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Namco also prepping for a big ATEI '08 – new Raw Thrills' title announced.

Namco also prepping for a big ATEI '08 – new Raw Thrills' title announced.

Shaggy January 9, 2008 0

We’ve already heard from Sega and Konami so it was only a short time before Namco threw their hat into the ring of what to expect from them at ATEI. From the press release

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Report on the Ball Bowlers at the Krow's Nest

Report on the Ball Bowlers at the Krow's Nest

SaraAB87 January 5, 2008 6

Ok, I went back to the Krow’s nest to get some more pics of the bowling machines that I reported on previously. There are 5 Ball Bowlers and 1 Puck bowler. All of the

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A pinball players wish granted

A pinball players wish granted

Shaggy December 21, 2007 4

[Via Barcade.com and Play Meter Magazine] It’s always great to hear stories that come out of wishes granted by the Make-A-Wish foundation. This particular one deals with Ryan (last name not given), a 10

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The largest MMOG makes it's way to arcades with Audition

The largest MMOG makes it's way to arcades with Audition

Shaggy December 10, 2007 1

When I heard the term ‘largest MMOG on the internet’ I first thought ‘World of Warcraft’ but I also noticed that it didn’t say MMORPG. So no, World of Warcraft is NOT coming to

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The Zamperla Telecombat – The ultimate Game/Ride simulator

The Zamperla Telecombat – The ultimate Game/Ride simulator

SaraAB87 December 9, 2007 3

In continuing with my efforts to inform the public about different simulator games today I will discuss an unusual piece, the Zamperla Telecombat. This machine is an unusual combination of Amusement Ride crosses arcade

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Coin-op coverage coming to Good Morning America thanks to AAMA

Coin-op coverage coming to Good Morning America thanks to AAMA

Shaggy December 8, 2007 0

[Via CoinOPToday.com] At Arcade Heroes we are always happy to report any efforts that the coin-op industry makes to promote itself to the public – it’s something we strive to do every day but

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The Lord of Vermilion – new 'Squenix' arcade game creates lines in Japan

The Lord of Vermilion – new 'Squenix' arcade game creates lines in Japan

Shaggy December 7, 2007 2

SquareEnixs’ new coin-op game The Lord of Vermilion began it’s testing phase in Japan today and as seen on Game Watch, it’s already a smashing success. A line of people eager to play the

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Blazing Angels Arcade by Global VR

Blazing Angels Arcade by Global VR

Shaggy December 6, 2007 0

[Discuss on the Forum] (Click on the thumbnail below to enlarge) Afterburner Climax, meet your competition. Then again the games are probably quite different as far as gameplay since AfterBurner is on-rails and this

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Genna Group Launch Life-Size Games

Genna Group Launch Life-Size Games

Twisted Supreme December 3, 2007 0

Now this one intrigues me. Not much is given away by the below description, game wise. But what does sound amazing is the playing area can be up to 1000 square feet, as long

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A look at Pinball Petes (and Guitar Freaks v3)

A look at Pinball Petes (and Guitar Freaks v3)

Shaggy December 1, 2007 0

There are still plenty of good arcades out there – you just need to know where to look. One awesome arcade that is worth a look (and a visit) is Pinball Pete’s in Ann

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HardCore Gamer Issue 30 out

HardCore Gamer Issue 30 out

Shaggy December 1, 2007 4

The latest edition of HardCore Gamer is out and the arcade entry this month is America’s Army. Of course it has plenty of other excellent console related reviews which are good as well but

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SlamBots in action

SlamBots in action

Shaggy November 30, 2007 4

When I caught the news about a product called SlamBots on the latest Stinger Report, I was intrigued. I have personally thought about the application of robotics in coin-op games before but this is

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