Via Gamesetwatch, the Portable Atari 2600 Endure Arcade cabinet by Rafael MSP down in Brazil. Enduro was always a fun game, I’m sure this cabinet makes it even more enjoyable to play.
By the Daily Habit, a comical, although sort of NSFW video of a drunk Ms. Pac-Man interviewing people at E3 this year. Thanks to Mike Snowden for the link!
The British Government entity known as UK Trade & Investment has announced a summit for trade organizations involved in the Digital Out-Of-Home Entertainment sector, which includes arcades and other amusement. The press release is tucked below for those looking for the details (Via The Stinger Report)
PRESS RELEASE
UKTI Organises Summit For Digital Entertainment Trade
– Government Department Supports Discussion with UK Digital Out-of-Home entertainment Sector
[London, 29 August 2011] – UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) announces that it will be holding a Summit meeting for those trade associations involved in or associated with the Experience Economy and, in particular, the Digital Out-of-Home Interactive Entertainment (DOE) sector, and including those who utilise the technology within their industry.
The Summit is being kindly hosted at the UK Interactive Entertainment Association (UKIE) offices in central London on October the 11th, 2011.
This high-level gathering has been facilitated following last month’s UKTI-supported first DNA (Digital Out-of-Home Entertainment Network Association) Conference. This successful event was further evidence of UKTI’s commitment to this vibrant sector and innovationist desire to create a coherent, cross-sector approach to international business opportunities.
Kevin Williams, director of leisure consultancy KWP and founders of the DNA, will chair the event that will focus on establishing lines of communication. A means to facilitate better information interchange and networking between the gathered association executives and the membership that they represent – something UKTI sees as vital to a successful engagement with the sector.
‘UKTI Digital Experience Economy Trade Summit’
Description – A gathering of trade association professionals in the Out-of-Home entertainment and attraction sector to discuss how UKTI can promote and support the activities of the respective associations and create a network to drive future sector development.
Location: UKIE (Association for United Kingdom Interactive Entertainment) Offices – 167 Wardour Street, London, W1F 8WP, UK
Date / Time: October 11th, 2011 – 2pm start
Space will be limited, but executives and media who wish to attend need to register their interest as early as possible – Contact : kwp@thestingerreport.com
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