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Konami bringing Pop N' Music coming to the US as a redemption game
(Thanks to Aaron Auzins for the tip) After a little while of silence on the US front for new releases, we have word via BemaniStyle.com that Konami is testing out a new, redemption version
Read More »Reminder: Save the Arcades 2 competition ends Tuesday
Just a friendly remind here for those who want to take an active part in helping out an arcade out there – the STRIDE Gum Save the Arcades 2 competition is drawing to a
Read More »Zbowl opens it's doors in Mebane, NC
Back in March we heard news of a new bowling center called ZBowl that was getting ready to open up in Mebane, North Carolina. At the time the location was set to open in
Read More »Super Street Fighter IV on a VEWLIX cab
Let’s start this morning with a quick one. From the official Super Street Fighter IV Blog, an image of the upcoming arcade version of the game on a VEWLIX cabinet. The blog says “Ported
Read More »Looking for work in the arcade game development field?
It has been a while since we have seen an arcade company post listings for new jobs (at least as far as I know) but one company has done just that today as they
Read More »Powersurge – an "arcade" in LA without any actual arcades
(Thanks to Andy for the tip!) I have to apologize for missing this one, it was sent to me back on May 13th but I completely had overlooked it until now. In Los Angeles
Read More »So what was at the Electrocoin Park Avenue Open Day event?
Via Arcade Heroes contributor Kevin Williams was at a recent arcade event held by UK Distributors Electrocoin and United Distributing Company and brought along his camera. So what was at the event? Keep on
Read More »Disney closing most ESPN Zone Restaurants
(Thanks to Juan for the tip!) If you are fond of the ESPN Zone sports-bar/restaurants/arcade locations then you won’t appreciate this news. The owners of the locations, Disney, has decided to close down five
Read More »Dave and Busters Announces the "Extreme Speed Sweepstakes"
Arcade/restaurant chain Dave and Busters has announced a new sweepstakes which can land you free D&B Power Card or even a chance to win a “three-day, two-night trip for two to either the NASCAR
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Fliperama Brasil! (my look into a little part of the arcade scene in Brazil)
I was in Brazil recently and while there I didn’t waste the opportunity to check out some arcades while I was visiting. The best places to look are malls, although you might find some
Read More »Stern Pinball revamps their website
It has been a little while since we heard that Stern had some big changes going on behind the scenes but except for a few things here and there, such as a frequently updated
Read More »"Vulcan-X" looks to steal Vulcan-M's thunder
Via It wasn’t too long ago that we first heard about Vulcan-M, a new light-gun title by Korean company Rassen. It already has a competitor with Vulcan-X by ChinaAmuse. Like Vulcan-M the game has
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