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Midwaygames to Exit Arcade Development, but Keeps Touchscreen Games

Midwaygames to Exit Arcade Development, but Keeps Touchscreen Games

6 Mar, 2001
With the recent poor showing at ATEI, and the many rumours that have circulated this year, Midwaygames on Friday let go many of their key arcade staff. Whilst MTN and Infinity will still remain, its seems no further development with occur in coinop.
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Six Flags America Unveils Two New High-Tech Thrills

Six Flags America Unveils Two New High-Tech Thrills

4 Mar, 2001
Six Flags America have unveiled the release of new rollercoasters Vertical Velocity and Déjà VU - both feature high-flying twists and ski-lift style inverted seating, where the track is above riders' heads and their feet dangle.
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Thieves Target Soda Machines with Earnhardt's Picture

Thieves Target Soda Machines with Earnhardt's Picture

4 Mar, 2001
With the recent death of nascar driver Dale Earnhardt, some fans have been stealing full Soda machines which bear his life-size likeness.
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Melbourne Government looking to cut 400 Poker Machines in Problem Gambling Areas

Melbourne Government looking to cut 400 Poker Machines in Problem Gambling Areas

4 Mar, 2001
The Victorian Government in Australia has announced more than 400 poker machines will be removed from areas where people are most at risk of problem gambling.
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Blackpool Trade Show 2001

Blackpool Trade Show 2001

3 Mar, 2001
The Amuse UK show in Blackpool England has recently finished with good feedback, but lower attendance due to snow and ice which closed many roads from Scotland.
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Merit Industries, Inc. to Exit Dart Manufacturing Business

Merit Industries, Inc. to Exit Dart Manufacturing Business

2 Mar, 2001
Merit Industries, citing its successful strategic focus on the touchscreen game market and the continuing challenges of the slowing dart market, has made the decision to exit the coin-operated dart manufacturing business.
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Ridge Racer Rapture

Ridge Racer Rapture

28 Feb, 2001
The first European deliveries of Namco's Ridge Racer V have been made, with the game earning plaudits from one of the UK's major operators.
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Arcade Planet Work Together with Dave & Busters

Arcade Planet Work Together with Dave & Busters

27 Feb, 2001
Arcade Plant have announced that it will provide its online games to Dave & Buster's®, through PrizeGames.com™. In addition to exciting game offerings, players can accumulate prize credits and choose their own prizes.
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AOU 2001 Report

AOU 2001 Report

26 Feb, 2001
With the recent Japanese Trade Show finishing, Manjiro Works highlights the main attractions and feedback of visitors and exhibitors.
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US game big in Britain

US game big in Britain

24 Feb, 2001
A game developed for the US casino market, could be the next big thing in the British arcade and bingo sectors.
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