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Flynn's Arcade Tokens (updated w/ Space Paranoids cab)

July 22, 2009, 1 Comment on Flynn's Arcade Tokens (updated w/ Space Paranoids cab)

As some of you maybe aware there is a sequel on it’s way to the 1982 movie “Tron”. Well it looks like the marketing for the film has now begun with these really neat arcade tokens for Flynn’s arcade (featured in the original Tron). Just realised how long it’s been since I’ve watched the »

Two events to track this weekend: EVO 2009 and Insert Coin 09

July 18, 2009, No Comments on Two events to track this weekend: EVO 2009 and Insert Coin 09

Just a reminder that there are two big arcade events happening in two different parts of the world this fine summer weekend. First is the expo all fighter fans look forward to, EVO 2009 in Las Vegas. So far it sounds like turnout has been exceptional to the event and thanks to reader Chris »

What are the top 10 most collected arcade games?

July 18, 2009, 1 Comment on What are the top 10 most collected arcade games?

Ever wonder what the top 10 most collected arcade titles are? Thanks to VAPS (the Video Arcade Preservation Society), one site took a look at what the most collected titles where and compiled the list. I can’t say that anything on there is surprising, as when it comes to collecting the classics, all ten »

The Guitar Hero arcade CA Extreme 2009 Championship

July 16, 2009, 1 Comment on The Guitar Hero arcade CA Extreme 2009 Championship

California Extreme has come and gone once again but with it are some lucky players who participated in some of the competitions that were held at the big event. One of those tournaments was a Guitar Hero Arcade competition, sponsored by Raw Thrills and Betson Enterprises. Over 50 players competed against each other with »

DDRX cabinets not all they are cracked up to be?

July 15, 2009, 10 Comments on DDRX cabinets not all they are cracked up to be?

Konami’s most recent arcade release, DDRX is available for purchase and can be found at a number of locations around the US and Europe but how has the game held up to both fan expectations and scrutiny? I was contacted by Eddie Lehecka of BeamniStyle.com and it appears that all is not well for »

An interview with Galloping Ghost

July 15, 2009, No Comments on An interview with Galloping Ghost

AH contributor Aaron Auzins has done an interview with Galloping Ghost Productions (makers of the new arcade fighter Dark Presence), and has been kind enough to pass it along to us. It gets into a lot of detail about GGP as a company as well as the long development process behind their upcoming arcade »

Geometry Wars home arcade cab for sale on ebay

July 15, 2009, 1 Comment on Geometry Wars home arcade cab for sale on ebay

If you own an Xbox 360 then chances are you have heard of Geometry Wars. GW is based upon a couple of classic arcade titles, like Tempest and Robotron 2084 and graphically pulls some of it’s theme from the great vector games of old. So naturally, you would think that someone would undertake the »

Arcade Heroes Week-in-review Podcast Episode 5

July 13, 2009, 3 Comments on Arcade Heroes Week-in-review Podcast Episode 5

This week on our podcast, Kevin Williams of The Stinger Report joins me again as we discuss not just the news of the week but some other aspects of the arcade industry as well, including a retrospective of the once great arcade company Midway. We also cover a little bit of news that wasn’t »

DDR X at Japan Expo 2009 in Paris

July 9, 2009, 1 Comment on DDR X at Japan Expo 2009 in Paris

In case you were wondering what players would think of the new DDR X in Europe, then the recent appearance of the title at the Japan Expo 2009 in Paris France should answer that question. The game has undergone extensive testing in Europe and according to the press release (which you can read after »

Arcade Heroes Week-in-review podcast #4

July 6, 2009, 3 Comments on Arcade Heroes Week-in-review podcast #4

Another week another podcast, I did this one solo and in addition to discussing the news we saw this week on AH, I also discuss the Midway purchase by Warner and the release of Demon Bride. There’s more than that of course so click on the link below to download it. Volume issues should »