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Newsbytes: New Redemption Games On Test; Mario Kart VR; Evo 2017;

Newsbytes: New Redemption Games On Test; Mario Kart VR; Evo 2017;

arcadehero July 15, 2017 2

Welcome to another weekend, where plenty of arcade gaming goodness awaits you out there. Let’s start with a new display at the Las Vegas Soho in London that has figured out a great way

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Injustice: Gods Among Us Coming To Arcades Via Raw Thrills

Injustice: Gods Among Us Coming To Arcades Via Raw Thrills

arcadehero July 13, 2017 6

We’ve lamented every once in a while about the state of arcade fighting games in the US. When a new fighter comes along in the arcade market, they almost always stick to the Japanese

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Ubisoft ‘Rabbids’ VR Roller Coaster Spotted On Test In Texas

Ubisoft ‘Rabbids’ VR Roller Coaster Spotted On Test In Texas

arcadehero July 12, 2017 3

Who is ready for some upcoming game news? This post won’t be the only one showing a brand new upcoming game so stay tuned! Thanks to reader Jdevy for the tip on this one.

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Newsbytes: Alien Covenant; G-Tickets; Grumpy Cat Photo Booth; Cosmotrons

Newsbytes: Alien Covenant; G-Tickets; Grumpy Cat Photo Booth; Cosmotrons

arcadehero July 8, 2017 1

Excepting the Nex Machina posting, it has been a fairly quiet week in arcade news. That said, we’ve got enough for this weekend to discuss. Alien Covenant Appearing At Some Dave & Busters Locations

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IGS’ OverTake Goes VR

IGS’ OverTake Goes VR

arcadehero July 7, 2017 2

If you are not familiar with IGS’ Overtake, then there is no need to fret – while the game has been available for purchase for a few years already, I know of very few

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Sneak Peek: Nex Machina Death Machine Arcade In Cabinet Form

Sneak Peek: Nex Machina Death Machine Arcade In Cabinet Form

arcadehero July 3, 2017 4

Last week we heard that Raw Thrills and Housemarque would officially be bringing their new Robotron-like (or spiritual sequel if you prefer) twin stick shooter Nex Machina to arcades. It has been quite a

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Happy 30th Birthday to Sega’s After Burner! 1987-2017

Happy 30th Birthday to Sega’s After Burner! 1987-2017

SaraAB87 July 1, 2017 5

Happy 30th Birthday to Sega’s After Burner. According to the artwork on the side of the cockpit today July 2nd 2017 marks 30 years of After Burner. After Burner is one of Sega’s most

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New Locations: Rec Room (Toronto); Gatti’s Pizza (TX); GBGB (NY); Round1USA (NY)

New Locations: Rec Room (Toronto); Gatti’s Pizza (TX); GBGB (NY); Round1USA (NY)

arcadehero June 30, 2017 2

It’s the last day of June so let’s check out some of the newest arcade businesses that have opened their doors out there. Cineplex Rec Room Now Open In Toronto The first location we’ll

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‘Roids Aiming For A Limited Arcade Release This Summer

‘Roids Aiming For A Limited Arcade Release This Summer

arcadehero June 28, 2017 1

(Thanks to commentor Gus for alerting us to this) It’s a good time to be a fan of late 70s/early 80s Atari arcade titles. First we had the revelation a short while ago of

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Confirmed: Nex Machina Coming To Arcades

Confirmed: Nex Machina Coming To Arcades

arcadehero June 27, 2017 6

We have been following the progress of the Eugene Jarvis and Housemarque collaboration since it was first announced. That collaboration turned out to be a Robotron 2084-like game by the name of Nex Machina.

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Newsbytes: Disney Quest; Galloping Ghost 600; Sky Skipper; Cosmotrons

Newsbytes: Disney Quest; Galloping Ghost 600; Sky Skipper; Cosmotrons

arcadehero June 24, 2017 4

I hope you are all making the most out of your first weekend of the Summer…here’s some news to go along with it all. Disney Quest Games Will Have A Chance To Go To

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Taito Unveils Their VR Game Stage Line-up

Taito Unveils Their VR Game Stage Line-up

arcadehero June 22, 2017 0

All has been relatively quiet on the development front when it comes to former arcade powerhouse Taito, the number of said arcade games slowing to a trickle in recent times. In part that is

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