Project Coin has outlined expansion plans which will see it double the size of its Research and Development resource by the end of 2005. [more information]
Faster Than Speed is now available from Sega Amusements Europe in a new twin styled cabinet that was launched at the ATEI show in January. [more information]
Convoy is the latest juggernaut-themed prize game pulling up at the Brent Sales/Namco Europe filling station, following what the company is describing as a 'sensational' truck stop tour across the United States. [more information]
According to a press release issued today by the official spokesperson for the Casino exhibition, "Fully one month before the event is to be held, SAGSE-Centro America 2005 has already sold 100% of its exhibition space." [more information]
Project Coin has entered into a Joint Venture agreement with the Comax-owned Dolbeck Systems to market a new online lottery terminal in the Czech Republic. [more information]
Heber Limited, a provider of innovative electronic control systems, has reported that it has received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade. [more information]
We are currently looking for technicians / electricians to work at our Newcastle-based warehouses who have experience repairing and maintaining amusement machines, pcb's, TV monitors and signal converters. [more information]
All planned booths for GTI Expo 2005 sold out in the first-stage booking, however, the continued demand for booths from domestic and overseas exhibitors has led to show organiser GTI aggressively expanding the venue, with the amount of booths expected to exceed 900, making this year's edition the biggest ever. [more information]
ICMOA hosted its 20th Annual State Dart, Megatouch and Pool Tournament from 1-3 April, with the competition even fiercer this year as Merit Industries welcomed all players to compete in three different Megatouch tournaments. [more information]
Money Controls has introduced a freely available software package allowing the download of note and coin specification files directly off a secure website. [more information]
Sega's Derby Owners Club Horseshoe Edition is now available and was developed following the success of the eight and four player Derby Owners Club machines over the past two years. [more information]
The 2005 edition of SAGSE Buenos Aires, which will take place on November 9 through 11 at the Costa Salguero Convention Center, is anticipated to be the largest of its 12 previous editions. [more information]
International Gaming & Entertainment Expo was incepted in 2002 to aid in the development of Macau's gaming industry, and this month will boast its 4th presentation. [more information]
We have an Elton Games Camel Race machine in very good condition available for immediate shipment. It is a simple yet enthralling game where players roll their balls into a set of target holes to power their racing character and win the race. [more information]
Attendees of the IALEI Educational Workshops to be held in May and June 2005 need to register and make reservations now to receive the special room rates at the featured hotels. [more information]
Merit Industries, Inc.'s annual March Madness TournaMAXX competition pushed the competition over the edge for featured Megatouch games Castle Bandits and Vinci Ball. [more information]
The world's first Photo Play Sports Arena opened in Germany this month, described by Photo Play as the sports field for its Touch of Sports concept, with the RCA Falcons, Nuremberg's basketball professionals, holding an autograph session during the opening to support the centre's theme. [more information]
AmEx 2006 - The 27th Irish Amusement & Gaming Trade Exhibition, will be held at the Lynch Green Isle Hotel, Dublin on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 March 2006. [more information]
Elo TouchSystems has announced the addition of surface capacitive technology to its Entuitive 1525L 15in LCD desktop and 1547L 15in LCD chassis models. [more information]
Money Controls is demonstrating its continued commitment to the Latin American gaming market with a debut appearance at FADJA alongside its new distributor Gaming & Technology. [more information]
Europe's premier wireless, Local Area Network (LAN) and mobile communication conference has invited an important presentation from video amusement and attraction specialists KWP Limited. [more information]
G Star will be launched in November this year, the first Korean show for the amusement industry which will cover all game platforms from arcade to console to PC games with special highlights on online and mobile games. [more information]
The first WAGS summit has just finished with strong discussions for development of Korean game design and sales. It was also announced that the G Star 2005 was taking good shape; the combined arcade, mobile phone, home game and online game trade show, scheduled for November. [more information]
Drumscape is a drumming simulator, an interactive music-based game where players learn to play the drum in tune with popular music. When John Devecka (Devecka President) created Drumscape, he secured some U.S. and foreign patents that restrict the importation of music machines into the United States and some other markets. Following a number of recent e-mails from Highwaygames members who had been contacted by Devecka regarding royalty payments on music machines, John agreed to participate in a special interview with Highwaygames. [more information]
News surfaced last month that David Foley, CEO of UltraCade Technologies, had applied for the MAME trademark in order to stop sales of illegal software. On 14 March, Mr Foley abandoned the application while Nicola Salmoria's application became active. Highwaygames conducted an exclusive interview with David Foley to get the facts about why he had applied for the trademark. [more information]
Raw Thrills' Eugene Jarvis has picked up the Game Developers Choice Award for Lifetime Achievement, an honour bestowed by the International Game Developers Association. [more information]
PowerBall Billiards has enjoyed good receptions at the ASI show and Super Billiards Expo, where the top pool players in the world had the chance to play the game, according to manufacturer TLC Industries. [more information]
Cosmic Video in the UK has started its Easter season tournament with cash prizes for the top 100 ranked players, double the amount of prizes than previous tournaments. [more information]
Hong Kong's Ocean Park last week announced its estimated HKD5.55 billion redevelopment plan which is targeted to commence in 2006 and be completed by 2010 and will double the Park's number of attractions, include 33 new species of animals and an underwater restaurant. [more information]
The lawsuit between Incredible Technologies and Global VR is effectively over, with the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upholding the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois' rejection of IT's application for a preliminary injunction against Global VR in its copyright/trade case. [more information]
Photo Play's Touch of Sports Concept and Xtreme terminals with the Update 2005 were met with interest this month at the Coffee Biz 2005 trade fair in Athens, despite the Greek law that prohibits any type of electronic game in the country. [more information]
Lighthouse and Stacker will be soon available in giant versions from manufacturer LAI Games, to cater for the requirements of large locations and theme parks. [more information]
The first World Amusement & Game Summit 2005 will be held this year in Seoul, with the aim of establishing an opportunity for the advancement of the Korean arcade game industry in the overseas market. [more information]
The first World Amusement & Game Summit 2005 will be held this year in Seoul, with the aim of establishing an opportunity for the advancement of the Korean arcade game industry in the overseas market. [more information]
New records are expected to be set at the 12th edition of GTI Expo in space usage, booth and exhibitor numbers as well as the categories and quantities of exhibits. [more information]
FX Simulation gave ASI show attendees a sneak peek at its new X2 simulator when it attended its first American show in Chicago this March. [more information]
The 17th edition of the Enada Spring International coin-op show closed yesterday afternoon at Rimini Fiera, after being inaugurated last Thursday with the participation of Rimini's mayor, Rimini Alberto Ravaioli. [more information]
Merit Industries annual Sweet Heart TournaMAXX competition broke hearts and delivered sweet victories for featured Megatouch games Q-Shot and Meteor Shower. [more information]
Since 2 March, Austrian 'Photo Players' have been able to found their own clubs directly at a Photo Play terminal, with 15 Austrian clubs already now established. [more information]
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