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Newsbytes: Roger Sharpe Movie; Street Fighter VR; More Games On Test; New Super Shot & More

Newsbytes: Roger Sharpe Movie; Street Fighter VR; More Games On Test; New Super Shot & More

arcadehero February 19, 2023 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, a curated collection of quick news items from around the world of arcades and pinball. Please note: I am working on a new Location Watch post so for anyone waiting on

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VR Arcade Updates: UNIS Launches Sailor’s Quest VR; Andamiro USA & Rilix Team Up On SpongeBob

VR Arcade Updates: UNIS Launches Sailor’s Quest VR; Andamiro USA & Rilix Team Up On SpongeBob

arcadehero February 15, 2023 0

Now that a few standard type arcade machines have had their day in the sun, now its time for some Virtual Reality arcade machines to get some attention as they begin shipping out into

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Arcade Retrospective: The Tech That Nearly Killed the Arcade Industry! – Part 2

Arcade Retrospective: The Tech That Nearly Killed the Arcade Industry! – Part 2

arcadehero February 13, 2023 2

Industry specialist Kevin Williams follows up on his look at the rise-and-fall of technology in the amusement scene, particularly in regards to optical storage mediums. It’s the 1990s and its time for…LaserDiscs…and CDs!  KWP:

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New Arcade Games For Japan – JAEPO 2023 Round-Up

New Arcade Games For Japan – JAEPO 2023 Round-Up

arcadehero February 10, 2023 1

Since not everyone follows the site on Twitter or Discord, here’s a handy post to round up news from the trade show that just started in Japan, JAEPO 2023. This is the first time

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Sega’s Drone Racing Genesis Takes Off

Sega’s Drone Racing Genesis Takes Off

arcadehero February 7, 2023 0

While checking in with Sega Amusements about the release of Storm Rider 2, I found out about something else worth noting – that’s not the only game that has begun to ship. Drone Racing

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Arcade Retrospective: The Tech That Nearly Killed the Arcade Industry!

Arcade Retrospective: The Tech That Nearly Killed the Arcade Industry!

arcadehero February 3, 2023 0

In another of his occasional guest features for Arcade Heroes, industry specialist Kevin Williams looks at the marking of the 40th anniversary of a technology that was then hailed as a ‘savior of coin-op’

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Newsbytes: More From EAG 2023; TRON 3; Space Invaders 45th; & More

Newsbytes: More From EAG 2023; TRON 3; Space Invaders 45th; & More

arcadehero January 28, 2023 1

Welcome to the first Newsbytes of 2023, one that I had meant to post a couple of weeks ago but I just didn’t find enough to pad it out at first – then I

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Taito’s JAEPO 2023 Line-Up Includes Mixed Reality, New Rhythm Game

Taito’s JAEPO 2023 Line-Up Includes Mixed Reality, New Rhythm Game

arcadehero January 21, 2023 0

If you follow arcades to any degree then you know who Taito is – even if you don’t then you should at least know Space Invaders or Arkanoid (if it’s still a no, then

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Checking Out EAG 2023 – From Afar

Checking Out EAG 2023 – From Afar

arcadehero January 12, 2023 0

I first discovered Arcade Heroes back in January 2007 when the then UK-based crew attended what was called ATEI. I was amazed to learn that there was anyone covering the arcade industry, then I

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2022 Arcade Year-In-Review

2022 Arcade Year-In-Review

arcadehero December 31, 2022 0

Welcome to the annual Arcade Heroes Year-in-Review, where I take us back down the memory lane of the past 12 months, and review how things have gone in the industry, at least from my

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2022 Home Arcade Ports – Arcade Games For Old Consoles

2022 Home Arcade Ports – Arcade Games For Old Consoles

arcadehero December 20, 2022 2

Back in my day, when all phones were connected to a wall and the only way to skip commercials was record an over-the-air broadcast, then fast forward through them all, our game systems were

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Location Watch December 2022: New Arcades Open Around The World

Location Watch December 2022: New Arcades Open Around The World

arcadehero December 17, 2022 0

Welcome to Location Watch, a curated look at brand new arcade locations that have recently opened their doors, all over the world. I’m a little bit behind on this news thanks to IAAPA, which

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