The Stinger Report

The Stinger Report

Theme Park & Attraction Bizarre – Part One
The largest amusement and theme park exhibition requires two big features to do it justice. This first part covers the new video amusement releases and some interesting trends in the way companies such as Namco and UltraCade will change the shape of the amusement market, while companies such as Betson could influence the 2005 market.

NAMCO 50th: Past and Future!
Starting a year's worth of celebrations for one of the most established amusement factories, TSR looks into the structure of this well known name. The Stinger takes the time to create a detailed assessment of the impact and legacy of Namco and its various divisions on the structure of the amusement market, a look that covers the growth and direction of the Japanese factory and also some of the key factors that has defined the company's 50 years. Our goal is not only to honor the company but also to chart a more realistic historical view of what Namco has done to define video amusement and operation in a changing market from Wonder Egg to Pac-Man Café / from System 10 to N2!

The Stinger Report (in brief) is provided to Highwaygames by Kevin Williams, the publisher of "The Stinger Report". To read the full articles and information, please visit www.thestingerreport.com.