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Sega reveals specs on its new arcade hardware, RingEdge and RingWide

Sega reveals specs on its new arcade hardware, RingEdge and RingWide

February 20, 2009, 47 Comments on Sega reveals specs on its new arcade hardware, RingEdge and RingWide

(image via AM-Net) The hardware which caused some to erroneously think that Sega was jumping back into the console business has been revealed and we now see that there are actually two configurations, thus the use of the two different names. Not surprisingly, the hardware is PC-based, just like Lindbergh and Europa-R. But how »

AOU 2009 stuff : Yea for more games!

February 18, 2009, 1 Comment on AOU 2009 stuff : Yea for more games!

The arcade scene in Japan is starting to get a taste of what’s to come, and while the show has not officially started yet, several different Japanese manufacturers’ AOU 2009 websites have been updated with some info on the games they are showing off, and Japanese arcade news site are picking up on the »

IGX 2009

February 11, 2009, No Comments on IGX 2009

As some of you may be aware there was another show going on the same time as ATEI. IGX, which took place just around the corner from Earls Court at Hotel Ibis, has been hailed as a success by exhibitors. Even though the show took place at the same time as ATEI, they still »

Missed news: Cecropia shuts it's doors

February 11, 2009, 1 Comment on Missed news: Cecropia shuts it's doors

(Thanks to Jarett Waite for the tip) I should have been on top of this a while back but somehow it missed my radar until now. Cecropia, the company responsible for creating the coin-op arcade title The Act closed it’s doors way back in September of last year. In case you didn’t missed The »

Insert Coin 2009 – UK public arcade expo launches!

February 10, 2009, No Comments on Insert Coin 2009 – UK public arcade expo launches!

It’s a great day for arcade gamers in the UK, as the Insert Coin 2009 expo has been announced! The show will run on July 18th and 19th at the Northampton Saints Conference CentreThe difference between Insert Coin and other arcade exhibitions is that the event is open to the public, with a great »

Jack Bauer comes to pinball with "24"

February 5, 2009, 2 Comments on Jack Bauer comes to pinball with "24"

The hit show 24 now has a pinball game to compliment the action-packed thriller that features counter-terrorist Jack Bauer in his quest to defend his country from evil doers and we have a cabinet image of the game to go along with it. We heard about 24 coming to pinball a while ago and »

An ASI preview from Betson with Guitar Hero and DDR:X action

February 5, 2009, 1 Comment on An ASI preview from Betson with Guitar Hero and DDR:X action

Speaking of arcade shows (see our AOU post below this one), ASI/AMOA is just around the corner as well in Las Vegas come March and distributor Betson has already sent out a release showcasing some of the titles they plan on bringing there, which also provides us some stills for Guitar Hero Arcade and »

ATEI 2009 – Videos

February 4, 2009, 6 Comments on ATEI 2009 – Videos

Apologies for the wait, but here is all the video footage that I managed to get at ATEI last week. Didn’t get every game unfortunately, but hopefully there’s enough here to get you excited! Also, I didn’t know if there’s a full list of Guitar Hero Arcade songs out there, so I managed to snag »

ATEI 2009 – Full Report

January 30, 2009, 16 Comments on ATEI 2009 – Full Report

Following TwistedSupreme’s initial report yesterday, I got my chance to attend ATEI today. And, armed with a camera, a keen eye for games and a beard that makes small children cry, I decided to capture as much of the show as was practical in order to relay it to loyal readers such as yourself. »

Big Pinball tournament coming to Gameworks in Ohio next month

January 29, 2009, No Comments on Big Pinball tournament coming to Gameworks in Ohio next month

Back in November we posted about Gameworks beginning to hold some large tournaments at different locations and with one tournament under their belt in December, one is being planned for February at the Gameworks in Columbus Ohio. This will be a three day pinball tournament starting on the 13th of Feb. with the finals »

ATEI 2009 Initial Round Up

January 27, 2009, 10 Comments on ATEI 2009 Initial Round Up

Now I know round ups are usually reserved for after the  shows, but I only have time to do a quick little in depth round up this evening. All my videos and photos plus further impressions will be coming at the weekend when I have the chance to put it all together. Also Heavy Electricity will be »

Nanotech Entertainment to release Xtreme Rally Racing at ATEI and IGX

January 25, 2009, No Comments on Nanotech Entertainment to release Xtreme Rally Racing at ATEI and IGX

(click on the images to enlarge) Nanotech Entertainment has revealed a new coin-op arcade racing title that they are releasing at ATEI and the “alternate show” IGX and it is AFAIK, their second video game to the arcade market if you count their virtual pinball unit called MultiPin but their first “arcade” style game. »