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MTV takes a look at SF's best arcade that "isn't in San Fransisco"

MTV takes a look at SF's best arcade that "isn't in San Fransisco"

Shaggy May 24, 2008 3

While most mainstream media outlets have been going through a heyday with the erroneous Reuters report that we commented on recently that was focusing on the “dying arcade industry”, one took the time to

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Sega Rally 3 videos

Sega Rally 3 videos

HeavyElectricity May 24, 2008 11

As promised, here’s some of the video footage from the game. I’m putting two videos after the break so as not to slow down the main page with lots of flash stuff. Attract mode

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Sega Rally 3: Hands-on impressions

Sega Rally 3: Hands-on impressions

HeavyElectricity May 24, 2008 9

Sometimes, a 6:30am wake-up call and a peak hour London tube journey will ruin your day. Today, they absolutely didn’t. The destination was Sega Amusements Europe, where a private Sega Rally 3 launch event

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Sega Rally 3 revealed

Sega Rally 3 revealed

Shaggy May 23, 2008 6

Yesterday Sega Europe held a private launch event to demonstrate their next arcade racer and the next game in the Sega Rally series, Sega Rally 3. We first found out about this game a

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Tatsunoko vs. Capcom – First screens

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom – First screens

HeavyElectricity May 22, 2008 7

It’s official, folks – 2008 is the year of the fighting game. Not content with bringing back the Street Fighter series, Capcom has revived its popular line of crossover fighting games. Tatsunoko vs. Capcom

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Sega's RaceTV gets a price drop

Sega's RaceTV gets a price drop

Shaggy May 22, 2008 1

Some good news on the Sega front, especially for arcade operators – I was informed by my distributor today that Sega has decided to drop the price on RaceTV by $2000 to better position

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My arcade update 5/21 (w/video)

My arcade update 5/21 (w/video)

Shaggy May 21, 2008 9

Sorry about the delay in updates, I have been very busy trying to get everything sorted out. Thankfully some family members have decided to take out some signature loans to help me out with

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A 2nd look at GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2008 (w/ a few new games to look at)

A 2nd look at GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2008 (w/ a few new games to look at)

Shaggy May 21, 2008 1

A few posts ago we ran coverage on the little-known GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2008 that took place a short time ago in Taiwan. It looks like it was a fun show but in

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New game: Power Boat by IMOtion! (w/ video and 1st pics)

New game: Power Boat by IMOtion! (w/ video and 1st pics)

Shaggy May 21, 2008 9

Today we’re doing pretty well, first the Nicktoon racing game and now Power Boat by IMOtion (InJoy Motion). Of course Power Boat is one game that we have discussed before – I saw a

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New from Raw Thrills: NickToons Knighttro

New from Raw Thrills: NickToons Knighttro

Shaggy May 21, 2008 0

(Click on the image above to see it full size) We finally have confirmation on one of Raw Thrills’ newest games – the word on the street is that this is just one of

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Pinball is making the media rounds – coming soon to Modern Marvels

Pinball is making the media rounds – coming soon to Modern Marvels

Shaggy May 20, 2008 2

When I first saw the headline for this press release I thought that maybe Stern would be making a pin based upon Modern Marvels, which sent my head into thinking about how interesting that

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Open Letter to the Amusement Trade by The Stinger Report

Open Letter to the Amusement Trade by The Stinger Report

Shaggy May 19, 2008 6

By Kevin Williams Open Letter To Amusement Trade (19/05/08) Reaction to Recent Media Coverage The Situation This open letter is being sent out to the trade regarding a disturbing situation which seems to be

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