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Newsbytes: Cosmotrons Update; Starwing Paradox; MyArcade; Amusement Expo 2018

Newsbytes: Cosmotrons Update; Starwing Paradox; MyArcade; Amusement Expo 2018

February 24, 2018, 4 Comments on Newsbytes: Cosmotrons Update; Starwing Paradox; MyArcade; Amusement Expo 2018

  Hello astute readers! It’s time for another update on what is going on out there in the wonderful world of arcades: Cosmotrons – Where Will The First Production Cabinet Go? If you follow the site regularly then the upcoming indie arcade title Cosmotrons is in no need of an introduction. If you have »

Cosmotrons Update – Making A Fiberglass Arcade Cabinet

Cosmotrons Update – Making A Fiberglass Arcade Cabinet

February 12, 2018, 3 Comments on Cosmotrons Update – Making A Fiberglass Arcade Cabinet

There aren’t many fans that I know of for old school fiberglass arcade cabinets but they do exist. Such designs were used in several instances throughout the 1970s, mainly by Atari but also by a few of the fly-by-night companies that tried to make a quick buck off of a Pong clone. Once the »

Indie Arcades 2018: Cosmotrons Update

Indie Arcades 2018: Cosmotrons Update

January 9, 2018, 1 Comment on Indie Arcades 2018: Cosmotrons Update

Could 2018 be the year of indie ‘true arcade’ game? After yesterday’s news of Tipsy Raccoon and the upcoming releases of titles like Rashlander, Project Armor(formerly Strike Harbinger) and Kraut Buster it is starting to look that way. Today we have an update for you on another 2018 indie release, one that was covered »

Preview: Cosmotrons Indie Arcade Game

Preview: Cosmotrons Indie Arcade Game

July 25, 2017, 9 Comments on Preview: Cosmotrons Indie Arcade Game

We first found out about the up-and-coming indie arcade game by the name of Cosmotrons when it was seen at Midwest Gaming Classic event this past March. As development progressed for that title, the developers decided to take the game on tour. That tour began just two weeks ago and since I participated in »

The Strong Museum of Play Exhibits Review July 2017 – Have a Ball, Raceway, Pinball Playfields and EGameRevolution.

The Strong Museum of Play Exhibits Review July 2017 – Have a Ball, Raceway, Pinball Playfields and EGameRevolution.

July 20, 2017, No Comments on The Strong Museum of Play Exhibits Review July 2017 – Have a Ball, Raceway, Pinball Playfields and EGameRevolution.

I recently had a chance to visit the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, NY and Participate in their summer of 2017 exhibits. There are 2 new exhibits at the museum that both feature arcade games, Raceway and Have a ball, and 2 permanent exhibits EGameRevolution and Pinball Playfields that also feature a wide »

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

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

July 8, 2017, 1 Comment on Newsbytes: Alien Covenant; G-Tickets; Grumpy Cat Photo Booth; Cosmotrons

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. But first, an ad I hadn’t seen before from before Atari was a home gaming company: https://twitter.com/OneSwitch/status/881073012895870976 Alien Covenant Appearing At Some Dave & Busters Locations – Here’s What »

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

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

June 24, 2017, 4 Comments on Newsbytes: Disney Quest; Galloping Ghost 600; Sky Skipper; Cosmotrons

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 Cast Members As depressed as many of us are about the decline and closure of Disney Quest in Orlando, one »

The Cosmotrons Arcade Summer Tour + More Game Details

The Cosmotrons Arcade Summer Tour + More Game Details

June 5, 2017, 2 Comments on The Cosmotrons Arcade Summer Tour + More Game Details

A little while ago, we covered a new indie game that was being designed for home consoles but just so happened to make a public appearance as an arcade machine – Cosmotrons. The game formula is based on Atari’s classic but infrequently seen Gravitar, a game that was notorious for being difficult at a time »

Newsbytes: Cosmotrons; Knights In Armor; KOF XIV

Newsbytes: Cosmotrons; Knights In Armor; KOF XIV

June 3, 2017, 2 Comments on Newsbytes: Cosmotrons; Knights In Armor; KOF XIV

It’s a wonderful day in June, at least where I am at, so make the most of it and drop by an arcade for a gaming break. Until then, here are some news items from the wonderful world of arcades to pass the time. SNK Arcade Bundle Giveaway Just a reminder that thanks to »

Spook-O-Tron Coming To Playchoice-10 Arcades In Late 2017

Spook-O-Tron Coming To Playchoice-10 Arcades In Late 2017

April 18, 2017, 3 Comments on Spook-O-Tron Coming To Playchoice-10 Arcades In Late 2017

We have covered the development of new content for old arcade hardware before but it isn’t something that we come across very often. With a large selection of arcade boards to choose from, interested developers certainly have a wide variety of choices to develop for although it remains a niche market at best. The »

A Closer Look At The Indie Project Cosmotrons

A Closer Look At The Indie Project Cosmotrons

April 10, 2017, 5 Comments on A Closer Look At The Indie Project Cosmotrons

On the last post to AH, the Midwest Gaming Classic event was mentioned, along with the presence of a new “Asteroids like” arcade game called Cosmotrons. Thanks to Sean of All Castle Games, we now have a better look at this title. Cosmotrons – Gravitar Meets Space Duel Seeing the game in action below, »

Rockets, Robots and Ray Guns Exhibit at the Strong National Museum of Play

Rockets, Robots and Ray Guns Exhibit at the Strong National Museum of Play

August 4, 2016, No Comments on Rockets, Robots and Ray Guns Exhibit at the Strong National Museum of Play

In addition to the pinball exhibit I recently wrote about, the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY has another fun exhibit going on this summer. The exhibit is called Rockets, Robots and Ray Guns and it runs until September 5th. In this exhibit visitors can explore many arcade games relating to space, »