Entertainment Technology Corporation, creators of Next-Generation Simulator Attractions, has issued an invitation to its booth #1860 at the upcoming IAAPA tradeshow from November 17-20 in Orlando, Florida. [more information]
TAB Austria has released its new strategy game, Chains, for its Silverball terminals, which can be downloaded free of charge to all Silverball terminals linked by the ChampionsNet connection. [more information]
The period of ICE 2005 will be busiest three days in the Association's history according to Wes Himes, Secretary of iGGBA, who said the association will hold its AGM and use its exhibition presence at ICE to unveil its 2005 programme of activity including its continued interaction on the UK's Draft Gambling Bill, the Gaming Board and EU policy development. [more information]
Taito announced last week it will be releasing a customised version of Valve Corporation's Half Life 2 PC shooting game on its Type X arcade hardware. [more information]
UltraCade Technologies has issued an invitation to its booth at the 2004 IAAPA show where the company will showcase it's new line of multi-game cabinets, its new redemption piece Feeding Frenzy, the new multi-game arcade classics from Taito and the new Street Fighter Anniversary Edition. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe has delivered Europe's first Ghost Squad deluxe ahead of production into Hollywood Bowl's brand new Cribbs Causeway site. [more information]
The European Court of Justice will now review legislation introduced to Greece two years ago that made all electronic games illegal, according to Funworld Ag which filed complaints immediately once the law was passed. [more information]
Merit Industries has announced it has appointed Ed Dennis as its Director of National Accounts and revealed the winners of the recent Tournamaxx competitions. [more information]
TLC Industries recently announced the launch of its reworked and completely revamped edition of Bandits: Phoenix Rising and unveiled its show line up for the annual IAAPA show. [more information]
TAB Austria announced its online tournament, World Game Triathlon, for Silverball terminals began last month with figures indicating 45 000 registered players and at least 9 500 games being played each day. [more information]
UltraCade Technologies, a manufacturer of coin-op and consumer video machines, last month announced the addition of Lou Rudolph to the UltraCade Executive Team. [more information]
Kylie may have one of the most famous rears of modern times but Sega Amusements Europe certainly added a challenger to the of 'rear of the year' contest with its world premiere of Out Run 2 SP at the London Preview 2005. [more information]
Universal Space has announced it will be showcasing its new 2005 products at the IAAPA show this month, from 17-20 November in Orlando, Florida. [more information]
Namco's eagerly awaited combat video sequel, Tekken 5 has been launched in Europe amidst a flurry of critical acclaim from operators, players and games writers alike. [more information]
Money Controls has announced it will be exhibiting at the Eelex 2004 show from 14-16 December in the Moscow Expocentre. The company said this will be its first direct exhibit at Eelex. [more information]
Sound Leisure sponsored the sixteenth Jukebox Madness show at Kempton Park Racecourse on October 16-17 this year. The annual show is a Mecca for enthusiasts of vintage and modern jukeboxes, record buyers (vinyl!) and themed American memorabilia. [more information]
Surexpo 2004 took place last month from 8-10 October at Hala Ludowa in Wroclaw, Poland, where 130 companies gathered to display and view the latest amusement products. [more information]
We are pleased to announce Sammy's brand new Extreme Hunting game will be available from 20 November, 2004. Extreme Hunting is a game where players compete in head-to-head competition and must complete multiple target stages. [more information]
LAI has launched Stacker, its latest prize vending game, where players need to stack horizontally moving blocks 15 levels high. At the 11th level, players can choose to either collect a minor prize, or to play on for a more valuable prize. [more information]
Universal Space celebrated the opening of its International Factory in Guangdong, China on 23 September, 2004, where its new 2005 products were showcased along with the numerous products that the company produces through licensing from Japanese, American and UK manufacturing partners. [more information]
We are now accepting preorders for OutRun 2 SP - Special Tours, an updated version of the OutRun 2 driving game boasting new cars, new courses, new playing features and improved graphics. All of the additions are aimed at adding to the ease or challenge and most importantly, enjoyment of the playing experience. [more information]
The Fast & The Furious arcade machine is now shipping. This is the brand new driving game designed by Eugene Jarvis and themed on the feature film of the same name. The Fast and the Furious driving game is based around 12 street courses located in the United States. [more information]
Enada Spring 2005, due to be held from 10-13 March, will be a valuable platform for trade members and visitors to discuss some of the biting issues that are currently affecting Italy's coin-op market. [more information]
Money Controls has united with powerful new partner C.A.T.S. Russia in its quest to conquer the Russian market for secure automated money transactions. [more information]
New measures to protect children and vulnerable people are at the heart of Government plans to modernise the UK's gambling laws - with the new Gambling Bill published last week. [more information]
Six Flags Great Adventure New Jersey has announced it will launch the tallest and fastest roller coaster on earth, the keystone of a new, mythical jungle kingdom, which will also feature an elaborate children's area and massive tiger exhibit for the 2005 season. [more information]
Photo Play X-Treme clients with online linked terminals can now receive free upgrades, which will enhance the advantages of their terminals. [more information]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) yesterday released a bulletin notifying state and local authorities with jurisdiction over amusement rides that it is investigating the Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler Amusement Rides. [more information]
For the fifth straight year, Incredible Technologies (IT) has been named to Deloitte & Touche's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Chicagoland. [more information]
Magnetic Cash announced it has this month closed a commercial deal with Magic Play of Argentina, where it will supply its magnetic card systems for the company's entertainment center. [more information]
For the second time in three years, Incredible Technologies (IT) was the recipient of the prestigious AMOA Innovator Award, for its Golden Tee Live video golf game. [more information]
AmEx 2005 - The 26th Irish Amusement Trade Exhibition & Seminars will be held on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 March 2005 at the Lynch Green Isle Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin, from 11 am to 6 pm both days. [more information]
Brent Electronic has become an official distributor for the JCM United Kingdom Ltd. range of note readers. Widely accepted as the best note readers on the market, Brent Electronic will be handling all products in the range. [more information]
Environmental Tectonics Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary EnTCo, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuary Program. [more information]
Photo Play Clubs in Germany have seen an increase in numbers since the first club was founded in April this year, with now 100 clubs operating. According to Funworld, a Photo Play terminal with a club counts over 62% more games than a terminal without a club. [more information]
VirTra Systems last week announced receipt of an order for a minimum of 15 IVR-300 HD 360-degree, high-definition firearms training systems for use by Mexican governmental agencies. [more information]
Brent Sales/Namco Europe has secured distribution rights for Re-Volt, a new, fast-moving and compelling spin on the racing genre regarded by many seasoned observers as the best game to come out of U.S. developer Tsunami Visual Technologies. [more information]
Visitors to ICE 2005 will have the opportunity of seeing an even broader range of new products with more than 10 per cent of the exhibitor list comprising industry suppliers making their first ever appearance at the London show. [more information]
VirTra Systems this month announced the sale of an IVR-180 HD high-definition firearms training system to MacDill Air Force Base, near Tampa, Florida. [more information]
Leisure Link Group this month announced it will commence its withdrawal from the manufacture of traditional AWP machines to allow a complete focus on the design, development and manufacture of networked digital equipment for the leisure, gaming and retail markets. [more information]
King of Fighters 2004 Neo Wave, the first arcade title for Sammy's Atomiswave system, is now available for immediate shipment in the form of a full kit including Sammy's new Atomiswave motherboard system, game cartridge and player instructions. [more information]
Funworld has launched its ‘Your Way To Victory' (Dein Weg zum Sieg) promotion in Austria this week, with the company sending its Austrian players 68,000 fun.mails, 2,000 SMS text messages and 40,000 e-mails. [more information]