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2 Aug, 2000 |
| Arcades in London are currently being plagued by daylight robberies, these attacks consist of a gang of youths storming the premises holding up the staff and customers at knife point and crowbarring the AWPs (Amusement with Prize fruit machines) to get the money out. |
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1 Aug, 2000 |
| NSM one of the leading suppliers of Juke boxes to the industry have sold their business to a Management team headed by Barry Kirby in the UK. Barry Kirby has worked for NSM for the last 10 years and has been the driving force behind their success in the UK and Ireland.
The deal means that the UK headquarters in Leeds will oversee the subsidiaries in the USA and Germany and the European manufacturing plant will now be moved in Leeds.
NSM will also now be developing their remote jukebox concept, more on this will follow. |
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31 Jul, 2000 |
| With the recently announced exclusive distribution contract between Incredible Technologies and AMD Australia, some questions have been asked about the possible double standard by AMD. |
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30 Jul, 2000 |
| With a wide selection of representatives in the amusement and leisure industries, this year's well organised AAE Trade Show was seen successful by most people involved.
Due to the Chinese restrictions in the amusement industry(as reported previously), attendance was down however the show still attracted high quality vistors.
For a full summary of exhibitors please follow this link. |
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28 Jul, 2000 |
| In an interesting twist, the local Hong Kong SNK agent is offering customers rebates if they keep their King of Fighters 2000 for 10days. |
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28 Jul, 2000 |
| The Grid is a futuristic game show that takes sporting events to a different level, where contestants battle each other in a virtual-reality, holographic computer generated arena known as The Grid. Up to six players can compete in front of the studio audience using weapons, super moves (powers) and regular combat. |
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28 Jul, 2000 |
| Psikyo have been developing a strong vertical shooting game titled, "Dragon Blaze" which will be demonstrated at the upcoming Jamma Trade Show. |
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27 Jul, 2000 |
| We were sorry to hear that Rachael Davies will be leaving Midway shortly, she has been a very friendly member of the Midway team and will certainly be missed. We understand that she is going into the Music Business. |
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27 Jul, 2000 |
| * Konami Get "Tour de France" Rights.
* Crazy Taxi 2, Virtua Tennis 2 in the Works.
* Sega's Debt Downgraded. |
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26 Jul, 2000 |
| The much anticipated KOF2000 was released today in Japan. The game features 5 new faces giving a total of 34 fighters, 8 teams, and new features like the "Another Striker".
Please follow this link for pictures and details. |
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