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‘Roids Aiming For A Limited Arcade Release This Summer

‘Roids Aiming For A Limited Arcade Release This Summer

June 28, 2017, 1 Comment on ‘Roids Aiming For A Limited Arcade Release This Summer

(Thanks to commentor Gus for alerting us to this) It’s a good time to be a fan of late 70s/early 80s Atari arcade titles. First we had the revelation a short while ago of the Gravitar-like Cosmotrons getting an arcade release and now it looks like the same treatment will be taking place with »

Confirmed: Nex Machina Coming To Arcades

Confirmed: Nex Machina Coming To Arcades

June 27, 2017, 4 Comments on Confirmed: Nex Machina Coming To Arcades

We have been following the progress of the Eugene Jarvis and Housemarque collaboration since it was first announced. That collaboration turned out to be a Robotron 2084-like game by the name of Nex Machina. Nex was released last week to PCs and the Playstation 4 home console and has been earning some glowing reviews »

Taito Unveils Their VR Game Stage Line-up

Taito Unveils Their VR Game Stage Line-up

June 22, 2017, No Comments on Taito Unveils Their VR Game Stage Line-up

All has been relatively quiet on the development front when it comes to former arcade powerhouse Taito, the number of said arcade games slowing to a trickle in recent times. In part that is due to their acquisition by Square Enix and some games being sold under the SE label but Taito has also »

Skycurser June 2017 Update Now Live

Skycurser June 2017 Update Now Live

June 22, 2017, 2 Comments on Skycurser June 2017 Update Now Live

We have been following the progress of the independently made video arcade game Skycurser for a while now. If you were like me and bought one of the beta kits then you also have seen first hand how the game has progressed over time, with various gameplay adjustments & bug fixes to bring it »

Newsbytes: Heighway Pinball Shake-up; Firepower Pin Upgrade; Holy Grail; The Simpsons + More

Newsbytes: Heighway Pinball Shake-up; Firepower Pin Upgrade; Holy Grail; The Simpsons + More

June 17, 2017, 1 Comment on Newsbytes: Heighway Pinball Shake-up; Firepower Pin Upgrade; Holy Grail; The Simpsons + More

Happy weekend to you all out there. With that comes another Newsbytes, our collection of arcade news from around the world. Andrew Heighway Leaves Heighway Pinball Let’s start with the biggest news first – something that could warrant it’s own post given the magnitude of what is going on. We have been following the »

The Games Of The IAAPA Asian Attractions Expo 2017

The Games Of The IAAPA Asian Attractions Expo 2017

June 15, 2017, 1 Comment on The Games Of The IAAPA Asian Attractions Expo 2017

While every November we come to the ‘big’ IAAPA trade show, the organization holds expos around the world throughout the year. One of those is called the Asian Attractions Expo. This year the event was held in Singapore and apart from some information coming through on Twitter, we were fortunate enough to have some »

Location Watch: VR Zone (JP); N2 Arcade (TN), The Garcade (WI) Sega Prize Zone Hatfield (UK); Round1USA (NY)

Location Watch: VR Zone (JP); N2 Arcade (TN), The Garcade (WI) Sega Prize Zone Hatfield (UK); Round1USA (NY)

June 13, 2017, 1 Comment on Location Watch: VR Zone (JP); N2 Arcade (TN), The Garcade (WI) Sega Prize Zone Hatfield (UK); Round1USA (NY)

It’s E3 time again, which means that the gaming world has their focus on new developments for the console side of the business. Outside of that, developments continue in the arcade sector particularly with new venues opening their doors. Let’s dive into the latest: Namco Opening Full VR Zone Facility In Shinjuku UPDATE: The »

Star Wars Pinball Appears At The Park Avenue Open Day (UK)

Star Wars Pinball Appears At The Park Avenue Open Day (UK)

June 9, 2017, No Comments on Star Wars Pinball Appears At The Park Avenue Open Day (UK)

Newsfeed via We just received our first glimpses of Stern Pinball’s Star Wars this past week but for arcade operators in the UK, they have already had the chance to play it. Every year in the UK, a couple of distributors there (Electrocoin & UDC) hold an event that allows operators there a chance »

Newsbytes: Cosmotrons; Knights In Armor; KOF XIV

Newsbytes: Cosmotrons; Knights In Armor; KOF XIV

June 3, 2017, 2 Comments on Newsbytes: Cosmotrons; Knights In Armor; KOF XIV

It’s a wonderful day in June, at least where I am at, so make the most of it and drop by an arcade for a gaming break. Until then, here are some news items from the wonderful world of arcades to pass the time. SNK Arcade Bundle Giveaway Just a reminder that thanks to »

Location Watch: Coin-Op Game Room (CA); Strike Zone Entertainment Center (FL); 2 New Dave & Busters (GA, LA)

Location Watch: Coin-Op Game Room (CA); Strike Zone Entertainment Center (FL); 2 New Dave & Busters (GA, LA)

May 24, 2017, 1 Comment on Location Watch: Coin-Op Game Room (CA); Strike Zone Entertainment Center (FL); 2 New Dave & Busters (GA, LA)

Who is ready for another round of new arcade location news? I knew you were. 4th Coin-Op Game Room Coming To The Gaslamp Bar – San Diego, CA (Thanks to TJ for correcting me on the number of Coin-Op Game Room locations there are; this will be the 4th, not the 3rd) Opening their 4th location »