ICE has set themselves up well for the summer blockbuster series. Its Angry Birds Arcade enjoyed extra attention after that franchise’s first movie was released in May, and the company is set to take advantage of what’s expected to be a blockbuster – Ghostbusters – with its newly released arcade game from that franchise. The reboot of that super-popular movie is set to hit the silver screen on July 15. For more info about the company and it’s numerous games, click here. (www.icegame.com/c-368-arcade-amusement-and-redemption-games.aspx)

Betti Industries was pleased to host the company’s inaugural “Paying It Forward” military appreciation volunteer day on Wed., May 25. Employees assembled and prepped over 85 boxes to send to military members based in Camp Lemonnier – the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Base – and to the Combined Joint Task Force in the Horn of Africa (the only permanent U.S. military base on that continent). Throughout the day, teams of employees wrote letter and decorated boxes full of calling cards, water bottles, snacks and more. The company partnered with Jersey Cares, a well known volunteer organization. “This year’s event was an…

On May 14, Walter Day, an intrepid historian who has dedicated the past years to chronicling science fiction, the coin-op world and more through his trading cards, was able to spend his birthday doing more great work. He was invited to Chicago where he took the stage at the Nebula Awards Ceremony and present a framed Science Fiction Historical Trading Card to the sci-fi author C.J. Cherryh. Cherryh has written many novels, including the widely known Foreigner series. Day spoke in front of 300 of the country’s finest sci-fi and fantasy authors, and it’s fair to say he spent his…

Incredible Technologies has announced that they will be offering even more daily promotions for their Golden Tee 2016 game this summer. Players will be able to earn guaranteed extra prize funds each day, and a few special contests will get a big boost in rewards. The company thinks the contests, which will be clearly advertised on the games themselves, will result in increased player excitement, more competition and fuller cash boxes for operators. The first promo starts June 6, and an additional $500 will be added to the prize pool that day. Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 17…

TouchTunes has announced that they’ll be running a new promotional campaign for Blake Shelton’s new album, If I’m Honest. Starting today (May 27), the company will be featuring his new album on all of their participating jukeboxes throughout its network. This is the tenth studio album by the country crooner, and it features collaborations with Gwenn Stefani, The Oak Ridge Boys and more. The first single from the album – Came Here To Forget – was released in March and debuted at No. 1 on the Country Digital Song charts.  “I have never recorded a more personal or reflective album in…

The AAMA has announced that they are looking for new faces to get involved with the association. They are seeking dedicated industry professionals to join a committee in the organization in order to help plan the Annual Meeting and to help with the many other issues dealt with by the Association’s numerous committees. (To see the different committees you can get involved with, click the hyperlink above.)  They are also searching for current Committee members to take the next step by applying for a position on the Board of Directors. Members can apply now until July 13, and the election will…

PrimeTime Amusements is upgrading several of their locations in the Orlando area with “state of the art arcade machines.” The company works with many notable hotels and restaurants in Florida, including Universal, Cabana Bay, Hard Rock Café and McDonalds. PrimeTime hopes to better transform their customers’ trips into memorable experiences by offering them the latest and greatest games to play. They will be updating these restaurants and hotels in the area: Whirlydome, Sapphire Hotel, CiCi’s Pizza FEC, Outer Limits Entertainment Center, Shake Shoppe I-Drive and Cabana Bay Hotel Towers. For more information on the company, click here. 

AMI Entertainment Network has teamed with Capitol Music Group for another prize giveaway. Three fans will be able to win prizes from the recent breakout band: Catfish and the Bottlemen. AMI is offering the band’s newest album, The Ride, on vinyl and CD plus a poster and more. The contest runs through June 7, interested fans can sign up for the prizes on all participating AMI jukeboxes, through the company’s mobile app or directly through AMI’s Facebook page. Full contest rules and entry details are available through all three channels. Click here for more.

LaserTag.com has released a closed captioned briefing video for the hearing impaired, hoping to make the game more inviting to the thousands of players for which communicating is tough. The company reports that this is an industry first, and hopes it encourages other industry members to do the same.  “As an industry, we’ve been catering to deaf customers, though for many, it has been difficult,” said Erik Guthrie, VP of Lasertag.com by Zone. “It’s rare to find a game marshal who has sufficient training in American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate important information such as safety rules and instructions on…

IAAPA is currently accepting submissions for its 2016 Brass Ring Awards, Service Awards, Hall of Fame Awards and Young Professional of the Year Award, recognizing excellence in the worldwide attractions industry.   The well-respected Brass Ring Awards cover several categories including Top FECs of the World, Best Exhibit at IAAPA Attractions Expo, Best New Product at Expo, Excellence in Games and Retail and more. The Hall of Fame awards pay tribute to industry legends, while the Young Professionals Awards hope to recognize rising stars. Aug. 1 is the deadline for most awards, with the Best Exhibit Brass Ring Award extended until…