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Review 2013: New Arcade Openings/Closures
This has been a slow month for news, although in part I’m sure there are items I have just overlooked as I’ve been busy handling many other things in life and business (and several snow storms). As we reach the end of 2013, here is a look back at some stories that involve the »
Eugene Jarvis To Be Honored With AIAS Pioneer Award
As Raw Thrills gears up for one of their busiest arcade launch periods in their history, starting with the release of Batman last month and Aliens Armageddon next month (and potentially more I am hearing by next May), the industry at-large is about to honor the President of the company, Eugene Jarvis with the »
Konami’s China-Only Contra Evolution Revolution Arcade
Try as I might to keep tabs on everything going on in the arcade world, there are always things that pass me by. But better late to the party than never, which is the case with this little story about Contra: Evolution Revolution. Aside from that being something available for free on Google Android »
Arcade Heroes Turns 7
Well I did it again – I missed posting this on the birthday of the site so here is a belated birthday post. I have a decent excuse this year – I moved from my home this past weekend and have been tangled up in that always lovely process. On December 3rd 2006, Arcade »
Stern Pinball Announces AC/DC “Luci” Premium Pinball Game
By all accounts I have heard, the release of AC/DC pinball by Stern did pretty well for the company (especially in Australia). They created a few different models of the game to please collectors – in addition to the Pro there was the Premium version, then Limited Edition models like Back In Black. Today »
Results Of The Kong Off 3 Donkey Kong Tournament
As mentioned a few weeks back, the month of November has turned out to be a big one for the e-Sport arcade space, there was the Big Buck World Championships and The Kong Off 3. As previously reported the Kong Off 3 was held at The 1up from Nov. 15th-17th in Denver, CO. With »
IAAPA 2013 Summary: Plenty Of New Games For Western Arcades Going Into 2014
The IAAPA 2013 trade show is now over and with that, time to sum up what we have learned and seen from the event. So far most attention on the site this week was from the announcement of Mario Kart Arcade GP DX coming to Western Arcades. It is good news of course, although »
IAAPA 2013 Mega Post #2 – Drivers, Shooters, Exergames, Rhythm, Pinball + More
It’s a busy, busy week for the arcade sector. With many new releases coming out at IAAPA 2013, it gives us plenty to mull over for a little while; operators have a lot to consider as far as which games they should get to please their clients. I have noticed that the love for »
IAAPA 2013 Photo Mega Post #1 (New Arcade Games For The West)
There is always a lot to see at any IAAPA trade show – we often will cover the coin-op space plus some items from the simulator side of the business but even then there is a lot that isn’t covered since this show spreads to roller coasters, water parks, theme parks, nightclubs and other »
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX Confirmed For US Release + 1st Cabinet Shot
Months ago Namco announced that they would be bringing Mario Kart back to the arcades for a 3rd round with Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. The game was subsequently tested and released in Japan this past Summer. We made an assumption that the game would be making it to the West based upon the »
New Transformers Human Alliance Trailer + Cabinet Shots
Next week the full reveal of Sega’s next foray into light-gun gaming will take place. We’ve been covering Transformers: Human Alliance since earlier this year and today they released a new trailer that focuses on the story behind the game. With that I’ll include all of the released trailers; stay tuned for more. Sega »