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Powersurge – an "arcade" in LA without any actual arcades
(Thanks to Andy for the tip!) I have to apologize for missing this one, it was sent to me back on May 13th but I completely had overlooked it until now. In Los Angeles
Read More »State budget woes takes aim at coin-op devices in Oklahoma
Stinger Newsfeed 822 While I have been out of the news loop I am normally accustomed to for the past couple of weeks, one thing I have still heard of is the continued troubles
Read More »Dave and Busters Ownership Changes hands in $570 million deal; new D&B opens in Roseville, CA
Via One of the more recognized business chains to feature coin-op games is changing hands, as the Oak Hill Capital Partners has announced that they will buy the company for $570 millionUSD. From the
Read More »Gameworks restructuring plan means seven locations will close, some may reopen in the future
Via It’s never a good day when we have to report about arcade locations closing – we always prefer times like last week where we reported on several new places opening around the US.
Read More »Karaoke store upgrades with an arcade
Seems like there is a little uptick in new location news coming around lately and while I’m not entirely sure why that is, either way it’s always a good thing. It’s certainly better than
Read More »An arcade that sells it's own brand of…soda pop?
When it comes to running any business, you always want to find a way to set yourself apart from the others who run a similar business. It makes sense to do so, attracting people
Read More »Who is up for some Japanese arcade market numbers?
Via Statistics are fun – they are the perfect way to prove or disprove someone in an argument and stand as the perfect way to fill in small talk. Of course when it comes
Read More »Article: How video arcades are adapting to modern times
For some years now, one argument has dominated the existence of coin-op arcade games in asking whether they are relevant in today’s world. Some sources say no; that arcades are dead and so unless
Read More »NYC eases up on arcades (a little)
One major hurdle for people looking to get into the arcade business are the local laws which often restrict the use of coin-operated video games in certain venues. Because of that, it is always
Read More »Biz news: amusement operations up at Dave & Busters; Namco expanding in China
We’ve got a couple of arcade business related items to briefly discuss today, first off in the US, arcade/restaurant chain Dave And Busters has released it’s 3rd quarter earnings report and unfortunately for them,
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