The three latest games from TouchMagix – Treasure Chest, Pickleball Toss and Boxed Up – were revealed at IAAPA Expo and are on their way into arcades shortly. The company reports that Treasure Chest is ready to ship immediately from their Wisconsin facilities. Pickleball Toss and Boxed Up will begin shipping in January. “We are now accepting orders, and as always, TouchMagix remains committed to secure, reliable delivery of our custom-built products – crafted with care and designed to stand out on any arcade floor,” the company said. Visit www.touchmagix.com to learn more about those games and see what else…
Author: Matt Harding
In collaboration with AMC Networks, Stern Pinball just announced a full line of The Walking Dead Remastered pinball machine accessories compatible with the Premium and Limited Edition models of the game. One of the accessories is the Governor’s Fishtank Topper, which is based on the topper from the 2014 release and features improved art and 45 LED lights. Among others are the illuminated Zombie Head Shooter Knob, the Speaker Expression Lighting System and Expression Lights Side Armor. Click here or visit www.sternpinball.com to see what’s available.
The United States Mint recently published three proposed $1 coin designs featuring President Donald Trump that would be minted in 2026 for the country’s 250th birthday. Other semiquincentennial coin designs include the “Emerging Liberty Dime,” and quarters recognizing the Mayflower Compact, Revolutionary War, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Gettysburg Address. Whether or not the Trump coin will be minted and in circulation is still up in the air. Fox Business reported that Sens. Jeff Merkley and Catherine Cortez Masto have introduced the Change Corruption Act, which would prohibit the federal government from minting currency that bears “the likeness of…
The second Netflix House recently opened, Blooloop reported. This one is at the Galleria Dallas shopping mall in Texas; the first came to Philadelphia in November. The 100,000-sq.-ft. entertainment destination is designed to immerse guests into fan-favorite Netflix brands like Stranger Things and Bridgerton. The venue offers various ticketed attractions, though it’s free to enter and explore. “Dallas is the perfect place for Netflix House,” said Marian Lee, Netflix’s chief marketing officer. “We are thrilled to bring our stories to life in this neighborhood and become part of the community as the local place for in-person entertainment.” A third Netflix…
Alpha is the new premium photo booth lineup from Digital Centre. There are three models: Wooden, Garden and Volcanic. “Inspired by the most captivating forms found in nature, the design of the new Alpha photo booth line features soft curves and organic lines that embody natural beauty, bringing harmony and sophistication to any space,” the company said. The high-end photo booths also offer complete personalization, allowing buyers to tailor every detail – from exterior and interior textures to sofa upholstery and perimeter lighting. Learn more by emailing [email protected].
Industry veteran Markeal Williams, the longtime lead technician for GameTime and General Vending, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, with his family by his side, colleagues reported. Williams started his career more than 30 years ago at Grand Prix Racerama, growing into a lead role with that company managing its hundreds of games. He later joined Flippers Cinema and Arcade, where he played a key role in converting a traditional move theater into an entertainment center. He spend the last 18 years with GameTime and General Vending, where he was the lead technician and “operational…
Player One Amusement Group, now part of GENDA Americas, recently opened an emojiPlanet location at Tsawwassen Mills, a mall in the British Columbia area of the same name. A grand opening celebration will be held Jan. 24. The emojiPlanet venue was developed in close collaboration with the emoji company and UNIS. “emojiPlanet was created to bring joy, color and connection to our communities,” said Michael Williams, the marketing director at Player One Amusement Group. “We are genuinely honored to work so closely with the emoji company and UNIS. Without the strength and global influence of the emoji brand, this type…
TouchTunes has published their annual look at the most played artists and songs. The top played male artists were Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Shaboozey, Chris Stapelto and Toby Keith. The top played female artists were Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Jessie Murph and Lady Gaga. The company also gave out Jukebox Awards: Chappell Roan for Artist of the Year; Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem as Album of the Year; and Creed as their National Jukebox Day Ambassador. The top played genres were rock (driving 38% of play), country (24%) and rap/hip-hop (14%). More statistics are available here on the TouchTunes…
Fly Extreme Sports Park in Metepec, Mexico, recently opened their more than 30,000-sq.-ft. facility with the help of Sacoa Cashless System and BMI. The park has trampolines, a rope course, climbing walls, arcade games, bowling, a playground, sports bar and more. “We are thrilled to support Fly Extreme Sports Park on this incredible project,” said Sebastian Mochkovsky, CEO of Sacoa USA. “Their new Metepec center is a perfect example of how innovative attractions and seamless technology can come together to create next-level entertainment.”
The global trade association IAAPA has chosen Todd Andrus as its vice president and executive director of North America. Andrus has more than 26 years of experience in hospitality, attractions and marketing. He was most recently the corporate senior director at Premier Parks, leading the marketing strategy and partnerships for 14 parks and attractions throughout the U.S. and Canada. “Todd’s remarkable experience across theme parks, FECs, aquariums and destination attractions makes him an incredible fit for our IAAPA family,” said COO Michael Shelton. “What stands out most is his passion for our industry and his commitment to serving members. We’re…