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Newsbytes: Podcast #8; Disney Quest; Name That Game #56

Newsbytes: Podcast #8; Disney Quest; Name That Game #56

arcadehero September 5, 2015 7

This might be a poorly viewed post thanks to the Labor Day weekend for the US, so many readers are travelling – hopefully you come across a good arcade in your travels! Podcast #8:

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The Rumors Were True: The Game Of Thrones Pinball Coming Soon From Stern & HBO

The Rumors Were True: The Game Of Thrones Pinball Coming Soon From Stern & HBO

arcadehero September 4, 2015 6

There always are rumors about what the next pinball game from Stern is going to be and often enough, they tend to be correct. Rumor has had it for a while now that the

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Time Crisis 5 Mastermind Update Now Available Worldwide

Time Crisis 5 Mastermind Update Now Available Worldwide

arcadehero September 3, 2015 1

(Thanks to Kieran May for the initial tip) When we first found out about Bandai Namco’s Time Crisis 5 last year, it was revealed that the game would initially ship with three levels and

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New “World’s Largest” Arcade Cabinet Plus Some History On Big Arcades

New “World’s Largest” Arcade Cabinet Plus Some History On Big Arcades

arcadehero September 3, 2015 2

(Thanks to Michael Louie for the tip) Way back in 2007, G4TV created what was then called “The World’s Largest Arcade Machine”.  Now with the upcoming release of the 2016 Guinness Book of World

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The Coin-Op Arcade Now Open In Chattanooga, TN

The Coin-Op Arcade Now Open In Chattanooga, TN

arcadehero August 31, 2015 0

School is back in full swing (at least in my area) and that means the arcade scene is going to drop in attendance. Such a thing is typical this time of year as kids go back

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Newsbytes: Round1USA In San Jose, CA; Various Pinball news items; Big Buck News; NTG#55

Newsbytes: Round1USA In San Jose, CA; Various Pinball news items; Big Buck News; NTG#55

arcadehero August 29, 2015 2

Insert something clever about the weekend here! For some news roundin’ up: Round1USA San Jose Grand Opening Sep. 4th. – It was supposed to have opened already but thanks to inspections and those sorts

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New info on Sega’s Sonic Dash Extreme Arcade Game

New info on Sega’s Sonic Dash Extreme Arcade Game

arcadehero August 28, 2015 4

We have not been strangers to seeing mobile games make the jump to the larger arcade format, from Fruit Ninja to Temple Run to Angry Birds and more. On the home side, Sega has

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Now Available: Pink Panther Jewel Heist (ICE); Dolphin Star (Barron)

Now Available: Pink Panther Jewel Heist (ICE); Dolphin Star (Barron)

arcadehero August 25, 2015 4

Here are a couple of items to discuss briefly as they have been announced as being available to grab from a distributor. Pink Panther Jewel Heist – Seen on location test a while back,

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Newsbytes: Podcast #7; Winners Don’t Use Drugs; DDR 2015; Golden Tee 2016; NTG#54

Newsbytes: Podcast #7; Winners Don’t Use Drugs; DDR 2015; Golden Tee 2016; NTG#54

arcadehero August 22, 2015 3

I found it too busy to throw out a newsbytes post last week but I’m ready to go for this weekend. I would have had a podcast up for today but I need more

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Pokkén Tournament Getting Console Release; The Next Level Arcade In Trouble

Pokkén Tournament Getting Console Release; The Next Level Arcade In Trouble

arcadehero August 21, 2015 2

It’s been another relatively slow news week for arcade gaming and unfortunately this post isn’t terribly positive, but we’ll make the most of it. Pokkén Tournament Coming To WiiU – This was inevitable really

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New Details On The Star Wars Battle Pod Premium Edition

New Details On The Star Wars Battle Pod Premium Edition

arcadehero August 16, 2015 2

Back in May was revealed that Bandai Namco would be producing a high cost version of their Star Wars Battle Pod arcade game. The oddest thing about it at the time was that the

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Seen At The AAMA Gala: New Star Wars Battle Pod Cabinet; Sonic Dash Arcade; Crossy Road Arcade; & More

Seen At The AAMA Gala: New Star Wars Battle Pod Cabinet; Sonic Dash Arcade; Crossy Road Arcade; & More

arcadehero August 14, 2015 9

It is August and that means that the AAMA (American Amusement Machine Association) Gala is upon us. The event generally features AAMA business meetings and seminars while always offering a sort of mini-trade show

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