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Wahlap To Debut Asphalt Moto Blitz DX At GTI Asia China Expo

Wahlap To Debut Asphalt Moto Blitz DX At GTI Asia China Expo

arcadehero September 7, 2023 0

Trade show season is here, and with the sector in China taking the first step with the GTI Asia China Expo on September 11th-13th, we have a new game to discuss. The first comes

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Game Updates Abound: New Content For Step ManiaX, Pump It Up Phoenix & QBIX

Game Updates Abound: New Content For Step ManiaX, Pump It Up Phoenix & QBIX

arcadehero September 5, 2023 0

September might not be starting off with new cabinet releases but it is a time where owners of some particular existing games can enjoy fresh content for their platforms. Let’s dive into what’s come

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This Is Spinal Tap Pinball Begins Shipping

This Is Spinal Tap Pinball Begins Shipping

arcadehero September 2, 2023 2

The world’s first and only pinball machine based upon the irreverent rockumentary This is Spinal Tap has begun shipping to customers, as announced on Twitter by one of their distributors. Designed by Australia/Taiwan-based Homepin

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Arcana Heart 3 Xtend Now Testing In Japan

Arcana Heart 3 Xtend Now Testing In Japan

arcadehero September 2, 2023 0

The next 2D, 1v1 fighter headed to arcades is now testing in Japan and there’s some name recognition to this one out West – Arcana Heart 3 Love Max Six Stars!!!!!! Xtend – or

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Newsbytes: Taito 70th; NBA BOX; Phoenix Monitor Troubles; Zooom Studios & More

Newsbytes: Taito 70th; NBA BOX; Phoenix Monitor Troubles; Zooom Studios & More

arcadehero August 26, 2023 3

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates news from around the world of arcade games and pinball. Taito Turns 70 August 24th was Taito’s 70th anniversary, one that they’ve been keen to celebrate over

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Bandai Namco Begins Testing Bike Dash Delivery In Japan

Bandai Namco Begins Testing Bike Dash Delivery In Japan

arcadehero August 20, 2023 3

This post is discussing a game that has been seen on location test, the arcade equivalent of a beta test. This game might not be released at all or if it does reach production,

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Axel City 2 (exA-Arcadia) Pre-Orders Now Open

Axel City 2 (exA-Arcadia) Pre-Orders Now Open

arcadehero August 18, 2023 0

It’s been five years in the making although four since we first heard about Axel City 2, a sequel to a doujin fighting game released to Windows PC back in the early 00s. Among

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Arcade Updates: Golden Tee PGA Tour 2023/2024; Jurassic Park 30th Pin; Raccoon Rampage; DDR A3 & More

Arcade Updates: Golden Tee PGA Tour 2023/2024; Jurassic Park 30th Pin; Raccoon Rampage; DDR A3 & More

arcadehero August 17, 2023 1

It’s the dog days of summer and that means its been slow around here, but as we inch our way towards Fall, new games will start popping up – and as you’ll see here,

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Newsbytes: Toilet Bowl Toss & JJ Bot On Test

Newsbytes: Toilet Bowl Toss & JJ Bot On Test

arcadehero August 12, 2023 1

This edition of Newsbytes is not following the normal pattern of these posts as there really isn’t much else to talk about right now but they’re also on the redemption side of things, which

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Kevin Williams: When Video Ruled The Land

Kevin Williams: When Video Ruled The Land

arcadehero August 9, 2023 0

In another of his occasional guest features for Arcade Heroes – industry specialist Kevin Williams takes time to look back at the amusement scene of 1983, and understand how far the trade has come

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Newsbytes: Scaled Down Edition

Newsbytes: Scaled Down Edition

arcadehero August 6, 2023 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates news from around the world of arcade games and pinball. This edition is a bit brief as news is still a little sluggish in this regard but

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Pump It Up 2023 Phoenix Officially Launching In The USA August 14th

Pump It Up 2023 Phoenix Officially Launching In The USA August 14th

arcadehero August 4, 2023 0

Everyone in the rhythm gaming community likely knows that the next iteration of Pump It Up is about to drop, although some of the details on the US release have been…fuzzy. That’s why we’re

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