Jack himself from Jersey Jack's performed his legendary cart-wheel on Facebook this week to indicate yet another pinball machine has begun shipping from their factory. The Pirates of The Caribbean Pinball Machine has now landed as its first new home outside the factory; Helicon Brewing, just outside Pittsburgh, USA. [more information]
The Philippine Attraction and Amusement Expo, taking place from July 10th-12th 2019, is extending a warm welcome to Semnox Solutions, a business who builds holistic IT solutions for the entertainment and leisure industry. [more information]
BANDAI NAMCO has started shipping the first Halo Fireteam Raven product out to the EMEA markets. There are limited numbers of the four-player super deluxe version of the game, which has been hailed as one of the most ground-breaking out-of-home gaming experience in decades.<br> [more information]
Turkey's annual amusement expo, being held over Feburary 14-16 have
announced their 2019 show theme. Taking place at the Istanbul Expo
Centre, ATRAX picked the theme, Happy Cities, to showcase the impact the amusement industry
has on socialising, activities and the overall happiness of residents
in the city. [more information]
2018 MGS Entertainment Show will be held at The Venetian Macao from 13
to 15 November, now we sincerely invite you to be 2018 MGS "Trade
Visitor". [more information]
Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) opened to a enthusiastic crowd at ICC
Sydney this morning, with over 10,000 attendees expected through the
doors over the next three days. Now in its 29th year, AGE is the
cornerstone for all suppliers and buyers working within the hospitality
and gaming industry. [more information]
Kicks Nightclub, a popular Western Sydney location until 1998 has been transformed by the Parmatta Eels (a Sydney based football team) into a bowling centre and arcade. The venue now incorporates a 7 lane bowling alley, redemption and video machines and an XD Dark Ride. <br> [more information]
The greatly anticipated pinball machine from Homepin; Thunderbirds has now begun shipping. The first 'fully finished' container of machines left the warehouse on August 10. Originally announced in 2014, Homepin promoted the product as being available from 2015. <br> [more information]
Arcooda's Ultra Video Pinball machine will be on display at Sydney's Australasian Gaming Expo<font color="#0066cc"> </font>starting today and spanning over August 15 and 16. Arcooda's machine is the first licensed touch screen video pinball cabinet to be sold on the market as plug and play ready. The company have also worked alongside Farsight Studios (the makers of Pinball Arcade who recreated games such as Addams Family and Medieval Madness for video pinball on mobile, PC, XBOX etc) to create full-sized video pinball tables with back-glass and DMD support.<br> [more information]
Gary Stern, founder of Stern Pinball Inc, will be a guest speaker at Pinfest Australia. The event will take place in Newcastle on September 22 and 23 will see the founder of Stern Pinball deliver a 1 hour seminar. Limited seats are still available. <br> [more information]
Sega has started production on a new smaller, standard version of their <a href="https://www.highwaygames.com/arcade-machines/daytona-3-usa-championship-arcade-driving-machine-17335/" title="" target="_blank">Daytona USA</a>. Known as the Daytona Championship USA Standard, the new model is designed for people will smaller space restrictions. Notable changes between the two versions include a 43-inch monitor as opposed to a 47 and the removal of the dynamic marquee which included a 32-inch monitor. In its place is a yellow Hornet car. <br> [more information]
Bay Tek has revealed a new DreamWorks Trolls theme in its original Tower of Tickets game. The new variations will see the traditional 4-player rotary redemption game include enhanced features as well as well as licensed artwork. <br> [more information]
IAPPA has announced the conclusion of their one year of centennial celebrations with a private event being held at Universal Studios Florida. Taking place on November 15, participants are encouraged to mingle with new business contacts and friends from the attractions industry around the world. <br> [more information]
Arcooda's Video Pinball Ultra machine will be on display at Sydney's Australasian Gaming Expo<font color="#0066cc"> </font>starting tomorrow and spanning over August 15 and 16. Arcooda's machine is the first licensed video pinball cabinet to be sold on the market as plug and play ready. The company have also worked alongside Farsight Studios (the makers of Pinball Arcade who recreated games such as Addams Family and Medieval Madness for video pinball on mobile, PC, XBOX etc) to create a full-sized video pinball table with back-glass and DMD support.<br> [more information]
<span style="display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Carol P. Lally, publisher of Play Meter magazine, has announced her retirement and the subsequent close of the periodical that has faithfully served the coin machine industry for 44 and a half years. </span><br> [more information]
Celebrating 40 years of Space Invaders, Taito has launched a Space Invaders Room in Osaka, Japan. The pop-up experience, available until January 27, 2019, includes an array of games and experiences created around the much loved theme. Games currently on display include Space Invaders Gigamax, an 8 player wall projection, Arkinvaders, a projected virtual field, Noborinvaders, a climbing wall and Bahamut Disco featuring Space Invaders. [more information]
<span style="display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Orders are now being taken for Bandai Namco's latest non-coin op version of their Pac-Man Pixel Bash. The Pac-Man Pixel Bash Chill Cabinet, the latest version designed for home use includes an inbuilt mini bar fridge, two cup holders on either side of the cabinet and a bottle opener. </span><br> [more information]
Australian pinball manufacturer, Arcooda are set to have their CEO, Steve Josifovski as a guest speaker at this years Newcastle Pinfest. Steve Josifovski will join Gary Stern from Stern Pinball and Mike Kalinowski from Homepin as one of the 2 day events industry professionals.<br> [more information]
<span style="display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Australian customers will have the opportunity to experience the first production model of Homepin's Thunderbirds pinball game in Sydney this month. The arcade machine, based around the 1960's show of the same name will appear at Sydney's Australasia Gaming Expo on August 14 to 16 set at Darling Harbour's ICC Centre.</span><br> [more information]
The greatly anticipated Halo: Fireteam Raven has made its Australian debut, with its first appearance at Timezone Macquarie Shopping Centre in Sydney. The game will continue to expand throughout the country in August, making its way to Timezone's in Peth, Melbourne and the Gold Coast. [more information]
Three former Heighway Pinball employees, Janos, Otília and Romain have joined forces to release their first pinball cabinet: The Mafia. <br> [more information]
Situated in Cleveland, Ohio, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has welcomed rock legend Alice Cooper to open their new pinball exhibit; Part of the Machine: Rock and Pinball. <br> [more information]
Just over two weeks until the highly anticipated Thunderbirds makes an appearance at the Australasian Gaming Expo! With over 200 exhibitors ready to do business, and international brands like Atrient appearing, the 29th Australasian Gaming Expo is sure to be exciting!<br> [more information]
<div>Save hundreds of dollars when upgrading to the new world of digital video and audio. Don't be conned into believing that you will no longer be able to watch your favourite TV shows or video clips simply because they only play on the old, defunct analog technology. The day of the Analog to Digital Video Converter has arrived. <br></div> [more information]
Chicago Gaming have announced on their Facebook page that their next pinball game will be Monster Bash, a remake of the retro Williams title. There is expected to be a standard edition, a limited edition and a collector's edition like their range of models released for Attack from Mars.<br> [more information]
Videogame history publisher Read-Only Memory to release nostalgic pop-up book detailing SEGA Arcade's most iconic 'body sensation' cabinets: Hang-On, Space Harrier, Thunder Blade, After Burner and Out Run! These cabinets will appear as dazzling pop-up paper sculptures created by paper engineer Helen Friel and illustrated by renowned commercial artist Kam Tang. Each model is accompanied by schematics, game artwork and historical context from Keith Stuart, <i>Guardian</i> games writer and best-selling novelist. <br> [more information]
Most HDMI video systems are designed to work primarily with HDMI 720p resolution, 1280*720 pixels. This High Def (HD) standard works well for the majority of HDMI displays, but did you know that much more can be achieved by using a high quality HDMI to HDMI converter. [more information]
BANDAI NAMCO Amusement America Inc. has announced the launch of a second series in their DC Comics Superheroes trading cards for their DC Superheroes coin pusher. This latest series features 16 collectible cards featuring the "New 52" series of DC Comics characters, accompanied by colourful and charismatic artwork. <br> [more information]
With only one month to go until the Australasian Gaming Expo, fans are counting down the days. Guests have the chance to uncover innovative new products and services and to gain industry insights. Businesses also have the rare opportunity to meet, share their knowledge and to grow new opportunities. With the appearance of the much anticipated Thunderbirds Pinball, this years event is sure to be a huge success!<br> [more information]
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia concluded its 2018 edition at the Venetian Macao with record-breaking numbers. The Expo's 12th edition was its largest edition to date, with 33,000 square metres of show floor and 220 exhibitors with cutting-edge products, services and technologies. It additionally hosted 16,358 local and international trade visitors, with an annual increase of 17.2%.<br> [more information]
With over 600 exhibitors, the 10th edition of GTI Asia China Expo (GTI GZ Expo), an international games & amusement show, will be held on 12-14 September 2018 at Area A, Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou. <br> [more information]
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</xml><![endif]--><font size="1"><font face="times new roman">Looking to purchase a Game Wizard Xtreme, Game Wizard for Android and Touch Wizard? Enjoy free shipping to Australian capital cities. Offer ends June 30th 2018.</font></font><br> [more information]
Australian pinball manufacturer Arcooda are offering customers who pre-purchase their new Video Pinball cabinets free international shipping for Australian and USA customers or a $200USD freight voucher for customers not living in these countries until June 30, 2018.<br> [more information]
Arcooda have released a new promotion, offering free Arcooda Pinball Arcade Software (valued at $499USD) for free when purchasing an Arcooda Video Pinball before June 30, 2018. <br> [more information]
Pick up the Arcooda Pinball Arcade software before June 30th 2018 and get the full purchase price credited when ordering an Arcooda Pinball Cabinet. (Offer on the cabinet lasts for 12 months.) [more information]
Space Invaders creator; Tomohiro Nishikado admits he had no idea the game would become so popular. His original intention for the game was not based around scoring, with Nishitado believing the new concept (as it was then) of the game being able to shoot back at players, made it so unique. <br> [more information]
HONG KONG, China (8 June 2018) – Hosted by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Asian Attractions Expo 2018 took place 5-8 June 2018, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong, China. Preliminary estimates indicate the Expo attracted more than 9,000 participants, including 6,500 qualified buyers and 393 exhibiting companies.<br> [more information]
The seventh annual Newcastle Pinfest is proud to announce they have raised over $50,000 for local charities. This years event, being held over September 22 and 23 will donate its proceeds to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Hunter and Northern Kidney Association and Wesley Mission Newcastle. <br> [more information]
Ted Dabney, the joint creator of the worlds first mass-produced vieo game and 'Pong' creator passed away on May 26 after a battle with Esophageal cancer. <br> [more information]
Heber will be exhibiting at the renowned Park Avenue Open Day on Wednesday (June 6) and will display their latest USB gaming I/O controls controllers and power supply units.<br> [more information]
The Pintastic Pinball and Game Room Expo is the first of its kind in Massachusetts. The event will give half of the funds raised away as prize money and the other half will go to the Andrea Ritz Clinics in Paraguay. [more information]
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