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March 15, 2010

Games add Sizzle to Nintendo DS
By Marc Saltzman
Nintendo estimates it will sell about 1 million Nintendo DS portable game consoles in North America by the end of the year


Pocket Playstation Tipped to Be Must-Have Gadget of 2005
By Graham Hiscott
A pocket version of Sony’s massively successful PlayStation games console is predicted to be the hottest gadget of 2005


World Team Defeats Americans at Golden Tee World Championship
Source: Highwaygames
For the first time in the history of the Golden Tee World Championship, the World team defeated Team USA 24.5 to 23.5 and removed the silver cup from American soil


China Bans a New Computer Video Game
By Christopher Bodeen
China has banned a new computer game for referring to Taiwan and other regions claimed by China as separate countries


'Jak' is Back on the Attack for PlayStation 2
By Redmond Carolipio
"Jak 3" reminds us how good platform games can still be. They don't have to be innovative — they just have to do a lot of things right


UltraCade & NTRA Create Breeders' Cup Coin-op Experience
Source: Highwaygames
UltraCade Technologies, Breeders' Cup Limited and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) yesterday announced the next generation in coinoperated horse racing games, "Breeders' Cup - Tournament Edition


PlayStation 3 Chip to Debut in IBM Desktop
By: David Becker
Sony revealed new details on Monday on the chip that will power the next PlayStation and said development is on track to deliver products based on the chip next year


Midway Acquires Paradox Development Developer of Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks For Playstation 2 And Xbox
Source: GameInfoWire
Midway Games Inc. announced today that it has acquired Paradox Development, the studio now developing Midway's upcoming videogame, Mortal Kombat(R): Shaolin Monks


IAAPA Hosts Show in Orlando
Source: Play Meter
"Overwhelming" is the best one-word description of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Orlando 2004 that began its conference program Nov. 15 and its exhibition Nov. 17 in Orlando, Fla


IBM Project puts Supercomputer on a Chip
By Therese Poletti
Code-named the "Cell'' chip, it has been in development by IBM, Sony and Toshiba since 2001 for Sony's next-generation video gaming console


Nintendo Bets Big on Dual-Screen Platform
By: David Thomas
The folks at Nintendo have sold 160 million Game Boys and yet they are still tinkering


Xgaming Releases Build Your Own Arcade Kit Powered by Any Xbox, Playstation 2, PC or Mac
Source: PRWeb
The kit takes advantage of the growing trend for classic arcade gaming in the home, following in the footsteps of the company’s highly successful X-Arcade Joystick


Namco Pursues Lawsuit Against Video Game Counterfeiters
Source: Play Meter
Namco is pursuing its claims against Molinary and PC Amusements in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and will seek to prevent the bankruptcy filing because of PC Amusements' willful counterfeiting


Wal-Mart Yanks Crane Games From Mississippi Stores
Source: Highwaygames
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has removed crane games from its Mississippi stores pending an attorney general's opinion on whether they are legal


Incredible Technologies Appoints Starburst Coin Machines Exclusive Canadian Distributor
Source: Play Meter
Incredible Technologies (IT) announced that Starburst Coin Machines Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has been appointed the exclusive Canadian distributor of Incredible Technologies products


Music Videos Tap Video Games
By Daniel Terdiman
Now, the blending of popular culture has gone even further with a new MTV show of animated music videos featuring popular video game characters performing bands' songs


Multiplayer Games Coming to Cell Phones
Source: Play Meter
As millions buy increasingly powerful cell phones, many companies are racing to develop video games to take advantage of the newfound portability


IT Partners with ESPN at 2004 X-Games
Source: Highwaygames
Golden Tee Golf, Silver Strike Bowling and Big Buck Hunter were the exclusive on premise video games at this year’s ESPN X-Games, held 5-8 August at the Staples Center in Los Angeles


Nintendo, Sony in Hand-to-Hand Combat
Source: Reuters
Japan's Nintendo Co. Ltd. struck the first blow in what is set to be an all-out war with Sony Corp. for the lucrative handheld game console market


Sony Shrinks PlayStation Console
By Alfred Hermida
The best-selling PlayStation 2 games console has been given a makeover, with a new slimmed-down, lightweight model due to go on sale in November.


Sony to Launch Smaller PlayStation 2 Console say Reports
Source: New Zealand Herald
Japan's Sony Corp is expected to unveil a smaller version of its popular PlayStation 2 game console on October 26, The Hollywood Reporter said on its web site, citing retailers and industry analysts


UltraCade Brings Feeding Frenzy to Arcade
Source: Highwaygames
UltraCade Technologies today announced the coin-op release of Feeding Frenzy, an action-packed deep-sea challenge with beautiful undersea graphics and addictive game-play


Women Make Small Inroads in Game Industry
By Matt Slagle
Jennifer Canada knew she was entering a boy's club when she enrolled in Southern Methodist University's Guildhall school of video game making.


Atari Hits Gamers with Blasts from Past
Source: AP
Atari wants to take video game fans back in time by reviving some of its classic titles from yesteryear such as "Centipede," "Asteroid," and "Pong" with its pixilated paddles.


Killzone Game Creator to Develop Games Exclusively for Sony's PlayStation 2 and Future Platforms
Source: GameInfoWire
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Guerrilla are delighted to announce the signing of a deal that will see Guerrilla, creator of the highly-anticipated Killzone game for PS2, develop games exclusively for SCEE and Sony platforms from now on


TouchTunes adds Johnny Bench to Grand Slam Finale
Source: Play Meter
TouchTunes Music Corp. announced its plans for their Grand Slam Finale, which will conclude this summer's Grand Slam Event


The Sims 2 Goes Gold, Set to Launch mid-September
By Rob Fahey
Electronic Arts has announced that work on The Sims 2, the sequel to the best-selling PC game of all time, has been completed at the firm's Maxis studio, with the eagerly awaited title set to arrive at retail in the middle of next month


Nintendo Events at Game Stars Live Revealed
By Lasse Pallesen
Nintendo today announced its final line up for Game Stars Live (GSL)


California Video Game Bill Passes Senate, Goes to Governor
Source: Play Meter
The new bill, which wouldrequire retailers to display signage to notify parents of the video game ratings systems


Sony Signs Exclusive Deal with Evolution Studios
By Rob Fahey
SCEE has announced the signing of an exclusive publishing deal with Evolution Studios, the UK-based developers of the World Rally Championship series, which will see the firm working exclusively on Sony platforms


Merit Signs Agreement for TV Guide Crossword Puzzles on Megatouch Machines
Source: Play Meter
TV Guide Publishing Group Inc., has a multi-year licensing agreement with Merit Industries whereby Merit will incorporate TV Guide Crossword Puzzles into its menu of game options


Mobile Game V'irus' was Actually Developer Gaffe
By Tom Bramwell
Security experts have quashed reports that a pirated mobile videogame was host to the world's first malicious mobile phone virus


Nintendo DS Due Out This November?
By David Smith
Nintendo's DS handheld will likely see release in North America before Thanksgiving weekend, according to several sources at the ongoing Ziff-Davis Electronic Gaming Summit


Tsunami Visual Licenses Chassis Design from UltraCade
Source: Highwaygames
UltraCade Technologies today announced a licensing deal has been closed with long time customer Tsunami Visual


Eidos Clams as Codemasters Denies Intention to Sell
By Patrick Garratt
Codemasters today claimed that reports saying Ubisoft had lost interest in acquiring Eidos and was instead in the closing stages of acquiring the McRae publisher were false


Microsoft Stands Firm on "No DS Development" Line
By Tom Bramwell
Microsoft has restated that none of its studios are involved in developing games for the Nintendo DS, after members of Rare's Game Boy Advance development team rekindled speculation that they were considering projects for the handheld


Madden NFL 2005 Brings Serious Defense onto the Field
By Matt Krantz
If you're one of the more than 35 million gamers that have bought Madden NFL Football over its fifteen-year history, get ready to become reacquainted with the USA's best-selling sports video game. This year, they're bringing the D


AAMA Announces new Benefit Programs for Members
Source: Play Meter
Realizing the need for saving money on company expenses, the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) has established several new benefit programs to add to the list of discounts offered by the association to its members


Ubisoft Poised for Eidos Buyout
By Patrick Garratt
Ubisoft is apparently close to sealing a £215 million deal that will see it take over British publisher Eidos


Edinburgh Revels in Games Fest
By Daniel Etherington
Now in its second year, the Edinburgh International Games Festival nestles alongside the more established events taking place this August in the Scottish capital


Hey, I'm Practicing Here, not Playing
By Amy Rosewater
For many NASCAR drivers like Sadler, the racing video games are more than just fancy toys. The drivers actually use them to help prepare for their job on the track.


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W. M. Stone
Stone Amusement Co., Inc.
901 E. Lincoln St.
Tullahoma Tn. 37388
Phone: 931.455.4710
Fax: 931.455.4726

E-mail: wmstone@amusezine.com