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Modern Marvels episode focuses on coin-op games including pinball
I remember reporting about this some time ago but admittedly I forgot about it afterwards – fortunately my dad told me that he recorded it on TiVO as he came but I haven’t had
Read More »Maximum Tune 3 gets a sequel – MT3 DX
We just received confirmation that Namco will be showing off a sequel to Midnight Maximum Tune 3 called (wait for it….) Midnight Maximum Tune 3 DX. All we know about it at the moment
Read More »More DDRX details
BemaniStyle.com has some extra details on Konami’s latest entry in the DDR series, DDRX. Some features the game will include are an eAmusement card reader it also has USB ports and a dial not
Read More »The Xbox Arcade Machine revealed
We have heard of the latest attempt at an Xbox Arcade machine but until now, no one had seen it. Thanks to The Stinger Report, we have a first look at the “T2” arcade
Read More »Hollywood Bowl Makes Striking Impression!
The main reason I picked up on this article by Clarion Gaming’s Laura Mountford is the quote; “It was clear that the arcade is central to the overall entertainment offering.” Now that’s definitely something I like
Read More »Taito teams up with LaForet Harajuku to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Space Invaders
[ITMedia] I’m not a fashion expert so when I first read about this news I had to look up what LaForet Harajuku was. According to this page: “ Since its phenomenally successful debut in
Read More »Arcade Mania, a new book about Japanese arcades
I have never seen many books at the store discussing video games (I don’t count game guides) and I only have a few in my collection – some development books from the early 80’s
Read More »Rambo back on location test in the UK
Thanks to an anonymous tip, we have found out that Sega’s RAMBO is back on location test in the UK in two different places. No word on if the latest test edition is
Read More »Tokyo Game Action Site Review & their 5th anniversary
A short time ago, we were contacted by Andrew McGuire, of Tokyo Game Action, an arcade in Winchendon, MA where their focus is Japanese arcade gaming. In addition to Japanese arcades they also have
Read More »I Am 8-bit art shows plenty of arcade love
The gaming blog Joystiq has as exclusive look at some artwork from the upcoming i am 8-bit showrunners for the i am 8-bit art gallery that will be showcasing classic game-inspired artwork in La
Read More »Capcom & it's arcade business
Since I’ve been busy lately I’m a little late on this as I’ve seen it reported all over the place but Capcom has revealed it’s revenues and one thing that has people talking is
Read More »The Octane 120: Hey, you've got a kegger in my arcade!
As there are many arcade cabinet builders out there, anyone who makes these sort of cabinets professionally needs to do something to set themselves apart. And in the case of this new setup by
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