The Stinger Report

The Stinger Report

Bandai Considers Namco Acquisition!
Bandai for the second time looks to merging with a major game and amusement factory, but this time the agenda is establishing ownership of Namco. The proposed combined operation would represent the second largest toy-game corporation after the SEGA Sammy Holding group. TSR looks at the possible amusement implications of a Bandai / Banpresto merger with Namco interests and the ramifications to agreements with the TriForce and CHIHRO and their development agenda.

Deadly Indoor Simulation!
The first customer fatality for a simulator experience at an amusement theme park was recorded by Japan's largest amusement factory in April; rider disability and weight seen as major factors in the SEGA Joypolis accident. Police investigators revealed that an unofficial operational manual was used by park staff, casting doubt on management and raising the possibility of crippling Professional Negligence claims. In compiling this feature TSR has revealed striking facts regarding SEGA's ATP business to be covered in the next feature.

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