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SUPER SIZING AMUSEMENT – Part 2!

SUPER SIZING AMUSEMENT – Part 2!

arcadehero May 29, 2023 0

In the second part of his trip down arcade memory lane, Kevin Williams (KWP) continues to discuss “Deluxe” and “Super Deluxe cabinet designs. Editing and several additions were thrown in by myself, Arcadehero. If

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Newsbytes: RIP Lyman Sheats; Park Avenue 2022; NeoXperience; New Games For PlayChoice-10 & Much More

Newsbytes: RIP Lyman Sheats; Park Avenue 2022; NeoXperience; New Games For PlayChoice-10 & Much More

arcadehero January 22, 2022 1

Welcome to Newsbytes, a curated collection of news from the world of arcades & pinball, run on the weekends. As a note, I am working on a new Location Watch post and continue to

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The Arcade Anniversaries of 2022 (25, 40 & 50 Year Milestones)

The Arcade Anniversaries of 2022 (25, 40 & 50 Year Milestones)

arcadehero January 11, 2022 3

It’s a new year, and with arcade news being a tiny bit slow, I figured it would be a good time to bring an old article series back – looking at arcade anniversaries. This

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The Future Amusement Landscape Of London Is Changing As Iconic FEC Will Close

The Future Amusement Landscape Of London Is Changing As Iconic FEC Will Close

arcadehero July 29, 2021 6

In a special feature for Arcade Heroes – industry specialist Kevin Williams, breaks the news of the closure of the latest London amusement space (NAMCO Funscape London), and views the state of the business

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Amusement Goes To The Olympics

Amusement Goes To The Olympics

arcadehero July 26, 2021 2

In another of his occasional guest features for Arcade Heroes – industry specialist Kevin Williams, marks the celebration of the Tokyo Olympics 2020, and charts the influences that the video amusement industry has taken

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PAC-MAN Going Strong at Forty-One

PAC-MAN Going Strong at Forty-One

arcadehero May 25, 2021 3

In another of his occasional guest features for Arcade Heroes, entertainment industry specialist Kevin Williams, turns his gaze, after Mario, to the other leading video amusement gaming character: the iconic legend that is PAC-MAN.

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GENDA Gains Ground In US With Pac-Man Entertainment Acquisition

GENDA Gains Ground In US With Pac-Man Entertainment Acquisition

arcadehero May 13, 2021 0

Arcade operation acquisitions have become a bit more frequent in recent times, with one of the most talked about being GENDA’s acquisition of Sega Japan’s operations last year. There was also a bit of

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Newsbytes: Bowling Drone Video; Shredder’s Revenge; Game Payment App; AT360 VR & More

Newsbytes: Bowling Drone Video; Shredder’s Revenge; Game Payment App; AT360 VR & More

arcadehero March 13, 2021 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, a curation of quick news from around the amusement/arcade/pinball world. I’m your host, ArcadeHero, and here’s what I’ve gathered for this weekend: The Viral Bowling Alley Drone Video You’ve probably seen

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Namco USA Arcade Operations Sold Off As Covid Fallout Continues

Namco USA Arcade Operations Sold Off As Covid Fallout Continues

arcadehero March 1, 2021 4

It is no surprise – and probably won’t be for a while – that the effects of the covid-19 pandemic will have changed a lot about the arcade industry, along with pretty much every

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Newsbytes: New For Nintendo Vs.; Namco Art Gallery; Armored Princess Battle Conductor & More

Newsbytes: New For Nintendo Vs.; Namco Art Gallery; Armored Princess Battle Conductor & More

arcadehero December 26, 2020 2

Happy Holidays everyone, regardless of the belief you have and the days that you commemorate. Welcome to the final Newsbytes of 2020, with these posts involving a quick collection of news from the arcade/pinball

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Over-The-Hill – Pac-Man Turns 40 Today

Over-The-Hill – Pac-Man Turns 40 Today

arcadehero May 22, 2020 1

Back during the “Console Wars” of the ’80s & ’90s, big game consoles were known for their “mascots,” a game with a protagonist that served as the face of a particular console and brand.

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Arcade Flyers Worth Admiring

Arcade Flyers Worth Admiring

arcadehero April 23, 2020 1

I just realized that I haven’t had a post run for a few days on the blog, and while there isn’t much news that isn’t related to The Thing Which Shall Not Be Named,

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