The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions has created a new position focused on building its inventory of attractions industry information and hired 20-year research veteran Melissa Teates as Director of Industry Research and Analysis. [more information]
Following Konami's announcement earlier this year that their popular Castlevania series would take a turn as a Pachinko game, Sega has announced their own Bayonetta is set to add a gambling version to it's line-up. [more information]
On August 13, Round 1 USA announced via their Twitter account that their Puente Hills Mall, CA location was now home to two head-to-head NESiCA X LIVE cabinets, which is a huge move for the US industry. [more information]
If you're a fan of video redemption machines such as the Ocean King series, King of Treasures, Ocean Star series and Seafood Paradise series, then this is a game for you. The Hunting Master Arcade Machine is a 6 player video redemption cabinet with an animal hunting theme which features an array of weapons and mini games for players to enjoy. [more information]
One of our clients is looking to sell their Double Clean Sweep Crane Machine for only $985incl GST! The Double Clean Sweep Crane Machine is a massive 2 player arcade crane machine which is designed for large style plush toys and is loads of fun for players of all ages! [more information]
The inaugural Kazakhstan Gaming Congress 2015 is a major gaming industry highlight for the country and it opens it's doors this week! [more information]
A new BBC interview with Nolan Bushnell (72), famous founder of Atari Games, takes a look inside Mr. Bushnell's latest venture to promote education through old school gaming, and the many successes and failures of his career. [more information]
The Macao Gaming Show, which is organized by MGEMA - the leading trade body in Asian gaming, has confirmed one of the most expansive and thought-provoking agendas for its annual summit, designed to promote a new vission for gaming and growth in the Asian market. [more information]
Jack Guarnieri, founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, has released a statement via PRNewswire to announce that the company has received significant investment from three highly lucrative sources and that the company will now be free to put complete focus back on making pinballs. [more information]
It is coming to that time of year again here in Newcastle, with Pinfest 2015 being announced for September 19 and 20! And once again, the pinball machine free-for-all will be held at the Caves Beachside Hotel. [more information]
The Macao Gaming Show 2015 is opening its doors to the Japanese gaming industry, extending special invites to this year’s exhibition for the leading parties engaged in the drive for casino deregulation in Japan. [more information]
Three worldwide players in the gaming industry are heading to Macao Gaming Show (MGS) 2015 in November, confirming its status as the ‘Gateway to Asia’. Ainsworth Game Technology, Aristocrat Pty Ltd and IGT Asia Ltd will all be bringing their impressive range of products to the Asian gaming industry’s largest exhibition at the Venetian Macao. [more information]
SNK Playmore has been acquired by a a group of Chinese investors, with Ledo Millennium paying $63.5 million for 81.25 percent of the company's shares, which was purchased from former SNK CEO Eikichi Kawasaki and his wife Natsuyo Kawasaki. [more information]
Due to demand from both players and street operators, the Golden Tee World Championship tournament will return March 16-17, 2016. The live final event will take place in Las Vegas during the Amusement Expo. [more information]
We recently reported that Angry Birds was made into an arcade redemption machine and would be testing at Dave & Buster's until Labor Day; now Dave & Buster's has released a television commercial to promote the new game! [more information]
Benchmark Games is now offering a 13.5 ft. single-player game called Power Drop X-Treme (or PDX for short). The game is the latest addition to Benchmark's list of ball-drop games and draws on the company's extensive experience with that style of game. [more information]
China's leading lottery specialist, The Lottery Research Center of China at Beijing University, wins an exclusive sales contract as the primary sales agency for the Lottery Zone at Macao Gaming Show 2015 (Venetian Macao, 17-19 November 2015). [more information]
China's first original marine culture childrens theme park, “Beluga World”, is a flagship store opened in Dalian on June 26th, 2015. [more information]
Comtrade Gaming has announced a new addition to their team! Igor Rus, has been hired and named Head of Business Development and Marketing for the company in order to open new markets. [more information]
One of our customers is looking to sell two Japanese Medal machines; Fortune Orb 3 and Dino King 3. Fortune Orb 3 Medal Machine is large scale medal game from Konami, suitable for 1-20 Players and Dino King 3 Medal Machine is a 6 player medal game from Taito Corporation and is the 3rd version of the popular dinosaur themed game. [more information]
Arcade Spare Parts introduce Gun Assembly and Spare Parts for Namco Gun Shooting Titles including Razing Storm, Time Crisis 1 / 2 / 3, Gun Bullet. Check this out for more details. [more information]
The GTI Asia China Expo 2015 is happening in Guangzhou from August 28-30 and if you are looking to go, it's not too late to register! [more information]
Legal expert Anthony Cabot, a member of the Advisory Board for the three-day industry Summit at this year's Macao Gaming Show (MGS)2015, has called for frank talk about the Macau and neighbouring markets at the crucial autumn gathering at the Asian industry's premier gaming event. [more information]
Golden Tee 2016 is the next installment of the Golden Tee series and will begin shipping to devoted fans across the US on September 28. [more information]
2017 is the 30th anniversary of Capcom's hugely popular Mega Man arcade video game, and will also be the year that Dentsu Entertainment and Man of Action Entertainment releases a new animated Mega Man TV series. [more information]
Konami has released a teaser trailer for their new Castlevania pachinko game, titled Erotic Violence; plus their Disney Tsum Tsum Arcade game is on location test in the US! [more information]
Square Enix and Marvelous have announced the upcoming release of a new Dragon Quest arcade game - Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Scanner. This arcade machine will be a "scan battle RPG" game, and will be similar to Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road released in 2006. [more information]
The wake and funeral of former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was held on July 16 and 17, and Kirby and Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai (a colleague and close friend of Iwata) has spoken about the experience and his personal grief in his column for Weekly Famitsu. [more information]
Gaming zones in Kazakhstan is one of the most successful examples of the gambling market localization in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS countries). The gaming market is growing exponentially and to promote and encourage this growth, the inaugural Gaming Congress Kazakhstan 2015 show will open on 20th August. [more information]
Macao Gaming Show (MGS) is promoting a government subsidy initiative which aims to help local businesses reach global audiences through the Macao exhibition, at the Venetian Macao in November 17-19 2015, by providing financial grants. [more information]
'HTP - Technolust arcade game prototype.' is the title of a new video published to YouTube on July 26 (by user LordNapalm) which shows one player shooter style game, placed in a minimalist, techni-coloured cyber world. [more information]
Angry Birds has been one of the most popular mobile game apps ever, played by millions of users of all ages on their phones and tablets, and now it has been transformed into a full-fledged redemption arcade machine by ICE. [more information]
Macao Gaming Show (MGS) 2015, the Asian gaming industry's largest trade exhibition, has announced the appointment of key publication for the amusement and leisure industries, Highway Games, as a premier media partner for the 2015 exhibition to be held at the Venetian Macao from 17-19 November 2015. [more information]
Capcom has now officially released in Japan two new games that they have been promoting since late last year: Luigi Mansion Arcade and Crossbeats REV. Arcade machines. [more information]
Following the location test we reported last week, Sega has released this 3D render of the upcoming Mario and Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympics Arcade Cabinet and have announced the expected release date. [more information]
Macao Gaming Show has increased its investment in marketing the exhibition internationally over the next two years, with the reappointed marketing, media and publishing specialists GB Media Corporation to drive its marketing programme for the 2015-2016 exhibitions. [more information]
On the July 18, Tokyo Joypolis became the home of the latest Sega Transformers cabinet, with the Transformers: Human Alliance Special in a redesigned R360 motion simulation machine. [more information]
The Macao Gaming Show (MGS) unveils the most ambitious and wide-ranging package of travel subsidies and grants for visitors attending this year's exhibition at the Venetian Macao, November 17-19 2015. [more information]
The always highly anticipated Big Buck World Championship will take place at the Hardrock Café in downtown Chicago Oct. 23-24 this year, and will be streamed live on Twitch TV. [more information]
Calling all Nintendo and Super Mario fans, we have an exciting coin arcade machine just for you! We have the Super Mario Bros Wii Coin World Arcade Machine available. This is a medal game version of the series which features a number of famous characters and loads of mini games for endless fun! [more information]
We have a very special offer on a Trans-Force Orion 5D Attraction 4 Seat Model Simulation Machine. This unique and special arcade machine, is a 5D interactive motion simulator which offers a variety of different games. The Trans-Force Orion 5D Attraction is currently on clearance pricing, the lease has expired at shopping centre it is located in and the owner is looking for a quick sale! [more information]
Our Arcade Machine Clearance Sale is still on and machines are priced to clear! All arcade machines are now below cost price, including titles such as Sega Rally, NBA Showtime, Initial D3, Haunted Museum, Rambo, Sega Race TV, Maximum Tune 3DX Plus, Road Fighters, Mario Kart GP 2, to name a few. [more information]
Senior Vice President (VP) of Entertainment & Game Strategy at Dave & Buster's, Kevin Bachus, recently participated in a Reddit AMA "Ask Me Anything" and shared a lot of interesting insights with fans. [more information]
Sega Japan has announced some location tests for their new sports arcade game, Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition. [more information]
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis and her family attended the fighting game tournament Evo 2015 in Las Vegas over the weekend as a graduation present to her son Thomas, and she went incognito as the Street Fighter character Vega! [more information]
On June 14th, 2015, Gerardo Arteaga, President of IAAPA, and his wife visited Guangdong Game & Amusement Culture Industry City, accompanied by He Xingqiu - deputy director of Zhongshan Wen Guang Xin Ju, Chen Youxing - Mayor of
Gangkou Town, Ye Weitang - Chairman of Zhongshan Gaming & Amusement Association (ZGAA), and Lv Xuefeng - Chairman of Guangdong Game & Amusement Culture Industry City. [more information]
Following yesterdays launch of Pokken Tournament in Japan arcades, we have news of another pokemon fighter being added to the roster - Blaziken! [more information]
Seafood Paradise 2 Plus Game Board Kit will update your Seafood Paradise 2 machine to the latest in the English version series for new game play and increased profits. This fun and exciting game will draw in players from all across the floor. [more information]
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