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The new Trans-Force 3D entertainment complex for kids – Kids-Force
Hot on the trail of their showcase at IAAPA, Russian entertainment outfit Trans-Force has announced a new interactive entertainment platform for kids that combines entertainment and education into one package that is intended for
Read More »Sega Japan releases new promo materials for House of the Dead EX
When IAAPA came and went, I was a little surprised to see that Sega didn’t bring House of the Dead EX along as part of it’s showcase. HOTD still holds a good fan following
Read More »UBeat testing at the Trocadero, London
If you’re going to be dropping by the Trocadero in London anytime soon then here’s something to keep an eye out for – Konami’s UBeat. The Stinger Report sent us some pictures of the
Read More »Namco's Rockin' Bowl-O-Rama shown in Gadgets For Guys morning show segment
Ah, morning TV news shows. Usually when they are discussing video games, it’s something about how they are harmful to your kids but on occasion, they just show you some games without all the
Read More »The Apex Racing Simulator by SimCraft
Arcades have always been great at presenting simulators to the public and when it comes to racing simulators, they really hit the spot. Even at IAAPA this year we saw several simulation style games
Read More »Big Buck Safari begins online tournaments
While the kit to put big Buck Safari online has been available for a little while now, it wasn’t until Dec. 1st that the tournaments began. But Dec. 1st has come (and past
Read More »Article: Will 2009 be the year of the arcade?
When this decade started, things weren’t looking terribly rosy for arcades. But they have held on thanks to a few companies sweating it out and continuing to bring us games; that and some lcoations have remained
Read More »If the iPhone were a punching bag arcade machine
Whoever came up with the idea for the Dragon Punch-style game has to feel quite flattered right now, if they believe that imitation is the deepest form of flattery. Dragon Punch style machines are
Read More »Final location report on DJ Max Technika; release period mentioned
Phil Ver 0 on our forums has completed his location test report on DJ Max Technika. In the final report he talks about how the card system works and how that will give players
Read More »Update on my arcade: Merging and expanding!
I haven’t had much to update on my arcade as of late although there is some news I’d like to pass along for any of those who have been keeping track of our progress.
Read More »Another new FEC opens tomorrow – Xscape in Indianapolis
When it rains, it pours at least when it comes to new facility news. Here is another FEC opening up in the US, this time in Indianapolis, IN, to be called Xscape. Xscape is
Read More »New FEC called Kids Castle opens in Burbank, CA + some other arcade/economic news
(Photo: Alex Collins/Leader) While it’s generally been accepted that there is a ‘worldwide economic slowdown’ (although personally I never am quick to believe that it’s always as bad as the news says it is
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