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IAAPA 2016 Pre-Game Show

IAAPA 2016 Pre-Game Show

November 12, 2016, 3 Comments on IAAPA 2016 Pre-Game Show

Things are about to get busy around here as we finally hit the biggest trade show for the arcade industry that there is every year. But first, some quick headlines Sega’s MaiMai Pink is testing in California – I reached out to Sega for comment on this but I have not received a response »

Newsbytes: NEOSD Cart; Plasma Pinball Bumpers

Newsbytes: NEOSD Cart; Plasma Pinball Bumpers

October 29, 2016, 3 Comments on Newsbytes: NEOSD Cart; Plasma Pinball Bumpers

I have not had a lot of luck in finding quick arcade things to talk about today so this will be a little short. News Recap First, let’s recap news from this week: Cruis’n Blast Trailer Released New Redemption Game, Tailgate Toss seen on test Arcooda Coming To IAAPA 2016 UNIS Unveils Most Of »

New Games At MGC 2016: Raider’s Run, Spectre Files Deathstalker, Skycurser and More

New Games At MGC 2016: Raider’s Run, Spectre Files Deathstalker, Skycurser and More

April 9, 2016, 1 Comment on New Games At MGC 2016: Raider’s Run, Spectre Files Deathstalker, Skycurser and More

The Midwest Gaming Classic 2016 event (MGC 2016) is well under way in Wisconsin today and with that, some news on new arcade titles that smaller developers are showing off. Game Refuge and Galloping Ghost: The other day we reported that two companies out of IL were joining forces to produce three new video »

Newsbytes: Super Arcade; Cytus Arcade; ColorDMD; Insert Coins LV Closes; NTG#50

Newsbytes: Super Arcade; Cytus Arcade; ColorDMD; Insert Coins LV Closes; NTG#50

July 11, 2015, 4 Comments on Newsbytes: Super Arcade; Cytus Arcade; ColorDMD; Insert Coins LV Closes; NTG#50

Let’s jump into this mid-July weekend with some news shall we? Super Arcade Petition – Just a reminder that there is still time to sign the petition to the City of Azusa, CA regarding the Super Arcade situation there. Doc Mack of Galloping Ghost Arcade is flying down there to add his voice to »

Newsbag: Videmption, Pinball, New Locations and More

Newsbag: Videmption, Pinball, New Locations and More

March 21, 2015, 3 Comments on Newsbag: Videmption, Pinball, New Locations and More

In North America, our winter nightmare has come to a close with Spring finally here. For the arcade business, in my particular situation, that has seen the typical slowdown that occurs when people can go out and do activities they were not able to do for the past several months. For news, I suddenly »

Review 2013: New Arcade Openings/Closures

Review 2013: New Arcade Openings/Closures

December 23, 2013, 11 Comments on Review 2013: New Arcade Openings/Closures

This has been a slow month for news, although in part I’m sure there are items I have just overlooked as I’ve been busy handling many other things in life and business (and several snow storms). As we reach the end of 2013, here is a look back at some stories that involve the »

Sega’s Wonderful Simulation Games Over The Years

Sega’s Wonderful Simulation Games Over The Years

June 6, 2013, 8 Comments on Sega’s Wonderful Simulation Games Over The Years

On June 6th 1964, Sega began selling arcade games. They had been in business prior to that dealing with vending machines but they recognized the value of electromechanical amusements at the time. This path set the company up for what they would become and given that was 49 years ago today, let’s take a »

X-Lanes Launches In LA

X-Lanes Launches In LA

May 20, 2013, 10 Comments on X-Lanes Launches In LA

A new entertainment facility is open in the Los Angeles area – however from the sounds of it, it’s still in a “beta testing” stage. AH correspondent Phil Arrington takes a look at the new facility that is looking to bring amusement to the LA area. Phil Arrington: “In the fall of 2011, people »

Location News USA:  D & K Arcade in IL; Maks Family Fun Center in TX; 3rd Round 1 USA opening soon;

Location News USA: D & K Arcade in IL; Maks Family Fun Center in TX; 3rd Round 1 USA opening soon;

March 26, 2013, 2 Comments on Location News USA: D & K Arcade in IL; Maks Family Fun Center in TX; 3rd Round 1 USA opening soon;

sometimes one thing that happens when I go for a trip is I fall behind on some things. This time, location news is one of them. Out of nowhere it seems that a few tips have come along, which I’m more than happy to share. It just caught me off guard a little. UPDATE: »

IAAPA 2012 Pictures Batch #3

IAAPA 2012 Pictures Batch #3

November 17, 2012, 3 Comments on IAAPA 2012 Pictures Batch #3

With IAAPA 2012 being the huge show that it is, we have more to share about it, here is another picture post to wrap up the show. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: PHOTOS PART 1 / PART 2 ; VIDEOS PART 1 / PART 2 Animal Kaiser – I had already posted a picture of Sega’s Hero »

Mounted To Blast! – The Resurgence of Mounted Light Gun Games

Mounted To Blast! – The Resurgence of Mounted Light Gun Games

September 6, 2012, 10 Comments on Mounted To Blast! – The Resurgence of Mounted Light Gun Games

Kevin Williams of The Stinger Report delves into the recent trend of seeing mounted light-gun shooters, with a little history to boot »

Difficult or A Cheat? Thoughts on Arcade Game Difficulty

Difficult or A Cheat? Thoughts on Arcade Game Difficulty

July 26, 2012, 7 Comments on Difficult or A Cheat? Thoughts on Arcade Game Difficulty

A recent article from a mainstream gaming site claims that arcade games were cheating players out. Here's why that's naive and absurd »