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Newsbytes: More Sega JP Changes; Genda Makes A Game; New Aka & Blue & More

Newsbytes: More Sega JP Changes; Genda Makes A Game; New Aka & Blue & More

January 14, 2024, No Comments on Newsbytes: More Sega JP Changes; Genda Makes A Game; New Aka & Blue & More

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates news from around the world of arcades & pinball. It’s the first Newsbytes of the year, so let’s catch up a little on what is going on in the business. Just note that due to a very busy weekend, I am going to have to cut this »

The Arcade & Pinball of CES 2024

The Arcade & Pinball of CES 2024

January 12, 2024, 1 Comment on The Arcade & Pinball of CES 2024

New year, new trade shows. While the subject show of today’s post does not normally involve arcade games, things are a little different this year. The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is generally focused on the latest gadgets, gizmos, and concepts that the world can expect to see in the coming year. Arcades used »

Arcade & Pinball Releases For 2024

December 30, 2023, Comments Off on Arcade & Pinball Releases For 2024

What arcade & pinball games have been released in 2024? That’s what this page is for! Simply select the region you wish to browse for video games & pinball below via the tabs. Videmption & AR/VR attractions & EM Games are separated out, but those genres tend to only focus on North America. Expect frequent »

State of the Industry & Arcade Year-In-Review 2023

State of the Industry & Arcade Year-In-Review 2023

December 29, 2023, 1 Comment on State of the Industry & Arcade Year-In-Review 2023

It is time to look back at the year and see where we’re at as an industry, with this Arcade Year-In-Review 2023 and ‘State of the Industry’ report. I’m harkening back to Play Meter Magazine with this idea, where that trade publication used to present a ton of valuable data about where the arcade »

What Is In Store For DSM Arcade In 2024?

What Is In Store For DSM Arcade In 2024?

December 26, 2023, No Comments on What Is In Store For DSM Arcade In 2024?

Before we end 2023, I wanted to take this opportunity to look at an arcade developer who are moving up from an indie developer to bigger player in the amusement business. I spoke with Dan Fessler, founder of DSM Arcade and we’ve got some information on what his plans are going into 2024. DSM »

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 »

Arcana Heart 3 Xtend Now Shipping In Japan; Western Pre-Orders Open

Arcana Heart 3 Xtend Now Shipping In Japan; Western Pre-Orders Open

December 16, 2023, No Comments on Arcana Heart 3 Xtend Now Shipping In Japan; Western Pre-Orders Open

exA-Arcadia has released Team Arcana’s Arcade Heart 3 Love Max Six Stars Xtend in Japan, with Western pre-orders now up. Let’s look into the details: What Is Arcana Heart? The Arcana Heart series is a fighting game where all of the characters are female, drawn in anime style. While on the surface the cute »

Bullseye Crackshot Now Shipping To Arcades

Bullseye Crackshot Now Shipping To Arcades

December 13, 2023, No Comments on Bullseye Crackshot Now Shipping To Arcades

First shown at Bowl Expo with the production model on display at IAAPA 2023, Coastal Amusements is ready to ship their latest arcade video game, Bullseye Crack Shot. Let’s take a look at this new release: Background For some background, Bullseye Crack Shot is one of numerous recent video shooting range efforts, a genre »

New Games Aplenty For 2024: Wrapping Up IAAPA 2023

New Games Aplenty For 2024: Wrapping Up IAAPA 2023

December 11, 2023, 2 Comments on New Games Aplenty For 2024: Wrapping Up IAAPA 2023

It’s been a few weeks since IAAPA 2023 took place and in that time, I’ve slowly been working through the many companies and games that made their grand debut at the show. This post is intended to wrap it all up, helping you navigate what was there and what is coming to the arcade »

Newsbytes: Street Fighter 6 Type Arcade; Men In Black; Headlines

Newsbytes: Street Fighter 6 Type Arcade; Men In Black; Headlines

December 9, 2023, 6 Comments on Newsbytes: Street Fighter 6 Type Arcade; Men In Black; Headlines

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates quick news from around the world of arcades and pinball machines. There isn’t a ton of news to chew on this time, but just enough to have some fun, including a fairly big announcement for Street Fighter 6 upfront. Let’s get to it: Street Fighter 6 Type »

IAAPA 2023: New Games From Wahlap & Amusement Source International

IAAPA 2023: New Games From Wahlap & Amusement Source International

December 2, 2023, 1 Comment on IAAPA 2023: New Games From Wahlap & Amusement Source International

The next company to receive our IAAPA 2023 focus is on Wahlap and Amusement Source International. Wahlap is based in Guangzhou, China, while ASI is setup in Texas. I need to stress that they are NOT the same company but ASI carries a lot more Wahlap product than anyone else at present. Some Wahlap »

IAAPA 2023: Andamiro USA’s Game Line-Up

IAAPA 2023: Andamiro USA’s Game Line-Up

November 29, 2023, No Comments on IAAPA 2023: Andamiro USA’s Game Line-Up

Welcome to the next piece of IAAPA 2023 coverage, now focusing on Andamiro USA. As the US division of the South Korean arcade developer, they are fairly autonomous in the products that they can produce. They also moved from California to Texas not long ago, so they could be more centralized on their support. »