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First pics from the big arcade show in London called EAG 2010 by Kevin Williams UPDATED

First pics from the big arcade show in London called EAG 2010 by Kevin Williams UPDATED

Shaggy January 27, 2010 8

Thanks to Kevin Williams of The Stinger Report, we have a first look at the European Amusement and Gaming Expo 2010. To give you an idea of some of the games you’ll see by

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Sega partners with Alton Towers Resort in the UK

Sega partners with Alton Towers Resort in the UK

Shaggy January 26, 2010 0

One great thing about theme parks around the world is that they are still homes to significant arcades. Sega Europe announced today that they are partnering with the Alton Towers Resort (located in Staffordshire,

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Arcade games at Pizza Oven West, Madison WI

Arcade games at Pizza Oven West, Madison WI

HeavyElectricity January 25, 2010 5

Time for a confession. My name is HeavyElectricity, and I am addicted to pizza. Seriously, I can’t get enough of the stuff. If you were to cut me, I’d probably bleed tomato and mozzarella.

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Rassen products to launch at EAG 2010

Rassen products to launch at EAG 2010

HeavyElectricity January 23, 2010 2

With less than a week to go until the European Amusement and Gaming expo opens in London, we have received the news that Electrocoin Sales will be launching the products of the Korean company

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Sega testing UFO Balance Catcher in Japan

Sega testing UFO Balance Catcher in Japan

Shaggy January 23, 2010 2

We usually only post about cranes when they do something interesting or feature a weird product inside and while the latest version of Sega’s UFO Catcher doesn’t feature anything weird to catch by it’s

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ICE announces two new games to be seen at the EAG Expo: Robin Hood and Rok N' Bloks

ICE announces two new games to be seen at the EAG Expo: Robin Hood and Rok N' Bloks

Shaggy January 22, 2010 3

The development of video redemption games continues to deliver some interesting arcade games to our realm and we’ll be seeing more of these next week at the EAG Expo in London. ICE has just

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National SFIV tournament currently underway in Japan

National SFIV tournament currently underway in Japan

Shaggy January 21, 2010 2

(Thanks to Aaron Auzins for the info!) If you’re good at Street Fighter IV and you just happen to be in Japan, then now is the time to check out the national SFIV tournament.

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Pop N' Music 18 released in Japan; PM Studios sets up a tech support page for DJ Max Technika

Pop N' Music 18 released in Japan; PM Studios sets up a tech support page for DJ Max Technika

Shaggy January 21, 2010 0

(Thanks to Aaron Auzins for the info!) Just a little music game news today, first off with Konami’s latest release in Japan, Pop N’ Music 18. If you are curious about this one, Bemanistyle.com

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A closer look at Trans-Force 5D interactive theater

A closer look at Trans-Force 5D interactive theater

Shaggy January 20, 2010 5

This is The Stinger Reports 700th newsfeed to Arcade Heroes. Anytime you see the Stinger graphic above it means that it’s a SR newsfeed. – thanks guys! Visit The Stinger Report to sign-up for

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The "Next Generation World Hobby Fair" Winter show in Japan shows off more games catering to kids UPDATED w/ Transformers card game

The "Next Generation World Hobby Fair" Winter show in Japan shows off more games catering to kids UPDATED w/ Transformers card game

Shaggy January 20, 2010 3

As AH contributor Kevin Williams pointed out in his recent crystal ball look into 2010, KidTainment will grow to play a larger role in the arcade industry and in Japan, several companies are already

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Popular Japanese voice actor Yoshio Nagahori found dead

Popular Japanese voice actor Yoshio Nagahori found dead

Shaggy January 20, 2010 2

A popular voice actor who has an impressive resume, voicing a number of characters in anime programs like Dragonball Z, Cowboy Bebop, Pokemon and many others as well as characters in some popular arcade

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Marble Madness designer Mark Cerny to be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame

Marble Madness designer Mark Cerny to be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame

Shaggy January 16, 2010 0

It seems that more and more classic game developers are being recognized for their contributions to the game industry, both past and present lately and the most recent developer to get a nod who

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