Music & Games News & Media

Drew Brees' Surge Entertainment to open entertainment center in Louisiana

May 14, 2021

Surge Entertainment, owned by Drew Brees, retired New Orleans Saints quarterback, plans to open an entertainment center in a space previously used by Virginia…

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Restored arcade to open in Oregon

May 13, 2021

Gizmo's Arcade & Eatery, a gaming center with food, beer and cider at Commercial and 11th streets in Astoria, Oregon, will reopen in June under the…

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Florida arcades upgrade with cashless

May 12, 2021

Several Florida arcades recently installed the Sacoa cashless system as part of their upgrades, according to a press release.

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Stern Pinball introduces Mandalorian inspired games

May 11, 2021

Stern Pinball Inc. has introduced pinball machines inspired by the Star Wars series, "The Mandalorian," streaming only on Disney+, according to a press…

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Content publishers, venues vie for dominance of exploding e-sports

by Kevin Williams

The impact of e-sports on the streaming and conventional broadcast media has become evident in e-sports events, while the adoption of e-sports venues to…

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World Video Game Hall of Fame announces 2021 inductees

May 10, 2021

The World Video Game Hall of Fame has named its 2021 inductees: Animal Crossing, Microsoft Flight Simulator, StarCraft and Where in the World Is Carmen…

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AMI Entertainment Network giveaway honors Joe Strummer

May 7, 2021

AMI Entertainment Network's newest giveaway honors the late Joe Strummer. The contest is open today through May 19, 2021, according to a press release.

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LAI Games to offer new Pearl Fishery game

May 7, 2021

LAI Games will introduce a two-player version of its pusher game, Pearl Fishery. The new offering has a footprint two thirds the size of the original…

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Houston bowling venue to introduce FEC concept

May 6, 2021

Palace Bowling Lanes will be introducing a family entertainment concept in June, including an eight-lane bowling alley, gaming arcade, restaurant and sports…

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Ventola Projects helps entertainment venues rebound from COVID-19

May 4, 2021

Leicestershire's U.K. based Ventola Projects, an LED lighting firm, has helped entertainment venues modernize their facilities during the past 12 months…

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Apex Entertainment to reopen for second time in Albany, New York

May 4, 2021

Apex Entertainment, a family entertainment center in Albany, New York, reopens Wednesday for a second time since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to a…

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‘Retail Apocalypse’ shakes global entertainment properties

by Kevin Williams

The seeds of upheaval in the retail entertainment industry predate the global health crisis, resulting in a slew of mergers, acquisitions and restructurings.

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LAI Games reinvents basketball game for 2021

April 28, 2021

LAI Games has reinvented its classic arcade basketball game, Slam 'n' Jam, in a new format for 2021. The game features a 32-inch HDTV backboard that augments…

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Aracde to open in May in Atlantic City

April 27, 2021

The Lucky Snake, opening on May 15, a 103,000-square-foot arcade inside Showboat hotel in Atlantic City, will contain a sports bar and restaurant with TV…

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Frictionless payment providers square off as post-COVID era unfolds

by Kevin Williams

(Edtior's note: This is part two in a two-part series on frictionless payment solutions.)

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Airtastic family fun center to open in Northern Ireland

April 23, 2021

The Airtastic Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, a 50,000-square-foot facility, will offer an Inflata Park, amusement arcade with play-to-win-prizes gaming…

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Dave & Buster’s to open 17th California site

April 21, 2021

Dave & Buster's will open its first Fairfield, California location on May 24 at the Solano Town Center, marking the 17th California location, according to…

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Pace-O-Matic sues Pennsylvania to confirm game’s legal status

April 20, 2021

Pace-O-Matic, a provider of skill games, has filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Commonwealth Court to cement the legal status of its…

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Pandemic drives cashless innovation for amusement and entertainment venues

by Kevin Williams

A host of cashless tools have been developed to help entertainment venue operators navigate the needs of the guest with the practicalities of business under…

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New Myrtle Beach amusement center looks to hire 50

April 19, 2021

The Funplex park is getting closer to opening in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to a WMBF report.

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