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The Search For Bouncer Arcade

The Search For Bouncer Arcade

arcadehero October 9, 2014 2

One thing that pops-up with arcade gaming are cases of prototypes that never “see the light of day” on the wide market. This has happened various times over the years, even in recent times

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Star Wars Battle Pod News Round-Up Day 2

Star Wars Battle Pod News Round-Up Day 2

arcadehero October 9, 2014 2

Being the day after the press event for Bandai Namco Amusement’s Star Wars Battle Pod, we have a little more information on it. Some mainstream gaming websites have more video of the game in

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Bandai Namco’s NYCC Unveiling Event – Star Wars Arcade Liveblog

Bandai Namco’s NYCC Unveiling Event – Star Wars Arcade Liveblog

arcadehero October 8, 2014 10

Putting this at the top: The cabinet for the Star Wars: Battle Pod arcade game. Also, check out our recent interview with the lead producer for this game in case you are curious for

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Andamiro To Release Pump It Up 2015 Arcade This November

Andamiro To Release Pump It Up 2015 Arcade This November

arcadehero October 8, 2014 0

Andamiro has launched a new teaser trailer for the next version of their popular Pump It Up dancing game series – at the moment it is simply titled Pump It Up 2015. As “Teaser

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Two New Venues: Barcade St. Marks NYC and Arcadia National Bar in Portland, ME

Two New Venues: Barcade St. Marks NYC and Arcadia National Bar in Portland, ME

arcadehero October 7, 2014 0

Hearing of a new arcade or bar/arcade venue opening their doors is not a rarity these days and today we have two new venue stories to share in that regard. The first is a

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Newsbag: Dog Loves Pinball; Paul’s Video Arcade Move; PvZ Whacker; Zone Dome; NTG# 18

Newsbag: Dog Loves Pinball; Paul’s Video Arcade Move; PvZ Whacker; Zone Dome; NTG# 18

arcadehero October 4, 2014 7

Happy weekend Arcaders! Hopefully with an arcade near you, you can enjoy some great coin-operated entertainment before the workweek starts up again. First item for the newsbag today is a fun video shared by

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Over The Years: Star Wars At The Arcade

Over The Years: Star Wars At The Arcade

arcadehero October 3, 2014 7

At the beginning of 1977, if one was to bet that Star Wars would become the cultural phenomenon that it is today, that would have been a risky guess if you had money on

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Tekken 7 Begins Location Testing in Japan

Tekken 7 Begins Location Testing in Japan

arcadehero October 3, 2014 12

Not surprising news on this one since in Japan, companies will regularly use location tests as a way to both market and publicly test their arcade games out. For those that want to get

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UNIS Announces Drummer Kids For Arcades; Pirates Hook Sells 2000+ Units

UNIS Announces Drummer Kids For Arcades; Pirates Hook Sells 2000+ Units

arcadehero October 2, 2014 2

We don’t often see video arcade games with a focus towards kids, although they do come along every now and then. Universal Space has announced that they are bringing an IGS arcade game to

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Time Crisis 5 Confirmed – Focus Of NYCC Event To Be New Star Wars Arcade Game

Time Crisis 5 Confirmed – Focus Of NYCC Event To Be New Star Wars Arcade Game

arcadehero October 1, 2014 9

UPDATE: Polygon.com has just confirmed what I heard from my source.  What will be at the NYCC event next week is going to be a new Star Wars game. That is just want I

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