Signs of amusement recovery cover the globe

by Kevin Williams

Vibrant trade shows and innovation on three continents point to a recovery for the amusement industry.

G2E signals gaming industry rebound

by Kevin Williams

Observations at the Global Gaming Expo indicate the draw of competitive play and tournament action will be fundamental to the next generation of gamification…

European developers show no shortage of VR versatility

by Kevin Williams

The IAAPA European Expo showcased a wealth of virtual reality innovation letting loose.

IAAPA European Expo highlights immersive entertainment innovation

by Kevin Williams

Concepts introduced at the first IAAPA European Expo since 2019 focused on small footprints for deployment in family entertainment centers and other venues.

Self-Service Innovation Summit reveals unattended technologies gaining traction

by Alex McCandless — SVP, Marketing, Worldnet Payments

Technology veteran Sabina Osorio, marketing director at Worldnet Payments, offers her insights on the Self-Service Innovation Summit, where she found…

Video amusement strikes back!

by Kevin Williams

Video amusement game offerings are emerging from both established and new players on different continents.

How vending machines are shaping the COVID recovery

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Vending machines provided a safe alternative to venturing out of offices or into crowded environments during the COVID lockdowns and were a necessity for some.

China flexes acquisition muscle in streaming VR hardware

by Kevin Williams

Standalone VR hardware is clearly making its mark globally in the attractions and amusement space.

Why you need to work on, not in your business

by Ray Friedrich

How one mentor taught this vending/foodservice veteran the importance of well documented systems and procedures for every aspect of the business.

Mixed-use leisure entertainment gains momentum post lockdown

by Kevin Williams

Deep pocket content creators are are investing in indoor, mixed use leisure entertainment operations.

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: CAV

CAV provides a fully automated Age & ID verification on the spot. Providing that we offer our partners solutions that make it possible to increase profit…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Ginko Systems

For over 25 years, Ginko Systems has been a leader in the kiosk industry, where our partners have found true success by utilizing our design, engineering…

Fresh milk vending: The latest milestone for quality product and service

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Where office coffee machines were once limited to powdered dairy options, fresh milk can now be used easily to create authentic frothy cappuccinos, creamy…

How active immersion technology revolutionizes entertainment

by Kevin Williams

Active immersion has deployed in unique mediums such as water parks and flume rides, illustrating the versatility of the technology to immerse the guest.

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: CRS

As a distribution partner for some of the most respected POS manufacturers on the Pacific Rim, CRS contributes valued market expertise in addition to product…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Hytec

For over 40 years Hytec's unmatched level of technical expertise and experience in board repair, assembly rebuild, and service logistics has excelled at…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Vengo

Vengo offers an innovative solution, delivering engaging content and digital out-of-home (DOOH) media to consumers on the go. The Vengo platform offers…

Extreme VR fuels indoor skydiving

by Kevin Williams

The latest phase of VR technology simulates parachuting and body suspension.

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: NEXTEP

NEXTEP, a Global Payments Company, offers a complete, integrated Food Service and QSR hospitality experience for guests and staff that includes Self-Order…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Kardome

Kardome develops proprietary on-edge Voice-AI solutions for noisy environments and multi-speaker scenarios. Kardome provides on-edge voice AI technology for…