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[mb72]

Does anyone know - have Games Media withdrawn from the reel-based AWP market completely? So far as I know, they haven't had any new release since PokerFace just over a year ago.

There still seem to be a few £70-upgraded PokerFace'e left around my way (London), and the very occasional £70 Monster Cash, but that's it. These won't last long 'til Ebay beckons.

Their website doesn't even mention reel-based analogue AWPs now, only Juice platform digital games.

I know that many on here will disagree and say that the Games Media output was poorly programmed, but I really used to enjoy playing them. I know the games were badly cloned - since Juggling Jackpots/ Jackpots Rock 'n' Roll all the games have been fairly much the same, but I still found em quite playable, certainly compared to Bell-Fruit's offerings.

Am I the only one to like 'em?, and and anyone confirm that there will be no more?

I have played Mazooma's Grand Master Cash a couple of times, which is a bit similar, but it seems very tight and never goes above £100.

[DJDONKEY]

My local has poker face but badged under Mazooma. It's the only £70 I have played, but it doesn't play like a games media - only ever goes for £70 on the top streak on red and doesn't seem to offer more than a fiver at any other time - very poor!

Must admit, I used to like games media on £35 - often would go for £105 with the occasional £140.

And I so agree that every pub seems to have DOND or some clone or other BFM machine. Bloody Noel Edmonds!

[moneymad martian]

Does look like they have gone down the video route only and ditched analogue. Will only be a matter of time before the other manu's follow suit. One cabinet fits all, saves a hell of a lot on distribution doesn't it?

I am not too bothered they have quit analogue AWP making; their programming was piss poor. Do an all out force on a £35 Billy the Quid without a note acceptor would always empty owing £15!

Does mean we are now down to two major players - expect more DonD shite from BFG and more copies from IGT!!! Oh wait, thats already happening.....

[phattbloke]

Games Media used to release analogue games for a company called AC Games. AC Games no longer exist, but as far as i know are still releasing games on the BFG platform under the name BetCom.

So no more anaolgue games from the GM boys...

[impact]

As there was so much money spent on the juice system.Reel based awp`s were always going to be pushed aside in the end.Most of us in this game know.As for bellfruit if you spent over £400k to use rights of dond sounds,art work,ect your going to milk it.

[roderz]

AC Games no longer exist,

??
Really?
mind I bet he's sitting very comfortable on the big fat wallet tho'