What's Inside RePlay: August 2010
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- Cover: The 10th Anniversary of Big Buck Hunter
- AAMA On the Move -- The American Amusement Machine Association hosted its annual meeting and Distributor Gala this summer in the Chicagoland region. RePlay was there to bring you first-hand coverage of all the new games as well as the latest from the national trade group representing game makers and distributors.
- New Tradeshow Tradition -- Check out our new product showcase, previewing the latest pieces from the industry’s most respected manufacturers, as well as several spotlight stories including our cover story coverage of the classic video Big Buck Hunter, the latest update for the legendary Golden Tee Golf series and a new Panther pool table on the prowl from Valley-Dynamo.
- RePlay It Again, Sam -- As part of our educational session lineup, get a recap of RePlay’s webinar on league programming and promotion with the NDA’s Alyssa Pfenning and the VNEA’s Brian Elliott.
- Class Is In Session -- This month, RePlay’s regular columnists including Jack Guarnieri, George McAuliffe, Brad Circone and Beth Standlee are doing double duty as “seminar speakers” for our special print-based trade show.
- Stepping Up -- Read our special Stepping Up feature this month, penned by RePlay editor Steve White, calling for a spirit of renewal and re-investment along with intriguing operator responses.
- Golden Tee 2011 -- Incredible Technologies is on the first tee this month with the newest update for their hit franchise Golden Tee Live. The five new courses are complemented by additional revenue features like special virtual tees and equipment as well as the ability to upload any shot to YouTube for a small fee.
- Stuck in the Middle with You -- Distributors serve as the industry’s pulse and nexus, bringing together product knowledge, business strategy, financial planning, technical understanding and regional awareness to advance amusement product performance. Operators share how the middle tier has shaped their business and decision making in Operator Interface.
- Coin-Op’s Car Talk -- Through the Arcade Repair Tips website, Tim Peterson and Jonathan Leung have garnered worldwide attention as go-to authorities on game repair for consumers. Now, the operating duo is turning to the operator community to inform and soon connect those with service issues to local professionals. Meet the guys in Nuts & Bolts.
- Kingdom Come -- King Plush celebrates its 25-year reign of plush distribution. Prize Patrol catches up with the Carson, Calif., supply firm, started by industry legend Pat Klasno, to survey its merchandise kingdom today.
The following features and columns are available
on-line:
Hot Off the Press: The late news page
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in between issues, see our Instant RePlay webpage.
News Digest: The up-front news section
of the magazine. Most breaking stories are covered here even if they get
fuller stories elsewhere in the same issue.
Calendar of Events: RePlay's Datebook of
upcoming industry shows, meetings, etc.
Cover Story: The current issue's Cover
Story.
Editorial: Comments from our Editor
Steve White.
Frank Talk by Frank Seninsky of
Alpha Omega Amusements, New Jersey
Hail to the Chief: Our monthly interview
with AMOA President Lloyd Williamson on industry issues and trends
Jersey Jack: Industry veteran Jack Guarnieri
of PinballSales.com and ShuffleAlley.com shares philosophies and ideas for
today's industry.
Party Professor: Beth Standlee of
TrainerTainment teaches how to make parties stand out with your customers
and your bottom line.
Spotlight Special: RePlay focuses on
one of the key new pieces of equipment being brought to market.
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