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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 20

[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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Sega Japan to begin big push for card-based coin-op games

Sega Japan to begin big push for card-based coin-op games

Shaggy June 19, 2009 5

While I have never played a card-based coin-op game, I do find the idea fascinating as it capitalizes on something which continues to have a strong following among kids who enjoy both video games

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Check out anti-cheating techniques for coin mechs

Check out anti-cheating techniques for coin mechs

Shaggy June 19, 2009 1

Back at the height of the “Golden Age of Gaming”, clever players found ways to cheat the arcade system – to the anger of arcade operators. Come to think of it, methods used could

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One place arcades are also still popular: beach towns

One place arcades are also still popular: beach towns

Shaggy June 18, 2009 3

I found an interesting little article today that we can add to the batch of evidence we like to point to that arcades are not dead and in many places they even thrive. One

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Steve Ranck discusses more H2Overdrive and dispels console release rumors

Steve Ranck discusses more H2Overdrive and dispels console release rumors

Shaggy June 17, 2009 8

Here’s a little bit more H2Overdrive info to whet your appetite, this is the last part of the interview series that Noe V. did with the Specular Interactive team and in this part he

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