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Game Designing The Atari Way + Crazy Arcade Flyers

Game Designing The Atari Way + Crazy Arcade Flyers

Arcadian July 7, 2012 1

This would have been great to share last month but as the saying goes, “better late than never”. While I’ve been on the Starcade site before, I have never seen this series of behind-the-scenes

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What’s Happening in Pinball: X-Men Limited Edition Video, Wizard of Oz Factory Pics & Video

What’s Happening in Pinball: X-Men Limited Edition Video, Wizard of Oz Factory Pics & Video

Arcadian July 5, 2012 0

The 4th of July has passed here so I’m back at looking for content. There is some pinball news today I’m sure pinball wizards will appreciate. Let’s start with X-Men Pinball by Stern. They

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Link Round-up: Retro Gaming and The Act iOS

Link Round-up: Retro Gaming and The Act iOS

Arcadian July 3, 2012 0

The Stinger Report has sent along a few different newslinks which I have needed to share since they aren’t going to post themselves. This will comprises Stinger newsfeeds 1217-1219. For those new to the

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Namco’s Bhutto Burst for Kids In Japan

Namco’s Bhutto Burst for Kids In Japan

Arcadian June 29, 2012 0

If there is one place where card systems combined with video games works, its Japan. That would be collectible cards moreso than data cards to save game progress (the latter of which has been

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40 Years of Arcade Games – Part 2 (1990-2012)

40 Years of Arcade Games – Part 2 (1990-2012)

Arcadian June 28, 2012 8

So the 40 Years of Arcade Games post to celebrate Atari’s 40th anniversary had so much content on it that I had to split it up to keep the post from crashing. See Part

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New Book: Atari Inc. – Business Is Fun

New Book: Atari Inc. – Business Is Fun

Arcadian June 27, 2012 4

We mentioned this a while back but today being what it is, Atari’s birthday, the official announcement has come along from the writers that the new book, Atari Inc. – Business is Fun is 

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40 Years Of Arcade Games – Part 1 (1972-1989)

40 Years Of Arcade Games – Part 1 (1972-1989)

Arcadian June 27, 2012 4

Today is Atari’s 40th Anniversary which also marks a good time to look over 40 years of arcade games in general. What is your favorite arcade game and why? Here’s something that I find

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Chicago Gets A New Barcade with Emporium Arcade Bar

Chicago Gets A New Barcade with Emporium Arcade Bar

Arcadian June 25, 2012 2

Newsfeed 1215 via The new location news continues on, back to Illinois once again with a new barcade type facility opening its doors. Just so you know, I am sitting on two new location

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Arcade Game Reviews Now Up

Arcade Game Reviews Now Up

Arcadian June 23, 2012 0

I mentioned on the Facebook page a little while ago that I was working on some arcade game reviews and I finally have some up. I figure that since websites that review video games

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Dirty Drivin Review

Dirty Drivin Review

Gerard June 23, 2012 1

DIRTY DRIVIN’ DEVELOPER: Specular Interactive PUBLISHER: Raw Thrills RELEASE: September 2011 TYPE: Racing PLAYERS: 1-8 (linked) HARDWARE: Custom PC based ARCADE EXCLUSIVE?: Yes RATING: Green – Suitable For All Ages SYNOPSIS: From the Specular

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