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Modern Marvels episode focuses on coin-op games including pinball

Modern Marvels episode focuses on coin-op games including pinball

Shaggy August 4, 2008 1

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

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Maximum Tune 3 gets a sequel – MT3 DX

Maximum Tune 3 gets a sequel – MT3 DX

Shaggy August 4, 2008 7

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

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More DDRX details

More DDRX details

Shaggy August 4, 2008 0

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

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The Xbox Arcade Machine revealed

The Xbox Arcade Machine revealed

Shaggy August 4, 2008 6

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

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Hollywood Bowl Makes Striking Impression!

Hollywood Bowl Makes Striking Impression!

Twisted Supreme August 4, 2008 0

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

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Taito teams up with LaForet Harajuku to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Space Invaders

Taito teams up with LaForet Harajuku to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Space Invaders

Shaggy August 3, 2008 5

[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

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Arcade Mania, a new book about Japanese arcades

Arcade Mania, a new book about Japanese arcades

Shaggy August 2, 2008 0

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

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Rambo back on location test in the UK

Rambo back on location test in the UK

Shaggy August 2, 2008 0

  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

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Tokyo Game Action Site Review & their 5th anniversary

Tokyo Game Action Site Review & their 5th anniversary

Shaggy August 1, 2008 0

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

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I Am 8-bit art shows plenty of arcade love

I Am 8-bit art shows plenty of arcade love

Shaggy July 31, 2008 0

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

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Capcom & it's arcade business

Capcom & it's arcade business

Shaggy July 31, 2008 5

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

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The Octane 120: Hey, you've got a kegger in my arcade!

The Octane 120: Hey, you've got a kegger in my arcade!

Shaggy July 31, 2008 0

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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