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An arcade-themed art gallery "The Faile Bast Deluxx Fluxx Arcade 2010"
Via One thing I like about arcade cabinets is the artwork some games have plastered all over. Great artwork can be an effective way to draw attention to an otherwise bland cabinet. If you
Read More »Atari wants to turn some of their old games into movies, starting with Missile Command
Ah Hollywood. Will you ever give up on making movies based upon video games? Probably not, even though I wonder why since they aren’t generally huge money makers and are severely critiqued. The latest
Read More »More AOU 2010 stuff – Robo Catcher, more Metal Gear, Gaia Attack 4, Stomper DLX, Sega
Here’s a few more things out of AOU 2010 in Japan (links via various sources, including AM Net) and The Stinger Report. Robo Catcher – showing other applications our future robot overlords can have
Read More »Namco holding a show in Singapore March 2nd & 3rd
(Thanks to Kieranmay for the tip) Namco has announced a private show in Singapore where they will be showing off their latest product lines for overseas customers. This will include titles we know about
Read More »Oh boy: Woman sues Chuck E. Cheese for getting hit by a stray air hockey puck
Via The other day I came across an article about some people who got into a fight at Chuck E. Cheese again, this time over a dispute at a vending machine. I decided not
Read More »AOU 2010 round-up for today, with videos!
Via Here’s a rundown of the AOU 2010 news and information for today, complete with videos. Metal Gear Arcade in action. The videos below by Gigazine show how the glasses work. The new Melty
Read More »AOU 2010 news – Metal Gear Arcade trailer, new VF5 and more
News is starting to pour out of AOU 2010 in Japan and here’s a quick rundown of what we’re getting. First, Konami has shown a trailer for Metal Gear Arcade, along with new screen
Read More »Taito's new 4 player shooter – Gaia Attack 4 + Hopping Road for kids
(Image above via AM-Net) Links below thanks to AOU is just starting and with that comes a little bit of news related to things we hadn’t heard about prior to today. First off, Taito
Read More »Terminator Salvation now sampling; H2Overdrive sees first player to reach Fleet Admiral rank
Here’s some news out of the Raw Thrills’ camp today, with two press releases on two separate products. First off Terminator Salvation will be shipping out in limited quantities to certain locations with the
Read More »Sega opens flagship arcade in Akihabara
Ah, Akihabara. How I have longed to visit this mythical location, in order to peer into the heart of Japanese arcade gaming (well, also to stage an homage to Densha Otoko, but that’s another
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