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AOU 2011 Day 1

AOU 2011 Day 1

arcadehero February 18, 2011 10

Here’s a new batch of images to come out of AOU 2011 that is now taking place in Japan. We’re not able to be there personally but there is quite a bit of coverage

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Brief preview from AOU 2011

Brief preview from AOU 2011

arcadehero February 17, 2011 2

The Amusement Operators Union 2011 show is going to be underway in Japan tomorrow but there are a few things to look at already, such as: Harada posts some pictures of Tekken Tag Tournament

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New arcade opening in Las Vegas this April – Insert Coin(s)

New arcade opening in Las Vegas this April – Insert Coin(s)

arcadehero February 15, 2011 4

(Thanks to Chris LaPorte for the info) If you live in or near Las Vegas then this April you have a new arcade to look forward to visiting. Known as Insert Coin(s), this statement

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Sega unveils Let’s Go Island 3D as a part of AOU2011 line-up

Sega unveils Let’s Go Island 3D as a part of AOU2011 line-up

arcadehero February 10, 2011 1

As expected Sega has unveiled more games which will be making an appearance at their AOU2011 show next week. Among those games includes a 2D fighter that runs on Ringwide hardware called Chaos Code;

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Pump It Up Fiesta EX 2011 now available

Pump It Up Fiesta EX 2011 now available

arcadehero February 7, 2011 2

Andamiro USA announced today that the latest software version of their Pump It Up series, Pump It Up Fiesta EX 2011 is now available for operators to purchase. It’s a software upgrade that can

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Videos of Elevator Action Death Parade & Sonic All-Stars Racing

arcadehero February 6, 2011 0

If you were looking for even more footage of Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Arcade then thanks to BMI Gaming, we’ve got you covered. If you wanted to see more of Taito’s Elevator Action:

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Attract Mode X Babycastles custom arcade cabinets

Attract Mode X Babycastles custom arcade cabinets

arcadehero February 5, 2011 2

Newsfeed 999 via This past November, an event was held in New York City called Heavenly Symphony that showcased the fusion of art and video games. It was sponsored by Attract Mode and the

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Profits up at Sega Sammy and Namco Bandai

Profits up at Sega Sammy and Namco Bandai

arcadehero February 5, 2011 3

Newsfeed 998 via About every quarter we get a look at how some companies who are in the arcade business did financially, particularly those based in Japan. These reports don’t really show us how

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New Super Mario Bros. Wii World Coins on loctest in Japan

New Super Mario Bros. Wii World Coins on loctest in Japan

arcadehero February 2, 2011 5

Newsfeed 995 via Back in December of last year, Capcom unveiled that they were working with Nintendo to bring New Super Mario Bros. Wii to Japanese arcades in the form of a medal game

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AOU 2011 special sites starting to pop up

AOU 2011 special sites starting to pop up

arcadehero January 31, 2011 1

Every year, we start out with a few months of arcade shows to look forward to as companies give us a look at what games they have to offer at the beginning of the

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The 2011 Reflec Beat Taiwan Grand Prix taking place Feb. 12th

The 2011 Reflec Beat Taiwan Grand Prix taking place Feb. 12th

arcadehero January 31, 2011 1

(Thanks for the info Rico) Konami’s latest concept in rhythm gaming, Reflec Beat, has landed in Taiwan and Konami Asia along with the Saint-Fun Corporation are already preparing to hold a tournament for the

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What are your top 5 light-gun arcade games?

arcadehero January 29, 2011 20

(Thanks for the tip igo) I’m not a big fan of Top X lists because for me my favorite games aren’t set in stone but sometimes it’s fun to chat about some of the

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