The Stinger Report

The Stinger Report

Amusement Presentation - European Style!
The excitement of new releases internationally permeated the European sector, with the UK playing host not only to homegrown talent but also the exclusive presentation of the latest Asian releases – The SEGA distributor meeting being the first place outside of the Japanese event to see the new ‘Ghost Squad' shooter and IC-Card system in operation. A new addition to the summer calendar with Deith Sales, and the possibility of a shakeup in the dates all took place under changing skies.

Tournaments Go Direct!
Control of video tournaments may be shifting from distributor level to the manufacturer level in some cases, beginning in Europe. Rumors abound that leading manufacturers are going to evolve to a "constantly connected" video game technology. As traditional technology goes out the window, traditional business structures may go with it.

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