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PLAYMIND Revamps Their PLAYBOX

PLAYMIND Revamps Their PLAYBOX

arcadehero September 22, 2023 2

Back in early 2021, where the industry was still slowly working to regain its footing, I ran a story on a new company joining the arcade fray – PLAYMIND. Based out of Montreal, PLAYMIND

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IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 Preview

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 Preview

arcadehero September 21, 2023 0

IAAPA is here, although it’s not “the” IAAPA that is implied in most of my posts. IAAPA themselves are an amusement industry related trade organization and they put together various shows throughout each year.

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Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

arcadehero September 17, 2023 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post for the weekend that curates news from around the arcade & pinball world to for your reading pleasure. For today’s episode: The AAMA Holds Their Annual Gala The AAMA

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GTI Asia China Expo 2023 Review

GTI Asia China Expo 2023 Review

arcadehero September 14, 2023 3

The first major amusement-related trade show since the International Bowl Expo has just wrapped up, and while I was not able to attend the GTI Asia China Expo, we’re able to gather some info

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Pudgy Penguins Will Soon Be An Arcade Game Thanks To Touch Magix

Pudgy Penguins Will Soon Be An Arcade Game Thanks To Touch Magix

arcadehero September 12, 2023 0

We have some news from one of our sponsors today, Touch Magix, although I have to admit – I do not follow blockchain & NFT news much at all, so bear with me on

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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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