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UNIS Announces Lane Master Xtreme; Sega Bringing Hyper Cross & Zombies Ready, Deady, Go! To IAAPA 2023

UNIS Announces Lane Master Xtreme; Sega Bringing Hyper Cross & Zombies Ready, Deady, Go! To IAAPA 2023

October 13, 2023, No Comments on UNIS Announces Lane Master Xtreme; Sega Bringing Hyper Cross & Zombies Ready, Deady, Go! To IAAPA 2023

We have a couple of new arcade games different companies to discuss here, although stay tuned for more – I have a couple of items from Raw Thrills on the backburner, just waiting for an a-ok and some additional assets to come through prior to posting. All of the games discussed will be making »

Checking Out IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 (From Far Away)

Checking Out IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 (From Far Away)

September 28, 2023, 2 Comments on Checking Out IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 (From Far Away)

The main IAAPA Expo for this year in Orlando may still be a couple months away, but in the meantime the biggest of their several international shows, IAAPA Expo Europe 2023, has been happening over in Vienna. This show tends to have more new games in the way of redemption than video, but there »

REVIEW: Donut Dodo Do!

September 21, 2023, Comments Off on REVIEW: Donut Dodo Do!

Developer: Pixel Games Publisher: exA-Arcadia Release: May 29th, 2023 Type: Single-screen platformer Players: 1-2, simultaneous Hardware: EXA Board ARCADE EXCLUSIVE?: Partially (Some content) Rating: Green Label – Suitable for all ages Synopsis: Retro gaming goodness like it was 1983 Review “Retro is so hot right now” is a pervasive sentiment out there these days, shown »

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 Preview

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 Preview

September 21, 2023, No Comments on IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 Preview

IAAPA is here, although it’s not “the” IAAPA that is implied in most of my posts. IAAPA themselves are an amusement industry related trade organization and they put together various shows throughout each year. The largest of these events is just called the IAAPA Expo and it takes place every November the week before »

Adam Pratt’s Portfolio

September 18, 2023, Comments Off on Adam Pratt’s Portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio! I appreciate you taking the time to take a look at the various works I’ve created over the years. As a father of three, I keep busy while professionally I’ve been involved in writing, editing, videography, marketing, graphic design and photography. Presently, I’m self-employed with Arcade Galactic & Arcade Heroes, »

Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

September 17, 2023, No Comments on Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post for the weekend that curates news from around the arcade & pinball world to for your reading pleasure. For today’s episode: The AAMA Holds Their Annual Gala The AAMA (American Amusement Machine Association) has held the annual Gala but unlike some previous years, I have little info on what »

GTI Asia China Expo 2023 Review

GTI Asia China Expo 2023 Review

September 14, 2023, 3 Comments on GTI Asia China Expo 2023 Review

The first major amusement-related trade show since the International Bowl Expo has just wrapped up, and while I was not able to attend the GTI Asia China Expo, we’re able to gather some info together to pass along to you as a review of what was there and a preview of some products that »

Pudgy Penguins Will Soon Be An Arcade Game Thanks To Touch Magix

Pudgy Penguins Will Soon Be An Arcade Game Thanks To Touch Magix

September 12, 2023, No Comments on Pudgy Penguins Will Soon Be An Arcade Game Thanks To Touch Magix

We have some news from one of our sponsors today, Touch Magix, although I have to admit – I do not follow blockchain & NFT news much at all, so bear with me on that aspect of the story. Touch Magix has announced a partnership with Pudgy Penguins and is seeking to bring “arcade »

Game Updates Abound: New Content For Step ManiaX, Pump It Up Phoenix & QBIX

Game Updates Abound: New Content For Step ManiaX, Pump It Up Phoenix & QBIX

September 5, 2023, No Comments on Game Updates Abound: New Content For Step ManiaX, Pump It Up Phoenix & QBIX

September might not be starting off with new cabinet releases but it is a time where owners of some particular existing games can enjoy fresh content for their platforms. Let’s dive into what’s come along Step ManiaX Step Revolution has released Content Update #42 for their game, adding five new songs to the mix »

Newsbytes: Taito 70th; NBA BOX; Phoenix Monitor Troubles; Zooom Studios & More

Newsbytes: Taito 70th; NBA BOX; Phoenix Monitor Troubles; Zooom Studios & More

August 26, 2023, 3 Comments on Newsbytes: Taito 70th; NBA BOX; Phoenix Monitor Troubles; Zooom Studios & More

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates news from around the world of arcade games and pinball. Taito Turns 70 August 24th was Taito’s 70th anniversary, one that they’ve been keen to celebrate over in Japan. Unfortunately the company doesn’t have much of a presence in the States anymore, so over here only those »

Arcade Updates: Golden Tee PGA Tour 2023/2024; Jurassic Park 30th Pin; Raccoon Rampage; DDR A3 & More

Arcade Updates: Golden Tee PGA Tour 2023/2024; Jurassic Park 30th Pin; Raccoon Rampage; DDR A3 & More

August 17, 2023, 1 Comment on Arcade Updates: Golden Tee PGA Tour 2023/2024; Jurassic Park 30th Pin; Raccoon Rampage; DDR A3 & More

It’s the dog days of summer and that means its been slow around here, but as we inch our way towards Fall, new games will start popping up – and as you’ll see here, pop-up they have! Here’s the latest to discuss, including: Golden Tee PGA Tour 2023/2024; the Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Edition »

Kevin Williams: When Video Ruled The Land

Kevin Williams: When Video Ruled The Land

August 9, 2023, No Comments on Kevin Williams: When Video Ruled The Land

In another of his occasional guest features for Arcade Heroes – industry specialist Kevin Williams takes time to look back at the amusement scene of 1983, and understand how far the trade has come over the past 40 years. Note that when the term video is used in our industry, it’s not always talking »