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The Arcade Opening In Brighton, MI on Dec. 28th

The Arcade Opening In Brighton, MI on Dec. 28th

arcadehero December 26, 2013 0

(Thanks to DJIncompetent on Twitter for the tip!) As the year winds down, we have a new location to talk about. Simply called The Arcade, it is opening in Brighton, Michigan (which is north

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Now Testing In Japan: Transparent Screen Sniping Game “GUNDOG”

Now Testing In Japan: Transparent Screen Sniping Game “GUNDOG”

arcadehero December 24, 2013 5

The Western world is gearing up for Christmas or New Years as the year comes to a close. In Japan, they are prepping to eat a lot of KFC (yep) but also testing out

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Review 2013: New Arcade Openings/Closures

Review 2013: New Arcade Openings/Closures

arcadehero December 23, 2013 11

This has been a slow month for news, although in part I’m sure there are items I have just overlooked as I’ve been busy handling many other things in life and business (and several

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The Sega Active Zone In Westfield Derby Shopping Centre, UK

The Sega Active Zone In Westfield Derby Shopping Centre, UK

arcadehero December 19, 2013 5

(Thanks to Kieran May for sending these pictures in!) A little while back I received a message that there is a shopping venue by the name of the Westfield Derby Shopping Centre in Derby,

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Eugene Jarvis To Be Honored With AIAS Pioneer Award

Eugene Jarvis To Be Honored With AIAS Pioneer Award

arcadehero December 18, 2013 0

As Raw Thrills gears up for one of their busiest arcade launch periods in their history, starting with the release of Batman last month and Aliens Armageddon next month (and potentially more I am

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Konami’s China-Only Contra Evolution Revolution Arcade

Konami’s China-Only Contra Evolution Revolution Arcade

arcadehero December 18, 2013 5

Try as I might to keep tabs on everything going on in the arcade world, there are always things that pass me by. But better late to the party than never, which is the

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New Art For Jersey Jack Pinball’s The Hobbit

New Art For Jersey Jack Pinball’s The Hobbit

arcadehero December 13, 2013 0

With the release of the 2nd part of the motion picture trilogy, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, it makes sense for Jersey Jack Pinball to share a little more info on their licensed

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BATMAN Arcade Unboxing

BATMAN Arcade Unboxing

arcadehero December 12, 2013 5

Well, unpacking might be a more appropriate word but nevertheless, the new arcade exclusive BATMAN arcade game by Specular Interactive and Raw Thrills arrived at my arcade today so here are photos of it

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Video Round-Up: The Ladies of Mach Storm; Adrenaline Amusements Titles + More

Video Round-Up: The Ladies of Mach Storm; Adrenaline Amusements Titles + More

arcadehero December 9, 2013 3

Videos for: Mach Storm, MaxiTune 5, Jetpack Joyride Arcade, Fruit Ninja FX 2, Skylanders Cloud Patrol, Monster Factory, NEON FM and Soda Drinker Pro

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Arcade Heroes Turns 7

Arcade Heroes Turns 7

arcadehero December 5, 2013 10

Well I did it again – I missed posting this on the birthday of the site so here is a belated birthday post. I have a decent excuse this year – I moved from

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Next From Stern: Ford Mustang Pinball

Next From Stern: Ford Mustang Pinball

arcadehero December 5, 2013 0

I honestly didn’t expect to be reporting on the next new game from Stern so soon after Star Trek Pinball was released (that game just came out) but hot from the wires, Stern Pinball

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Stern Pinball Announces AC/DC “Luci” Premium Pinball Game

Stern Pinball Announces AC/DC “Luci” Premium Pinball Game

arcadehero December 3, 2013 0

By all accounts I have heard, the release of AC/DC pinball by Stern did pretty well for the company (especially in Australia). They created a few different models of the game to please collectors

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