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IAAPA 2011 Pics Part 1

IAAPA 2011 Pics Part 1

Adam November 16, 2011 1

As they like to say in movie trailers, “The wait is over” as IAAPA 2011 is upon us. Taking place this week in Orlando, FL, as the expo will be for the next decade,

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Video: “Real life” Metal Slug

Video: “Real life” Metal Slug

Adam November 16, 2011 1

I meant to have some pics from IAAPA up for viewing already but there was an issue which should be resolved later today. On top of that I will be arriving at the show

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Happy Fun Monday Variety Post: IAAPA, DDR World Record attempt, idolmaster mini-cab, arcade documentaries online

Happy Fun Monday Variety Post: IAAPA, DDR World Record attempt, idolmaster mini-cab, arcade documentaries online

Adam November 14, 2011 1

I’ve got a few things to share with you today that have been accumulating here and there but I’ve been on-the-road travelling for a big event in the arcade biz this week IAAPA. If’

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The Bionic Bopper Cars

The Bionic Bopper Cars

Adam November 12, 2011 0

Newsfeed 1135 via Here’s a type of amusement device we don’t see too often. In particular this device is called the Bionic Bopper Car. It takes the concept of rock’em sock’em robots and applies

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Konami launches an arcade community site, e-Amusement Gate

Konami launches an arcade community site, e-Amusement Gate

Adam November 11, 2011 4

Newsfeed 1134 via As an effort to provide Japanese gamers with a portal for everything revolving around their arcade games, Konami has launched a new site that focuses on bringing game information, player rankings,

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The wizardry of AndyGeezerServices

The wizardry of AndyGeezerServices

Adam November 11, 2011 5

I want to share a website and service with you today that I’ve known about for some time. One important side of what we face as arcade operators is keeping the games maintained and

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DNA Conference slated for US Debut April 26th 2012

DNA Conference slated for US Debut April 26th 2012

Adam November 10, 2011 0

Earlier this year in London, a single day conference was held that was all about the digital out-of-home entertainment sector, hosted by site partner Kevin Williams of KWP Limited. Topics were covered that apply

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EyeAsteroids by Tobii offers eye tracking controls

EyeAsteroids by Tobii offers eye tracking controls

Adam November 9, 2011 3

Newsfeed 1133 via The arcade has been home to the initial appearance of many new interface technologies in the past and once again a new game is about to add to that line-up. A

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ReRave Arcade Cabinet as seen on the flyer

ReRave Arcade Cabinet as seen on the flyer

Adam November 7, 2011 4

Next week is IAAPA 2011. It’s the worlds largest trade show and exhibition for the amusement industry, where hundreds of companies come to show off the latest wares for entertainment businesses to pick up

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The least joyful amusement park in the world

The least joyful amusement park in the world

Adam November 5, 2011 0

There are great theme parks as well as some bad ones – then there is the Mangyongdae FunFair. The difference between this and an abandoned theme park is that this place occasionally serves a

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Full Wizard of Oz cabinet revealed

Full Wizard of Oz cabinet revealed

Adam November 4, 2011 1

We’ve seen plenty of bits and pieces, along with some video of the whitewood but now we have a full rendering of the upcoming Wizard of Oz pinball game by Jersey Jack Pinball. Hopefully

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New arcade puzzle game Magical Beat being tested in Japan

New arcade puzzle game Magical Beat being tested in Japan

Adam November 4, 2011 0

(Image via AM-Net Blog) Arcade puzzle games don’t come around too often these days although over the past year or so they seem to be popping up with a little more frequency with the

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