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Sega Amusements Ships Alpha Ops VR Strike

Sega Amusements Ships Alpha Ops VR Strike

Shaggy July 21, 2025 0

Arcade virtual reality is getting a shot in the arm again, as Sega Amusements have begun shipping their latest major release to use the technology – Alpha Ops VR Strike. We have the full

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Newsbytes: Bowl Expo Updates; Buckfest; JAWS 50th; Headlines & More

Newsbytes: Bowl Expo Updates; Buckfest; JAWS 50th; Headlines & More

Shaggy July 19, 2025 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, a regular series of posts which focus on quick news pieces from around the wonderful world of arcades & pinball. We generally aim to publish these on the weekend so that

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Alan-1 Launches Missile Command: Recharged Arcade

Alan-1 Launches Missile Command: Recharged Arcade

Shaggy July 18, 2025 0

It’s been 45 years since Atari originally released the iconic Missile Command to arcades (released in June 1980) and in all of that time, it’s the only iteration of the game to have graced

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Location Test Mania: Resident Evil 2: Dead Shot (Capcom/Bandai Namco); Pop’n Music (Konami); Forklift Frenzy (Bay Tek)

Location Test Mania: Resident Evil 2: Dead Shot (Capcom/Bandai Namco); Pop’n Music (Konami); Forklift Frenzy (Bay Tek)

Shaggy July 16, 2025 0

While it’s been a slow news period for the summer, that doesn’t mean nothing is happening behind-the-scenes within the arcade world. We have three games on test to discuss today, known as “location tests”

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Sega Amusements & 501 Entertainment Bring Interactive Mini Golf To Market

Sega Amusements & 501 Entertainment Bring Interactive Mini Golf To Market

Shaggy July 15, 2025 0

A few years ago, Sega Amusements broadened their horizons into social entertainment by partnering with another UK-based company by the name of 501 Entertainment, inking a deal to bring out their augmented reality-incorporating SMARTS

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July Trade Shows: Bowl Expo & IAAPA Expo Asia 2025

July Trade Shows: Bowl Expo & IAAPA Expo Asia 2025

Shaggy July 9, 2025 0

With July fully underway, it’s time to take a look at a couple more trade shows that recently showcased arcade games. These are perhaps the most effective way for new products to get intra-industry

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Bandai Namco’s GoldStorm Pirates Disembarks Into Western Shores

Bandai Namco’s GoldStorm Pirates Disembarks Into Western Shores

Shaggy July 1, 2025 0

After its initial release in Japan and overseas launch at IAAPA 2024 late last year, Bandai Namco have now finally confirmed that their latest pirate themed game, GoldStorm Pirates, is about to ship out

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Newsbytes: Bowl Expo 2025 Preview, Dave & Buster’s Leaderboard, Headlines & More

Newsbytes: Bowl Expo 2025 Preview, Dave & Buster’s Leaderboard, Headlines & More

Shaggy June 30, 2025 0

Welcome once again to Newsbytes, the series of posts on Arcade Heroes that goes over byte-sized pieces of news from around the arcade and pinball worlds. There is a lot to get through from

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On Test: Star Wars Death Star Assault, Beatmania IIDX 33 Sparkle Shower, Earthion EXA Label

On Test: Star Wars Death Star Assault, Beatmania IIDX 33 Sparkle Shower, Earthion EXA Label

Shaggy June 29, 2025 0

Though usually light on big announcements or releases, Summer often brings with it a good chance for companies to try out upcoming titles or concepts, so it is time once again to round up

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NeoXperiences Launches New Immersive Reality Game Room Platforms – The Neo-One

NeoXperiences Launches New Immersive Reality Game Room Platforms – The Neo-One

Shaggy June 28, 2025 0

We’re slightly behind on this one, as one of these products has been available for several months, but let’s get you all up to speed on a pair of new Immersive Reality Rooms (IRRs)

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exA-Arcadia Puts Daemon Bride exAGAIN & Jamjam’n Jelly EXALENTE Up For Pre-Order

exA-Arcadia Puts Daemon Bride exAGAIN & Jamjam’n Jelly EXALENTE Up For Pre-Order

Shaggy June 21, 2025 0

While Summer often means a slowdown in new arcade game announcements and releases, that hasn’t been an exclusive phenomenon in recent years, thanks to companies whose business model allows them to release content at

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Pinball Brothers Bring PREDATOR Out Of The Jungle

Pinball Brothers Bring PREDATOR Out Of The Jungle

Shaggy June 18, 2025 0

Since it was first teased by the failed outfit Skit-B Pinball back in 2012, plenty of fans have wanted to see a Predator pinball machine gracing their game rooms. What Skit-B teased looked really

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