Japan’s Sega Sammy, a manufacturer of pachinko and amusement games, as well as an operator of amusement centres, has claimed that new game titles are required in order to boost the industry.
Despite growing hopes that the country’s economy would “break out of deflation” and begin a significant recovery, uncertainty continued in the 2013 fiscal year to March 31, the company said.
Pachinko parlour operators have become increasingly selective about machines keeping replacement demand for new equipment “rather weak.”
In order to revitalise the marketplace, it said, there is a need to develop and supply machines that will be supported by end users. Its pachislot business, however, experienced strong demand.
