The Stinger Report

The Stinger Report

PAS Self-Regulation Rumblings!
SEGA management in the USA has decided to take the unprecedented action of changing its self-assigned "Yellow Sticker" video game rating for its new ‘Virtua Cop 3' to a "Red Sticker" rating. To our knowledge, this is the first such alteration made by a video game manufacturer under the U.S. trade's voluntary video game rating system. Sega's decision reflects credit upon itself and helps ensure the continued integrity of the Coin-Operated Video Game Parental Advisory System. At the same time, with AAMA reporting a "tidal wave" of potential video game bans in various state governments around the USA, the entire ‘VC3' episode is a timely reminder: This industry remains highly vulnerable to outside censorship, especially if it fails to self-police properly.

Sammy Rallies Coin-Op
Wondering what has Sammy planned post-SEGA - in particular information - what has happened to the ATOMISWAVE, the exclusive on the next game for the platform, and news on new European sales and marketing iniatives? TSR reveals all! As Sammy goes to war to prove SEGA wrong to drop them – SEGA's relationship with EA is confirmed with insights into how possible new affiliations under the new management are going to work.

Capcom Removes Coin-Op
The Stinger has gathered information on the status of Capcom's fighter originally planned for the arcades and System 246, and at the same time has come across the status of the corporation's aspirations in the amusement sector – the final positioning of the once mighty AM developer.

Leisure Link Baby Booms
The appearance of the first European broadband amusement developer has been marked by an exciting wi-fi access project and a free game for a drink offer. But where did Inspired Broadcast Networks come from, and what new possibilities does the Leisure Link backed company have for touch screen and SWP gaming?

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