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More info on the new arcade game Get Outta My Face
We heard about the new and original arcade title Get Outta My Face prior to AMOA and I’m happy to pass along some updates of what has been going on with the game as
Read More »Asteroids Watch
From the genius that brought you the Pong watch comes this rather cool asteroids time piece. Video after the break. Please note; game is not playable…… DAMN! [via Oh Gizmo] [Discuss on the Forum
Read More »Konami Japan launches DDR:X website
The next installment of DDR is coming soon to arcades and with it, websites promoting the game. Konami Japan has upgraded it’s DDR:X site from the teaser with a little bit more info (in
Read More »Dog Fight brings aerial combat to exer-gaming
It definently looks like the exer-gaming scene is picking up a lot of steam and while so far these kinds of devices are being marketed towards gyms, I believe that arcades/FECs could easily capitalize
Read More »The new Trans-Force 3D entertainment complex for kids – Kids-Force
Hot on the trail of their showcase at IAAPA, Russian entertainment outfit Trans-Force has announced a new interactive entertainment platform for kids that combines entertainment and education into one package that is intended for
Read More »Sega Japan releases new promo materials for House of the Dead EX
When IAAPA came and went, I was a little surprised to see that Sega didn’t bring House of the Dead EX along as part of it’s showcase. HOTD still holds a good fan following
Read More »UBeat testing at the Trocadero, London
If you’re going to be dropping by the Trocadero in London anytime soon then here’s something to keep an eye out for – Konami’s UBeat. The Stinger Report sent us some pictures of the
Read More »Namco's Rockin' Bowl-O-Rama shown in Gadgets For Guys morning show segment
Ah, morning TV news shows. Usually when they are discussing video games, it’s something about how they are harmful to your kids but on occasion, they just show you some games without all the
Read More »The Apex Racing Simulator by SimCraft
Arcades have always been great at presenting simulators to the public and when it comes to racing simulators, they really hit the spot. Even at IAAPA this year we saw several simulation style games
Read More »Big Buck Safari begins online tournaments
While the kit to put big Buck Safari online has been available for a little while now, it wasn’t until Dec. 1st that the tournaments began. But Dec. 1st has come (and past
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