Incredible Technologies announced today an agreement that will showcase Anheuser-Busch, Inc., products in Golden Tee Golf tournament games. [more information]
Coin-Op Operators were given a reprieve from implementing new segregation laws for violent video games until a final verdict is reached. [more information]
Incredible Technologies (IT), has been named the 17th fastest growing technology company in Greater Chicagoland in Deloitte & Touche's prestigious "Fast 50" program. [more information]
Coinslot the UK industry's main news paper has been sold to ATD the commercial arm of BACTA, the UK trade body and owners of the ATEI show in London. [more information]
An industry that is the cutting edge of interactive entertainment, the recent growing pains of a market in transition, new glows with the application of the next generation of entertainment technology, what can we expect? [more information]
* KCEO To Sell Outside Konami Group
* White Water Simulator For Sega Joypolis
* Thrill Drive 2 in Development
* Hudson, Infogrames Joint Venture
* Sega To Release Sequel to "Top Skater"?
* Sega to Release Sports Jam
* Namco Forecast Loss For Year
* Lack of Parts Hits Sony
* Sega Halts "Net@" Arcade Experiment [more information]
A federal judge ruled on October 11 that an Indianapolis city ordinance banning minors from laying violent and sexually explicit videogames without parental permission can take effect immediately. [more information]
With 4 times the image processing power of the present Naomi, The new CG arcade board is capable of displaying up to 10,000,000 polygons per second and supports network and dual monitor functions. [more information]
On the 3rd, 4th and 5th of November, the largest gathering of video-game professionals ever assembled in Australia will be attending the Australian Game Developers Conference, which is being held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. [more information]
Advance Registration Deadline is Monday, October 16, 2000 to save $20 to $50 on registration fees for every person in your organization planning to attend IAAPA 2000 [more information]
We were sorry to hear that Mike Green industry veteran and Managing Director of the Family Leisure Group (operators of the Trocadero Centre) underwent triple heart bypass surgery. [more information]
Under the request of Australian Govt Ministers, a review of the National Classification Scheme has now been undertaken with submissions by interested partied to be submitted by 31st October. Issues raised included the recent USA report about the marketing of films and computer games to children. [more information]
Though the amusement trade papers have given an excellent representation of the turmoil in the Japanese and American amusement sector, non-have ventured to actually place these changes into perspective for the actual industry. [more information]
With Bally Wullfe and NSM already deciding not to attend the major German trade fair IMA, and with Nova and Tuning joining forces this is certainly a period of great change. [more information]
It is with great pleasure we introduce Kevin Williams as a guest writer for Highwaygames. Kevin has a wealth of knowledge and writes for many well know publications. [more information]
Sega's five regional operating companies held a joint news conference at Sega HQ on September 26. The aim was to clarify Sega's future arcade operations strategy and speeches were made by each of the five presidents. [more information]
With the delays in our trading section for members, we have obtained over 500 items in an open tender where members can make offers.
To go directly to the tender page, click <a href="http://www.highway.net.au/tender.html" target=popup>here</a>. [more information]
Japan's manufacturers introduced a great number of new games today but according to both Japanese and overseas visitors the response was not strong. [more information]
Preview 2001 now in its 22nd year is an influential exhibition in the UK Coin-op business. As an essential annual meeting place it attracts many high profile exhibitors from within the industry. [more information]
California Extreme is the "Classic Arcade Games Show". Its annual two day Show features tournaments, speakers, parts vendors, and an opportunity to play games you may have not seen for years. [more information]
Merit Industries is proud to announce the release of Megatouch 7-Encore Edition. With this new software package, owners of Megatouch 260 games can treat their players to brand new content as well as an impressive new look. [more information]
Elaine Hodgson, President and CEO of Incredible Technologies, announced today the acquisition of the Silent Partner Route Management Software system. Silent Partner will be added to the ITNet Universe of services for the coin-op industry. [more information]
* Sega To Release Go Kart Game??
* Nintendo To Open Pokemon Shops Around World
* Square To List on NASDAQ, Enter Movie Biz
* SNK Move Into Aruze HQ
* Konami Raise Fiscal Year Forecast
* Konami Get FIFPro Soccer License [more information]
In an unbelievable series of events it appears that some local UK councils are starting to charge sites rates for their machines. Westminster council has started to increase rates on places were coin op equipment is introduced, so making the operator liable for the increase. [more information]
Enthusiasm over the TournaMAXX™ Global Player Ranking™ system keeps growing every day as Merit's Summer Sizzler 2000 tournaments are winding down.
The Summer Sizzler tournaments were the first opportunity that operators and customers in the United States and Canada had to test out the new TournaMAXX™ system and experience its capabilities for themselves. [more information]
Operators will have a chance to discuss all the ins and outs of Golden Tee Fore! at a special technical seminar to be held Friday, September 22 at 8:30am in Rooms 229-230 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. [more information]
The Large Spanish Group Cirsa have sold 4.9% of their company to the Italian communications and technology company Olivetti for around 81 Million Euros. [more information]
Sega USA has reorganised their distribution network and have included innovative ideas where distributors can now order parts online and receive account balances via the internet.
In the longer report, we have pictures of the latest distributor meeting. [more information]
Incredible Technologies (IT) with the assistance of Ontario-based Starburst Coin Machines, is closer than ever to releasing an online tournament version of their mega-popular Golden Tee Fore! to the Canadian market.
IT is currently creating a special online software version of Golden Tee Fore! for exclusive use in Canada. The software will include Canadian coinage and pricing, and will offer both Tournament and League Play formats. [more information]
Sega Enterprises, Inc. (USA), (SEU) invited its frontline distributors to their San Francisco headquarters to showoff the fall product lineup and to introduce new Internet based services. Also revealed was Sega's new distributor policy, one that focused on the "partnership" relationship the company wishes to foster between itself and it's distribution network.
"This meeting was the culmination of several months of intense effort and focus made by the entire Sega staff and our distributor partners," stated SEU President & Chief Operating Officer Al Stone. "Judging by the reaction of our guests, the hard work was well worth-while." [more information]
* New Namco Coin-Op Driver To Use PS2 Board
* Namco To Bow New Gun Game: "Ninja Assault"
* Capcom To Sell Direct
* Konami Use Net For Product Ideas
* Another Konami R&D Sub. to List [more information]
During the next two days, Highwaygames is undergoing a major upgrade including moving to a quicker server.
Please accept our apologies should the service be affected during this time. [more information]
With the changes in the law for operation of AWPs, Expolonia 2000 - Poland's Amusement & Gaming trade show is expecting a strong turnout. [more information]
Less than a year after opening their UK office, Nova Games Germany have decided to close down making their MD John Brennan redundant Industry vet John Brennan is believed to be in talks with a number of high profile companies including the Namco subsidiary Brent Leisure. [more information]
* Sony Set PS2 Release Date for Europe.
* Konami Sub-Licences Jap. Baseball Rights to Sega.
* Jaleco Bought Out By HK Net Company.
* Capcom Vs. SNK Tourney in Japan. [more information]
Sega Enterprises, Inc. (USA), (SEU) announces the addition of veteran coin-op sales executive David "Dave" Drouillard as International Sales Manager. Drouillard's responsibilities will involve the management and development of the South American marketplace for Sega coin-op games. "We're extremely pleased to have Dave on our team," stated SEU Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Barbara Joyiens. "Dave's professionalism and knowledge of the marketplace will be of tremendous benefit to both Sega and our Latin American customers. Dave is an integral part of our overall effort to establish Sega as the leader of coin-op entertainment in this growing market." [more information]
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With the help of Psikyo, we are pleased to show advanced pictures and screen shots of Dragon Blaze, their new vertical shooting game which will be displayed at the upcoming Jamma Trade Show.
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