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The Arcade Floor Of Magfest 12

The Arcade Floor Of Magfest 12

January 7, 2014, 2 Comments on The Arcade Floor Of Magfest 12

With 2014 now alive and kicking it means that throughout the year people will get a chance to attend annual events that feature arcades in some shape, manner or form. Events like California Extreme take most of the headlines in that regard but there are plenty of others to mention as well. One already »

New Deadstorm Pirates Special Edition Announced; Batman Review

New Deadstorm Pirates Special Edition Announced; Batman Review

January 2, 2014, 8 Comments on New Deadstorm Pirates Special Edition Announced; Batman Review

With the new year it’s time to get ready for some new game announcements. Later this month there will be the EAG Expo in London, UK; then next month in Japan is JAEPO where much of what we can expect to see in the Japanese market through the year will be unveiled. In regards »

Arcade Releases For 2014

December 28, 2013, No Comments on Arcade Releases For 2014

Do you want to know what brand new arcade games are hitting the market? Stay up-to-date with this comprehensive list of arcade releases for the 2014 calendar year. This includes games already released starting in January 2014 and those which have been hinted at a release by their parent companies. It is split it »

The Top Ten Stories At Arcade Heroes 2013

The Top Ten Stories At Arcade Heroes 2013

December 28, 2013, 1 Comment on The Top Ten Stories At Arcade Heroes 2013

When an adult I think we always feel like time just flies by although for me, this year has at times felt like that while at others felt like it drug on. Either way we are entering into 2014, which will be a big year for new arcade releases as we saw with the »

The Arcade Opening In Brighton, MI on Dec. 28th

The Arcade Opening In Brighton, MI on Dec. 28th

December 26, 2013, No Comments on The Arcade Opening In Brighton, MI on Dec. 28th

(Thanks to DJIncompetent on Twitter for the tip!) As the year winds down, we have a new location to talk about. Simply called The Arcade, it is opening in Brighton, Michigan (which is north a short ways from Ann Arbor). As you can see from the logo, it uses a classical font and the »

Review 2013: New Arcade Openings/Closures

Review 2013: New Arcade Openings/Closures

December 23, 2013, 11 Comments on 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

Eugene Jarvis To Be Honored With AIAS Pioneer Award

December 18, 2013, No Comments on 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

Konami’s China-Only Contra Evolution Revolution Arcade

December 18, 2013, 5 Comments on 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

Arcade Heroes Turns 7

December 5, 2013, 10 Comments on 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

Stern Pinball Announces AC/DC “Luci” Premium Pinball Game

December 3, 2013, No Comments on 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

Results Of The Kong Off 3 Donkey Kong Tournament

November 26, 2013, 1 Comment on 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

IAAPA 2013 Summary: Plenty Of New Games For Western Arcades Going Into 2014

November 23, 2013, 24 Comments on 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 »