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UNIS Pulls The Curtain Back On Fantasy Soccer

UNIS Pulls The Curtain Back On Fantasy Soccer

October 12, 2018, 1 Comment on UNIS Pulls The Curtain Back On Fantasy Soccer

Exactly a month ago, we ran a story about a brand new soccer video game that was shown off at a trade show in China. Apart from a photo of the game at the UNIS booth, we had no other information to go off of, so we’ve had to wait. Today, UNIS uploaded a »

Newsbytes: Aki To Blue Type R; WCCF 2017-2018; Arcade Cab Conversions; Starcade Goes Prime

Newsbytes: Aki To Blue Type R; WCCF 2017-2018; Arcade Cab Conversions; Starcade Goes Prime

January 13, 2018, 3 Comments on Newsbytes: Aki To Blue Type R; WCCF 2017-2018; Arcade Cab Conversions; Starcade Goes Prime

January has been fairly mild as far as weather goes – at least where I live (hanging around the 40s most of the time). Even though it’s not super-freezing like the Eastern US, it has seemed to keep people coming to the mall and thus to the arcade. Let’s start with just a headline: »

New Locations: The Grid Arcade Bar (MN); Big Al’s (CA); Little Big Thrills (MN); 1up Arcade (AU); Rock N’ Fun (HI)

New Locations: The Grid Arcade Bar (MN); Big Al’s (CA); Little Big Thrills (MN); 1up Arcade (AU); Rock N’ Fun (HI)

April 21, 2017, 2 Comments on New Locations: The Grid Arcade Bar (MN); Big Al’s (CA); Little Big Thrills (MN); 1up Arcade (AU); Rock N’ Fun (HI)

Time for new arcade locations and updates! These have been accumulating for a few weeks as I’ve been very busy with other things, mainly in remodeling my own location. Let’s jump into the news of the locations out there: The Grid Arcade Bar (Lansing, MI) Let’s start off with a bar/arcade that opened their »

Video Arcade Games Turning 20 In 2017

Video Arcade Games Turning 20 In 2017

February 25, 2017, 6 Comments on Video Arcade Games Turning 20 In 2017

Welcome to Part 3 of our series on games that will be celebrating a certain anniversary during this calendar year of 2017. With going back to 1997, we will be looking at games turning 20 this year. But first, check out the first two parts if you haven’t already: Arcade Games Turning 40 in »

Industry Passings: Masaya Nakamura (Namco); Marvin Yagoda; Dick Hawkins

Industry Passings: Masaya Nakamura (Namco); Marvin Yagoda; Dick Hawkins

January 30, 2017, No Comments on Industry Passings: Masaya Nakamura (Namco); Marvin Yagoda; Dick Hawkins

There have been a few amusement/arcade industry deaths to occur this month, hopefully the families of those affected can find peace through the grieving process. Masaya Nakamura – Various outlets are reporting that Namco founder Masaya Nakamura has died at the age of 91. The cause of death was not released by the family but »

Newsbytes: Arcade Revival; Monkey Magic; Densha De Go!!!; Polybius

Newsbytes: Arcade Revival; Monkey Magic; Densha De Go!!!; Polybius

October 8, 2016, 1 Comment on Newsbytes: Arcade Revival; Monkey Magic; Densha De Go!!!; Polybius

I hope you have enjoyed the news this week. October is always a better time for news than September as we get close to IAAPA so more new game announcements come to light. Let’s start off with some news from about Cruis’n Blast and go from there. Cruis’n Blast Launch Party At Logan Arcade »

Newsbytes: Super Arcade; Pac Man Smash Slim: Houdini Pinball

Newsbytes: Super Arcade; Pac Man Smash Slim: Houdini Pinball

October 1, 2016, 2 Comments on Newsbytes: Super Arcade; Pac Man Smash Slim: Houdini Pinball

Welcome to October. The second month of the year after January that people seek out horror movies. In case you missed the biggest news of the week due to it coming out on Friday night, click here for the latest news on Cruis’n Blast. News You Can Use Super Arcade Finally Gets The Thumbs »

NEON FM Andamiro Version Now Available Worldwide; More pictures for Dance Central 3

NEON FM Andamiro Version Now Available Worldwide; More pictures for Dance Central 3

May 11, 2016, No Comments on NEON FM Andamiro Version Now Available Worldwide; More pictures for Dance Central 3

Here are a couple of items related to music arcade gaming today so let’s get to the facts! NEON FM Andamiro Version Now Available Worldwide In June of last year, a new model for Unit-E Technologies’ NEON FM rhythm game was unveiled. Working with Andamiro, the company showed it to the public at the »

Newsbytes: Ghostbusters LE Footage; NEON FM; Tron Rollercoaster

May 7, 2016, No Comments on Newsbytes: Ghostbusters LE Footage; NEON FM; Tron Rollercoaster

Ah the first weekend of May. If you’re lucky, that doesn’t mean hayfever; otherwise should mean some good weather so you can go out and visit an arcade. Let’s check out some quick news of what is happening out there: Stern’s Ghostbusters Limited Edition Pinball In Action:  The moment fans have been waiting for »

Newsbytes: Sega Theme Park News; Photobooth Nabs Thief; Ballspark

February 13, 2016, 4 Comments on Newsbytes: Sega Theme Park News; Photobooth Nabs Thief; Ballspark

This Valentine’s Day weekend post is approved for 1-2 players: Sega Looks To Expand on Their Theme Park Business – (Thanks to Stingray Travel for the tip) – News has come along that Sega is very interested in expand the theme park portion of their company. It’s too early for details at this point other than »

Arcade Review: Play Port in Erie, PA and what Arcades are doing for Halloween

Arcade Review: Play Port in Erie, PA and what Arcades are doing for Halloween

October 30, 2015, No Comments on Arcade Review: Play Port in Erie, PA and what Arcades are doing for Halloween

I recently had a chance to visit Play Port in Erie, PA. For those not familiar with this arcade it runs on a pay per person model, and the cost is $10 at the door. Playtime is unlimited during the weekdays but on weekends is limited to 3 hours per person. Playtime includes all »

Sega Amusements Unveils Initial IAAPA 2015 Line-Up

Sega Amusements Unveils Initial IAAPA 2015 Line-Up

October 23, 2015, 4 Comments on Sega Amusements Unveils Initial IAAPA 2015 Line-Up

With IAAPA 2015 approaching fast, companies are beginning to lift the veil on what it is that they are brining to the show. Sega Amusements usually like to keep a few things under wraps as “surprises” and this release as posted to their Facebook page mentions: “We’ll have 9 NEW games at IAAPA 2015, »