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Chinatown Fair resurrected as Next Level Arcade

Chinatown Fair resurrected as Next Level Arcade

Shaggy March 9, 2011 10

If you were disheartened by the recent closure of Chinatown Fair Arcade in New York, then grieve no longer as the owner, Henry Cen has relocated the business to 4013 8th Avenue in Brooklyn,

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Amusement Expo 2011- Photos

Amusement Expo 2011- Photos

Shaggy March 8, 2011 5

Newsfeed 1012 via As is customary following a show, arcade news seems to slow down to a trickle for a while. So while we wait for some more news, here is some pictures from

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Midwest Gaming Classic celebrates 10 years

Midwest Gaming Classic celebrates 10 years

Shaggy March 7, 2011 0

The annual Midwest Gaming Classic event is approaching fast and with it, there is an abundance of arcade goodness to look forward to. According to one of the event’s organizers, John Norman : The

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Stern and IFPA hosting Rolling Stones Pinball Launch parties next week

Stern and IFPA hosting Rolling Stones Pinball Launch parties next week

Shaggy March 4, 2011 1

(Thanks to Aaron Auzins for the tip) To celebrate the recent release of their latest pinball game, The Rolling Stones, Stern Pinball is teaming up with the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) to host

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Amusement Expo 2011 – Videos

Amusement Expo 2011 – Videos

Shaggy March 2, 2011 1

As usual, I went to Amusement Expo 2011 with a camera and here are the results. I won’t claim to be a professional cameraman by any means but I hope you enjoy these anyways.

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Fans say goodbye to Arcade Infinity, Chinatown Fair

Fans say goodbye to Arcade Infinity, Chinatown Fair

Shaggy March 2, 2011 3

I’m not sure if this will be the last post we’ll be running about Arcade Infinity and Chinatown Fair, but it seems likely. Both locations are closed now, although there is still a little

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Impressions from Amusement Expo 2011

Impressions from Amusement Expo 2011

Shaggy March 2, 2011 1

Amusement Expo 2011 started yesterday in Las Vegas and I was there for the day to take a look around and see what was new. If you are new to modern arcade gaming, there

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Amusement Expo ’11 Preview

Amusement Expo ’11 Preview

Shaggy February 28, 2011 1

It’s March and that means it’s time for Amusement Expo (formerly ASI). Last year there were a few announcements to talk about before the show but so far this year has been a little

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Whac-A-Mole Machines Sabotaged?

Whac-A-Mole Machines Sabotaged?

Shaggy February 26, 2011 6

(Thanks to Joe J. for the tip!) When you spend several thousand dollars on a product, you expect it to be in working condition for quite a while, barring any acts outside of your

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The End of Infinity – An Arcade Story Mini-documentary

The End of Infinity – An Arcade Story Mini-documentary

Shaggy February 25, 2011 5

The end of an era will be ending tomorrow when Arcade Infinity in Rowland Heights, CA will be closing it’s doors for the last time. You may recall that when the news first broke

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Initial D6 Arcade Stage and Super Monkey Ball Ticket Blitz Promo trailers

Initial D6 Arcade Stage and Super Monkey Ball Ticket Blitz Promo trailers

Shaggy February 25, 2011 1

Sega has a new arcade racer coming out next on the 3rd but for some strange reason, they didn’t give the game any booth space at AOU2011. That game is Initial D Arcade Stage

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SSFIV Arcade Edition staying arcade exclusive?

SSFIV Arcade Edition staying arcade exclusive?

Shaggy February 24, 2011 5

Andriasang has an interesting bit of news today, concerning Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition – apparently Capcom has decided to keep the AE content and balancing in arcades and will not be bringing

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