Clarion Gaming have underlined their commitment to continue working closely with BACTA and ATEI exhibitors to find the 'best way forward' in further developing the show, allowing more room for it to grow in whatever direction the industry requires. [more information]
Embed have announced that 100 sites in the US are now using their Debit Card and Point of Sale System for the amusement and family entertainment industry. [more information]
All Cyberlead cabinets in stock must be cleared. We have fully reconditioned cabinets all the way down to shells only suitable for mame rebuilds. [more information]
The first edition of B.E.R. (Bowling Event Rimini) has drawn to a close. The international trade show dedicated solely to bowling received very encouraging results including extremely positive feedback from exhibitors. [more information]
ENADA Spring 2008 – The International Amusement & Gaming Machine Show has drawn to a close. Attendance figures reflected the positive atmosphere at the show, with 25,168 visitors passing through the doors - an 8.5 percent increase compared to 2007. [more information]
Gamenet Expo 2008, the third international exhibition for gaming, gambling, toys and the internet, took place at the Exhibition Center EKEP in Athens from February 29th to March 2nd. A range of new products were shown at the three day event, including products from well known companies including Sega, Namco, Global VR and Stern Pinball. [more information]
Two of the biggest players in the amusement sector, Sega and Namco, have undergone serious management changes in the American region. [more information]
HDMI Matrix Selectors new range are now available from Converters.TV. These HDMI Matrix Selectors are ideal for displaying any of a number of HDMI source inputs to any or all of the available HD display panels connected to the units HDMI outputs. Our available range of HDMI Matrix Selectors include 2 Inputs to 2 or 4 Outputs and 4 Inputs to 2 or 4 Outputs. Ideal for use in Advertising displays, Academic fields, Industry, Resorts and Accommodation facilities and for Private Homes. [more information]
Our supplier has told us to drop the price of the coin operated, twin lane, 10 Pin bowling system. Bowlingo Twin Bowling Alley is a fully reconditioned condition and well serviced by experienced technician. [more information]
Drum Mania V4 & Guitar Freaks V4 brand NEW upgrade kits are now for sale. These kits have never been used. This game is a simulated game created by Konami as part of the Bemani series. [more information]
Namco Europe Limited has added British Kiddie Rides specialist Amutec to their portfolio. The deal comprises the purchase of the Amutec name and a 10,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, together with expansive assets. [more information]
The extremely limited run of the officially licensed Shrek Pinball is now shipping from Stern. The machine features a mini-playfield, figurines of five Shrek characters, lots of multi-ball action, and is limited to a run of only 250. [more information]
AmEx 2008 - The 29th Irish Gaming & Amusement Trade
Exhibition was held at the Green Isle Hotel, Dublin on Tuesday 4 &
Wednesday 5 March 2008. The number of exhibitors and visitors were both up by more than 10 percent, and new exhibitors resulted in a greater variety of products being offered. [more information]
Smart Industries have announced the release of two new machines - a redemption basketball game called Shoot to Win Junior, and an innovative new crane machine called Free Spin. [more information]
The first stage of exhibitor registration and booth allocation for GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2008 has taken place, with well known Taiwan-based companies including IGS, Saint-Fun, Subsino, Astro, Tecway, and Feiloli already booking their place at the popular trade show. [more information]
AMG Leisure Ltd, the UK based gaming and entertainment distributor, will be exhibiting at AmEx this year for the first time, showing a new 5 player sit down multi-game from CMS Gaming. [more information]
The final show report from ATEI, ICE and ICEi (Jan. 22 / 24) this report gathers the past five reports and looks at the trends that are shaping the event and the market as a whole. [more information]
Hot Games Show, the Taiwanese trade show which showcases a range of amusement and gaming products for visitors, will take place in the Kaohsiung Business Exhibition Center from Oct 31st - Nov 2nd 2008. [more information]
TAB-Austria has become the first international company to join up in collaboration with the Official UK Charts. The Official UK Charts is responsible for the official music and video charts in England, with the contract finalised after a successful trial period with Max Fire Jukeboxes. [more information]
LAI Games have announced the promotion of Alan Freimuth as the company's CEO, and Pete Gustafson as General Manager of the US office. [more information]
The final attendance numbers for the AOU 2008 Trade Show have been released, showing a dramatic year-on-year increase in attendees at the show. Attendance figures were buoyed by the phenomenal hype surrounding Street Fighter IV, with the long awaited and highly anticipated fighter exhibited to the public for the first time. [more information]
The 20th edition of ENADA Spring is approaching quickly. Set to take place from 13th-16th March at Rimini Expo Centre, Italy; ENADA Spring will feature an all-round showcase of the amusement and gaming trade, with in-depth coverage, new products and networking. [more information]
Incredible Technologies' Silver Strike Bowling 2009 will include new features designed to give players more options. Instead of radically changing the underlying game, Incredible Technologies have decided to focus on new features such as a revamped sweepstakes to captivate players. [more information]
Arcade machine bulk offer section is now online and we welcome all our customers to review wholesale pricing on bulk products. Special offers will be listed weekly as they arrive to our office and offered on first come first served basis. [more information]
Statistics released by show organisers Clarion Events reveal that whilst international attendance levels at the 2008 Amusement Trades Exhibition International (ATEI) held steady, the show experienced a downturn in visitors from the host nation, reflecting the parlous state of the UK coin-op industry. [more information]
The first B.E.R (Bowling Event Rimini), the trade show dedicated to the bowling business, is now only weeks away. B.E.R will be held simultaneously with the 20th edition of Enada Spring, from March 13-16 in hall A1 of the Rimini Exhibition Centre. [more information]
Merit Entertainment has just released the Megatouch Entertainer. The Entertainer includes all of Merit's 2008 games, as well as nearly half a million songs from the AMI network, all packed into the Wallette's 17-inch form factor. [more information]
17 Polish companies, 18 taking ICE/ICEi into consideration, took part in the show which ended on the 24th of January. Other journalists from all over the globe told me that this phenomenon was a true "polish boom". [more information]
Rumours of the death of the arcade game have been greatly exaggerated. At least, that was the message from exhibitors at last month's Amusement Trade Exhibition International (ATEI) show in London. [more information]
Sound Leisure and Soundnet have launched their new digital jukebox interface, Trackdial. Trackdial enables customers to access jukebox services from anywhere within the jukebox venue, with multiple users able to access the system simultaneously. [more information]
Alotech Ltd has launched a new digital downloading jukebox, The Eclipse. The Eclipse made its debut at the ATEI show last month, and is powered by AMI Entertainment's jukebox software. [more information]
LAI Games has announced the appointment of Chad Hughes as the company's new U.S. Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Hughes will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sales objectives for the Pacific Northwest and Central US territories. [more information]
If you have interest in buying quantities of machines and would like to purchase at below wholesale prices, please review our online products and send your "wanted list" to our sales team for discounting. [more information]
A long established business in the NSW mid north coast is up for sale. The owner has machines in pubs, clubs, RSL Clubs and street sites. [more information]
Cave has announced that the 4th game in the Don Pachi series, Do Don Pachi Dai-Fukkatsu, will be on show and fully playable at AOU 2008, which takes place 15-16th February at the Makuhari Messe, Japan. Also on show from Cave will be Pirates of Gappori, a new medal shooting game. [more information]
The IMA 2008 trade show, which took place 15-18th January in Dusseldorf, Germany, has proven to be a huge success, with the extension of the show to four days proving very popular. Two exhibition halls showcased a range of amusement, vending, gambling machines and much more. [more information]
DT Productions will from now on be known exclusively as Soundnet. Soundnet was previously the name used solely for the division of DT Productions that dealt with the digital jukebox industry. [more information]
Merit Entertainment has announced the release of their latest Sneak Peek Game - Luxor 2. The game is the sequel to the popular puzzle game Luxor, and will automatically download to all MegaNet-connected Megatouch IONs. [more information]
All stocks of our arcade and gaming push buttons are now on sale with most discounted over 50%, up to 90%. Wide collection of original buttons from Japan, Australia, Korea, and China. [more information]
What is "the Lapsed Console Gamer"? It is a term that describes an alarming exodus by consumer game players beyond conventional game content. The report looks at the player base's changing attitudes toward formulaic title development and how video arcade game makers could copy the consumer strategies. [more information]
Global VR have announced that they will be making conversion kits available for their new shooter, America's Army. The conversion kit comes complete with PC, game software, guns, I/O board, cabinet artwork and installation manuals. [more information]
Following on from a successful two years, the 3rd Hot Games Show has been announced and will take place in the Kaohsiung Business Exhibition Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on October 31st - November 2nd 2008. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe have signed an exclusive deal with TrioTech Amusement for the exclusive distributor rights of their coin-op products to Europe, Russia, the Middle-East and Africa. [more information]
Global VR has announced the appointment of Frank Ballouz as SVP International Business. Effective January 14, 2008, the 30 year veteran of the coin op industry has taken on a new role which focuses on expanding business opportunities for the company. [more information]
The SmartPool Electronics System, a new generation battery powered control unit for electronic coin mechanisms in pool tables and other suitable machines, will be exhibited for the first time at ATEI 2008. [more information]
8.4 Inch CGA EGA VGA to SVGA LCD Monitor now available from our "Converters.TV" warehouse. Introducing the "Baby" of our range of easy to fit and adaptable Industrial CNC machinery and Commercial style LCD panels, this versatile unit is perfect for the simple replacement of older, smaller sized CRT and VGA screens. Featuring VESA plug and display compatibility in almost every situation, this "Baby" delivers a perfect picture from CGA through to SVGA resolutions. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe will launch their new dedicated Prize Program, Sega Prize Europe, at the upcoming ATEI show. Sega Prize Europe is dedicated to providing a wide range of high spec, high quality products specifically tailored to the Sega UFO Catcher and the amusement market in general. [more information]
Namco Europe has launched a dedicated Kiddie Ride Division. The division will be headed-up by Chris Bell, who brings 25 years of industry experience to the role of General Manager. [more information]
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