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Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

arcadehero September 17, 2023 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post for the weekend that curates news from around the arcade & pinball world to for your reading pleasure. For today’s episode: The AAMA Holds Their Annual Gala The AAMA

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GTI Asia China Expo 2023 Review

GTI Asia China Expo 2023 Review

arcadehero September 14, 2023 3

The first major amusement-related trade show since the International Bowl Expo has just wrapped up, and while I was not able to attend the GTI Asia China Expo, we’re able to gather some info

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Wahlap To Debut Asphalt Moto Blitz DX At GTI Asia China Expo

Wahlap To Debut Asphalt Moto Blitz DX At GTI Asia China Expo

arcadehero September 7, 2023 0

Trade show season is here, and with the sector in China taking the first step with the GTI Asia China Expo on September 11th-13th, we have a new game to discuss. The first comes

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Game Updates Abound: New Content For Step ManiaX, Pump It Up Phoenix & QBIX

Game Updates Abound: New Content For Step ManiaX, Pump It Up Phoenix & QBIX

arcadehero September 5, 2023 0

September might not be starting off with new cabinet releases but it is a time where owners of some particular existing games can enjoy fresh content for their platforms. Let’s dive into what’s come

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Newsbytes: Taito 70th; NBA BOX; Phoenix Monitor Troubles; Zooom Studios & More

Newsbytes: Taito 70th; NBA BOX; Phoenix Monitor Troubles; Zooom Studios & More

arcadehero August 26, 2023 3

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates news from around the world of arcade games and pinball. Taito Turns 70 August 24th was Taito’s 70th anniversary, one that they’ve been keen to celebrate over

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Axel City 2 (exA-Arcadia) Pre-Orders Now Open

Axel City 2 (exA-Arcadia) Pre-Orders Now Open

arcadehero August 18, 2023 0

It’s been five years in the making although four since we first heard about Axel City 2, a sequel to a doujin fighting game released to Windows PC back in the early 00s. Among

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Arcade Updates: Golden Tee PGA Tour 2023/2024; Jurassic Park 30th Pin; Raccoon Rampage; DDR A3 & More

Arcade Updates: Golden Tee PGA Tour 2023/2024; Jurassic Park 30th Pin; Raccoon Rampage; DDR A3 & More

arcadehero August 17, 2023 1

It’s the dog days of summer and that means its been slow around here, but as we inch our way towards Fall, new games will start popping up – and as you’ll see here,

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Kevin Williams: When Video Ruled The Land

Kevin Williams: When Video Ruled The Land

arcadehero August 9, 2023 0

In another of his occasional guest features for Arcade Heroes – industry specialist Kevin Williams takes time to look back at the amusement scene of 1983, and understand how far the trade has come

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Newsbytes: Scaled Down Edition

Newsbytes: Scaled Down Edition

arcadehero August 6, 2023 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates news from around the world of arcade games and pinball. This edition is a bit brief as news is still a little sluggish in this regard but

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Arcade Unboxing & Review: Enter The Gungeon – House of the Gundead

Arcade Unboxing & Review: Enter The Gungeon – House of the Gundead

arcadehero July 29, 2023 0

It’s been a little over a year since I did an “unboxing” of an arcade machine – although that wasn’t of any new game, but a pair of oldies. Business just hasn’t been conducive

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Location Watch July 2023 – New Arcades Open Around The World

Location Watch July 2023 – New Arcades Open Around The World

arcadehero July 27, 2023 1

Welcome to Location Watch, a series of posts that focus on brand new arcade businesses that have opened their doors recently. We cover them from any part of the world, splitting the news up

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Stern Pinball Launches VENOM For Collectors & Arcades

Stern Pinball Launches VENOM For Collectors & Arcades

arcadehero July 18, 2023 1

Stern Pinball is doing a slow-cook rollout of info on their newest game VENOM, although today brings a bit more info to chew on, including a quick game trailer. Designed by Brian Eddy with

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