The Stinger Report

The Stinger Report

Market Round-up! Part One
As 2005 ended a number of breaking news stories and industry information filled the holiday servers. This first part of a two-part report gathers the latest news that may have been hidden behind the seasonal gluttony; stories such as a detailed look at the advertising industry viewing amusement as a new opportunity. At the same time information on the big brawler battle that's brewing for 2006 with new revelations on Namco's Tekken 5 and SEGA's Virtua Fighter 5 big releases.

Industry in Review!
Entering New Year and Stinger thoughts turn to what shaped the Out-of-Home leisure entertainment scene. In this popular annual retrospective on the market, TSR looks at the merger madness that swept the amusement scene and its aftereffects; interest in trying to capture a younger audience with more children specific titles. Evaluation of the gaming industry's interest in amusement is linked to new technology and the impact of a changing theme park scene – all placed into perspective with a look back at 1998, 1986 and 1976.

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.