Elaut USA has announced the addition of American Vending Sales East as a factory authorized distributor. The move gives operators another choice in the North East marketplace for Elaut product, the factory said. [more information]
Coastal Amusements Inc. has announced that East Coast Amusements is now an authorised distributor for all Coastal Amusements Inc. coin-operated amusement products. [more information]
The second edition of B.E.R. (Bowling Event Rimini) wrapped up on March 18th in Rimini, Italy. Held simultaneously with ENADA Spring, the shows drew a total of 25,545 trade visitors (1.5% more than 2008), of whom 2,810 were from abroad (9% up on the previous edition). [more information]
Clarion Gaming has announced the promotion of Emma Green to the division's post of Show Director, responsible for world-leading b2b exhibitions, events and conferences. [more information]
Official Attendance figures for the first co-located Fun Expo and Amusement Showcase International have been released by show organisers. Held March 11-13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the total attendance for ASI was 2,028, with the total attendance of Fun Expo reaching 1,015. [more information]
Component HD YPbPr to Video Down Scaler w/HD pass through is designed for down scaling High Definition YPbPr signals to PAL or NTSC Composite or Super Video. This allows Standard Definition TV's to be used with your HD source equipment such as DVD players, Set Top Box and Cable Box. The HD signal is also passed through for connection to HDTV's. Able to convert a variety of HD images from 480p to 1080p into PAL or NTSC video signals, the Component HD YPbPr to Video Down Scaler w/HD pass through is ideal for use by Professional and Private users. [more information]
Namco America has issued a service update for driving game Chase HQ2. The problem lies with the seat which may over-travel and expose holes at the base of the seat when pushed too far forward. [more information]
Andamiro USA has unveiled their latest Instant Redemption Game - Winners Cube. The machine was on show during the ASI Expo earlier this month, with players able to test the machine out for the first time. [more information]
We have a U2 Mirage Simulator available for sale. The unit is used but has been fully reconditioned and is in fantastic condition. The unit is located in Europe and is available for immediate shipment. [more information]
Officials from the International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry (IALEI) and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) have announced the two attractions industry trade associations are considering a merger. [more information]
Redemption game Big Win Super Spin is now available across the UK and Europe. Manufactured by ICE, the game has been fine tuned for the European market and is available exclusively from Brent Sales/Bandai Namco Games. [more information]
Namco America has announced that their latest light gun game, Razing Storm, will begin full production starting March 20th. The news follows reports of very successful location tests and a good showing at the ASI show earlier this month. [more information]
IAAPA has announced that pre-registration for the Asian Attractions Expo 2009 is now open. The trade show is the largest attractions expo in the Asian region, and will be held June 10th-12th 2009 at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Centre in Seoul, South Korea. [more information]
Incredible Technologies are set to release the latest game in their Target Toss Pro series - Target Toss Pro: Lawn Darts. The game is based around the old backward game of lawn darts, where players throw foot-long javelins at targets on the ground. [more information]
SAPAR's international amusement & gaming machine show ENADA Spring 2009 takes place next week from 18th-21st March in Rimini, Italy. The show will occupy almost 40,000 square metres with a total of approximately 400 exhibitors, featuring an all-round showcase of the amusement and gaming sector. [more information]
Konami have announced a sequel to their popular new music game Jubeat. The new title - Jubeat Ripples - is currently on location test in Japan and is expected to be released later this year. [more information]
Timed to coincide with the ENADA 2009 show in Rimini, Heber Limited has launched a new gaming control system, Pluto Comma 6a, that is specifically engineered and approved for the Italian gaming market. [more information]
GTI Asia Taipei Expo takes place 7th-9th May at B&C Zones, Hall 1, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan. Since the shows inception in 1994, GTI Asia Taipei Expo has been growing steadily year by year, with the show celebrating its 16th anniversary in 2009. [more information]
The dates for this year's California Extreme show have been announced by organisers, with the event to be held July 11-12, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, California. [more information]
Andamiro USA have announced the release of a new ticket redemption game, Fruit Party. Fruit Party is a coin-drop game that can be played by up to four players, with the player aiming to hit targets around the edge of the machine to win tickets. [more information]
AOU 2009 took place last week in Japan, with attendance figures showing an overall increase in visitors with a 6718 year-on-year increase. New titles included Sega's Border Break, Taito's Elevator Action, and the latest games in a number of the Konami music game series. [more information]
King of Fighters XII (12) will be arriving in March. KOF XII is the latest installment of the popular 3 on 3 fighting game series. The game runs on the Taito Type X-2 hardware, and features newly-drawn high definition 2D sprites. [more information]
As reported on Intergame, Martin Dempsey, 57, publisher of Ireland based Coin-Op News, has passed away following a sudden heart attack. [more information]
The second international bowling trade show B.E.R (Bowling Event Rimini) will be held from 18-21st March in Hall A5 of the Rimini Exhibition Centre, Italy. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe Ltd will be exhibiting at the AmEx 2009 show in Dublin on 3 & 4 March for the first time. Now that the company has moved into direct selling in the UK and Ireland it is increasing its exposure and the Irish show is a natural choice. [more information]
Sega have showcased their new arcade hardware boards - the RINGEDGE and the RINGWIDE - at the AOU show in Japan. According to Sega, the Ring series of hardware will be used for a wide variety of titles while reducing costs by more than 30% compared to similar boards. [more information]
Merit Entertainment has announced the release of their newest countertop, the Megatouch Rx. The unit has a low-profile design and continues Merit's move to widescreen started with the Aurora WS. [more information]
AmEx 2009 is approaching fast. The Irish Gaming & Amusement trade show takes place 3-4 March at the Green Isle Hotel, Dublin. Pre-Registrations for the event are up on last year, and entry is free for trade professionals. [more information]
Guitar Hero Arcade is now available and ready to ship! Guitar Hero Arcade is a coin-op game based on the phenomenally successful Guitar Hero home video game series. Players use guitar controllers and play along to the chosen song on screen. [more information]
Midway Games Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The company stated that it expects the bankruptcy protection to allow it to continue its normal business operations. [more information]
Namco Bandai Games Inc. International Sales division staff Casey Utsunomiya and Yuta Fujishige recently dropped by our Australia office. Natalia Kerr talks to them about the current state of the Japanese market, arcade exclusive content, and development of new titles. [more information]
Sega's Japanese main branch said Tuesday that it will close 110 arcades, cancel some games in development and seek to lay off 18 percent of its staff. [more information]
The British Isle's largest public event for the video amusement scene, Insert Coin '09 Expo, will take place on the 18th and 19th of July 2009, at the Northampton Saints Conference Centre. [more information]
RGB - CGA, EGA, HD to VGA Converter is our new PCB board designed for use in Industrial applications such as CNC Machinery CRT monitor upgrades to modern LCD screens. Able to accept CGA, EGA, VGA and HD timing signals for output of VGA resolutions, it has a dual VGA output for connection of any LCD, PLASMA or CRT panels. The RGB - CGA, EGA, HD to VGA Converter is also suited for use with Gaming applications such as Normal ICB CM99, Subsino, CYE, IGS, Amatic, Jolly Joker, Witch Game, Cuty Line, Dyna X, Psikyo, Bigigo. [more information]
Brent Electronic has secured an exclusive UK and Europe-wide distribution deal with Deltronic Labs. The Deltronic range includes the reliable and extensively used DL-1275 ticket dispenser, in addition to the company's popular upright and table top ticket eaters. [more information]
IGX, the breakaway show from London's ATEI, has been hailed a success by exhibitors. Although only 2,000 visitors were recorded, exhibitors praised the quality of those who attended. [more information]
The continuing move towards an established means to get consumer content into amusement has been exclusively revealed to be coming from Nintendo! Building on their experience with the consumer Wii Shop Channel, Virtual Console and Wii Points - the leading console game hardware and software houses takes another bite out of amusement. [more information]
From discussions with both exhibitors and visitors, the show seemed busier this year (or maybe renewed confidence in the industry) and whilst official news from the show organizers explained that visitor rates increased 1.2% from last year, there was a number of buyers present looking for good equipment. [more information]
Stern is set to release their latest Pinball machine, 24. The pinball takes its theme from the popular television series starring Keifer Sutherland, and will begin shipping February 2009. [more information]
FX Simulation (UK) Ltd will be touring a specially designed motion simulator at boat shows and events throughout 2009. The simulator is themed after the P1 Powerboat Grand Prix event, with the ride consisting of over 30 minutes of powerboat racing and branded in the P1 livery. [more information]
Konami has announced their AOU lineup, with music and medal games set to dominate their stand. Products announced include Dance Dance Revolution X, Jubeat, GuitarFreaks V6, and DrumMania V6. Konami will also show an interesting new game called Gashan Kingdom, a four-player game where players throw coloured balls at the screen. [more information]
Namco Europe has secured the exclusive rights for subsidiaries Brent Sales and Bandai Namco Games to distribute upgrade kits for Raw Thrills' driving game, The Fast and the Furious Drift. [more information]
GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2009 will take place on May 7th-9th, at B&C Zones, Hall 1, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan. Twelve companies have already registered including IGS, Saint-Fun, Subsino, Jumbo, GMS, CLE, Keaon, and Feiloli. [more information]
Konami Digital Entertainment have announced a major change regarding the distribution of their products, confirming that Electrocoin will now be the master distributor and after sales agent of their products for the European, Russian, Middle Eastern and African markets. [more information]
Bay Tek Games have released a coupon prize version of their ticket redemption game, Big Bass Wheel. The new version comes with a thermal printer and prize chart, with players able to redeem their accumulated points with the corresponding prize. [more information]
Simon Deith, President of Deith International Operations, together with Ron McKown, President of American ReLoad, are pleased to announce the appointment of the following companies to represent Game Gate VU exclusively outside of North and South America, Mexico and Canada. [more information]
Konami Digital Entertainment will be launching Dance Dance Revolution X into the European market at the upcoming ATEI show. Set for launch in Spring / Summer 2009 the game is presented in a brand new cabinet, with upgraded hardware including a new 37" widescreen LCD display. [more information]
The Stinger Report returns to the opportunity of a 'legal' Pay-for-Time (Pay-to-Use) amusement system, to usher in the opportunity of Public-Space 'VenderTainment' - and reveals the 'Game Gate VU' hardware and a business model that could rock the foundations of the very amusement scene. [more information]
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