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Halloween special: Zombies at the arcade!

Halloween special: Zombies at the arcade!

arcadehero October 31, 2010 6

(Updated: I ran this story back in 2010 but have given it some brushing up in 2013) If you are into video games at all, then you have likely noticed the big fad these

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Dance Dance Revolution X2 coming to the US in December

Dance Dance Revolution X2 coming to the US in December

arcadehero October 26, 2010 10

Betson Enterprises has just issued a press release and it holds good news for US DDR fans. Japanese players have been enjoying the latest iteration of DDR since July this year and come December,

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Teacher aiming to set DDR Endurance record for charity

Teacher aiming to set DDR Endurance record for charity

arcadehero October 18, 2010 2

Konami Europe has sent along a press release detailing an upcoming attempt by a school teacher to set a Guiness Book of World record on a Dance Dance Revolution X2 machine on October 23rd.

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DeadStorm Pirates 3D as seen at JAMMA

DeadStorm Pirates 3D as seen at JAMMA

Shaggy September 28, 2010 0

Newsfeed 935 via We have already mentioned how Namco’s latest light-gun shooter will be getting an update in 3D this next spring and for those fortunate enough to make it to JAMMA a couple

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Konami testing Space Agent in Japan, a new shooter that uses Augmented Reality

Konami testing Space Agent in Japan, a new shooter that uses Augmented Reality

Shaggy August 20, 2010 0

The Am-Net Blog has pictures of the marketing materials for a new Konami light-gun game testing in Japan called Space Agent. The only info we have about it comes from the posted media, which

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Konami's new bemani game: Reflec Beat

Konami's new bemani game: Reflec Beat

Shaggy June 26, 2010 2

We first heard about Konami’s latest addition to their line-up of bemani games some time ago but despite a number of location tests in Japan, they did a pretty good job of preventing any

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EAG 2010: Show report

EAG 2010: Show report

HeavyElectricity January 30, 2010 3

It’s funny how some memories stick, isn’t it? I had only been to the ExCel Centre in London once before dropping in at the EAG show on Wednesday, for the consumer gaming event GameStars

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First image of Metal Gear Solid Arcade

First image of Metal Gear Solid Arcade

Twisted Supreme June 4, 2009 0

After the news broke in April that there maybe a Metal Gear Solid coming to arcades, we have been waiting eagerly for the next bit of news. Next up, for us to drawl over, is

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Guitar Hero Arcade now available

Guitar Hero Arcade now available

Shaggy February 14, 2009 2

For those who have been eagerly awaiting the release of Raw Thrills’/Konami’s Guitar Hero Arcade, the wait is finally over as models are shipping out to distributors across the country. My own local distributor

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Konami Europe embraces Electrocoin for distribution in Europe, Mid-East, Russia

Konami Europe embraces Electrocoin for distribution in Europe, Mid-East, Russia

Shaggy January 22, 2009 1

As part of Konami’s comeback strategy, they have partnered up with distributor Electrocoin to handle their distribution and after sales needs in Europe, the Mid-East and Russia. In the press release they mention the

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DDR:X making an appearance at ATEI 09

DDR:X making an appearance at ATEI 09

Shaggy January 17, 2009 1

The ATEI 09 news continues to trickle in, now with news on Konami’s DDR:X machine. According to the press release, the game is slated for a world-wide release in “Spring/Summer 2009” and include the

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More Konami love at the Trocadero – GTi Club location testing in the UK

More Konami love at the Trocadero – GTi Club location testing in the UK

Shaggy December 24, 2008 0

We’ve been waiting for some more news on Konami’s GTi Club and it’s finally here with a location test of the game at the Trocadero in London. The Stinger Report sent us some ‘spy’

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