Arguably the most successful combat video creation in games industry history, Tekken is set to fight on with game creator Namco currently working on the final development stages of Tekken 5. [more information]
UltraCade Technologies announced this month that it has licensed a number of arcade games from Incredible Technologies for its UltraCade and Arcade Legends Multi-Game platforms. [more information]
Amusement technology veteran Kevin Williams has announced the launch of KWP Limited as an international consulting operation whereby Mr Williams is making KWP Ltd.'s expertise available to the full range of Out-of-Home entertainment entities from amusement to theme park attractions. [more information]
Wells-Gardner Electronics Corporation announced that it has received orders for its LCD's and digital monitors valued at approximately $1.5 million from its gaming customers. [more information]
Japan's biggest maker of slot machines, Sammy Corp, said today it would pay a 21 percent premium to acquire video game developer Sega Corp in a stock deal worth $1.4 billion. [more information]
Harrah's riverboat casino will switch over quickly to Sam's Town following approval of the gambling hall's sale to Boyd Gaming Corp. [more information]
The 2004 GTI Expo is set to feature more than 650 booths representing over 100 exhibiting companies and will take place from 24-27 June in Zones A, C and D of Hall 1, Taipei World Center in Taipei, Taiwan. [more information]
VirTra Systems, Inc. yesterday announced another sale of its new 360-degree IVR HD firearms training simulator to the United States military. [more information]
Photo Play's new Czech partner, STEF Entertainment, demonstrated its motivation and commitment to the arrangement with its Photo Play presentation during the 2004 Svet Zabavy show last week. [more information]
Due to the excellent response to Sammy's Ranger Mission kits, we have had to reorder stock. We have found Ranger Mission is an excellent conversion game to update existing cabinets and operators have said it is earning very well. [more information]
Our latest model is the PC (VGA to UXGA) to PAL or NTSC Converter, (CPT-380) a high-end PC to Video converter capable of handling resolutions of up to UXGA (1600x1200). It automatically detects and down converts the incoming PC images to NTSC or PAL. [more information]
Visitor numbers to this year's Theme Parks & Fun Centres show, the Middle East's premier amusement and leisure trade event, increased by almost 65 per cent over last year as the 10th anniversary edition broke all records. [more information]
Expectations for the success of the 2004 Amusement and Vending Trade Expo held last Friday and Saturday in Sydney, Australia, were exceeded according to show organisers, who said exhibitor numbers had doubled since last year and that they had received exceptional feedback about the "buzz" of the show from exhibitors and visitors alike. [more information]
Las Vegas-based Konami Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of Japanese video game giant Konami Corp., has started construction on a new Las Vegas slot machine development and manufacturing plant. [more information]
"Easy", the new card game TAB-Austria has released for its Silverball Terminals, is now available for free transfer to all linked terminals with a ChampionsNet connection. [more information]
A new world record for Wheel of Fortune slot machines was set yesterday afternoon when a local woman won $11.2 million on a Wheel of Fortune dollar machine at the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas. [more information]
Gaelco has announced the release of its latest video game, Ring Riders, where players sit on the replica motorbike shell and use their weight to make the motorbike move and tilt to ultimately direct the movements of the character on the screen. [more information]
VirTra Systems, Inc. today announced it successfully installed its IVR-300T HD firearms training simulator at a new regional training center in Veracruz, Mexico. [more information]
Brent/Namco has announced additional features for two of the games it distributes, including the arrival of a new version of the Tsumo platform and a new exciting game play option in the Target:Terror combat video. [more information]
46TSM, a developer and distributor of highly attractive and original video games of premium quality, has announced the release of its new redemption game - SuperTrivia TV. [more information]
uWink, Inc., an innovative technology-based entertainment commerce company, today announced that its uWink Trivia Pack, which includes short-form trivia games such as Zillionaire(TM) and Are You an Expert?(TM), among others, will be used to demonstrate the capabilities of Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade at E3 2004. [more information]
Online poker room software developer Tribeca Tables has signed its third distribution poker partnership deal with Platinum Poker, formerly known as The Binnion. [more information]
Brent Electronic has underlined its reputation as one of the most accomplished distributors in the business with news that it has been named 2003 Distributor Of The Year by pool cloth manufacturer A.W. Hainsworth & Sons Ltd. [more information]
Photo Play, teachers from the Polytechnic School in Schwanenstadt and employees of the public Job Service Centre, worked together last autumn to form questions for Photo Play's Job-Quiz - designed to help students gain an idea of a career path they may be interested in pursuing. [more information]
VirTra Systems, Inc. today announced the initial multi-unit order for its new virtual reality system - the Immersa-DomeT. The four-unit system is set to be delivered later this month for an automotive industry promotion. [more information]
Stella International and its Czech partners Lekram/Hornet were proud to present their exciting new products Maracash Gold, Asian Sun and Hot Cash, at the spring exhibition in Prague. [more information]
BayTek Inc. has announced its acquisition of the assets and name of Victory Lane Ideas, which had been in Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection. [more information]
Twin Galaxies has announced plans to make a video game contest stadium in Boise where visitors will be invited to attempt to break current world records on any game and win a listing in the next edition of Twin Galaxies' Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records. [more information]
A select group of casino industry suppliers convened in London during April to discuss a range of issues affecting the current and future development of the International Casino Exhibition - ICE. [more information]
Funworld held a mini Photo Play championship last week when it visited the University of Linz on April 27, and afterwards Funworld CEO Josef Öhlinger spoke to business students and professors about his experiences as an entrepreneur. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe has recently installed its first Derby Owners Club horseracing and breeding game in Ireland at the Leisureplex Dublin. [more information]
VirTra Systems, Inc. today announced its new product for the advertising/promotional market, the spherical Immersa-DomeT. VirTra Systems' Immersa-Dome is the world's first-ever individual, multi-sensory, projection-based virtual reality system. [more information]
SNK NEOGEO USA has revealed it will exhibit some arcade games at E3 2004 due to be held from May 12-14 at the Los Angles Convention Center, alongside its PlayStation 2, Xbox and Game Boy Advance games. [more information]
Merit Industries, Inc. is offering operators who are connected to MegaNET yet another advantage: the ability to download exclusive advance games from Merit's upcoming fall collection. [more information]
Following the recent departure of David Barron, Sega Enterprises Japan have appointed Paul Williams as the new Chief Operating Officer in charge of Sega Amusements Europe Ltd, the European arm of the video giant. [more information]
Australian news source The Sydney Morning Herald has shed light on a 'bitter gambling tax dispute' between NSW clubs and the State Goverment regarding the proposed new tax rules requiring the clubs to forfeit more of their profits. NSW clubs are uphappy with the new tax rates, despite the fact that their takings from poker machines last year increased by $114 million to a record $3.1 billion in twelve months. [more information]
Language that would have allowed slot machines in bowling alleys and other recreational businesses doomed a proposal to expand gaming in Kansas, a spokesman for a lobbying group hoping to bring a casino to Dodge City said Friday. [more information]
A 55 year-old Connecticut man plunged to his death when he fell from the Superman Ride of Steel rollercoaster at Six Flags, New England on Saturday, with the ride currently closed as the cause of the incident is under investigation. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe will launch The Sega May Derby, its first national Derby Owners Club tournament on 1 May 2004, which is set to run for the whole month and has a total prize fund of £4,500. [more information]
Highway Entertainment will have its latest products and merchandise on display at the Australian official amusement industry trade show (NAMOA) next week in Homebush, Sydney. [more information]
Australian tycoon Kerry Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd has launched a AUS$686 million bid for Burswood Ltd, and said a successful takeover of the Western Australia casino operator would boost profits immediately. [more information]
In the United States, Ohio, a 22-year-old city law is preventing Garfield Heights High School officials from opening an arcade next to the cafeteria. The school principal and district superintendent wanted to allow air hockey and pinball games during lunch periods as an incentive for students to behave or do better in class. [more information]
Entertainment Technology Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Environmental Tectonics Corporation, today announced its first international installation of Wild Earth: African Plains at Britain's top free tourist attraction, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. [more information]
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