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Bay Tek Launch New Willy Crash Arcade Game

Bay Tek Launch New Willy Crash Arcade Game

24 Sep, 2018
Launching a stunt man high above the city sky scrapers, Bay Tek's newest arcade game; Willy Crash is designed to make losing just as fun as winning. The game sees players hold down a plunger to launch Willy from a replicator canon and onto the tops of buildings.
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PAX Aus 3 Day Passes Sold Out Over A Month Before Event

PAX Aus 3 Day Passes Sold Out Over A Month Before Event

24 Sep, 2018
The most popular ticket option for any PAX event; the 3 day pass is already sold out for PAX Aus. Taking place from October 26-28 in Melbourne, customers still have the option to purchase 1 day passes for either the Friday, Saturday or Sunday options at $67AUD a day.
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Bay Tek's Big Bass Wheel Celebrates 10 Years

Bay Tek's Big Bass Wheel Celebrates 10 Years

25 Sep, 2018

All of Bay Tek's 190 employee's have celebrated their Big Bass Wheel's 10th birthday. First released in 2008, the Big Bass Wheel has been distributed to nearly 3,500 customers and has acted as the inspiration for a variety of other wheel family sequels distributed by Bay Tek.


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$100,000 In Prize Money Up For Grabs In Big Buck Championship

$100,000 In Prize Money Up For Grabs In Big Buck Championship

25 Sep, 2018
The Big Buck Championship is happening again this year, with $100,000 worth of prize money up for grabs. Taking place at the Luxor, Las Vegas, $20,000 will be given away for first prize in the main round and $5000 in the Ladies Tournament. The event will take place on October 27, with qualifications into the championships still open until October 1.
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The Ellen Show Promotes Bay Tek's Connect 4 Hoops

The Ellen Show Promotes Bay Tek's Connect 4 Hoops

2 Oct, 2018
Bay Tek's Connect 4 Hoops game has featured on American talk show, Ellen. After airing around the world, the video was then published on YouTube on September 28. The Ellen show is seen to be promoting the game as the talk show host verses professional basketball player, Kobe Bryant. 
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New Arcade and Gaming Bar in Fortitude Valley

New Arcade and Gaming Bar in Fortitude Valley

2 Oct, 2018
International hospitality business Funlab Group have opened a new arcade bar in Fortitude Valley, Queensland. The creators of Strike Bowling Bar and Holey Moley Golf Club have recently opened B. Lucky and Sons, incorporating both new and old school games right in the heart of the CBD. 
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Approximately $12,000 Raised For Local Charities at Pinfest Newcastle

Approximately $12,000 Raised For Local Charities at Pinfest Newcastle

2 Oct, 2018
Taking place over September 22 and 23, all proceeds raised from Pinfest Newcastle are to be contributed to local charities. This year 900 people bought tickets to the 2 day event, generating approximately $12,000. These funds are to be divided between The Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Hunter and Northern Kidney Association and Wesley Mission Newcastle. 
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Spaces and Sega Join To Open VR In Japan

Spaces and Sega Join To Open VR In Japan

3 Oct, 2018
American company Spaces, known for their Terminator Salvation: Fight for the Future themed VR attraction have partnered with Sega to open a new VR attraction in Tokyo, Japan. Opening at Sega's Joyopolis in Shibuya, Terminator Salvation will be available to play for an array of game enthusiasts with the location being one of Japan's most popular and famous videogame attractions. 
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New VR Arcade For Orlando Florida

New VR Arcade For Orlando Florida

8 Oct, 2018
Californian based gaming company Nomadic have partnered with Amsterdam based Vertigo Amusements to create their first Virtual Reality arcade in Orlando, Florida. The arcade, set to open in Fall of 2018 will feature Nomadic's new Zombie Apocalypse shooter game; Arizona Sunshine. 
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65" Tomb Raider Cabinet Announced

65" Tomb Raider Cabinet Announced

8 Oct, 2018
Adrenaline Amusements, the creators of the Tomb Raider arcade machine have announced a 65" standard version of their original cabinet. First hitting the market at the start of the year, the Tomb Raider Deluxe cabinet measures 120" wide. Measuring nearly half the size, the standard version still maintains 4 player game play and motion sensing force feedback guns. 
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