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Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

September 17, 2023, No Comments on Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post for the weekend that curates news from around the arcade & pinball world to for your reading pleasure. For today’s episode: The AAMA Holds Their Annual Gala The AAMA (American Amusement Machine Association) has held the annual Gala but unlike some previous years, I have little info on what »

Newsbytes: Taito 70th; NBA BOX; Phoenix Monitor Troubles; Zooom Studios & More

Newsbytes: Taito 70th; NBA BOX; Phoenix Monitor Troubles; Zooom Studios & More

August 26, 2023, 3 Comments on Newsbytes: Taito 70th; NBA BOX; Phoenix Monitor Troubles; Zooom Studios & More

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates news from around the world of arcade games and pinball. Taito Turns 70 August 24th was Taito’s 70th anniversary, one that they’ve been keen to celebrate over in Japan. Unfortunately the company doesn’t have much of a presence in the States anymore, so over here only those »

Kevin Williams: When Video Ruled The Land

Kevin Williams: When Video Ruled The Land

August 9, 2023, No Comments on Kevin Williams: When Video Ruled The Land

In another of his occasional guest features for Arcade Heroes – industry specialist Kevin Williams takes time to look back at the amusement scene of 1983, and understand how far the trade has come over the past 40 years. Note that when the term video is used in our industry, it’s not always talking »

Location Watch July 2023 – New Arcades Open Around The World

Location Watch July 2023 – New Arcades Open Around The World

July 27, 2023, 1 Comment on Location Watch July 2023 – New Arcades Open Around The World

Welcome to Location Watch, a series of posts that focus on brand new arcade businesses that have opened their doors recently. We cover them from any part of the world, splitting the news up between different world regions. Growth in this regard seems steady but given what I’ve seen from my business this summer, »

Location Watch May 2023: New Arcade Businesses Open Their Doors Around The World

Location Watch May 2023: New Arcade Businesses Open Their Doors Around The World

May 25, 2023, 2 Comments on Location Watch May 2023: New Arcade Businesses Open Their Doors Around The World

It’s been a spell since we last spoke about brand new arcade businesses opening their doors, the most recent post about the subject coming along in February. I was searching for venues in March and April, but news in this regard was tepid up until this month, where it suddenly blew up. Why the »

Newsbytes: April Fools Catch-Up; New Gundead Trailer; Arcade Documentaries; AEI’23 Vids & More

Newsbytes: April Fools Catch-Up; New Gundead Trailer; Arcade Documentaries; AEI’23 Vids & More

April 8, 2023, No Comments on Newsbytes: April Fools Catch-Up; New Gundead Trailer; Arcade Documentaries; AEI’23 Vids & More

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post where I scour the interwebs for quick news items that are related to the wonderful world of arcades and pinball machines. If you’re new here, yes, arcades still exist, and there are more than just Chuck E. Cheeses and Dave & Busters out there. Let’s take a look at »

Amusement Expo 2023 – The Complete Round-Up

Amusement Expo 2023 – The Complete Round-Up

April 6, 2023, No Comments on Amusement Expo 2023 – The Complete Round-Up

Welcome to the Arcade Heroes “round-up” of Amusement Expo 2023. This will show off & discuss various games which appeared at this trade show which was held last week in Las Vegas. The short of it is: There are many new arcade games out there for locations to purchase now, and sales for game »

Location Watch February 2023: The Newest Places To Play Arcade Games

Location Watch February 2023: The Newest Places To Play Arcade Games

February 25, 2023, 2 Comments on Location Watch February 2023: The Newest Places To Play Arcade Games

Welcome to the first Location Watch of the year – I likely could have done this in January but that was a very busy month for me. It is worth noting that while I did close my second location, the infusion of around 20 new cabinets to my original location has caused a noticeable »

Location Watch October 2022: New Arcade Businesses Open In North & South America, Europe, New Zealand

Location Watch October 2022: New Arcade Businesses Open In North & South America, Europe, New Zealand

October 18, 2022, 4 Comments on Location Watch October 2022: New Arcade Businesses Open In North & South America, Europe, New Zealand

Welcome to Location Watch, a series of posts here at Arcade Heroes which spreads word of brand new arcade locations that have recently opened their doors to the world. I strive to inform you about everyone who opens up no matter where they are on Planet Earth, so if you hear about one I’ve »

Location Watch September 2022: New Arcades For The USA, UK, India, and Australia

Location Watch September 2022: New Arcades For The USA, UK, India, and Australia

September 24, 2022, 1 Comment on Location Watch September 2022: New Arcades For The USA, UK, India, and Australia

Welcome to Location Watch, a semi-regular post that highlights the grand openings of new arcade locations. I endeavor to report on all that I can discover but sometimes I do overlook a place. If so, please let me know and I’ll include it on the next location watch. If you fid yourself near any »

Newsbytes: CAX 2022; Firestone Halts Lending; TekyGo!; Japan Updates & More

Newsbytes: CAX 2022; Firestone Halts Lending; TekyGo!; Japan Updates & More

July 30, 2022, 1 Comment on Newsbytes: CAX 2022; Firestone Halts Lending; TekyGo!; Japan Updates & More

Welcome to Newsbytes, a curation of news & videos from around the wonderful world of arcades & pinball. I’m trying to complete another Location Watch post as well but am also looking to do a video version of those from here on out. Here’s the news: CAX 2022: Major Havoc: The Promised End Revealed »

Dave & Busters Purchases Main Event

Dave & Busters Purchases Main Event

April 6, 2022, 3 Comments on Dave & Busters Purchases Main Event

Several years back, well before the pandemic, Chuck E. Cheeses had bought Peter Piper Pizza, further bolstering their position as the largest chain of arcade entertainment in the world. While today’s news won’t make Dave & Busters the largest, it certainly fortifies their position on the market. H/T to Jdevy for this one; As »