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New arcade coming to Austin, TX – "Arcade UFO"

New arcade coming to Austin, TX – "Arcade UFO"

Shaggy June 30, 2008 3

It seems that I’m not the only ‘crazy’ person who is opening up an arcade out there – a new arcade is in the works in Austin Texas that is also looking to provide

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Looking for an arcade near you? Try Arcade Finder

Looking for an arcade near you? Try Arcade Finder

Shaggy June 30, 2008 9

[Via Arcade Renaissance] Many have tried, few have succeeded when it comes to creating websites that keep track of locations where you can find arcade titles. I know I’ve thought of doing it before

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Nanotech has a distributor, so what's next?

Nanotech has a distributor, so what's next?

Shaggy June 30, 2008 0

We’ve had a few posts recently on a new company that is joining the coin-op scene and once again they have another press release to share with the world. After revealing the licensing of

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Haunted Ms. Pac-Man machine returns to Craigslist

Haunted Ms. Pac-Man machine returns to Craigslist

Shaggy June 30, 2008 0

[Thanks to reader Adam for the tip!, image via random search on flickr] I’m not sure how many times this has shown up on a classifieds website before but once again the haunted Ms.

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Video Review: Indiana Jones Pinball by Stern

Video Review: Indiana Jones Pinball by Stern

Shaggy June 30, 2008 0

Here’s another one, let me know if you like these video reviews or not and whether I should post them all here. I uploaded it to youtube first but was disappointed in the quality

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Video Review: Big Buck Safari by Raw Thrills'

Video Review: Big Buck Safari by Raw Thrills'

Shaggy June 28, 2008 0

It’s been a while since I was able to sit down and write a review for a game but now with my arcade open I am going to go along and make video reviews

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R-Tuned Ultimate Street Racing by Sega

R-Tuned Ultimate Street Racing by Sega

Shaggy June 27, 2008 7

(click on the image to enlarge it, via Aries Small Rooms) First there was Tokyo Drift, then Need For Speed Carbon and now Sega is throwing it’s hat into the street racing arena with

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Another look at arcades by Forbes, this time the Boardwalk

Another look at arcades by Forbes, this time the Boardwalk

Shaggy June 27, 2008 0

Forbes has another arcade-related article up again, this time discussing trends seen in Boardwalk arcades located in California, New Jersey and other places. They do write saying that you should get out and go

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Gottlieb 'virtually' returns to pinball through Nanotech Entertainment

Gottlieb 'virtually' returns to pinball through Nanotech Entertainment

Shaggy June 27, 2008 8

Among the old pinball manufacturers one name that enthusiasts will easily recall is that of Gottlieb. Gottlieb got started in 1927 making early pinballs and created many different kinds of tables all the way

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Peruvian authorities destroy 1,000 illegal Peruvian pinball machines.

Peruvian authorities destroy 1,000 illegal Peruvian pinball machines.

Shaggy June 26, 2008 2

Dang those blasted video games and pinball machines, corrupting our youth more than jazz music ever could. Such an attitude is the case in Peru where authorities as part of the National Tourist Board

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