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Bandai Namco Making Zombie Japanese Idol Light-Gun Game “Thrill Of The Night”

Bandai Namco Making Zombie Japanese Idol Light-Gun Game “Thrill Of The Night”

arcadehero January 9, 2014 7

In addition to the new update to Deadstorm Pirates coming to Japan next month, there is another light-gun shooter in the works by Namco although this one really seems to fit into local tastes.

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New Deadstorm Pirates Special Edition Announced; Batman Review

New Deadstorm Pirates Special Edition Announced; Batman Review

arcadehero January 2, 2014 8

With the new year it’s time to get ready for some new game announcements. Later this month there will be the EAG Expo in London, UK; then next month in Japan is JAEPO where

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Sega’s Transformers Human Alliance Rolling Out For US

Sega’s Transformers Human Alliance Rolling Out For US

arcadehero November 18, 2013 3

While we were sure that Sega’s newest light-gun title, Transformers Human Alliance would be coming pretty soon, we didn’t realize it would be right now. As a part of their IAAPA 2013 press push,

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Reviewing Big Buck HD Duck Dynasty Edition

Reviewing Big Buck HD Duck Dynasty Edition

arcadehero November 15, 2013 0

Back in September we received word that the Big Buck HD coin-op arcade game would be getting a major content update. The free update was to feature a new mode based upon the #1

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Aliens Armageddon Cabinet Unveiled

Aliens Armageddon Cabinet Unveiled

arcadehero November 13, 2013 2

Well that was fast. I had thought that they might wait to show off the upcoming Aliens: Armageddon arcade cabinet for IAAPA next week but lo and behold a press release was sent out

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Japan This Week: Groove Coaster, Puyo Puyo Arcade, Gunslinger Stratos 2

Japan This Week: Groove Coaster, Puyo Puyo Arcade, Gunslinger Stratos 2

arcadehero November 7, 2013 3

While a lot of the focus for arcades this month shines on releases out West, they don’t stop bringing games to the forefront in Japan. Here’s what is going on this week. First off

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Sega Love In October Replay Magazine With Details On Transformers & Plants Vs. Zombies

Sega Love In October Replay Magazine With Details On Transformers & Plants Vs. Zombies

arcadehero October 8, 2013 11

Among the upcoming products that Sega has coming to arcades, we’ve covered two recently that have gained some attention – Transformers: Human Alliance and Plants Vs. Zombies The Last Stand. We’ve seen a little

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Sega Releases Transformers Human Alliance Teaser

Sega Releases Transformers Human Alliance Teaser

arcadehero July 12, 2013 4

Not long ago we found out that Sega was testing out a new arcade game called Transformers Human Alliance. It was first being tested out in China but there was very little info about

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GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2013 Arcade Bonanza

GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2013 Arcade Bonanza

arcadehero May 15, 2013 0

It took a few extra days but here are more pictures of the arcade games found at last week’s GameTime International (GTI) Asia Taipei Expo 2013. For previous coverage of the GTI Asia Taipei

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The Swarm By GlobalVR

The Swarm By GlobalVR

arcadehero April 15, 2013 1

The Swarm by Buka & GlobalVR Released: February 2013 Players: 1-2 simultaneous Type: Mounted Light Gun Shooter Rating: Yellow for Animated Violence or Red for Life-Like Violence (operator selectable) Arcade Exclusive? : YES SYNOPSIS:

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UNIS’s After Dark Officially Released in USA; UNIS Amusement Expo Line-up

UNIS’s After Dark Officially Released in USA; UNIS Amusement Expo Line-up

arcadehero March 12, 2013 2

First seen at IAAPA 2012, Universal Space had a new video game light-gun game to show off called After Dark. It’s a co-op shooter that follows in the vein of buddy shooters like Let’s

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Whoa…Square Enix’s Gunslinger Stratos Coming to GDC13

Whoa…Square Enix’s Gunslinger Stratos Coming to GDC13

arcadehero March 7, 2013 7

One thing I like about the arcade industry is that I always expect the unexpected to happen. It may not happen every day but it does on occasion and here is one example of

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