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Midway Release their MTN (Midway Tournament Network)

Midway Release their MTN (Midway Tournament Network)

30 Mar, 2000
MTN is a new revenue generating system that allows players to compete and win prizes in regional and national skill based tournaments on Midway products. In addition to providing players with new ways to compete, MTN games also receive leaderboards, prize and new tournament content on a daily basis. Current titles planned for MTN are Touchmaster Infinity, Rush 2049 Tournament Edition, and Skins game - with four more titles scheduled for MTN compatability by the end of year 2000. A full report will be issued soon.
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Free Mouse Pad for Members

Free Mouse Pad for Members

4 Apr, 2000
With the launch of our website, we are offering all members free mousepads (limit x2 per member). Please send email to anthony@highwaygames.com
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Free Upgrade for Infinity Owners

Free Upgrade for Infinity Owners

11 Apr, 2000
Midway is offering its latest upgrade (as a CD rom for existing units, or built in for new units)for free. The ten new games include player favourites Triple Elevens, Go Wild, Space Chase, Gem Slide, and Power Cell. Contact your nearest Midway distributor for more details.
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Full ASI Show Roundup!

Full ASI Show Roundup!

12 Apr, 2000
In this edition we have showed a full summary of the ASI Trade Show in Las Vegas with contact details of all exhibitors. For more specialised details please view our Product Section for photos, news and more. Full Summary
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Stanley Putz Debuts at ASI

Stanley Putz Debuts at ASI

12 Apr, 2000
Three games marked the debut of R3 Interactive's flagship character, Stanley Putz. Stanley will also appear on ArcadePlanet/Lazer-Tron's prizegames.com, in his first web game, Blazing Stanley.
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Free Upgrade on 4 Way Linking on Cruis'n Exotica

Free Upgrade on 4 Way Linking on Cruis'n Exotica

19 Apr, 2000
Upgrade software is available as of today for 4 way linking on Cruis'n Exotica. Please contact your local Midway distributor.
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Forming of INSKOR Entertainment Limited

Forming of INSKOR Entertainment Limited

29 Apr, 2000
Interactive Partners, in conjunction with SOFILO, have announced the forming of a major amusement entity, under the name of INSKOR Entertainment Limited. With this announcement Europe becomes the launch pad for an auspicious operation in the creation and development of original amusement projects.
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Highwaygames opens new offices in Europe & USA.

Highwaygames opens new offices in Europe & USA.

2 May, 2000
It is with great pleasure we announce the opening of our new offices in Europe and USA this week.
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Konami bid to buy JPM

Konami bid to buy JPM

3 May, 2000
We understand that Konami are in final negotiations with Sega to buy the UK AWP manufacturer JPM. The deal thought to be worth in excess of GBP30,000,000 is said to be concluded by the end of the month. This will give Konami access to a substantial new area of revenue in European style gaming machines, and no doubt there will be synergy with their already successful gaming division. For Sega it will mean a much needed boost in the arm, at a time of great expense with their Dreamcast platform in Mortal Kombat with the Sony Playstation 2.
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Americans Rate Home Video/Computer Games Most Fun Activity for Third Consecutive Year

Americans Rate Home Video/Computer Games Most Fun Activity for Third Consecutive Year

20 May, 2000
Survey results released today by the Interactive Digital Software Association (IDSA), the trade group representing computer and video game publishers, show that an overwhelming percentage of computer and video game players play with friends and family, confirming the view that interactive entertainment brings people together and shattering the myth that games are not a social activity. The results of the IDSA's fifth annual consumer survey, released today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, reveal that fifty-nine percent of respondents play with friends, and most play with a member or members of their family, whether their siblings, spouses, a parent or extended family. Thirty-three percent play with brothers and/or sisters, 27 percent play with their spouse, 25 percent play with their parents, and a 43 percent play with other family members.
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