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Newsbytes: Virtual Arcade Expos; Jet Blaster; Zombie Deer; Rockman VR & More

Newsbytes: Virtual Arcade Expos; Jet Blaster; Zombie Deer; Rockman VR & More

Shaggy July 19, 2020 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, a weekend collection of various arcade/pinball news items that are curated for your reading and viewing pleasure. I do try to get this posted on Saturday, but ended up getting delayed

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Newsbytes: New Bomberman; VR Troubles; Talking Survival and More

Newsbytes: New Bomberman; VR Troubles; Talking Survival and More

Shaggy July 5, 2020 1

Welcome to the latest edition of Newsbytes, a weekend post that curates some quick news from the wonderful world of arcade and pinball gaming. I meant to have this published yesterday, but all of

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Happy Space Invaders Day!

Happy Space Invaders Day!

Shaggy June 16, 2020 2

It’s time to celebrate another game anniversary, as Taito appears to have taken a page from all of the celebrations surrounding Pac-Man’s 40th, and come up with their own ways to celebrate the game

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Newsbytes: Indie Arcade Updates (Exa, Step Revolution); Arcade Backpack; Pac-Man Minecraft & More

Newsbytes: Indie Arcade Updates (Exa, Step Revolution); Arcade Backpack; Pac-Man Minecraft & More

Shaggy June 6, 2020 1

Welcome Newsbytes, a semi-regular curation of arcade & pinball news content from around the world. Normally these are done just on weekends, although with the slowdown in amusement news as of late, I’ve had

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Newsbytes: Golden Tee Go; Insert Coin Review; Pac-Man Book; Elite Basketball & More

Newsbytes: Golden Tee Go; Insert Coin Review; Pac-Man Book; Elite Basketball & More

Shaggy May 23, 2020 0

Welcome to this edition of Newsbytes, a quick collection of arcade news from around the world to share with you. There hasn’t been a lot to share lately, thus I haven’t done a Newsbytes

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Over-The-Hill – Pac-Man Turns 40 Today

Over-The-Hill – Pac-Man Turns 40 Today

Shaggy May 22, 2020 1

Back during the “Console Wars” of the ’80s & ’90s, big game consoles were known for their “mascots,” a game with a protagonist that served as the face of a particular console and brand.

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Tokyo Joypolis Rides In First Person

Tokyo Joypolis Rides In First Person

Shaggy May 18, 2020 0

In lieu of hard arcade news right now, let’s highlight something that would normally go into a Newsbytes post. Last week, the Tokyo Joypolis YouTube account posted some videos of their rides in first

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Newsbytes: TMNT Pinball Tease; Motion Sphere 2.0; Vritria Hexa; Virus Updates & More

Newsbytes: TMNT Pinball Tease; Motion Sphere 2.0; Vritria Hexa; Virus Updates & More

Shaggy April 25, 2020 1

It’s been a couple of weeks since the last Newsbytes, but this has allowed for the curation of a little more material so that this post isn’t just doom & gloom from the pandemic.

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Blowing Off Steam With These Re-imagined Arcade Art Pieces

Blowing Off Steam With These Re-imagined Arcade Art Pieces

Shaggy April 16, 2020 2

It’s time for another guest post, although I (Arcadehero) is doing a lot of the writing, while the guest, Gozer5454, has created the artwork. This was offered to us as some good fun, so

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iD Software Announces Doom Eternal Arcade

iD Software Announces Doom Eternal Arcade

Shaggy April 1, 2020 6

UPDATE: A small update has been added at the end of the post! It’s been a roller coaster of a year so far, but outside of the current pause on the economy & subsequently

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