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Winnitron NL promotes indie games in an arcade cabinet

Winnitron NL promotes indie games in an arcade cabinet

Shaggy January 7, 2011 2

There is a trend developing in the console/PC indie gaming world since last year that involves putting these new games into an arcade-style cabinet as a way to help attract attention towards the titles.

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Pinball Wizard Arcade opening in Pelham, NH next week (UPDATED)

Pinball Wizard Arcade opening in Pelham, NH next week (UPDATED)

Shaggy January 6, 2011 15

(Thanks for the info Adam Pfeifer!) I’m happy to share the opening of another arcade, and this one is huge. If you live in the Granite State, or anywhere near it, then come next

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The arcade beat ’em up for a Masters degree: Mashup Basterds

The arcade beat ’em up for a Masters degree: Mashup Basterds

Shaggy January 3, 2011 1

Most students who finish up their degree at a University won’t say that they made an arcade game for their final project but Enrique Alcor and some of his classmates certainly can. When he

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Happy New Year from Arcade Heroes

Happy New Year from Arcade Heroes

Shaggy January 1, 2011 0

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you have a safe and great 2011! 2010 overall was pretty good for the arcade scene – we had dozens of new games make their way to the

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The Netherlands Arcade scene, circa 1982

The Netherlands Arcade scene, circa 1982

Shaggy December 31, 2010 1

We’ve had a few stories pop up this year that related back to the arcade scene from the early 80’s, specifically convention footage from 1982 and a news report on how much money arcade

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How the year went at my own arcade

How the year went at my own arcade

Shaggy December 30, 2010 19

As long time readers of this site are aware, I own and operate my own arcade in Utah. I opened up back in June 2008 and it’s been a wild ride but I have

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NG:DEV TEAM bringing Last Hope Pink Bullets to the NeoGeo MVS

NG:DEV TEAM bringing Last Hope Pink Bullets to the NeoGeo MVS

Shaggy December 28, 2010 2

Earlier this year a development team based in Germany released a brand new shmup title for the NeoGeo MVS called Fast Striker. The game has been well received at several Japanese game centers and

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Timezone expands locations in Indonesia and India

Timezone expands locations in Indonesia and India

Shaggy December 27, 2010 0

Newsfeed 978 via FEC chain Timezone is expanding their operations and that’s good news for players in those particular areas who want to see an arcade near them. First off is the announcement of

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New trailer for Tekken Tag Tournament 2

New trailer for Tekken Tag Tournament 2

HeavyElectricity December 24, 2010 1

Namco’s latest trailer for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 shows that a lot of progress has been made since we last saw the game, back in November. New backgrounds have replaced the featureless stages from

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Vote for the Arcade Game of the Year 2010

Vote for the Arcade Game of the Year 2010

Shaggy December 22, 2010 14

It’s that time of year again, the one where you the arcade fans get to pick your favorite game of 2010 as the Arcade Heroes Game of the Year. I decided to start the

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The healing power of H2Overdrive

The healing power of H2Overdrive

Shaggy December 21, 2010 2

What do you do if you are a professional basketball player with a sprained ankle? Get an arcade game of course! Below is a picture of Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo enjoying his

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Metal Gear Arcade, Penguins and Pizza, all in one post

Metal Gear Arcade, Penguins and Pizza, all in one post

Shaggy December 16, 2010 0

As I need to catch up a little on updating the website here(updates might still be a little spotty over the next few days), I am going to combine a couple of Stinger Report

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