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Open Discussion: Arcade Hardware

Open Discussion: Arcade Hardware

arcadehero September 3, 2012 10

An article about embedded technology with Taito which gives us a place to discuss arcade hardware and technology in general

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News for the weekend: Steve Wiebe+Wreck-It Ralph, 3D Pac-Man, ArcadeCraft, Dirty Drivin Challenge

News for the weekend: Steve Wiebe+Wreck-It Ralph, 3D Pac-Man, ArcadeCraft, Dirty Drivin Challenge

arcadehero August 31, 2012 0

Steve Wiebe teams up with Disney to promote Wreck-It Ralph, Pac-Man unlike you've seen it before, a new console game lets you experience the exciting life of an 80s arcade operator and Raw Thrills

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AAMA Gala 2012 Game Previews From Replay and Play Meter Magazines

AAMA Gala 2012 Game Previews From Replay and Play Meter Magazines

arcadehero August 31, 2012 8

It’s been a few weeks longer than I had anticipated to get some more information on what new arcade games were shown at the annual AAMA Gala in Chicago but if you subscribe to

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Arcade Games at the 8th China Cartoon-Comic-Game Expo In Shanghai

Arcade Games at the 8th China Cartoon-Comic-Game Expo In Shanghai

arcadehero August 29, 2012 2

Newsfeed 1252 via There seems to be at least one game expo happening somewhere around the world every month these days and on occasion, one of those expos might have an arcade presence to

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Part 6 of the Sega R&D Spycam

Part 6 of the Sega R&D Spycam

arcadehero August 29, 2012 6

The latest from Sega's spycam of an upcoming Western arcade game!

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Open Discussion: Bad Arcade Games

Open Discussion: Bad Arcade Games

arcadehero August 24, 2012 32

I was sent the following message from a long-time site contributor, Phil Arrington. Phil provided video from an auction in California back in 2010 and also setup some live coverage from trade shows in

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Combo News: WMMT4, Doodle Jump, Taiko No Yakuza + More

Combo News: WMMT4, Doodle Jump, Taiko No Yakuza + More

arcadehero August 24, 2012 5

Here's a bundle of news to digest this fine Friday morning.

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Now Open In Monona, WI – Rossi’s Vintage Arcade & Pizzeria

Now Open In Monona, WI – Rossi’s Vintage Arcade & Pizzeria

arcadehero August 23, 2012 1

A new arcade eatertainment business is now open in Monona, WI. Details inside!

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London’s New Arcade – ‘Star Attraction- Family Fun Center’

London’s New Arcade – ‘Star Attraction- Family Fun Center’

arcadehero August 22, 2012 1

Since the unexpected closure of the Funland at the Trocadero, that left a hole in the heart of many fans who spent time being entertained by their excellent selection of games there. Kevin Williams

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The Wizard of Oz Pinball Shows Its Many Colors

The Wizard of Oz Pinball Shows Its Many Colors

arcadehero August 18, 2012 2

A new video from Jersey Jack Pinball shows us the multi-color LEDs and how they are being used to enhance the overall look of their upcoming innovative pinball game based upon the Wizard of

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As the cabinets burn (in China)

As the cabinets burn (in China)

arcadehero August 17, 2012 3

Newsfeed 1245 via China is no stranger to rip-offs and bootlegs but as their arcade sector has taken off, apparently there are some machines that the government says is a no-no, whatever it is

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Arcade Cake Deliciousness

Arcade Cake Deliciousness

arcadehero August 17, 2012 0

It has been quite a while since we had an arcade related cake to share – last time I recall was back in 2008 with the Sinistar cake. Today’s cake comes from KLOV Forum

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