Music & Games News & Media

Cidercade opens in Houston

January 29, 2021

Bishop Cider Co. opened a Cidercade today in Houston, at 2339 Commerce St., according to a Houston Business Journal report. The 18,000-square-foot location is…

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Dave & Busters opens Green Bay area store

January 29, 2021

Dave & Busters has opened a restaurant at the Bay Park Square Mall in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, near Green Bay, according to a Times Press report.

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American Pinball taps Zofia Bil Ryan from Williams

January 25, 2021

Zofia Bil Ryan American Pinball has named Zofia Bil Ryan as a senior mechanical engineer, according to a press release.

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COVID-19 notwithstanding, OOH entertainment pushes hard into retail and hospitality

by Kevin Williams

Disney's entry into experiential hotel will see guests fully immersed into believing they are on a starship in the Star Wars universe, with live action role…

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Michigan bowling centers sue state over COVID-19 losses

January 22, 2021

Five bowling centers are suing the state of Michigan to recover losses caused by the state's COVID-19 shutdown, according to an mlive.com report.

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X-Golf makes the Entrepreneur Franchise 500

January 21, 2021

X-Golf Franchise Corp., the North American indoor golf simulator entertainment concept, ranked number 194 in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500. X-Golf was…

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SBA approves 60,000 loans in first week

January 21, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration has already approved approximately 60,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan applications submitted by nearly 3,00…

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Amusement Expo International adjusts summer dates to accommodate exhibitors

January 21, 2021

The Amusement Expo International has moved the dates for its Las Vegas show by one day this summer, with the education program and gala happening on June 29…

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Main Event Entertainment names Tony Wehner COO

January 19, 2021

Main Event Entertainment, based in Plano, Texas, has named industry veteran Tony Wehner as chief operating officer, according to a Fort Worth Star-Telegram…

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PPP program opens to all lenders

January 19, 2021

After re-opening the Paycheck Protection Program to small lenders on Friday, the U.S. Small Business Administration is now opening the program to all lenders.

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OOH entertainment enters a new era driven by divergent forces

by Kevin Williams

One of the continuing trends in the theme park attraction and midscale attraction sector has been the creation of highly immersive, compelling and interactive…

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Pinball Hall of Fame launches fundraiser for expanded location

January 18, 2021

The Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $200,000 to finish its new location, according to a Las Vegas Review Journal…

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LAI Games to hold virtual event for 2021 games

January 14, 2021

LAI Games will hold a virtual event to unveil its 2021 games on March 18, according to a press release. The showcase will include game presentations, in-depth…

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Super League Gaming raises $8M in common stock sale

January 12, 2021

Super League Gaming, a provider of competitive video gaming and esports entertainment, has sold 3.07 million shares of its common stock at a price of $2.60 per…

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IAAPA cancels February EMEA Trade Summit

January 11, 2021

The International Association of Amusements, Parks and Attractions, the global association for the attractions industry, has cancelled its Europe, Middle East…

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Struggling to survive? Remember our past setbacks

by Brad Brown — President, Worldwide Video Entertainment, Inc

Veteran street operator Brad Brown learned from a setback in 2002-2006 how to approach a situation he had no control over, lessons that operators can apply to…

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Mixed and augmented reality reaching new heights in OOH entertainment

by Kevin Williams

Super Nintendo World, scheduled to open in February 2021, inaugurates a new era in mixed reality and augmented reality out-of-home entertainment.

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American Pinball names Nordman senior game designer

January 4, 2021

Dennis Nordman American Pinball has named pinball industry veteran Dennis Nordman a senior game designer, according to an email from David Fix…

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Why touchless now drives self service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Companies and customers alike have demanded more touchless options on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Technology providers have stepped up to the plate in…

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Mixed reality expands using interactive props

by Kevin Williams

Venues where players can go to train their collected virtual characters and compete with fellow trainers are example of AR being deployed as a location-based…

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