EAG 16-18 January 2024

[smf]

Is anyone else going?

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Bringing together the best in amusement, gaming, and entertainment technology to enhance visitor experiences and drive revenue in leisure and attractions.

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Tuesday 16th January 2024 – 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 17th January 2024 – 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 18th January 2024 – 09:00 - 16:00

I haven't decided on the day yet.

 

[Chihiro]

As a active member of the trade I will do my best.

Wednesday is the usual forum meet up day I believe.

 

[Bods]

Not trying to be negative but is there anything they make these days for arcade industry worth bothering with, it's a huge shame how it's gone from the brilliant days we had but just nothing much interests me these days in arcades unless it's old

 

[pooman2084]

Stern should be showing the new Jaws pinball, but agreed, assume it is all redemption rubbish these days.

 

[Chihiro]

Most of us go for the social aspect but the pins have been great in recent times & Gary Stern was there last year.

 

[smf]

Not trying to be negative but is there anything they make these days for arcade industry worth bothering with,

I've not been since 2020, but I always found enough to keep me entertained.

There are a lot of games I'm not interested in, but then that was always the case.

 

[Bods]

Ah yeah, Pinball's forgot about those, worth a trip if your into them

 

[Chihiro]

Trade shows like these are of course totally free entry unlike practically anything else in the world now.

 

[jimmerd]

The other benefit of trade shows is that you can often have an informal chat about the products with the staff.

I used to attend ECTS which was mostly computer / video games - open to trade and press, and that was epic.
Too many stories, I remember once checking out super Mario kart on the gameboy advanced pre-release, and somebody was
chuckling away at my excessive use of jumping the whole time - when I turned around, much to my surprise it was a very well know Nintendo developer.

 

[Robotgreg]

I used to be a bit skeptical about the seleciton of games outside of the pinballs but in recent years have really enjoyed the skill based redemption games and had some fun challenges there with other UKVACers. Not worth the £1 a go in the arcades for worthless tickets but at the show on free play, they're a lot of fun and I'm REALLY looking forward to EAG next week.

 

[smf]

So, anyone want to meet up? Time/place? and description?

 

[karlcdoe]

meh, bit late to this one perhaps but I had to go to work, roll on eag 2025... Anything good there? Any 'ye olde days' vac moments?

 

[Chihiro]

 

[geotrig]

See you cameoing in there Pete

 

[Chihiro]

I caught up with Alan too