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Galaga Legions coming to XBLA so could there be an arcade version?

Galaga Legions coming to XBLA so could there be an arcade version?

Shaggy July 14, 2008 3

Back in March when I was at ASI I asked the guys at Namco about the possibility of bringing PacManCE or something like it to the arcade scene they said that they recently had

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Another review double feature: Chase HQ2 & 1942

Another review double feature: Chase HQ2 & 1942

Shaggy July 13, 2008 0

I’ve got another couple of reviews uploaded to the internet, this time Chase HQ2 by Taito and 1942 by Romstar/Capcom. I uploaded the CHQ2 video to Vimeo and 1942 to youtube for the time

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Midway opens an online arcade game site

Midway opens an online arcade game site

Shaggy July 12, 2008 1

When Midway left the arcade industry, it left a lot of people unhappy and in some cases devastated. They had bought up Atari Games not long before that and both companies had been powerhouses

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Funland arcade in Toronto, Ontario closing in a few days!

Funland arcade in Toronto, Ontario closing in a few days!

SaraAB87 July 10, 2008 26

Here at Arcade Heroes we like to focus on the positive of the arcade scene but I feel this needs to be announced. Funland arcade in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) will be closing sometime next

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New arcade coming to Austin, TX – "Arcade UFO"

New arcade coming to Austin, TX – "Arcade UFO"

Shaggy June 30, 2008 3

It seems that I’m not the only ‘crazy’ person who is opening up an arcade out there – a new arcade is in the works in Austin Texas that is also looking to provide

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Looking for an arcade near you? Try Arcade Finder

Looking for an arcade near you? Try Arcade Finder

Shaggy June 30, 2008 9

[Via Arcade Renaissance] Many have tried, few have succeeded when it comes to creating websites that keep track of locations where you can find arcade titles. I know I’ve thought of doing it before

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Haunted Ms. Pac-Man machine returns to Craigslist

Haunted Ms. Pac-Man machine returns to Craigslist

Shaggy June 30, 2008 0

[Thanks to reader Adam for the tip!, image via random search on flickr] I’m not sure how many times this has shown up on a classifieds website before but once again the haunted Ms.

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Retro Gamer #52 – King of Kong, Atari interviews and more

Retro Gamer #52 – King of Kong, Atari interviews and more

HeavyElectricity June 20, 2008 2

The new issue of UK publication Retro Gamer has hit newsagents, and it features a lot of interesting material for fans of classic arcade games. For fans of juicy gossip, the first port of

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Location Review : Phoenix Arcade @ The Summit

Location Review : Phoenix Arcade @ The Summit

SaraAB87 May 27, 2008 3

Here in Niagara Falls, NY there is a mall called The Summit and in addition to the Krow’s Nest with the bowling machines there is another arcade called Phoenix arcade. They have 2 storefronts

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Friday Flashback – Sega Rally Championship

Friday Flashback – Sega Rally Championship

HeavyElectricity May 17, 2008 1

Here’s a little feature concerning older games which I hope to regularly update in weeks to come. Good, bad or ugly – if I find an old game interesting, you can bet it’ll end

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Pac-Man – The Real Story

Pac-Man – The Real Story

Shaggy May 4, 2008 0

[Via Kotaku] You have to love it when a T-Shirt design turns into a narrative for what really is going on in Pac-Man’s world. Innocent little guy being chased by ghosts in a maze?

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A visit to a warehouse loaded with games

A visit to a warehouse loaded with games

Shaggy April 30, 2008 0

As I mentioned just a few posts ago, I had the chance to go and check out a warehouse full of games today. I am kicking myself however as I forgot to bring my

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