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A Tradeshow In Summer 2020? Analyzing GTI Asia China Expo 2020

A Tradeshow In Summer 2020? Analyzing GTI Asia China Expo 2020

September 14, 2020, 4 Comments on A Tradeshow In Summer 2020? Analyzing GTI Asia China Expo 2020

After the recent cancellation of IAAPA 2020, it was seemingly like there would be no physical trade show for our industry for the remainder of the year. Turns out that assumption was wrong, as “Game Time International” (GTI) went ahead and held their expo in Guangzhou this past week from the 9th-11th. While I »

Newsbytes: Scarlet Dawn Attraction; E-Amuse Returns; AR Racing & More

Newsbytes: Scarlet Dawn Attraction; E-Amuse Returns; AR Racing & More

September 5, 2020, No Comments on Newsbytes: Scarlet Dawn Attraction; E-Amuse Returns; AR Racing & More

It’s the first weekend of September, and that means that it’s time for another edition of Newsbytes. This is where I curate arcade & pinball news from around the interwebs into one post. Right before we get to that, note that I am going to try and begin issuing a monthly newsletter. You can »

Newsbytes: New Avengers Pinball; Strania EX Release; ShowUp Event & More

Newsbytes: New Avengers Pinball; Strania EX Release; ShowUp Event & More

August 29, 2020, No Comments on Newsbytes: New Avengers Pinball; Strania EX Release; ShowUp Event & More

Welcome to the last edition of Newsbytes – for August 2020. 😛 This is a weekend post that brings together some news from around the arcade & pinball world that is usually brief enough to get lumped together with other bytes. Reeeady? GO! Stern Teases A 2nd Avengers Pinball Designed by Keith Elwin (Iron »

Newsbytes: Gundam Pod Sequel; Nitro Trucks trailer; Arcade Documentaries; Rarities & More

Newsbytes: Gundam Pod Sequel; Nitro Trucks trailer; Arcade Documentaries; Rarities & More

August 22, 2020, No Comments on Newsbytes: Gundam Pod Sequel; Nitro Trucks trailer; Arcade Documentaries; Rarities & More

Hello coin-op user and welcome to another nail-biting edition of Newsbytes. This is a weekend curation of news from around the arcade & pinball world, that may not be long enough to warrant their own post on the site. Quick note on my upcoming arcade trivia game for PC/mobile: I am almost ready to »

Quake Arcade Tournament Edition Now Unlocked

Quake Arcade Tournament Edition Now Unlocked

August 17, 2020, No Comments on Quake Arcade Tournament Edition Now Unlocked

[Thanks to everyone who sent me various links about this. I’ll be using Ars Technica for the main source] First person shooters in arcades – not on-rails light-gun titles, but the kind that regularly take the home console arena by storm – have never done terribly well on the coin-op scene, but they have »

Home Arcade Updates: Neo Geo MVSX; Legends Ultimate; Arcade 1up

Home Arcade Updates: Neo Geo MVSX; Legends Ultimate; Arcade 1up

August 14, 2020, 1 Comment on Home Arcade Updates: Neo Geo MVSX; Legends Ultimate; Arcade 1up

I haven’t spent too much time on discussing the mini-arcades that have exploded onto the home scene, apart from some mentions on Newsbytes, but enough news has come along this week for several competing brands that it warrants it’s own post. Let’s take a look at what’s out there: Neo Geo MVSX Announced I »

Newsbytes: CAX 2020 Online; Pac-Man Racer VR; Toaplan Talk; Golden Tee 2021 & More

Newsbytes: CAX 2020 Online; Pac-Man Racer VR; Toaplan Talk; Golden Tee 2021 & More

August 1, 2020, 2 Comments on Newsbytes: CAX 2020 Online; Pac-Man Racer VR; Toaplan Talk; Golden Tee 2021 & More

Hey everyone, welcome to another cutting edge edition of Newsbytes, a curation of arcade content from around the web that is meant for the weekend. These are usually short, and today I have a full morning (sold one of my arcade machines to a home user, had to deliver it…down a flight of stairs »

Newsbytes: Sega R360 Love; New Pengo!; In The Scene & Home Ports

Newsbytes: Sega R360 Love; New Pengo!; In The Scene & Home Ports

July 25, 2020, No Comments on Newsbytes: Sega R360 Love; New Pengo!; In The Scene & Home Ports

Welcome to another mind-blowing edition of Newsbytes, a weekly blog post that curates a bunch of arcade news from around the web for you to chew on over your weekend. This week is admittedly a little light on news, as there still isn’t a whole lot happening in the wonderful world of arcades, but »

Exa-Arcadia Update With Psyvariar Delta AC, Strania EX Pre-Order

Exa-Arcadia Update With Psyvariar Delta AC, Strania EX Pre-Order

July 22, 2020, No Comments on Exa-Arcadia Update With Psyvariar Delta AC, Strania EX Pre-Order

Some news surrounding the Exa-Arcadia platform hit the web this morning, so let’s get you up to speed on everything that came along. Psyvariar Delta AC Trailer & Upcoming Test Let’s start with news about one of the games, the vertically scrolling shoot ’em up, Psyvariar Delta AC. Before getting into that, Psyvariar: Medium »

REVIEW: Maximum Tune 5

July 21, 2020, Comments Off on REVIEW: Maximum Tune 5

Developer: Bandai Namco Amusements Publisher: Bandai Namco Amusements America Release: March 2014 (Asia) / February 2017 (North America) Type: Racing Players: 1-4, simultaneous, linked Hardware: ES1+ PC with a custom I/O board ARCADE EXCLUSIVE?: Yes Rating: Green Label – All ages Synopsis: Experience a drive along the famed Bayshore Route in Japan, powering up »

Newsbytes: Virtual Arcade Expos; Jet Blaster; Zombie Deer; Rockman VR & More

Newsbytes: Virtual Arcade Expos; Jet Blaster; Zombie Deer; Rockman VR & More

July 19, 2020, No Comments on Newsbytes: Virtual Arcade Expos; Jet Blaster; Zombie Deer; Rockman VR & More

Welcome to Newsbytes, a weekend collection of various arcade/pinball news items that are curated for your reading and viewing pleasure. I do try to get this posted on Saturday, but ended up getting delayed from various life things. I did find out that Season 2 of High Score Girl has been posted to Netflix »

Location Tests Continue For Exa: Strania EX; Vritra Hexa; Blazing Chrome AC;  Nippon Marathon Turbo

Location Tests Continue For Exa: Strania EX; Vritra Hexa; Blazing Chrome AC; Nippon Marathon Turbo

July 16, 2020, No Comments on Location Tests Continue For Exa: Strania EX; Vritra Hexa; Blazing Chrome AC; Nippon Marathon Turbo

It might seem a little odd to be talking about location tests right now, but not everywhere is locked down, as Japan has mostly recovered from the pandemic. Various locations have re-opened their doors (whether or not people are electing to go out to the arcade is another facet that I’m sure locations have »