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Newsbytes: Pinball Expo 2016; MaxiTune 5DX+; Breakout; Photo Election 2016

Newsbytes: Pinball Expo 2016; MaxiTune 5DX+; Breakout; Photo Election 2016

October 22, 2016, No Comments on Newsbytes: Pinball Expo 2016; MaxiTune 5DX+; Breakout; Photo Election 2016

It has been quite the week for gaming news in general with the revelation of Nintendo’s latest game console, the Switch. I find it interesting that no one is saying that this one means the ‘death of the arcade’ as that seems to be said with every new console these days… perhaps operators are »

New Arcades: Harp-Cade (NJ); Bar 145 Reset (OH); The Dam Sports Arcade (OR); Flippin Great Pinball (FL); Netherworld (Au); Dave & Busters (CA)

New Arcades: Harp-Cade (NJ); Bar 145 Reset (OH); The Dam Sports Arcade (OR); Flippin Great Pinball (FL); Netherworld (Au); Dave & Busters (CA)

October 19, 2016, No Comments on New Arcades: Harp-Cade (NJ); Bar 145 Reset (OH); The Dam Sports Arcade (OR); Flippin Great Pinball (FL); Netherworld (Au); Dave & Busters (CA)

It’s that time again to check out the accumulated news of the latest arcade locations to pop-up out there. But first, this tweet of Bill Murray signing a Ghostbusters pinball machine in Charleston. New Arcade Venues Hailey’s Harp-Cade (Metuchen, NJ) This one opened up a couple of weeks ago, following the standard ‘pubcade’ formula. »

Newsbytes: New Redemption/Videmption; Pinball Expo

Newsbytes: New Redemption/Videmption; Pinball Expo

October 15, 2016, No Comments on Newsbytes: New Redemption/Videmption; Pinball Expo

The leaves are changing colors and are falling while business at the arcade begins to pick up after the September doldrums. In the run up to the Winter time, I’ve picked up a Galaga Assault and a Rampage (the 1986 version) but I’ll be refraining from much else unless things pick up. This Weekend’s »

New Videmption Game From Raw Thrills: Choppy Wood

New Videmption Game From Raw Thrills: Choppy Wood

October 12, 2016, No Comments on New Videmption Game From Raw Thrills: Choppy Wood

(Thanks to anon for the tip) Leaks are everywhere these days and not just of the political email kind. We recently unveiled a location test for Space Invaders Frenzy by Raw Thrills and today we have another to discuss – Choppy Wood. The Choppy Wood Game Cabinet (Click for the full size) I initially »

Heighway Pinball’s Alien Pinball Machine Unveiled

Heighway Pinball’s Alien Pinball Machine Unveiled

October 8, 2016, 1 Comment on Heighway Pinball’s Alien Pinball Machine Unveiled

We have been talking about Heighway Pinball’s second game, Alien Pinball, for a while now. The latest news had been that it was set to unveil next week on October 13th. However, the approval has come sooner so we have something to talk about as the company has begun production on the game! Video »

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 »

Surprise! Space Invaders Frenzy Coming To Arcades In 2017/2018

Surprise! Space Invaders Frenzy Coming To Arcades In 2017/2018

October 5, 2016, 4 Comments on Surprise! Space Invaders Frenzy Coming To Arcades In 2017/2018

(Thanks to Jerry for the tip) It’s hard to believe but many arcade classics that we all know and love are approaching the ripe old age of 40. Taito’s Space Invaders is one of those iconic titles, having launched in 1978. The history of Space Invaders needs no introduction as it changed everything about »

Display Tech: Holograms With Voxiebox

Display Tech: Holograms With Voxiebox

October 4, 2016, 2 Comments on Display Tech: Holograms With Voxiebox

Arcade Displays We’ve seen quite a few non-mainstream displays get some mileage out of the arcade business. Vector monitors, stereoscopic 3D, transparent LCDs, large touchscreens, dome screens and more. That is one benefit of a business that can introduce certain technologies that may not be ready for home or may never be feasible outside »

Raw Thrills Shines At TwitchCon 2016

Raw Thrills Shines At TwitchCon 2016

October 3, 2016, No Comments on Raw Thrills Shines At TwitchCon 2016

One thing we have been critical about regarding the arcade industry at large is the lack of modern marketing thinking. Many games are only touted upon release and after a flyer is produced and maybe a trailer, it’s left up to the distributors from there. This might have worked out great in the 80s »

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 »