We would like to introduce our new multi-frequency scan converter - the RGB, MDA, CGA, EGA to VGA converter. The converter can take a RGB, MDA, CGA or EGA Input signal and Output at PC VGA and SVGA resolutions. The unit has a wide range of applications for use with Industrial machinery, and is ideally suited for helping to replace defunct CRT monitors with newer model CRT and LCD screens. [more information]
TouchTunes Interactive Networks, one of the leading out-of-home interactive entertainment networks in North America, today announced the launch of their myTouchTunes program, a new nightlife music experience with an integrated platform that combines location-based, social networking with digital jukebox music innovations. [more information]
EMBED, provider of Debit Card, Redemption Management and Point of Sale Systems for the amusement and family entertainment industry, and Playsafe Monitoring, provider of gaming machine management and monitoring systems in the UK and Europe, are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement to merge the two businesses. [more information]
This Arcade Timer Board allows you to turn the normal arcade PCB from credit-based operation to time-based operation in an easy way. Installation of the Arcade Timer Board is very easy. No soldering is required. Wires with connector plug are provided in the package for easy plug and play. [more information]
The thrills and spills of pinball competition were revived as the classic and latest pinball tables were put through their paces in a battle to the death between age and youth in the atmospheric setting of the famous Ace Cafe London. The historic motorcycle hangout, a perfect setting for the chance to see pinball wizardry. [more information]
We have introduced a new LCD Arcade Cabinet model into our range of products. We have reduce the price of this new cabinet and can now offer our customers a brand new 32 inch LCD Arcade Cabinet for under $1000usd. [more information]
David Shimell has joined the Timezone FEC group as Director for International Franchise & Business Development. David shall be based out of Perth, Australia [more information]
Project Managing Director Tony Boulton has confirmed that the company is close to testing its first ever compendium bingo terminal. World of Bingo, which comprises four very different games, is the product of a nine-month programme of player research and product development, one of the longest R&D regimes undertaken by the games developer. [more information]
Leisure Industry Week (LIW) will hold a dedicated Coin-Op Preview Area at the show this year, in response to the postponement of the London Novotel event for coin operated amusements. [more information]
Red Katana (also known as Akai Katana) is a side-scrolling bullet hell shoot-em-up from Cave. Up to 2 players can play simultaneously. The style of the game is said to be a mix between Deathsmiles and Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu. [more information]
Industry leader Sacoa Playcard has installed its true-wireless system in Game Room Superstore Saturn 5, located in the De Soto Square mall in Bradenton, FL, [more information]
McAfee Enterprises Inc, recently traveled to Wisconsin to showcase their new game called WFD the Arcade Game. The game is built off of the highly charged competition called World's Fastest Drummer, Extreme Sport Drumming. [more information]
Officials from The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) today announced the organization will host IAAPA Attractions Expo at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida, for the next 10 years. [more information]
Creative Works' Theme Factory recently installed another Lazer Frenzy lazer maze attraction in a great new family fun center that recently opened called Tree Top Family Adventure. This is one of the first sites in the Yellow Hammer state of Alabama to get this great new attraction that puts people of all ages right inside the game. [more information]
Despite being an unspoken development in the current amusement market, the Video Gaming Terminal (VGT), Video Lottery Terminal (VLT), and UK-specific Fixed Odd Betting Terminal (FOBT) represent the most contentious new gaming trend since the mechanical game boom of the 1930s. What this video gambling boom means for the stability of the modern international amusement scene is the focus of this latest Stinger Report. [more information]
Animalive, a worldwide leading developer of live interactive animation for the amusement and leisure industries, announces the first installation of its Party Room technology in Houston, Texas. [more information]
The International Video Game Hall of Fame has announced that Masaya Nakamura, a Japanese business man who founded Namco in 1955, will be inducted into the IVGHOF on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa. In the same ceremonies, Pac-Man will be enshrined in the IVGHOF as the only game included in the Class of 2010. [more information]
Production of Avatar pinball will begin in the middle of August,
with export games first and in time to reach our overseas export markets as the post summer selling season begins. Domestic shipments should start early in September. [more information]
The DVI-I to Component (HD) Scaler Box is designed to upscale a DVI-I input source to a HD Component Video output. A wide range of selectable output resolutions are available, including 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p @ 50/60Hz. [more information]
Lumacoustics release latest version of digital graffiti wall for the events and experiential market.?Lumacoustics have just announced the release of their digital graffiti wall technology with a whole range of options just for the events and experiential market. [more information]
Cave have released a brand new side-scrolling bullet hell shoot-em-up game, titled Akai Katana (also known as Red Katana). Highway Entertainment is currently selling this game at a sale price of JPY 195,000. To place an order, please contact our sales team. [more information]
Attendees at the 20th Foundations Entertainment University (FEU) had a lot to say about their experience in Chicago, IL, July 13-15, 2010. Susan Hoffland is in the process of opening a new Childrens Entertainment Center in Phoenix, AZ and commented, ''Foundations is a unique experience and opportunity to be taught by the brain trust of the entertainment industry. For anyone thinking about starting a facility, they should absolutely attend Foundations!'' [more information]
The outline of 48th Amusement Machine Show, the biggest exhibition gathering the essence of amusement and entertainment, was announced. JAMMA and JAPEA (Japan Amusement Park Equipment Association) will be the host of Amusement Machine Show same as the last year. [more information]
Asian Attractions Expo 2010 will go down in history as one for the record books. The four-day conference and trade show broke records for the total number of participants and buyers, the size of the trade show floor, and the attendance at the conference programs. [more information]
It's not an everyday opportunity to be a part of a living legend, let alone create one. The team at the Creative Works' Theme Factory was able to do both within a new family entertainment center called Laser Legend in the Lone Star State. [more information]
Clarion Events has created a striking new look for its London total gaming event which, as Show Director Kate Chambers explains, represents much more than just a quick makeover: ''What we have developed is a new corporate identity for an international exhibition which has come of age and which now incorporates all strands of the gaming experience comprising casino, remote, street, bingo, betting, online and lottery.'' [more information]
A charity launch party to celebrate the imminent UK Pinball Party where pinball industry legend, designer Dennis Nordman, goes head-to-head with the youthful skills of top-ranked UK junior player, 14-year old Martyn Raison. This entertaining afternoon for sponsors and invited media opens the door to 2010's largest pinball event. [more information]
Arcade games that have gambling features and offer real prizes should be reclassified as gaming machines under Australian law and should not be used by children near pokies venues, independent senator Nick Xenophon said. Anti-gambling campaigners and electronic gambling experts said children are being groomed to gamble by clubs that install the new arcade games that mimic poker machines and offer prizes such as digital cameras or televisions. [more information]
New Products, BankShot Entertainment Debut in Las Vegas. The 2010 edition of the Billiard Congress of America's (BCA) International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo, was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 14 ~ 16, 2010. [more information]
New www.SnapshotPaper.com website allows operators to purchase paper for under $0.16 per print with free shipping -- LAI Games, the leading manufacturer of coin-operated games and photo booths, has teamed up with the digital imaging experts at Imaging Spectrum, Inc. to offer low-cost paper to the operators of their line of photo booths. [more information]
Adrenaline Amusements and GLOBAL VR are pleased to announce that the highly anticipated KABOOM! redemption game from Adrenaline Amusements has met, and in many cases exceeded, earnings expectations. [more information]
There is a significant relationship between spending on poker machines and crime in Victoria, a study commissioned by the state government has concluded. In potentially explosive findings, researchers say they have found "strong and robust" evidence of a link between spending on pokies and the incidence of "income-generating" crimes such as theft, robbery, fraud and handling stolen goods. [more information]
We are now shipping King Of Fighters XIII, the newest instalment of the popular 3 on 3 fighting game series. The game runs on the Taito Type X-2 hardware and will act as the conclusion of Ash Crimson's story arc, which began in King Of Fighters 2003. [more information]
The Wireless Input Transmitter to HDMI Receiver Box allows you to transmit a variety of signals including HDMI, VGA, and Component wirelessly to your chosen display. Transmission of up to 20 meters is achievable with resolutions of up to 1080p@30 supported. The unit accomplishes this by using baseband technology with Wireless High Definition Interface (WHDI) to deliver uncompressed High Definition video and audio while maintaining superb, wire-equivalent quality with no latency. [more information]
We have a number of genuine Sega spare parts available at clearance prices. Discounts are available for bulk orders and a full list of parts is available in the body of this story. Please contact with Jeremy for further information. [more information]
A pair of race car simulators as used by professional drivers and engineers at the highest levels of international motorsport is the first major attraction to be installed at the new pier, due to open soon [more information]
Conference and Trade Show Scheduled for June 21-24 at Resorts World Sentosa --Today, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced Asian Attractions Expo 2011 will be held at the convention center at Singapore's new destination resort, Resorts World Sentosa, from June 21-24. [more information]
This summer, 100 ping-pong tables will pop up across London's landmarks, squares, shopping centres, estates, offices and train stations ~ from Soho Square to Westfield Shopping Centre, Tate Britain to the British Library, St Pancras International to Heathrow's Terminal 3. [more information]
This evening at the Asian Attractions Awards ceremony held during Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced the region's top attractions. [more information]
KUALA LUMPUR ~ Asian Attractions Expo 2010 ~ Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen has suggested that each state in the country set up a theme park featuring its own uniqueness and specialties. [more information]
Mark your calendars! The Betson Syracuse crew is hitting the road again this month with its showroom on wheels! Due to the overwhelming demand and success of last year's show its time to gas up the truck and hit the blacktop. [more information]
FIFA is the first event producer to leverage the SENSIO 3D Live Global Network ~ SENSIO Technologies Inc. is proud to announce that the broadcast to cinemas, live and in 3D, of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa has been a resounding success. [more information]
We would like to introduce our latest model Component Matrix Box (4 Input – 4 Output). The matrix box provides an excellent solution for connecting multiple devices and displays together via Component Video, as well as allowing for the distribution of Audio signals. The matrix box has options for both Digital (Coaxial) and Analog (L/R) audio Input and Output, giving you greater flexibility when it comes to audio distribution. [more information]
In response to last week's UK emergency budget, Ken Mullarkey, National Sales Executive for the Independent Operators Association (IOA) Group outlines the cost to the industry of the VAT change that will come into effect from 4th January 2011. [more information]
If you have the opportunity to visit Atlantic City and stroll down the boardwalk, you can only begin to imagine how busy and crowed this top vacation spot was years ago with families enjoying the arcades, sun and water while having a bite to eat. [more information]
We have Bass Fishing Challenge Kit to offer at lower price. Embark on a hunting trip of a lifetime with Extreme Hunting 2 Tournament Edition, the second, and better than ever, installment of the Extreme Hunting Franchise. [more information]
The Stinger Report launches a three part feature by looking at the issues shaping the UK sector, ranging from trade association problems to impacts on the trade exhibition scene and including an overview of the influential Park Avenue Openday. [more information]
In an effort to fill the growing demand, Elaut USA, Inc. has issued a Buy
Back Opportunity for anyone wishing to trade or outright sell a Big One
Crane. [more information]
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