The Stinger Report

The Stinger Report

ATEI - Crystal Ball Gazing
Build-up to Europe's largest amusement and gaming exhibition readies market for storm - Amusement Trade Exhibition International (ATEI) offering the largest gathering of new games under one roof. The Stinger Report lifts the lid on some of the goodies that could be onshow. News of skateboarding action from SEGA, a new VSWP from Namco and Konami updating their big guns with a brand new sequel. Observations are made on the dominance of the distributor in the UK market, while a glut of drivers is revealed.

News Bites for the New Year
As we rush into 2004 the news starts afresh, and the Stinger gathers a crop of the smaller releases that will hopefully pan out of the coming months, including the Sony EyeToy licensed for arcades by a major factory. The return of the Jaleco name to video consumers and beyond, a UK bid for NeoGeo releases at affordable prices and Plasma screen durability questions as this latest technology finds market favor.

Does 4D Cut It?
The technology is new and the acronyms are flying, but the Stinger Report is still unconvinced. In an evaluation of the sector the Stinger traces the development of 4D technology, surveys the current new providers and examines the future possibilities which include Non-motion motion systems! At the same time due to well placed leads and additional information on the impact and reason behind the 'barf bags!' on Disney's Mission: Space are evaluated in detail.

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.