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Newsbytes: Q*Bert Returns; Formula Zeta; IAAPA Prep
While I can’t do anything about world events and the atrocities that vile reprobates commit against innocents, I can find positive or good news to share. Here is what is going on in the world of arcades. Q*Bert Returns As A Videmption Game: This might be better suited to a solo post but we’ll just take »
Arcade Review: New Dave & Busters Buffalo, NY location
Recently I had the opportunity to visit the newly opened Dave & Busters location located in the Walden Galleria Mall in Cheektowaga, NY. This location is just referred to as the Dave & Busters Buffalo location as Cheektowaga is simply a suburb of Buffalo, NY. D&B formerly operated in the Eastern Hills Mall in »
Newsbytes: Play Mechanix Turns 20; MaxiTune 5 In The US; REVO
Happy weekend everyone. Due to a press release, I’ve broken this post up between two tabs, otherwise the main post content is below »
FUN IS Mobile App Announced To Drive Customer Interest To Amusement Locations
The modern arcade industry is in an interesting spot – while retail spots face a lot of challenges up against the digital store juggernauts, arcades still require on-spot visitation. The gaming trends have also trended strongly towards pocket devices which can be used at home or on the go and a majority of development »
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 »
