The Stinger Report

The Stinger Report

JAMMA Show Gold: Part 1
The first part of a detailed evaluation of the 43rd Amusement Machine exhibition in Japan, the gathering proving one of the most product-laden events of recent times, and showing more than a gradual improvement in amusement fortunes. The event was held in the shadow of merger agreements between the three big players of the amusement factory scene, with hot new properties hoping to build a better future. TSR covers the SEGA LindBergh presentation and the new games including a surprise title from Yu Suzuki, Namco moves on the next in the Tekken series, Banpresto shows off a brand new POD simulator and Taito fresh from merger looks at Card Games and PC terminals – and much more.

Entertainment Giants Collide
The Third merger of an Amusement giant and a major brand has been revealed, with a plan to merge two powerhouses of the Asian entertainment scene to create the third largest entertainment company – a proposal that could see SEGA and Namco joined by the fourth largest amusement factory Taito, acquired by prominent Asian publisher Square Enix Co. - revealing aspirations to enter the AM and GM scene with one of the largest offers in recent years – TSR gains access to some of the detail behind the proposal. While the amusement scene looks at possible new mergers - the world of computer graphic imagery showed some of its latest technology to a large audience of enthusiast.

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