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Want To Make An Arcade Game? Check Out The #NoticeMe Game Jam & The Arcade Jam Contests

Want To Make An Arcade Game? Check Out The #NoticeMe Game Jam & The Arcade Jam Contests

February 28, 2022, 1 Comment on Want To Make An Arcade Game? Check Out The #NoticeMe Game Jam & The Arcade Jam Contests

When a video game becomes a proper arcade game (being put into a cabinet that can take payment of some kind to play it), we give it a highlight on this site, regardless it being developed & produced by a big company or an independent creator. We haven’t heard much from the latter since »

‘Furious’ By Raw Thrills Seen On Test At Dave & Busters Addison

‘Furious’ By Raw Thrills Seen On Test At Dave & Busters Addison

December 28, 2021, 2 Comments on ‘Furious’ By Raw Thrills Seen On Test At Dave & Busters Addison

[Thanks to Jdevy for the tip] Note: This post discusses a game seen on location test, the arcade equivalent of a beta test. The game may change significantly from what you see here, or it may not even be released at all. More good news to discuss today as we’ve got another new arcade »

Spotted On Test: Halo: Fireteam Raven Standard

Spotted On Test: Halo: Fireteam Raven Standard

December 21, 2021, 2 Comments on Spotted On Test: Halo: Fireteam Raven Standard

[Thanks to Jdevy for the tip] Note that this post is discussing a game model that has not officially been announced; As it is on test, it may change significantly from what you see here, or it may never reach production. We occasionally hear about new games popping up on Christmas week, and today’s »

Cosmic Digger 3671 Now Available For Arcades + News On New Location Test Games

Cosmic Digger 3671 Now Available For Arcades + News On New Location Test Games

October 7, 2021, No Comments on Cosmic Digger 3671 Now Available For Arcades + News On New Location Test Games

I’m going to do a “2fer” on this one, as the news would be pretty brief otherwise. Cosmic Digger 3671 Now Shipping The games released for 2021 expands a little, as does the library for the exA-Arcadia, as the quirky Cosmic Digger 3671 is now shipping and available for exA systems worldwide. If you »

Newsbytes: Cruis’n Blast Switch Review; RIP Gene Lipkin & Frank Pellegrini; Rival Megagun XE Release; Disenchantment Test & More

Newsbytes: Cruis’n Blast Switch Review; RIP Gene Lipkin & Frank Pellegrini; Rival Megagun XE Release; Disenchantment Test & More

September 18, 2021, 1 Comment on Newsbytes: Cruis’n Blast Switch Review; RIP Gene Lipkin & Frank Pellegrini; Rival Megagun XE Release; Disenchantment Test & More

Hello and welcome to Newsbytes, a semi-regular weekend post that curates arcade & pinball news from around the world for your enjoyment. This one, in particular, is packed with videos, so if you’re in more of a watching mood than a reading one, this post is up your alley. Cruis’n Blast Switch Review If »

Spotted On Test: Asphalt 9 Legends DX; Pac-Man Power Pellets

Spotted On Test: Asphalt 9 Legends DX; Pac-Man Power Pellets

August 6, 2021, 1 Comment on Spotted On Test: Asphalt 9 Legends DX; Pac-Man Power Pellets

Well…arcade news really slowed to a snail’s pace the past few weeks. That doesn’t mean we take a break here, and thankfully we’ve got something to share with you today about a couple of possibly upcoming games. I say possibly as when it comes to location tests, there is always the chance that the »

Spotted On US Test: exA-Arcadia’s Dedicated 4-player Cabinet Design

Spotted On US Test: exA-Arcadia’s Dedicated 4-player Cabinet Design

May 4, 2021, 3 Comments on Spotted On US Test: exA-Arcadia’s Dedicated 4-player Cabinet Design

If you are new to the modern arcade business, then stick with me here for a brief history lesson; Otherwise, old-timers or distributors, feel free to jump down to the 3rd sub-header… UPDATE: Made a slight correction below – Paul Jacobs was with SNK America from 1986 (where he founded the US division) until »

Spotted on Location Test: Minecraft Dungeons Arcade

Spotted on Location Test: Minecraft Dungeons Arcade

April 20, 2021, 1 Comment on Spotted on Location Test: Minecraft Dungeons Arcade

Disclaimer: Please note that where this is a location test, the final game product may differ from what is shown below – sometimes the game may not even be released depending on how testing goes. [Thanks to anonTipster for the pics!] Recently revealed through the official Minecraft blog, we have our first look at »

Original Game On Test: Drakons Realm Keepers

Original Game On Test: Drakons Realm Keepers

March 25, 2021, 1 Comment on Original Game On Test: Drakons Realm Keepers

Location tests are starting to pile up, and particularly from one company that we have mentioned a few times lately: Adrenaline Amusements. They have Zombie Smasher, Twister, and now Drakons: Realm Keepers. This latter and fully original piece (by what I can tell) is currently on test at the Dave & Busters in Hollywood, »

Twister by Adrenaline Amusements Spotted On Test

Twister by Adrenaline Amusements Spotted On Test

March 16, 2021, No Comments on Twister by Adrenaline Amusements Spotted On Test

Got a quickie for you today, thanks to an anonymous tipster that sent a couple of photos my way. I tip my hat to you,  once again 😉 You likely know what the classic board game Twister is, so that doesn’t need any explanation, but you may be curious how an arcade adaptation might »

Newsbytes: Stern Runs Avengers Contest; Hypernoid For MVS; & More

Newsbytes: Stern Runs Avengers Contest; Hypernoid For MVS; & More

March 6, 2021, No Comments on Newsbytes: Stern Runs Avengers Contest; Hypernoid For MVS; & More

It’s been such an unusually busy week for arcade news that today’s Newsbytes is a wee bit sparse. Either way, here are some quick items to read & watch for the weekend. Stern Launches The Heads-Up Pinball Invitational For Avengers: Infinity Quest Which of these 8 players will win a Stern Pinball machine? I’m »

Taito’s Densha De Go!! Spotted On Test At Dave & Busters

Taito’s Densha De Go!! Spotted On Test At Dave & Busters

January 25, 2021, No Comments on Taito’s Densha De Go!! Spotted On Test At Dave & Busters

It’s been a little bit since we had news regarding a game on location test, particularly something that was introduced at Dave & Busters. As you can recognize from the title, this one is from Taito, being their oddly compelling train simulation game, Densha De Go!!. If you are unfamiliar with the series, it’s »