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Next From Stern Pinball: Batman 66 (UPDATED)

Next From Stern Pinball: Batman 66 (UPDATED)

arcadehero August 29, 2016 2

UPDATE BELOW This has been an interesting year for Stern so far and the news today will only build on that. A flyer has been shared from a pinball distributor that explains exactly why Adam

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Newsbytes: Aliens Pinball; MaxiTune 5 US; Round1 Opens In Concord,CA; CEC Drops Tokens

Newsbytes: Aliens Pinball; MaxiTune 5 US; Round1 Opens In Concord,CA; CEC Drops Tokens

arcadehero August 27, 2016 5

Welcome to the ‘dog days’ of Summer as August is on its way out and September is at our doors. This week was very slow for news up until the other day. If you

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Newsbytes: Domino’s Pizza Pinball; Star Wars Color Pinball; Pac-Dog; NTG#92

Newsbytes: Domino’s Pizza Pinball; Star Wars Color Pinball; Pac-Dog; NTG#92

arcadehero August 20, 2016 1

I’m not sure why but in my area it was back to school week for most districts. Seems a bit early for that as the schools also got out the 2nd week of June.

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New Arcades: Tilt Studio (AZ); Flynn’s Retrocade (UT); High Scores #2 (CA)

New Arcades: Tilt Studio (AZ); Flynn’s Retrocade (UT); High Scores #2 (CA)

arcadehero August 17, 2016 0

While I just posted about some new arcades opening their doors out there, we’ve got more to discuss as the arcade growth trend continues! New Tilt Studio Opens In Tempe, AZ – This is

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Stern Pinball To Throw A 30th Anniversary Bash This October

Stern Pinball To Throw A 30th Anniversary Bash This October

arcadehero August 15, 2016 0

In this business, everyone knows the name Stern Pinball. They were the only company to keep the art of designing new pinball machines alive through the ’00’s and they are still considered top dog

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New Arcades: Hub Zero (Dubai); Frolics (Toronto); Dave & Busters (Various)

New Arcades: Hub Zero (Dubai); Frolics (Toronto); Dave & Busters (Various)

arcadehero August 9, 2016 3

It’s time for some news on fresh arcade locations that are open out there, let’s start with a couple on the international circuit: Hub Zero (Dubai) – We mentioned this one a few months

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Rockets, Robots and Ray Guns Exhibit at the Strong National Museum of Play

Rockets, Robots and Ray Guns Exhibit at the Strong National Museum of Play

SaraAB87 August 4, 2016 0

In addition to the pinball exhibit I recently wrote about, the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY has another fun exhibit going on this summer. The exhibit is called Rockets, Robots and

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A Look At The New Pinball Playfields Exhibit At The Strong National Museum of Play

A Look At The New Pinball Playfields Exhibit At The Strong National Museum of Play

SaraAB87 August 3, 2016 0

  Recently I had the chance to visit a new Pinball exhibit at the Strong National Museum of Play called Pinball Playfields. Opened in Late Feburary of 2016 this exhibit is a permanent exhibit

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Color Pinball: RollerCoaster Tycoon; Cirqus Voltaire; Terminator 3

Color Pinball: RollerCoaster Tycoon; Cirqus Voltaire; Terminator 3

arcadehero August 2, 2016 0

One great thing I have noticed about the pinball side of the amusement business is the amount of R&D spent by different companies in the business of “modding” pinball machines. There are quite a

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Newsbytes: Flynn’s Retrocade; Golden Tee; Skycurser; NTG#90

Newsbytes: Flynn’s Retrocade; Golden Tee; Skycurser; NTG#90

arcadehero July 30, 2016 2

It’s the last weekend in July, so make sure to get out and play some arcades or pinball (Ok, that’s our advice for every weekend)! Onto news: Flynn’s Retrocade Opening In Roy, UT On

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ReplayFX Arcade/Pinball Event Now Underway In Pittsburgh, PA

ReplayFX Arcade/Pinball Event Now Underway In Pittsburgh, PA

arcadehero July 29, 2016 0

Arcade expos are bigger and badder than ever thanks to renewed interest in collecting as well as new games. Just a short time ago, California Extreme kicked off their 20th annual event and now

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Newsbytes:  Gamers Arcade Bar; NJ Gamer Con; Alien Pinball; DDR A Hits Europe;

Newsbytes: Gamers Arcade Bar; NJ Gamer Con; Alien Pinball; DDR A Hits Europe;

arcadehero July 23, 2016 1

Not a whole lot to discuss this weekend so it will be brief. Have a great weekend! Gamers Arcade Bar Opening Soon In Spokane, WA – If you are in the Spokane area and

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