at the "ATAKENT" Business Cooperation Center, Almaty City. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe Ltd will hold a worldwide exclusive launch of their stunning new motorcycle pursuit game – Wild Rider at the ATEI show in January. [more information]
With many new games and improvements, Metro Games is hoping that its new version of touch screen game, Metro Game 2000 will expand its sales growth through Asia and into International Markets. [more information]
Following the successful release of Confidential Mission Deluxe in October, Sega Amusements Europe will be showing the game in a newly designed Naomi Universal Shooting Cabinet at the ATEI. [more information]
Uwink is starting the New Year off with a BANG with its Zillionaire Tournament running until Monday, January 8. Cash prizes total $2475, with the first place winner receiving $750. [more information]
Sega Corporation, following its successes before the Rimini Court, continues its efforts to prosecute those producing, assembling, distributing or using the Dreamcast arcade converter known as 'GCD' and 'MGCD'. [more information]
Konami announced this week that it had come to agreement with Jaleco (Pacific Century Cyberworks Japan - PCCJ) over the intellectual property infringement of the Dancing Machine patents. [more information]
After their packed booth at IAAPA, MTV and Devecka's Drum Challenge is proving to be very popular for the company, even thought it is not scheduled for release until March, 2001. [more information]
Leisure Link, the UK's biggest slot machine operator, is set to transform the pay-to-play amusement industry by launching a range of digital machines in pubs, clubs, bingo halls and licensed betting offices. [more information]
Hitmaker have now released advanced screenshots of "Virtua On Force." The game is still in production about a third complete, but will see the introduction of 2 on 2 fighting. [more information]
3dfx who only recently closed its Mexican manufacturing plant in an effort to cut costs have now agreed to sell their remaining assets to competitor Nvidia for a reported US112 million. [more information]
The TournaMAXX™ system is set up to not only allow players across the globe to compete against one another for ranking, but it also gives customers the chance to compete against others in their region for prizes. [more information]
Sega's latest gun shooting game has begun shipping to many parts of the world. For those of you unfamilar with the game. The player takes control of a James Bond type secret agent "Howard Gibson" or his female counterpart "Jean Clifford" [more information]
Hong Kong's Skynet Ltd said on Friday it has formed a strategic alliance with Japan's video game maker Sega Corp to introduce the enhanced version of Sega's game console Dreamcast and online game platform in Hong Kong. [more information]
Unveiled at JAMMA earlier this year, Sega's latest arcade music title 'Shakka Tambourine' has begun arriving at Japanese arcades. Much like Samba de Amigo, players use tambourine peripherals to play along with different tunes. [more information]
This week saw game software giant EA Sports sign up to develop 10 games within six months for the XBox ensuring Microsoft will have high-quality games to support the console's launch. In comparison, EA has no intention of developing software for arcade release. [more information]
The Macao government will work out a legal outline on the future development of gaming industry in the middle of next year which is believed to include a scheme to open up the gaming business. [more information]
Midway Games Inc., recently announced an aggressive new price for its touchscreen game, Touchmaster Infinity. Effective from the beginning of this month, the manufacturer's suggested retail price will be significantly reduced from its current level. [more information]
As the battle continues to the highly lucrative European distribution of the XBox, playing video games will be seen with a new meaning. [more information]
Namco's financial results for the mid-term ending September 30, 2000 showed a loss of JPY3,500 million, with much lower expected Crisis Zone sales in USA due to a backlash against violent games and no "hit" game for this year in Japan. [more information]
Acclaim entertainment the US software company that introduced Batman Forever, NBA Extreme and Judge Dredd into coin op are having a very tough time, share have sunk to 50 cents from a high this year of US 6 with their recent US130 million loss for the year. [more information]
Sega.com announced this week the acquisition of the FamilyWonder Inc, a family entertainment media company, and the appointment of Jonathan Kaplan to president and CEO of Sega.com. [more information]
Today sees the release of the $36m "Dungeons and Dragons" in USA cinemas as Hollywood begins to cash in on the popularity of video games. [more information]
With shooting and fighting games increasingly coming into the spotlight by legislators, Bar Code in New York is proving non-violent machines can be a worthwhile investment. [more information]
With the impending release of Microsoft's Xbox console, Sega has made plans to re-evaluate it's business plans with Bartle Bogle Hegarty. [more information]
Motorola, Inc. and Sega Corporation have signed an initial agreement that calls for Sega to develop games for select Motorola next-generation multiple communication phones. [more information]
Australian software designers and manufacturer Interactive Imagery, are looking for international distributors for their latest release game, Ozi Rules 2010. [more information]
Universal Studios is offering its hotel guests immediate access to almost every ride and attraction in Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure. [more information]
The 82nd IAAPA came at a point in the amusement sector when operators are looking for a new thrill to invigorate their tired audiences. For the second and last time (Orlando will now be hosting the next four years of the lucrative IAAPA event), the vast two halls and Georgia's impressive sports dome, played host to what the world of themed amusement industry had to offer. [more information]
Scene to Believe and Kodak are working together after obtaining the rights to Green Screen photography for the Buran Space Shuttle exhibition in Sydney, Australia. [more information]
Merit has announced the release of its newest software package, the Platinum Edition, for December 2000. This latest upgrade will be available for operators using the System Megatouch XL units, and is on hand for both the CD-ROM and the Hard Drive versions of the XL units. [more information]
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