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A Quick Look At The Games Of IAAPA Expo Asia 2024

A Quick Look At The Games Of IAAPA Expo Asia 2024

arcadehero May 28, 2024 0

IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 is taking place from now until Thursday over in Bangkok, Thailand. Thanks to a couple of readers, we have some photos to share. Just note that I myself am not

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LAI Games Launches Smash DX to Arcades

LAI Games Launches Smash DX to Arcades

arcadehero May 25, 2024 0

May is just about over, and while a certain new basketball video game has been soaking up most of the attention, this Memorial Day weekend is full of surprises. One we posted about last

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Maimai DX By Sega Placed On Test In The USA

Maimai DX By Sega Placed On Test In The USA

arcadehero May 24, 2024 1

A little over a year ago, certain North American rhythm game fans’ prayers were answered when out of nowhere, Taiko No Tatsujin by Bandai Namco Amusement appeared on surprise test at a Round1USA location.

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The Spirit Of NBA Jam Returns With NBA Superstars By Play Mechanix & Raw Thrills

The Spirit Of NBA Jam Returns With NBA Superstars By Play Mechanix & Raw Thrills

arcadehero May 20, 2024 2

The arcade pockets of the internet went crazy this past Friday, when Raw Thrills posted a teaser for a new basketball arcade game to their social media. It appeared to just be called “Super

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Newsbytes: DDR World Vs PIU 2024, May Trade Shows, New Card Games

Newsbytes: DDR World Vs PIU 2024, May Trade Shows, New Card Games

arcadehero May 19, 2024 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates quick news from around the world of arcades, pinball, and other out-of-home entertainment spaces. As we crawl towards Summer, some interesting developments are afoot, perhaps more than

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Raw Thrills & Play Mechanix Teases New Basketball Arcade Game: Super Star

Raw Thrills & Play Mechanix Teases New Basketball Arcade Game: Super Star

arcadehero May 17, 2024 0

Raw Thrills and Play Mechanix have just teased Super Star, a new basketball game that might be a new take on Midway’s classic megahit, NBA Jam today… but there’s not a whole lot to go

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Funhouse Pinball To Return With An Official Remake

Funhouse Pinball To Return With An Official Remake

arcadehero May 17, 2024 1

Ask any long time pinball player about their favorite games, and chances are that Funhouse by Williams will come up at some point. Designed by Pat Lawlor and Larry DeMar, it was released right

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Checking Out Wahlap’s Latest Arcade Cabinets (Monster Eye 3, Kamen Rider, More)

Checking Out Wahlap’s Latest Arcade Cabinets (Monster Eye 3, Kamen Rider, More)

arcadehero May 15, 2024 0

At the AAA’24 Expo that just wrapped up, Chinese company and AH advertisers Wahlap had a strong presence with several new games getting a reveal. This included a new gun game, an AR game,

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AAA 2024 Day 3: Wrapping Up The Other New Games In China

AAA 2024 Day 3: Wrapping Up The Other New Games In China

arcadehero May 13, 2024 0

The third and final day of AAA 2024 (the Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo 2024) has come, and with that we can wrap things up as we look at the best of the rest

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AAA 2024 Day 2: More New Arcade Games From China

AAA 2024 Day 2: More New Arcade Games From China

arcadehero May 11, 2024 0

The Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo (or AAA 2024) in Guangzhou, China, has now wrapped up its second of three days. So, let’s take a look at more new arcade games that may be

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AAA 2024 Day 1: New Arcade Games Shown Off In China

AAA 2024 Day 1: New Arcade Games Shown Off In China

arcadehero May 10, 2024 0

Trade shows may be dormant in the States right now, but AAA 2024 (the Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo 2024) has just begun over in China. From it, we can get a look at

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Interview: Shinichi Ogasawara and Pang Shu on Sega Amusements, Apex Rebels, & 3MindWave

Interview: Shinichi Ogasawara and Pang Shu on Sega Amusements, Apex Rebels, & 3MindWave

arcadehero May 9, 2024 2

For a generation of arcade fans, some names are synonymous with spearheading scores of the greatest video games to grace their grounds. The likes of Yu Suzuki, Toru Iwatani, and Tetsuya Mizuguchi in particular

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