Virtua Cop 3: Sega's new shoot 'em up
Source: Sega Amusements Europe
Sega comes with a new sequel of the popular shooter game - Virtua Cop 3, which is to be avalible in late May. The manufacturer has the ambitions to call it the best shooting game of all time. Virtua Cop 3 features ES Mode step pedal, 3 characters and 3 missions to choose from. The game comes first in Deluxe cabinet.
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World's first centreless big wheel to open in Tokyo
Source: AP
Jutting out the middle of Tokyo like an enormous doughnut, the world's first centreless big wheel will open next month as part of a project to help Japanese people relax, officials said.
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Sony reveals plans to put additional money into new chip technology
Source: GameSpot
Sony has announced that it will invest 200 billion yen ($1.6 billion) over the next three years in a production line for its next-generation semiconductors. A new single chip holding the PlayStation 2's capabilities has been announced as well.
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Gamemaker Sega courted by 'Tekken' creator Namco
Source: Reuters
Japanese software maker Namco Ltd said on Thursday it wants struggling fellow game maker Sega Corp to reopen merger talks. A deal would torpedo Sega's planned October union with pinball machine maker Sammy Corp, a move widely seen as a takeover of Sega by financially sound Sammy.
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Mikohn/EndX partnership in Europe cemented by Greek order
Source: Mikohn
The Mikohn/EndX partnership entered a new phase in March with the announcement of the selection of the EndX Intelligence Casino Management Solution by the Sithonia Beach Hotel Casino, in the Porto Carras Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece. This new deal is a first for the European collaboration. The EndX Intelligence system beat off competition from both the Greek mainland and Europe to secure the contract
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Touchscreen terminals by Photo Play in doctor's practices
and hospitals
Source: funworld ag
"It's the best thing that the doctor has ever purchased", so Dr. Laszlo Czjlik's dental assistant, Elisabeth, with enthusiasm. "And the best part is that children no longer fear the dentist." Elisabeth must know. Since the Photo Play terminal was set up in the doctor's rooms in Wartburg, the noise was reduced drastically. "Some children even come only to play. And on brace-fitting day, there are up to five children gathered playing in front of the terminal."
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Cycraft: New Multiplayer Racing Simulator from SEGA
Sega Amusements Europe
At this years ATEI Sega Amusements Europe Ltd concluded negotiations with Simuline Inc of Korea to exclusively distribute their latest interactive motion simulator called Cycraft. The collaboration involves SEGA supplying 3 different types of software for the product over the next 2 years, the first of which being the hugely successful Club Kart driving game. The first container loads of these games have now left Korea and are due to be installed throughout Europe in May.
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Jamo speaker adds new dimension to Brent's audio range
Source: Brent Electronics
Spares, components and equipment supplier, Brent Electronic has increased its range of high quality audio gear with the addition of Jamo's X530 two-way bass reflex system speaker.
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ENADA Success for JPM
Source: JPM International
"When in Rome" as the saying goes and for JPM this was definitely the case at Enada in Rimini. Italy has some fairly difficult legislative compliance rules for manufacturers wishing to supply AWP for the new market. For the show JPM provided a specially developed game for the new market, Coliseum that applied the rules as close as possible and was a popular addition to the stand of Italian distributor Tecnoplay.
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Atronic Brings Spirit of Partnership to NIGA
Source: Atronic
Atronic will bring an inspiring spirit of partnership to booth #300 at the Native Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) trade show. Atronic's approach to partnership involves all aspects of the Indian gaming community, including programs dedicated to the NIGA Association, products that benefit tribal casinos, and a concert for the greater Indian gaming community at the show by the award-winning group Brule.
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Electronic Arts Teams Up with World Winners
Source: OnlineCasinoNews
WorldWinner.com Inc., a Newton-based provider of online games that pay cash to winners, plans to announce a partnership today with the world's largest video game company, Electronic Arts. Electronic Arts has quietly begun featuring World Winner's service on Pogo.com, its online games site. The two would not disclose details about their business agreement, but said it includes revenue sharing.
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WMS and Shuffle Master Settle All Outstanding Litigation
Source: AmuPort
WMS Industries Inc., announced today that its subsidiary, WMS Gaming Inc., and Shuffle Master, Inc. have settled and dismissed all pending litigation between the two parties.
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'Net gamblers wager on how long Saddam will last
Source: AP
Think Saddam Hussein's days are numbered? Care to put a little money on it? If so, tune up your Web browser to one of the many Internet gambling sites taking bets on how long America's most wanted despot will hold onto the presidency of Iraq. Big money is riding on the question -- about $1.25 million in wagers just on one site: tradesports.com.
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Mobile gaming under threat from patent lawsuit
Source: Gamesindustry.biz
A patent dating from 1995 appears to give a little known company called Peer-to-Peer Systems complete rights over any form of wireless multiplayer gaming - and the lawsuits are flying out to enforce this claim. The company is currently engaged in litigation with Palm (over the ability of its PDAs to play games against each other over wireless networks) and Cybiko, a company which manufactures a hand-held game device with wireless multiplayer abilities.
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Online Wireless Gaming Is A Real Industry
Source: 3G
With hundreds of millions -- and eventually billions -- of dollars up for grabs, online gaming represents a budding new industry, which is just beginning to spread its wings, reports In-Stat/MDR.
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MGM, Trump Entities Are Finalists for New York VLT Contract
Source: AmuPort
The New York Racing Association has narrowed the choice of companies to run its future VLT betting operation at Aqueduct to two major casino firms: MGM Mirage and Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts.
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Critics: Problem gambling analysis flawed
Source: Las Vegas Sun
Nevada's casino industry has issued a rebuttal to a controversial study by two University of Nevada, Las Vegas professors who generated figures on what addicted gamblers in Clark County cost society.
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New study: video games make you more popular and attractive to the opposite sex
Source: GameSpot
The International Institute of Cognitive Investigation (IICI) has published the results of a recent study that suggests that association with video games can actually make people more popular and more attractive. This surprising finding seems to directly contrast the long-standing perception of the mainstream public that people who play and are otherwise associated with video games are "nerds"--unattractive people who are in poor physical shape and lack general social skills.
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Operating issues in focus at ECS 2003
Source: AmuPort
Casino executives from all across Europe and beyond are currently preparing to converge in Thessaloniki, Greece for what organisers of ECS 2003 are describing as "the most operator-focussed forum to date."
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Hacker cracks Xbox challenge
Source: MSNBC
An anonymous hacker has succeeded in running Linux on an unmodified Xbox, apparently satisfying a $100,000 challenge funded by Lindows founder Michael Robertson. A hacker using the name Habibi-Xbox revealed the exploit Saturday in a message posted on the Xbox Hacker Web site. Organizers of the Xbox-Linux Project confirmed the method works.
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No online titles for Nintendo at E3
Source: Gamesindustry.biz
Nintendo has announced that it will not be showcasing any online titles at this year's E3 in May, claiming that networked gaming isn't yet mass market enough to merit its attention. The news, which scotches rumours of appearances by titles such as Mario Kart Online, Pokemon Online or Animal Crossing 2 Online at the show, highlights once again Nintendo's isolated stance as the only platform holder without any (official) online ambitions.
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Sega reveals plans for new European publishing division
Source: Gamesindustry.biz
Sega has finally confirmed plans to resurrect its publishing operation in Europe, announcing that it will build up sales, marketing and PR efforts in the region and publish Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution (PS2), Sonic Adventure DX Director's Cut (Cube) and Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II (Xbox) by the end of June.
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Enada Spring 2003: Success in the Name of the Game
Source: EnadaSpring
19, 231 trade members visited the Rimini Show, which means 11% increase compared to last year. The number of foreign visitors rose by 23%. Such a great attendance definitely confirmed the vivacity of the entertainment industry in the difficult times of major legislative changes and clearly demonstrated the great expectations the coin-op world places in today's Italian market. "Enada Spring 2003 is the beginning of a new era," said Lorenzo Musicco, Sapar-Agis Chairman. Read the complete report on the most significant South European amusement industry event.
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California Legislation Targets Violent Games
Source: The Adrenaline Vault
A bill that makes employees of businesses that knowingly sell or rent violent video games to minors civilly liable passed the California House 81-16 last week. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that police officers would be able to fine retail clerks 500 dollars. Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson - chairwoman of the House Juvenile Justice and Family Law Committee - said the legislation comes at a time when the industry went back on a voluntary deal to educate retailers on how to properly sell violent video games.
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