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Bandai Namco appoints Tommy Nasser to spearhead its UK sales
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andai Namco Amusement Europe welcomes Tommy Nasser as its new Head of UK Sales and Used Games. The announcement
comes as Tommy celebrates his 26th year with the business. After joining Bandai Namco in 1998, he worked his way from Customer Service Assistant to General Manager at Namco Funscape in Luton Funscape Metrocentre branch in 2009. In 2016, he moved to the Trafford site, which he successfully outside of Japan. Tommy will now switch his focus to directing
and implementing the wider UK sales strategy for the company, leading the Sales and Used Games team and playing a pivotal role in powering further market growth. He will join the rest of the Bandai Namco team at
the EAG Expo in London from January 14th to 16th. James Anderson, Commercial and Sales Director
thrilled to see Tommy step into this new role after a rich career with us. He has been an integral part of the Bandai Namco family for many years and has celebrated a number of significant successes. His leadership of our Trafford site demonstrates his indisputable impact on driving growth.
record, operational experience and vision in his new role will position our Sales and Used Games Tommy Nasser, Head of UK Sales and Used
Games at Bandai Namco Amusement Europe, said: enjoyed a string of promotions since then. Now, more than two decades later, I approach this new
Alton Towers Reveals Toxicator Thrill Ride for Forbidden Valley
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lton Towers has announced its newest attraction, Toxicator, a high-octane topspin ride set to open this year in the Forbidden
Valley area.
Standing 78 feet tall, Toxicator flips riders through intense rotations, pausing to dangle them face down The attraction, located next to the newly revamped Nemesis Reborn coaster, is the only topspin ride in the world elevated above ground level. Themed around cutting-edge technology to amplify the thrill. To make way for Toxicator, Alton Towers retired The Blade, a swinging post-apocalyptic-themed ride that originally debuted in 1980 as the Pirate Ship. The park emphasized its commitment to evolving
is an ongoing process at the end of each season, with reinvestment in world-class experiences always
Meanwhile, Nemesis Reborn opened last year after an 18-month overhaul. The coaster now boasts a redesigned 250-tonne, 716-metre-long track wrapped in eerie red veins, enhanced storytelling elements, and a reimagined mythical beast brought to life with advanced audiovisual technology. In addition, Alton Towers recently submitted a planning application for a new junior coaster in CBeebies Land, which is projected to debut in 2026. Bianca Sammut, vice president of Alton Towers,
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position with as much energy and determination as ever.
for the company in 2025 with a stellar team
Timezone opens Indian arcade with VR and bowling
International arcade brand Timezone has opened a new venue at a mall in Agartala, Tripurla, further expanding its presence in India.
The new venue is a space for families to enjoy the latest attractions, with more than 9,000sq.ft to play in at the Polo Mall. More than 70 different games and attractions are on offer, including VR rides and bowling. The prize shop is stocked with a wide range of options, allowing players to cash in their tickets for a number of prizes. Timezone offers an extensive party package for its two party rooms, with each able to be booked to cater for a number of different special events.
new and reimagined thrills for our fans and as the Toxicator to the park. to the spin. Located in the heart of Forbidden Valley, this is the latest chapter in the Nemesis story which has captivated generations of thrill seekers worldwide.
when Toxicator will turn your world upside down, but
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Abbas Jabalpurwala, CEO of The Entertainment and Education Group, said: Agartala, a city in the north-eastern part of India known for its rich culture and vibrant community. Our goal is to provide the people of Agartala with a world-class entertainment experience and a place to create cherished
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