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Newsbytes Halloween Edition: Real Drive; Hooligans Family Fun; Dissidia
Happy Halloween everyone! This is the one day of the year that I get more people walking in front of my arcade than any other…of course 95% of them don’t walk in at that time because they are busy trick-or-treating but it is still good exposure. Some Credit Play: Halloween Special w/ CarnEvil – »
The Lost Arcade Documentary Premiering At DOC NYC Nov. 14th & 18th
I have mentioned the famous Chinatown Arcade on the blog before, which had a rocky history in recent times. It closed down in 2011, was pseudo-resurrected as The Next Level Arcade and then the location re-opened with a different game selection in 2012. Given that it was a long standing location that had earned a »
Galaga Returning To The Arcade With Galaga Assault
(Thanks to Jdevy for the tip) UPDATE: New high-rez and more detailed cabinet pic added below! Also, please note the writing at the bottom of this post – this game does have an “Amusement Mode” but we do not know yet completely what that entails. I’m seeing some bad info already spreading out there »
Newsbytes: Big Buck Championships; Skycurser Beta; Aliens Armageddon Unbox; Groove Coaster 3
We are only a week away from Halloween, the holiday for candy lovers everywhere. I’m not sure what most arcades out there do to celebrate – I have heard of sites holding cosplay competitions before or just give away candy. As my venue is in a mall, they hold a big Trick-or-Treat event every »
Newsbytes: The Void Visit; Lots of Pinball; Sound Voltex III
Happy weekend everyone, I hope everyone’s arcade adventures this weekend are fun. For the post this week, get ready for a video overload. I do have a new podcast about ready to go, however I have not had the chance to sit down and edit out some of the interruptions as I have been »
Chicago Pinball Expo 2015: Alien Pinball Artwork; Stern Pinball booth Setup
With Pinball Expo udnerway in Chicago, we knew we would get some news from the pinball world so here we go: Alien Pinball Artwork – The 2nd pinball table by Heighway Pinball has been in development for some time and today the artwork for the cabinet, including the backbox, has been unveiled. Check it »
Footage of Luigi Mansion Arcade On Test + Ghostbusters Videmption?
Couple of items to get to this morning…but right before that, all my T-Shirts are on sale for $14 for the next couple of days in case you see anything interesting 😛 With the shameless plug out of the way, let’s get to the news: Luigi Mansion Arcade Location Test Footage – Thanks to my »
Newsbytes: Rocket Amusements; Sarah Spain Hosting Big Buck World Event; UNIS IAAPA Line-Up
I hope that everyone is having a good weekend so far, loaded with arcade goodness if at all possible. Let’s get to our news: Rocket Amusements Launches First Game, Crazy Claw – We see many stories of new arcade venues opening their doors but the news of a new developer or manufacturer comes along with »
New Arcade Location: 8-Bit Beercade In Peoria, IL
(H/T To Prince Arcades for the video) The new location hits keep on coming and today’s news is on another bar/arcade concept. Opening just a couple of weeks ago in Peoria, IL, the 8-Bit Beercade has started off with strong success, posting a “big profit” already. That is the success that any entrepreneur dreams »
Newsbytes: The Hobbit Update; Pac-Man Clock; Pink Panther; D&B Upstate NY move; Raiders of the Lost Arcades
I missed out on doing a Newsbytes last week since I was much too busy but no Comic Con this week so let’s get to it. Lots of videos for today’s post. The Hobbit Pinball Updates: Yesterday Jersey Jack Pinball posted some updates about their in-production The Hobbit Pinball machine which included the video »
Level 257 Hosting A Pac-Man Art & Fashion Show October 8th
While art and arcade games often go hand-in-hand thanks to the art on and in the games, the word ‘fashion’ isn’t one we really use all that often in the industry. About a week from now, the new Level 257 location in Schaumburg, IL is going to host an art and fashion show inspired »
The Galloping Ghost Arcade’s Prototype Hunt
As mentioned in the last post, I was very busy last week with running the arcade at the Salt Lake Comic Con. Moving huge games like Star Wars Battle Pod, Dariusburst Another Chronicle or ReRave take a lot of time (and heap on the stress) so I might have missed something out there – »
