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Combo News: WMMT4, Doodle Jump, Taiko No Yakuza + More

Combo News: WMMT4, Doodle Jump, Taiko No Yakuza + More

August 24, 2012, 5 Comments on Combo News: WMMT4, Doodle Jump, Taiko No Yakuza + More

Here's a bundle of news to digest this fine Friday morning. »

Now Open In Monona, WI – Rossi’s Vintage Arcade & Pizzeria

Now Open In Monona, WI – Rossi’s Vintage Arcade & Pizzeria

August 23, 2012, 1 Comment on Now Open In Monona, WI – Rossi’s Vintage Arcade & Pizzeria

A new arcade eatertainment business is now open in Monona, WI. Details inside! »

London’s New Arcade – ‘Star Attraction- Family Fun Center’

London’s New Arcade – ‘Star Attraction- Family Fun Center’

August 22, 2012, 1 Comment on London’s New Arcade – ‘Star Attraction- Family Fun Center’

Since the unexpected closure of the Funland at the Trocadero, that left a hole in the heart of many fans who spent time being entertained by their excellent selection of games there. Kevin Williams takes a look at what is happening now near the space – obviously someone realizes the potential for amusement in »

New Mortal Kombat Now Testing As An Arcade Game In Japan (UPDATED)

New Mortal Kombat Now Testing As An Arcade Game In Japan (UPDATED)

August 15, 2012, 18 Comments on New Mortal Kombat Now Testing As An Arcade Game In Japan (UPDATED)

UPDATE: The consensus is that this game is just using a timer board as found on some arcade equipment importation websites. It seems the most logical conclusion for now, Small Room Aries has added a detailed location test report with some better pictures. They can’t get into the internals of the machine to confirm »

Seen at the AAMA Gala 2012: GlobalVR’s The Swarm

Seen at the AAMA Gala 2012: GlobalVR’s The Swarm

August 10, 2012, No Comments on Seen at the AAMA Gala 2012: GlobalVR’s The Swarm

GlobalVR has a new light-gun game headed to the arcade market for 2012 called The Swarm. First details are inside! »

Big Buck World Championship Coming In November

Big Buck World Championship Coming In November

August 9, 2012, 2 Comments on Big Buck World Championship Coming In November

For the best virtual sharpshooters out there, a new Big Buck tournament coming this November has some cash prizes for you to go after. Details within. »

First Look: Namco’s Dark Escape 4D US Version

First Look: Namco’s Dark Escape 4D US Version

August 7, 2012, 4 Comments on First Look: Namco’s Dark Escape 4D US Version

Recently Namco Japan launched a new light-gun game to the arcade market called Dark Escape 3D. It’s somewhat similar in style to Deadstorm Pirates, but with a horror theme and heartbeat sensors built into the guns as opposed to the steering wheel of the boat. We’ve discussed it a few times already since Namco »

Arcade Tour: Clacton-on-Sea, UK (Summer 2012)

Arcade Tour: Clacton-on-Sea, UK (Summer 2012)

August 6, 2012, 3 Comments on Arcade Tour: Clacton-on-Sea, UK (Summer 2012)

With a stack of £1 coins and a camera phone, HeavyElectricity seeks to document the arcade experience in Clacton »

Kevin Williams Delves Into John Carmack’s Discusson of Newer VR Tech

Kevin Williams Delves Into John Carmack’s Discusson of Newer VR Tech

August 6, 2012, 2 Comments on Kevin Williams Delves Into John Carmack’s Discusson of Newer VR Tech

We’re always happy to have some discussion of future technologies that may or may not come to life through the amusement industry and today, Kevin Williams from The Stinger Report has some thoughts on the subject based upon John Carmack’s keynote address at QuakeCon 2012, which video was posted on Friday. Mr. Carmack gets »

Difficult or A Cheat? Thoughts on Arcade Game Difficulty

Difficult or A Cheat? Thoughts on Arcade Game Difficulty

July 26, 2012, 7 Comments on Difficult or A Cheat? Thoughts on Arcade Game Difficulty

A recent article from a mainstream gaming site claims that arcade games were cheating players out. Here's why that's naive and absurd »

Newcastle Pinball Fest Coming to Newcastle Australia in September

Newcastle Pinball Fest Coming to Newcastle Australia in September

July 25, 2012, 3 Comments on Newcastle Pinball Fest Coming to Newcastle Australia in September

(Thanks to Kevin Williams for the tip) While it has been difficult to quantify, it seems that pinball has been having a resurgence of late. With more developers jumping into the pinball manufacturing pool, that means that there are plenty of customers to sell to. When Stern released AC/DC pinball earlier this year, I’ve »

Review: The Act: An Interactive Comedy (Prototype)

July 23, 2012, No Comments on Review: The Act: An Interactive Comedy (Prototype)

DEVELOPER: Cecropia PUBLISHER: Cecropia RELEASE: Prototype, would have been 2007/8 TYPE: Interactive FMV Adventure PLAYERS: 1 HARDWARE: Proprietary Linux-based PC with specialized I/O board, custom designed rotary/knob/spinner control. ARCADE EXCLUSIVE?: A port for the iPad was recently released. RATING: Green – Suitable for All Ages REVIEW: Opinion by Adam “Arcadehero” Pratt In 2007 not »