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A little note about the podcast

A little note about the podcast

Shaggy July 20, 2009 0

Some apologies for anyone looking for the podcast this weekend – I simply could not find the time to get it done as I was occupied more than normal between some things I had

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Two events to track this weekend: EVO 2009 and Insert Coin 09

Two events to track this weekend: EVO 2009 and Insert Coin 09

Shaggy July 18, 2009 0

Just a reminder that there are two big arcade events happening in two different parts of the world this fine summer weekend. First is the expo all fighter fans look forward to, EVO 2009

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GlobalVR debuting new racer next week – Twisted: Nitro Stunt Racing

GlobalVR debuting new racer next week – Twisted: Nitro Stunt Racing

Shaggy July 18, 2009 0

After I got a chance to play GlobalVR’s last game, Justice League, at ASI, I asked them about what was next in their line-up of games but all they did was smile and say

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A look at the not-yet-opened Aussie Pinball Museum

A look at the not-yet-opened Aussie Pinball Museum

Shaggy July 18, 2009 0

Ah museums. Some are boring and dull, some are exciting and fun. Of course that is relative according to your interests, but for me, the museum where you can go and actually interact with

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What are the top 10 most collected arcade games?

What are the top 10 most collected arcade games?

Shaggy July 18, 2009 1

Ever wonder what the top 10 most collected arcade titles are? Thanks to VAPS (the Video Arcade Preservation Society), one site took a look at what the most collected titles where and compiled the

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New game center might open in Burbank, listed as an arcade but isn't one

New game center might open in Burbank, listed as an arcade but isn't one

Shaggy July 18, 2009 0

The following story is a great example for those of you who are looking into opening up you own entertainment business and how certain cities work hard to make potential owners jump through a

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FEC hit by hard times closes it's doors – temporarily

FEC hit by hard times closes it's doors – temporarily

Shaggy July 17, 2009 0

Was it the recession, the tax system in New York, a bad location or a combination of all three that led to the temporary closure of an FEC called TreePaad this past week? From

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Sony begins to use arcade-like payment system for arcade-style games on PSN in Japan

Sony begins to use arcade-like payment system for arcade-style games on PSN in Japan

Shaggy July 16, 2009 0

The headline sort of says it all here – Sony has begun experimenting with a new way to pay and play for certain downloadable games, first with a title in Japan called Trash Panic

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Video from Japan Expo 2009

Video from Japan Expo 2009

Shaggy July 16, 2009 0

In case you wanted to see a little bit more from the Japan Expo 2009 that took place a short time ago in Paris, France, arcade site Neo Arcadia has posted a couple of

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The Guitar Hero arcade CA Extreme 2009 Championship

The Guitar Hero arcade CA Extreme 2009 Championship

Shaggy July 16, 2009 1

California Extreme has come and gone once again but with it are some lucky players who participated in some of the competitions that were held at the big event. One of those tournaments was

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DDRX cabinets not all they are cracked up to be?

DDRX cabinets not all they are cracked up to be?

Shaggy July 15, 2009 12

Konami’s most recent arcade release, DDRX is available for purchase and can be found at a number of locations around the US and Europe but how has the game held up to both fan

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Virtusphere – a good improvement in VR technology

Virtusphere – a good improvement in VR technology

Shaggy July 15, 2009 2

One of the many things that was a downside to player involvement in VR gaming was the fact that other applications generally kept the player in one spot and you would have to use

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