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Winter  X Games Snocross Arcade Begins Production Monday

Winter X Games Snocross Arcade Begins Production Monday

arcadehero October 26, 2012 2

UPDATE: Here’s the first pic of the production models: For those interested in checking out the latest title from Raw Thrills, one that combines Super Bikes 2 and Arctic Thunder into one, under the

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Location News: 2nd Round 1 Facility Opens in CA; New UltraStar Cinema in AZ

Location News: 2nd Round 1 Facility Opens in CA; New UltraStar Cinema in AZ

arcadehero October 24, 2012 1

Here is some news about two new locations out there although unfortunately details on exact game selection and photos for both is in very short supply at present. I offer up what I have

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Not An Anachronism: Konami Testing DanceDanceRevolution In Japan

Not An Anachronism: Konami Testing DanceDanceRevolution In Japan

arcadehero October 24, 2012 2

No it's not 1998 but that is what Konami is calling the newest version of DDR.

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Stanford University’s Collection of 80s Arcade Photographs; New Arcade History Blog

Stanford University’s Collection of 80s Arcade Photographs; New Arcade History Blog

arcadehero October 23, 2012 0

(Thanks to Kevin Williams of for the tip on the pictures) It’s been a little while since we’ve come across some photos archiving the arcade culture of the early 80s, one of the more

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Saturday Fun: Live Action Short for Tekken Tag 2; New Initial D7 Trailer

Saturday Fun: Live Action Short for Tekken Tag 2; New Initial D7 Trailer

arcadehero October 20, 2012 3

It’s Saturday and that usually means news is a bit slow. But here are a couple of videos worth sharing with an arcade edge to them. First this short live action film of Tekken

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AirJet Games Releases Soccair

AirJet Games Releases Soccair

arcadehero October 20, 2012 3

Check out this unique soccer themed game that combines elements from foosball, pinball and more.

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First Screenshots From Raw Thrills’ Winter X Games SnoCross UPDATED

First Screenshots From Raw Thrills’ Winter X Games SnoCross UPDATED

arcadehero October 19, 2012 3

Check out the first screenshots of the new Raw Thrills driver, Winter X Games SnoCross!

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Taking A Look At Two Fantasy Arcade Titles From Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph

Taking A Look At Two Fantasy Arcade Titles From Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph

arcadehero October 18, 2012 4

As Disney's Wreck-It Ralph approaches the release date, here's a look at two games that were created for the movie and the real-world arcade titles that seem to have inspired them

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Pentavision Global Brings 2D Fighter Koihime Musou To US Arcades

Pentavision Global Brings 2D Fighter Koihime Musou To US Arcades

arcadehero October 17, 2012 14

A new fighter previously available only in Japan is available to US arcades by Pentavision Global, details are inside

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Houston Arcade & Pinball Expo Coming Nov. 2nd & 3rd

Houston Arcade & Pinball Expo Coming Nov. 2nd & 3rd

arcadehero October 15, 2012 1

For any arcaders in or near the Houston area, there is an arcade expo headed your way in about three weeks. It is the annual Houston Arcade & Pinball Expo and in addition to

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Coastal Amusements Launches Sea Wolf 55 And Temple Run For Arcades

Coastal Amusements Launches Sea Wolf 55 And Temple Run For Arcades

arcadehero October 12, 2012 0

After the AAMA Gala in August, word trickled out that a new arcade version of Sea Wolf was on its way for an October 2012 release. This is not the first in the series

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The Arcade Games of EAS 2012 in Berlin Germany

The Arcade Games of EAS 2012 in Berlin Germany

arcadehero October 11, 2012 9

This week has seen a exhibition for arcade games called EAS, which has been held in Berlin Germany. And we have the first look at some of the new games there, thanks to Kevin

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