Comments on: It's fun to ignore facts (or how not to mention SFIV arcade in the US if you write for a game mag) http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/ The Saviours of Coin-Op Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:18:53 +0000 hourly 1 By: fubarduck http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/#comment-1262 fubarduck Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:22:59 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=3822#comment-1262 No problem Shaggy. My comment wasn't ill-intended, just thought I'd pass along the information. No problem Shaggy. My comment wasn’t ill-intended, just thought I’d pass along the information.

]]> By: editor http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/#comment-1261 editor Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:26:58 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=3822#comment-1261 no gun jumping Shaggy - there are three websites taking orders for SFIV kits. No matter how some will try and cover their butts, SF is arcade bound. Just check out CoinopExpress for the latest orders! no gun jumping Shaggy – there are three websites taking orders for SFIV kits.
No matter how some will try and cover their butts, SF is arcade bound. Just check out CoinopExpress for the latest orders!

]]> By: Shaggy http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/#comment-1260 Shaggy Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:00:34 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=3822#comment-1260 Thanks for the gracious response Fubarduck. If I'm wrong about it then it's egg on my face but either way there is no reason that the possibility of a US arcade release couldn't at least be mentioned since every other version was. Perhaps I jumped the gun though on the guaranteed part of the post though, I'll update it. Thanks for the gracious response Fubarduck.

If I’m wrong about it then it’s egg on my face but either way there is no reason that the possibility of a US arcade release couldn’t at least be mentioned since every other version was. Perhaps I jumped the gun though on the guaranteed part of the post though, I’ll update it.

]]> By: editor http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/#comment-1259 editor Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:46:34 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=3822#comment-1259 Thanks fubarduck. We are running in the Stinger the coverage we received from US and JP Capcom - it would seem that all US distributors (main sources) have passed on the SFIV cab. Capcom has not made any offers on kits yet, hoping to have found a complete route rather than a partial. The safe money is that like T6, operators will have to buy their own kits from HK (direct), such as the ones advertised by ncsxshop.com - so starting the 'direct' revolution. This all smells like the last flaying of the American amusement trade before the new industry asserts itself. Finally, I would be very careful of 'members' from Capcom commenting on the arcade release. It seems that a lot of Capcom employees (especially in the US) claim that they both know whats happening with SFIV, and the amusement industry. I know Japan is not 100% happy with some of the 'expert' comments! Thanks fubarduck.
We are running in the Stinger the coverage we received from US and JP Capcom – it would seem that all US distributors (main sources) have passed on the SFIV cab. Capcom has not made any offers on kits yet, hoping to have found a complete route rather than a partial.

The safe money is that like T6, operators will have to buy their own kits from HK (direct), such as the ones advertised by ncsxshop.com – so starting the ‘direct’ revolution. This all smells like the last flaying of the American amusement trade before the new industry asserts itself.

Finally, I would be very careful of ‘members’ from Capcom commenting on the arcade release. It seems that a lot of Capcom employees (especially in the US) claim that they both know whats happening with SFIV, and the amusement industry. I know Japan is not 100% happy with some of the ‘expert’ comments!

]]> By: fubarduck http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/#comment-1258 fubarduck Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:43:07 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=3822#comment-1258 According to Seth Killian of Capcom (who I contacted less than a month ago), there are still no concrete plans for a U.S. arcade release, meaning there may not be one. Those in the industry who plan on investing in SF4 have already done so, as the reservation deadline from Capcom Japan was in mid-March. A U.S. release would be great as it would probably mean wider access (probably via larger amusement chains) and a more entry level price for single machines, but the 'hardcore' arcades will be importing without a doubt. According to Seth Killian of Capcom (who I contacted less than a month ago), there are still no concrete plans for a U.S. arcade release, meaning there may not be one. Those in the industry who plan on investing in SF4 have already done so, as the reservation deadline from Capcom Japan was in mid-March.

A U.S. release would be great as it would probably mean wider access (probably via larger amusement chains) and a more entry level price for single machines, but the ‘hardcore’ arcades will be importing without a doubt.

]]> By: Shaggy http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/#comment-1257 Shaggy Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:36:22 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=3822#comment-1257 Cool good to hear that at least one mainstream mag isn't anti-arcade. Cool good to hear that at least one mainstream mag isn’t anti-arcade.

]]> By: Geo http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/#comment-1256 Geo Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:54:53 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=3822#comment-1256 Actually the last XBox 360 Mag. has a report of STFIV, they talk about the arcade price, features, and other stuffs.... Actually the last XBox 360 Mag. has a report of STFIV, they talk about the arcade price, features, and other stuffs….

]]> By: Shaggy http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/#comment-1255 Shaggy Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:41:45 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=3822#comment-1255 Oh and to respond to Catfishman above: Editor already mentioned that there are at least 3000 arcades in the US - as far as finding a good one that really depends on where you live. I live in Utah and in the most populous county of the state I know of 8 different arcades, just in this valley and I know of more outside the county. A couple focus on old games, the others tend to have newer games to play. California has a number of arcades as well as does Vegas. I plan on opening my own arcade sometime really soon, as soon as the landlords can pull their heads out of their back-ends. With as much hype as SFIV has, many operators are going to be doing all they can to get their hands on it, and if it is reasonably priced then that will drive sales even more. Oh and to respond to Catfishman above:

Editor already mentioned that there are at least 3000 arcades in the US – as far as finding a good one that really depends on where you live. I live in Utah and in the most populous county of the state I know of 8 different arcades, just in this valley and I know of more outside the county. A couple focus on old games, the others tend to have newer games to play. California has a number of arcades as well as does Vegas. I plan on opening my own arcade sometime really soon, as soon as the landlords can pull their heads out of their back-ends.

With as much hype as SFIV has, many operators are going to be doing all they can to get their hands on it, and if it is reasonably priced then that will drive sales even more.

]]> By: Shaggy http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/#comment-1254 Shaggy Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:48:16 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=3822#comment-1254 I can definently see about HGM mentioning something since they are one of the very few mags that are arcade-friendly. I'm not sure when their next issue is coming out though. I can definently see about HGM mentioning something since they are one of the very few mags that are arcade-friendly. I’m not sure when their next issue is coming out though.

]]> By: Mr-Phelps http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/04/11/its-fun-to-ignore-facts-or-how-not-to-mention-sfiv-arcade-in-the-us-if-you-write-for-a-game-mag/#comment-1253 Mr-Phelps Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:08:10 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=3822#comment-1253 Maybe the Hardcore Gamer Magazine might mention something? Maybe the Hardcore Gamer Magazine might mention something?

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