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The Museum of Soviet Arcade machines

The Museum of Soviet Arcade machines

Shaggy June 23, 2009 2

A long while back, I recall a story showing up on the blogs where someone had come across several arcade games that had been made in the Soviet Union back in the late 70’s/early

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If Danger Zone were made today

If Danger Zone were made today

Shaggy June 23, 2009 3

If we take a trip on the wayback machine to 1986, the industry crash has begun to pass and while it hurt arcades, companies were still churning out a lot of games and sometimes

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New vid of Demon Bride and the Demon Bride Tour

New vid of Demon Bride and the Demon Bride Tour

Shaggy June 23, 2009 0

The upcoming 2D fighter Demon Bride is starting to ramp up the hype machine in Japan, which will include a tour of the game around the country through various cities next month. With the

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MoCap Sports makes another public appearance with more features

MoCap Sports makes another public appearance with more features

Shaggy June 22, 2009 0

Konami’s return to the motion capture arena is back in Japanese arcades again, testing out the concept to see how players take to it in a post-Wii Sports world. Last time we saw Mocap

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Street Fighter IV Sequel?

Street Fighter IV Sequel?

Twisted Supreme June 22, 2009 0

According to a Capcom Japanese Q & A Blog, some hints were dropped that could mean theres a sequel on the cards to the popular arcade and console beat-em up. Check out the translation

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SEGA and Namco sign up to EAG Expo

SEGA and Namco sign up to EAG Expo

Twisted Supreme June 22, 2009 0

This story took me by surprise, although when I look back to this post about the re-shuffling of ATEI 2010, it makes sense. By the looks of it, there could be a complete switch

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Do you like to Big Buck Party?

Do you like to Big Buck Party?

Twisted Supreme June 22, 2009 0

This ticks all the boxes for me. Beer, pretty ladies, prizes and Big Buck Hunt. If it ticks all your boxes too, then why not try and get down to one of these Big

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The Sega Honeymoon

The Sega Honeymoon

Twisted Supreme June 22, 2009 0

My good lady ain’t in to the games. I’ve tried to convert over the years, but she won’t have it. But there are some men out there in the world who’s other halfs are

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Arcade Heroes Week-in-Review Podcast Ep. 2 – Terminator Salvation, console ports, new Sega hardware rumor, Robo-Basho loc test and more

Arcade Heroes Week-in-Review Podcast Ep. 2 – Terminator Salvation, console ports, new Sega hardware rumor, Robo-Basho loc test and more

Shaggy June 22, 2009 0

Another week has passed and here is another podcast reviewing what went on throughout the week but discussing the topics in more detail where possible. On top of several topics which you have arleady

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A challenge towards the George Castanza Frogger high score happening now

A challenge towards the George Castanza Frogger high score happening now

Shaggy June 20, 2009 0

If you have ever watched the sitcom Seinfield, chances are good if you are an arcade fan that you have seen the episode where George Castanza comes across an old Frogger arcade machine at

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Insert Coin Expo 2009 already shaping up to be a big hit in Europe

Insert Coin Expo 2009 already shaping up to be a big hit in Europe

Shaggy June 20, 2009 1

Another arcade show is fast approaching, this one is taking place next month on July 18th-19th in Northampton, UK. Already the event has sold over 7,000 tickets and will cater to every aspect of

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Terminator: Salvation Arcade seen on location test

Terminator: Salvation Arcade seen on location test

Shaggy June 20, 2009 22

[Thanks to Malovane for sending us these shots] As arcade location tests are rarely announced in the US, at times savvy gamers who frequent game websites visit their local arcade and just so happen

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