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Saturday Morning Videos: Setting The Record Straight On Ms. Pac-Man & The Joys Of Punch-Out
(Thanks to ECM for the tip) General Computing Corporation isn’t always remembered very well for their contributions to the video game industry (in part probably because their name didn’t roll off the tongue) but
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News For Allied Tank Attack; Monster Eye; Shining BLADE ARCUS & Reflec Beat Groovin’
This has been a slow month for arcade news, which is somewhat expected after several different trade shows threw their appropriate celebrations. But things are picking up today so here’s hoping that keeps up.
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Kickstarter Check: Galloping Ghost Arcade and Super Arcade
I admit that I don’t really stay on top of Kickstarter all that often as there aren’t many projects for real arcades that go on, usually it’s just software that calls itself arcade but
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Taito Promotes Rhythmvaders – Groove Coaster Arcade International Release?
For the past while, Taito’s main focus has been on NESiCAxLIVE content or promoting a rhythm game they’ve had out in Japan for some months now called Groove Coaster Arcade. That was based upon
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Namco Entertainment To Open A Gaming-Themed Restaurant In Schaumburg, IL
(Thanks to Stingray Travel for the tip) On this story, let me start with some clarification since due to the companies involved, sometimes there is confusion. First, the company which recently changed their name
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Strong Museum Of Play Receives Huge Atari Donation; Nolan Bushnell On Potential Future Of Out-Of-Home Gaming; Sega’s Tom Keil Passes Away
A couple of semi-related stories here. UPDATE: I had this in a draft but for some reason my browser ate it and posted an earlier draft. Sorry about that. Tom Keil who worked for
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Monday News: Dave & Busters Testing Out VR; VR Documentary; Fix-It Felix Trying For $20k Again
Monday arrives and suddenly do the stories as well. News has been rather sporadic as of late, I don’t mean to keep shoving everything into a single post but after trade shows this tends
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What Are Your Favorite Arcade Game “Easter Eggs”
One of those elements of gaming that can be fun to get into at times are finding “Easter Eggs”. These are defined as intentionally hidden elements in a game that maybe were an inside
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House of Targ Brings Pinball/Arcade Goodness to Ottawa, Canada
If you live in Ottawa Canada and have a desire for live music, adult beverages, pinball and video arcades, then the new House of Targ sounds like it fits the bill of what you
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Stern Unveils Final Mustang Pinball Limited Edition Model
We all know that the latest game to come out of the Stern Pinball factory is Mustang Pinball and with this round of marketing for the game they showed off elements of the Pro
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Start the Week With A Double World Record, Super Arcade Kickstarter, Alternative Controllers & More
Good morning everybody and here’s to a good week for you all around. Here are a few stories from the weekend to discuss so let’s get to it! The first two stories were sent
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New Footage of Jersey Jack Pinball’s The Hobbit Pinball Prototype
With a release slated for this year, the clock is counting down for the release of Jersey Jack Pinball’s second game, The Hobbit Pinball. Today JJP released new videos showing the game in action,
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