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Recap: Wahlap Holds Successful E-Sport Champion Event

Recap: Wahlap Holds Successful E-Sport Champion Event

October 15, 2024, No Comments on Recap: Wahlap Holds Successful E-Sport Champion Event

After our recent coverage on the GTI Asia China Expo 2024, there is another major arcade event that took place over in China – Wahlap E-Sport Championship 2024. Regular readers should be familiar with Wahlap, who has been a big player on the arcade scene in China, with growing influence out West through games »

GTI Asia China Expo 2024 Day 3: More New Arcade Games In China

GTI Asia China Expo 2024 Day 3: More New Arcade Games In China

September 16, 2024, No Comments on GTI Asia China Expo 2024 Day 3: More New Arcade Games In China

After a brief weekend break, here is our third and final day of coverage on the GTI Asia China Expo 2024, out of Guangzhou, China. Having now finished our round-ups of Wahlap, UNIS, and a few small nods to other notable things going on (e.g. Namco Hong Kong’s attendance), this post gives a chance »

GTI Asia China Expo 2024 Day 1: Arcade Games In China

GTI Asia China Expo 2024 Day 1: Arcade Games In China

September 12, 2024, No Comments on GTI Asia China Expo 2024 Day 1: Arcade Games In China

Trade show season 2024 is officially underway now, as the three-day GTI Asia China Expo 2024 held in Guangzhou, China kicked off on the 11th. With it comes a number of new arcade games to talk about, which may well be seeing a release elsewhere soon. For those who keep less track of trade »

Kevin Williams: Dance The Night Away To The Rhythm Resurgence

Kevin Williams: Dance The Night Away To The Rhythm Resurgence

August 12, 2024, 2 Comments on Kevin Williams: Dance The Night Away To The Rhythm Resurgence

Guest contributor & industry specialist Kevin Williams is back, this time taking a look at the “rhythm resurgence” as music games return to prominence on the gaming scene. Take it away Kevin! KWP: In this special feature for Arcade Heroes, we look at the reemergence of the music/rhythm game genre. Once an incredibly profitable »

Two New From Marvelous: Naruto Emblem Battle (NA), Pokemon Frienda (JP)

Two New From Marvelous: Naruto Emblem Battle (NA), Pokemon Frienda (JP)

July 12, 2024, No Comments on Two New From Marvelous: Naruto Emblem Battle (NA), Pokemon Frienda (JP)

The dog days of summer have been dragging on as usual, and arcade news has been fairly quiet in more ways than one of late. Part of that is down to this very site unfortunately going into some unplanned downtime for a few hours the other day – thankfully that’s all sorted now though. »

Phantom Breaker Omnia Now Available To Order For Arcades

Phantom Breaker Omnia Now Available To Order For Arcades

June 29, 2024, No Comments on Phantom Breaker Omnia Now Available To Order For Arcades

A new 2.5D fighting game is now available for arcades to grab, thanks to exA-Arcadia’s latest release, Phantom Breaker Omnia. Based upon the fighting title of the same name, exA has made some upgrades to it that makes this another ‘premium’ release. Let’s check it out: Phantom Breaker Omnia – The Series Phantom Breaker »

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

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

May 9, 2024, 2 Comments on Interview: Shinichi Ogasawara and Pang Shu on Sega Amusements, Apex Rebels, & 3MindWave

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 are perceived as pioneering artists – in the minds of many, they have left a lasting impact on the medium »

The EAG 2024 Recap – New Arcade Games For Europe

The EAG 2024 Recap – New Arcade Games For Europe

January 18, 2024, No Comments on The EAG 2024 Recap – New Arcade Games For Europe

EAG 2024 has come and gone, and following our early preview we’re here to provide you with a rundown of the new games that were on hand. Some photos come courtesy of Kevin Williams at The Stinger Report, while others (along with some commentary) come from AH co-contributor Ted Haydon, who was also able »

Location Watch December 2023: New Arcades For The Holidays

Location Watch December 2023: New Arcades For The Holidays

December 23, 2023, No Comments on Location Watch December 2023: New Arcades For The Holidays

Welcome to Location Watch, an occasional series of posts that focus on brand new arcade businesses that have opened their doors recently. We cover them from any part of the world, splitting the news up between different world regions. It has been quite some time now since the last one in September… but the »

Exclusive: Checking Out Gesture Art & Design With Their First Game, Food Flight

Exclusive: Checking Out Gesture Art & Design With Their First Game, Food Flight

October 30, 2023, No Comments on Exclusive: Checking Out Gesture Art & Design With Their First Game, Food Flight

Over a decade ago, I had the pleasure of travelling out to Orange County, CA and getting to play the then-new Dirty Drivin’ at the HQ of Specular Interactive. It was both fun and fascinating to see behind-the-scenes of how an arcade game was made. I’ve wanted to do more stories like that and »