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1 996 YEAR YEAR END END INDEX INDEX 1996 FunExpo Expo'96-Merchandise '96-MerchandiseMarketplace. Marketplace .. .. .11-96,pp.100 11-96,pp.100 Fun AMOA '96-An industry on the verge . 11-96,pp.118 AMOA '96-An industry on the verge .11-96,pp.118 AMOA '96-Meeting marks changing of the guard. 11-96,pp.128 AMOA '96-Meeting marks changing of the guard. 11-96,pp.128 AMOA'96-Awards '96-Awardsbanquet. banquet. 11-96,pp.130 11-96,pp.130 AMOA AMOA '96-Century Club ... .11-96,pp.131 AMOA '96-Century Club. 11-96,pp.131 AMOA'96-A '96-Apro propresents presentsthe thebest bestgame gameawards awards 11-96,pp.132 11-96,pp.132 AMOA AMOA '96-Kids' Picks ... .. . . ... 11-96,pp.134 AMOA '96-Kids' Picks. .11-96,pp.134 AMOA'96-Games '96-Gamesatataaglance glance ... . ...11-96,pp.135 11-96,pp.135 AMOA IAAPA explores the business of fun .. 11-96,pp.160 IAAPA explores the business of fun. 11-96,pp.160 IAAPA'96-The '96-Thepleasures pleasuresofofthe theBig BigEasy. Easy... . .11-96,pp.162 11-96,pp.162 IAAPA 12-96,pp.03 Tradeshow showroundup roundup . ...12-96,pp.03 Trade & Bar Convention announces events . 12-96,pp.25 Nightclub Nightclub & Bar Convention announces events .12-96,pp.25 ATEI sees interest in parks and cue sports . .12-96,pp.37 ATEI sees interest in parks and cue sports. 12-96,pp.37 vending Vending AMHICawards awards .2-96,pp.30 2-96,pp.30 Beaulieu,Lotspeich Lotspeichreceive receiveAMHIC Beaulieu, Vendingmanufacturers manufacturersbegin begininterface interfacetest test .4-96,pp.26 Vending 4-96,pp.26 Videos Videos Networkedtourney tourneyon on3D 3DGolf Golfbegins begins .. . ... 1-96,pp.26 Networked 1-96,pp.26 Paradigm develops game for Nintendo 1-96,pp.32 Paradigm develops game for Nintendo . . ... . . . ..1-96,pp.32 Williams to address hard drives . .. . 2-96,pp.03 Williams to address hard drives .2-96,pp.03 Meritoffers offersnew newMegatouch Megatouchsoftware software ... 2-96,pp.03 Merit 2-96,pp.03 3DfxInteractive Interactivesupports supportsApple AppleQuickDraw QuickDraw3D 3D 3Dfx RAVE . . ... .4-96,pp.24 RAVE .4-96,pp.24 Pennsylvania operatorwins winsArea Area51 51 game game . .4-96,pp.28 Pennsylvania operator 4-96,pp.28 Konami,Matsushita Matsushitato todevelop developnew newmotherboard motherboard 4-96,pp.28 .4-96,pp.28 Konami, ... .4-96,pp.34 Namco releases Victory Lap kit Namco releases Victory Lap kit 4-96,pp.34 Worldwideextends extendstrade-in trade-inprogram program 5-96,pp.32 5-96,pp.32 Worldwide Tournamentversion versionofofGolden GoldenTee TeeGolf Golfisisshipping shipping .. 6-96,pp.03 Tournament .. 6-96,pp.03 Area51 51 secret secretroom roomcontest contestextended extended ... . . . 7-96,pp.22 Area 7-96,pp.22 Capcomannounces announcesnew new3-D 3-Dvideo video . ... . 7-96,pp.23 Capcom 7-96,pp.23 Williamsgame gametest testtoo tooearly earlytotopredict predict .. .. .. 7-96,pp.30 Williams 7-96,pp.30 IncredibleTechnologies Technologiesholds holdsUncle UncleSam SamSlam Slam .. 8-96,pp.06 Incredible 8-96,pp.06 IncredibleTechnologies Technologiestees teesup uponline onlinetourney tourney .. 8-96,pp.21 Incredible .8-96,pp.21 Williams ships War Gods Williams ships War Gods . . .. . .9-96,pp.03 9-96,pp.03 Sega develops leasing plan 9-96,pp.28 Sega develops leasing plan .9-96,pp.28 Williams Wavenet test draws players interest.. . 10-96,pp.20 Williams Wavenet test draws players interest .. 10-96,pp.20 VoodooGraphics Graphicsmaking makingmagic magicfor forgame game Voodoo development. . .10-96,pp.24 10-9 6,pp.24 development. ... ... . 10-96,pp.25 Sega introduces two new simulators Sega introduces two new simulators. 10-96,pp.25 Atari ships Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey ... 11-96,pp.03 Atari ships Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey. 11-96,pp.03 filesfor forinitial initialoffer offer ...11-96,pp.34 11-96,pp.34 WMSvideo videogame gamesubsidiary subsidiaryfiles WMS Psygnosis racing title to use 3Dfx accelerator ... 11-96,pp.56 Psygnosis racing title to use 3Dfx accelerator 11-96,pp.56 Virtual Reality Reality Virtual California . 1-96,pp.03 1-96,pp.03 VirtualImages Imagescomes comestotoCalifornia Virtual VRover overInternet Internetin inEngland England .. 1-96,pp.30 Divisiondemonstrates demonstratesVR Division .1-96,pp.30 Sutherlandto to pursue pursueVR VRwith with Q-Zar Q-Zar ...4-96,pp.35 .4-96,pp.35 Evans&&Sutherland Evans 6-96,pp.24 Stray Light tour to promote Jim Beam brands StrayLight tour to promote Jim Beam brands .6-96,pp.24 6-96,pp.46 Virtuality licenses HMD for Japanese market Virtuality licenses HMD for Japanese market .6-96,pp.46 .. 8-96,pp.26 Vivid experience tours Southeastern museums Vivid experience tours Southeastern museums .8-96,pp.26 Thomsonsimulator simulatorduplicated duplicatedCanadian CanadianSnowbird Snowbird Thomson cockpit . 8-96,pp.26 cockpit .8-96,pp.26 Cyberpodevent eventtour tour .. ..10-96,pp.25 10-96,pp.25 VirtualImages Imagesstages stagesCyberpod Virtual Who's News News Who's Lancasterjoins joinsATEI ATEIshow showteam team . . ... . . 1-96,pp.32 Lancaster 1-96,pp.32 Jim Kelly joins Mondial . .. . 1-96,pp.34 1-96,pp.34 Jim Kelly joins Mondial BallyGaming Gamingpromotes promotesJulie JulieMottes Mottes ... . ... . 1-9 6,pp.3 4 Bally 1-96,pp.34 PLAYMETER METER PLAY Acclaimtaps tapsMichael MichaelWeiner Weiner ... . . ... . . . .. .1-96,pp.34 Acclaim 1-96,pp.34 Tornado promotes Steve Murray,Mick MickWhite White ...1-96,pp.34 1-96,pp.34 Tornado promotes Steve Murray, Tornado appoints Laurence Davis, Dave Radack .. . .. 1-96,pp.34 Tornado appoints Laurence Davis, Dave Radack 1-96,pp.34 JCMnames namesEdward EdwardO'Neal O'Neal ... . 2-96,pp.30 JCM 2-96,pp.30 IAAPA elects officers . 2-96 ,pp.35 IAAPA elects officers 2-96,pp.35 Valley appoints Jennifer Adamcik, Don Grivetti .. 2-96,pp.35 Valley appoints Jennifer Adamcik, Don Grivetti 2-96,pp.35 AcclaimDistrib. Distrib.names namesStewart StewartSheffield Sheffield 2-96,pp.35 Acclaim .2-96,pp.35 Jim Belt joins Bromley ... . . .. .3-96,pp.42 Jim Belt joins Bromley .3-96,pp.42 Acclaimappoints appointsLeon LeonDeith, Deith,Chuck ChuckMorton Morton ... . 3-96,pp.44 Acclaim .3-96,pp.44 JerryMonday Mondaytakes takesSouthgate Southgatepost post ..3-96,pp.44 3-96,pp.44 Jerry SteveMcCaul McCauJ starts startsGlobal GlobalCoin Coin .. . 3-96,pp.44 Steve .3-96,pp.44 SNK president moves up to chairman'spost post ... . . 3-96,pp.52 SNK president moves up to chairman's 3-96,pp.52 H. Betti promotes Jim Wittler, Lou Larson .. . ... 4-96,pp.38 .4-9 6,pp.3 8 H. Betti promotes Jim Wittler, Lou Larson Joe Bundrajoins CES . . ...4-96,pp.38 4-96,pp.38 Joe Bundra joins CES QuickSilver taps Jim Vanderhoof . .. ... . 4-96,pp.38 .4-96,pp.38 QuickSilver taps Jim Vanderhoof Heads Up names Gilbert Guerrero . ... . 4-96,pp.38 .4-96,pp.38 Heads Up names Gilbert Guerrero Rock-Olaappoints appointsDan DanMcAllister McAllister .. ... . 4-96,pp.40 .4-96,pp.40 Rock-Ola Valley appoints Robert Gatza . .4-96,pp.40 4-96,pp.40 Valley appoints Robert Gatza Michael Stroll replaced as Capcom president ... . 5-96,pp.28 Michael Stroll replaced as Capcom president .5-96,pp.28 Export Council appoints Mark Struhs ... 5-96,pp.36 Export Council appoints Mark Struhs .5-96,pp.36 Ron Hunt to Music-Vend .. . . . .5-96,pp.36 Ron Hunt to Music-Vend .5-96,pp.36 JerryBorth Borthjoins joinsHansen Hansen .. . .. . ... . 5-96,pp.36 Jerry .5-96,pp.36 ThomJackson Jacksonjoins joinsSS&&BB . .. .. 5-96,pp.36 Thom .5-96,pp.36 Jaleco names Ralph Orlowski . . 5-96,pp.36 Jaleco names Ralph Orlowski .5-96,pp.36 . . 5-96,pp.38 Bob Keelyn moves to Great American Bob Keelyn moves to Great American .5-96,pp.38 WAMO chooses Maxine O'Brien ... ... .. ... . ... 5-96,pp.38 WAMO chooses Maxine O'Brien .5-96,pp.38 John Doyle to represent HanaHo .. . ... . .. . . 5-96,pp.38 John Doyle to represent HanaHo .5-96,pp.38 Chris Slimmer goes to Green Games 5-96,pp.38 .5-96,pp.38 Chris Slimmer goes to Green Games Mars promotes Neal Wade 5-96,pp.38 Mars promotes Neal Wade 5-96,pp.38 HappControls Controlsexpands expandsits itssales salesforce force ... 5-96,pp.40 Happ .5-96,pp.40 Scott Schroeder, Jim Hall take new Valley posts .. 6-96,pp.36 Scott Schroeder, Jim Hall take new Valley posts .6-96,pp.36 WilliamHurley Hurleyjoins joinsNAMA NAMA . . . 6-96,pp.36 William .6-96,pp.36 Virtuality names three to staff . . . . .. 6-96,pp.36 Virtuality names three to staff 6-96,pp.36 6-96,pp.36 Birmingham Vending adds Dave Kopack Birmingham Vending adds Dave Kopack 6-96,pp.36 Thomson appoints sales staff and distributor ... . ... . 6-96,pp.44 Thomson appoints sales staff and distributor 6-96,pp.44 7-96,pp.03 Staffchanges changesatatSega SegaGame GameWorks Works ..7-96,pp.03 Staff Capcomappoints appointsDrew DrewManiscalco Maniscalco ... ... .. . 7-96,pp.30 7-96,pp.30 Capcom Benchmarknames namesStephan StephanRenaud Renaud .. . . 7-96,pp.30 Benchmark 7-96,pp.30 Mary Hermanson joins Island Design . . . . .. . 7-96,pp.38 7-96,pp.38 Mary Hermanson joins Island Design Capcom appoints Satinder Bhutani . . .. . ... 7-96,pp.38 .7-96,pp.38 Capcom appoints Satinder Bhutani Mondialpromotes promotesMike MikePublicover Publicover . . ...7-96,pp.38 7-96,pp.38 Mondial at Mars Intl. .. .. .. .. . 7-9 6,pp.3 8 Changes Changes at Mars Intl. .7-96,pp.38 PeterCasas Casas . .. . 7-96,pp.38 7-96,pp.38 Microadds addsPeter Micro JoeFranta Frantacomes comeson onboard boardatatAtlas Atlas . . ...7-96,pp.38 7-96,pp.38 Joe Bob Harpling celebrates golden anniversary ... . . 7-96,pp.40 Bob Harpling celebrates golden anniversary 7-96,pp.40 CES names Jim Ross, Ed Suchocki .. . . .. . . . 7-96,pp.40 CES names Jim Ross, Ed Suchocki 7-96,pp.40 ... . . .. 7-96,pp.40 Valley honors John Spencer Valley honors John Spencer 7-96,pp.40 Play-By-Play names Saul Gamoran . 7-96,pp.40 Play-By-Play names Saul Gamoran 7-96,pp.40 Aristonames namesNolan NolanBushnell, Bushnell,Sandra SandraSchneider Schneider .7-96,pp.42 7-96,pp.42 Aristo Dave Hesketh to head Shaffer branch .. .. .. 7-96,pp.42 Dave Hesketh to head Shaffer branch 7-96,pp.42 Tom Petit leaves Acclaim .. . .. . 7-96,pp.42 Tom Petit leaves Acclaim 7-96,pp.42 Frank Schulz retires from Rock-Ola .. . .. 7-96,pp.42 Frank Schulz retires from Rock-Ola 7-96,pp.42 AAMAhonors honorsRich RichBabich, Babich,Mark MarkStruhs, Struhs, AAMA DaveCourington Courington . ... . . ..7-96,pp.46 7-96,pp.46 Dave MickWhite Whitejoins joinsContinental Continental ... . . . . . ...8-96,pp.35 8-96,pp.35 Mick Bob Whitehead joins Micro ... .. . ... . . . 8-96,pp.35 Bob Whitehead joins Micro 8-96,pp.35 NAMA selects Sandra Larson . .. . . . 8-96,pp.35 NAMA selects Sandra Larson 8-96,pp.35 Fivestaff staffchanges changesatatCapcom CapcomCoin-Op Coin-Op .. . ...8-96,pp.35 8-96,pp.35 Five Valley appoints Kent Running ... . ... . .. 8-96,pp.36 Valley appoints Kent Running 8-96,pp.36 G.LTechnology Technologytaps tapsL.J. L.J.Greene Greene . ..8-96,pp.36 8-96,pp.36 G.L. 211 211 1997DIRECTORY DIRECTORY 1997