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Newsbytes: Pinball Expo 2016; MaxiTune 5DX+; Breakout; Photo Election 2016

Newsbytes: Pinball Expo 2016; MaxiTune 5DX+; Breakout; Photo Election 2016

October 22, 2016, No Comments on Newsbytes: Pinball Expo 2016; MaxiTune 5DX+; Breakout; Photo Election 2016

It has been quite the week for gaming news in general with the revelation of Nintendo’s latest game console, the Switch. I find it interesting that no one is saying that this one means the ‘death of the arcade’ as that seems to be said with every new console these days… perhaps operators are »

Jersey Jack Pinball Launches New Trailer For The Hobbit; Dialed In! Gameplay

Jersey Jack Pinball Launches New Trailer For The Hobbit; Dialed In! Gameplay

October 20, 2016, 1 Comment on Jersey Jack Pinball Launches New Trailer For The Hobbit; Dialed In! Gameplay

With Pinball Expo 2016 come and gone, pinball fans have had plenty to discuss (and argue) about. For manufacturers unveiling new games, it’s an opportunity to take advantage of the spotlight. New Trailer For The Hobbit Pinball Jersey Jack’s second game, The Hobbit was released earlier this year and today the company released this »

New Arcades: Harp-Cade (NJ); Bar 145 Reset (OH); The Dam Sports Arcade (OR); Flippin Great Pinball (FL); Netherworld (Au); Dave & Busters (CA)

New Arcades: Harp-Cade (NJ); Bar 145 Reset (OH); The Dam Sports Arcade (OR); Flippin Great Pinball (FL); Netherworld (Au); Dave & Busters (CA)

October 19, 2016, No Comments on New Arcades: Harp-Cade (NJ); Bar 145 Reset (OH); The Dam Sports Arcade (OR); Flippin Great Pinball (FL); Netherworld (Au); Dave & Busters (CA)

It’s that time again to check out the accumulated news of the latest arcade locations to pop-up out there. But first, this tweet of Bill Murray signing a Ghostbusters pinball machine in Charleston. New Arcade Venues Hailey’s Harp-Cade (Metuchen, NJ) This one opened up a couple of weeks ago, following the standard ‘pubcade’ formula. »

Newsbytes: New Redemption/Videmption; Pinball Expo

Newsbytes: New Redemption/Videmption; Pinball Expo

October 15, 2016, No Comments on Newsbytes: New Redemption/Videmption; Pinball Expo

The leaves are changing colors and are falling while business at the arcade begins to pick up after the September doldrums. In the run up to the Winter time, I’ve picked up a Galaga Assault and a Rampage (the 1986 version) but I’ll be refraining from much else unless things pick up. This Weekend’s »

Newsbytes: Arcade Revival; Monkey Magic; Densha De Go!!!; Polybius

Newsbytes: Arcade Revival; Monkey Magic; Densha De Go!!!; Polybius

October 8, 2016, 1 Comment on Newsbytes: Arcade Revival; Monkey Magic; Densha De Go!!!; Polybius

I hope you have enjoyed the news this week. October is always a better time for news than September as we get close to IAAPA so more new game announcements come to light. Let’s start off with some news from about Cruis’n Blast and go from there. Cruis’n Blast Launch Party At Logan Arcade »

Display Tech: Holograms With Voxiebox

Display Tech: Holograms With Voxiebox

October 4, 2016, 2 Comments on Display Tech: Holograms With Voxiebox

Arcade Displays We’ve seen quite a few non-mainstream displays get some mileage out of the arcade business. Vector monitors, stereoscopic 3D, transparent LCDs, large touchscreens, dome screens and more. That is one benefit of a business that can introduce certain technologies that may not be ready for home or may never be feasible outside »

Newsbytes: Super Arcade; Pac Man Smash Slim: Houdini Pinball

Newsbytes: Super Arcade; Pac Man Smash Slim: Houdini Pinball

October 1, 2016, 2 Comments on Newsbytes: Super Arcade; Pac Man Smash Slim: Houdini Pinball

Welcome to October. The second month of the year after January that people seek out horror movies. In case you missed the biggest news of the week due to it coming out on Friday night, click here for the latest news on Cruis’n Blast. News You Can Use Super Arcade Finally Gets The Thumbs »

The Written Rules Of The Arcade

The Written Rules Of The Arcade

September 29, 2016, 6 Comments on The Written Rules Of The Arcade

I have had an odd rash of bad behavoir at my arcade recently. Between having some parents demand that I watch their 3 year old son so they could go shopping elsewhere and a mom who didn’t see a problem with using the glass of a pinball machine as a slide for her baby, »

More New Arcades: Tum’s Arcade (UK); Eighty3 Bar Arcade (CAN); 2 New VR Arcades In Utah

More New Arcades: Tum’s Arcade (UK); Eighty3 Bar Arcade (CAN); 2 New VR Arcades In Utah

September 28, 2016, 1 Comment on More New Arcades: Tum’s Arcade (UK); Eighty3 Bar Arcade (CAN); 2 New VR Arcades In Utah

News has been dead slow once again. It isn’t fun when you know of something going on behind the scenes but don’t have enough to post about (such as a name, nothing else). Fortunately, there are a few new arcade locations opening up around the world so let’s take a look at what they »

Newsbytes: Galaga Turns 35; SkySkipper Project; Final PIU Prime Update; Golden Tee 2017

Newsbytes: Galaga Turns 35; SkySkipper Project; Final PIU Prime Update; Golden Tee 2017

September 24, 2016, 4 Comments on Newsbytes: Galaga Turns 35; SkySkipper Project; Final PIU Prime Update; Golden Tee 2017

Hey fellow arcade fans, welcome to your new seasons – Fall if you’re up North, Spring if you’re down South. We have some big news coming soon on Raw Thrills’ Cruis’n Blast (I know I’ve been teasing that for a few weeks but it is very close now) and hopefully something about a new Sega »