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27 Dec, 2000 |
| The Republic of Kazakhstan is set to stage the inaugural International CIS Amusement Exhibition in March, 2001 at the "ATAKENT" Business Cooperation Center, Almaty City. |
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28 Dec, 2000 |
| A lot of speculation surrounds a newspaper report alleging Sega is in negotiations with Nintendo for a possible buyout, which saw shares in Sega rise 10.5% today. |
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28 Dec, 2000 |
| We are pleased to announce one of Asia's leading monthly magazine, Game Time International as guest writers for Highwaygames. |
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29 Dec, 2000 |
| Many readers have noted a theme appearing in past features that alluded to the possibility that current amusements fundamental theory may be outdated or even obsolete. A need for us, that continues in the amusement industry, to relearn technologies and player motives. |
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29 Dec, 2000 |
| At one time, the Shinjuku and Ikebukulo area of Tokyo had the most arcades of any area in Japan. Now, the general state of the Japanese amusement industry can be vividly seen in these areas as visitor numbers have declined drastically. As a recent report by Game Time Magazine shows, arcade machines are losing popularity to pachinko & slot machine parlours. |
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2 Jan, 2001 |
| In a recent press release, Sega flatly denies any involvement with Nintendo and also blamed New York Times for causing distress amongst Sega's shareholders, trading partners and end users. |
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5 Jan, 2001 |
| Twin Galaxies has decided to support the turn-based strategy gaming world with high score contests and cash prizes, with many contests planned for the next six months. The first is on Space Empires IV for the PC. Admission to all these contests is free. |
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6 Jan, 2001 |
| HG is pleased to announce our new information highway where members can now receive the latest news and information as it happens. As manufacturers forward press releases to us, you can also receive this information immediately by choosing this features in "Preferences". |
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10 Jan, 2001 |
| Bill Gates has unveiled the X-Box at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. With many arcade manufacturers joining their list of game developers, we are expecting many changes this year. |
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10 Jan, 2001 |
| Konami have announced this week that they are releasing games on NTT's new range of Java ready 503 series mobile phones. The first game to be released will be Dance Dance Revolution followed by remakes of both old and new games. |
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