Highwaygames Weekly Report 29th May, 2015

News

Konami Vs Youtube And More Controversy

The drama and controversy continues for Konami, with reports going viral over their botched attempt to silence a Youtube critic over his review of the rumours surrounding the Konami/Kojima fallout. The company's 'Us Vs. The World' approach to pretty much everything at the moment has fans not just confused, but questioning the motives of the long-standing developer.

Star Wars Battle Pod Home Version Announced

It has been announced that a home version of the Star Wars Battle Pod Arcade Machine, the aerial battle arcade game from Namco Bandai, will sooon be available and it is really, really expensive. Really expensive.

Highway Games Interviews June Ko, Vice President of IAAPA Asia Pacific Operations For AAE 2015

In support of the upcoming Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2015, Highway Games Editor, Shonavee Simpson, engaged in a Q&A with the Vice President of IAAPA's Asia Pacific Operations, June Ko.

Vortex Attack Combines Coin-Op Arcade with Steam PC Gaming

Vortex Attack is a vertical shoot-em-up game from KaleidoGames which will implement the cross-platform trend, as it combines coin-op arcade and Steam PC gaming.

Expand Your Business Network at Asian Attractions Expo 2015

Explore new business opportunities at Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2015; expand your network by creating new partnerships and engaging with all the Asia-Pacific region has to offer!

Capcom Releasing Monster Hunter Spirits Arcade Machine In Japan On June 25

The next entry in the Monster Hunter Series is a collaboration between Capcom and Marvelous titled Monster Hunter Spirit, which will be released in Japan on June 25.

Loony Tix Arcade Machine

Loony Tix Arcade Machine is a ticket redemption video touchscreen game that is colourful and fast-paced; designed for players of all ages! Players are greeted on the large 46”, 10-point, multi-touch HD Monitor by "Grabbit", an energetic cartoon rabbit who acts as host and helps players learn the game. When play begins, the screen fills with colorful tickets flying around the screen. Players then must tap the screen and “grab" as many tickets as possible before time runs out - The more tickets players touch, the more they win! To add to the excitement, obstacles slow down player's progress, while many power-ups add to player scores! And when "Special Tickets" lights up on the big, colorful marquee, players can win the Big Bonus Ticket Jackpot. Loony Tix comes in the new ITS "IMPACT" game cabinet, which was designed with player approachability and easy maintenance - And cabinet can be adjusted to any height to accommodate appropriate age players. Cabinet components are located in housing just below the TV, making it easy for younger players to insert tokens, bills or swipe cards, as well as collect tickets! Loony Tix offers lots of operator adjustable settings, making it a perfect for any redemption location, such as tickets awarded, game time, jackpot amount and hit frequencies, and adjustable for best performance.