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Last week on Arcade Heroes

Last week on Arcade Heroes

Twisted Supreme March 18, 2008 1

So we had the usual kind of news this week; haunted arcade cabinets, Mexican wrestlers and a new pinball table from Stern. But most importantly we had some great news that Shaggy’s arcade is

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MechWarrior 4 arcade in action

MechWarrior 4 arcade in action

Shaggy March 18, 2008 6

I remember playing the first Mechwarrior on PC – it was a game that was ahead of it’s time with excellent 3D graphics (as always, for the time), a detailed storyline and overall a

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The Scandia Fun Center in Sacramento, CA (pic review)

The Scandia Fun Center in Sacramento, CA (pic review)

Shaggy March 17, 2008 1

Thanks to Dan of the KLOV Forums we have a look at another Scandia arcade, this time in Sacramento, CA. Hit the link below to check out the pics, which are in and of

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First shots of Indiana Jones Pinball

First shots of Indiana Jones Pinball

Shaggy March 17, 2008 2

Pinball News has the first shots of the new Stern pinball machine, Indiana Jones. While the new machine is set to launch close to the release of the upcoming movie Indiana Jones and the

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CRT or LCD? A Discussion About Arcade Monitors

CRT or LCD? A Discussion About Arcade Monitors

Shaggy March 16, 2008 14

Ever since Computer Space came along until recent times, most arcade machines have used a traditional CRT monitor to display the graphics. Like any display technology, CRTs have advantages and disadvantages – the image

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Promises of Arcade Street Fighter Used to Entice Visitors to London Show

Promises of Arcade Street Fighter Used to Entice Visitors to London Show

Shaggy March 16, 2008 3

Here’s another fine article by Kevin Williams of The Stinger Report. It sounds like some people are using Street Fighter IV like it was the GTAIV of the industry to get attention. Read on:

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Awesome 3D arcade game art

Awesome 3D arcade game art

Twisted Supreme March 16, 2008 1

[via Technabob] Want to jazz up your game room, then look no further these funky 3D arcade pieces by Melissa Jones. Melissa creates original wood carvings of classic arcade characters, then creates a resin casting

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Students arcade removed

Students arcade removed

Twisted Supreme March 16, 2008 1

Imagine the joy when you find out the college you are starting at has a few arcade games in the college centre. You’d count yourself damn lucky because I had nothing like that, were

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Abel & Crimson Viper detailed

Abel & Crimson Viper detailed

Twisted Supreme March 15, 2008 0

Over at Kotakuthey have a detailed run down on two of Street Fighter IV’s new characters. Hopefully we’ll find out a little more on the most recently announced Mexican wrestler; El Fuerte. [Abel detailed]    [Crimson

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Next week my arcade makes its start

Next week my arcade makes its start

Shaggy March 15, 2008 20

I got some great news today that I will be signing the lease on the store lot where I will be placing my arcade sometime next week, possibly Monday or Tuesday. Once that happens

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