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Main Event Entertainment Adds 2nd FEC In AZ; Plans More US Locations In 2016

Main Event Entertainment Adds 2nd FEC In AZ; Plans More US Locations In 2016

arcadehero February 11, 2016 1

While most of our arcade expansion stories have revolved around companies like Dave & Busters or Round1USA, another Family Entertainment Center chain has shown that they are up to the task. That company is

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GameTime Fort Myers opening This Week in Florida; New Dave & Busters Opens in Springfield, VA

GameTime Fort Myers opening This Week in Florida; New Dave & Busters Opens in Springfield, VA

arcadehero December 21, 2015 0

I wasn’t expecting much news to come along this week although we have been surprised before with new games testing in Japan. Here is a quick note about a new FEC opening in Ft.

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Location News: Button Mash Coming To Los Angeles, CA; Dave & Busters Continues Growth

Location News: Button Mash Coming To Los Angeles, CA; Dave & Busters Continues Growth

arcadehero September 10, 2015 1

Got some quick items for new arcade locations out there to discuss so let’s start with… Button Mash Coming To Echo Park Los Angeles – If you are in the LA area then another

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New Locations: Pinstack Now Open in West Plano, TX; Tapcade Coming To Kansas City, MO

New Locations: Pinstack Now Open in West Plano, TX; Tapcade Coming To Kansas City, MO

arcadehero February 12, 2015 0

Here is some news on two new locations opening up in the Midwestern USA, so let’s jump to it. Pinstack (West Plano, TX) – If you are in or near West Plano, TX then

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Arcade Location News: Super Arcade Moves; Hollywood Connection (UT) Closes

Arcade Location News: Super Arcade Moves; Hollywood Connection (UT) Closes

arcadehero December 17, 2014 5

‘Tis a day for some arcade location news. First off… Super Arcade (Walnut, CA) To Move Locations – Thanks to CD ageS for the tip on this; Shoryuken.com has an interview with the owner

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Monday Newsbag: Two New Arcade Venues; Star Wars Preview; Play Expo; NTG# 19

Monday Newsbag: Two New Arcade Venues; Star Wars Preview; Play Expo; NTG# 19

arcadehero October 13, 2014 4

It has been a busy week for news and where I have had to work, move to a new house, write an article for Replay Magazine and take care of various other things, I’m

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Dave & Busters Goes Public With IPO

Dave & Busters Goes Public With IPO

arcadehero September 29, 2014 1

(Thanks to Michael Louie for the tip) I don’t have a whole lot to add to this since I am no expert on investing like this but Dave & Busters offered up their first

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Powerplay Entertainment Center Now Open In Kansas City, MO

Powerplay Entertainment Center Now Open In Kansas City, MO

arcadehero September 11, 2014 0

A new FEC has opened their doors in Kansas City, MO and thanks to AH reader Jordan Frederick, we have a good look at what the new venue has to offer. Called the Powerplay

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Chuck E Cheeses Agrees To a $950 Million Buyout Deal

Chuck E Cheeses Agrees To a $950 Million Buyout Deal

arcadehero January 16, 2014 16

(Above: Chuck in happier times) Interesting news among locations lately – while chains like Dave & Busters and Round 1 USA expand, a more famous arcade chain looks to be in some trouble. Chuck

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New FEC Opening in Milwaukee, WI To Feature Vintage Arcade

New FEC Opening in Milwaukee, WI To Feature Vintage Arcade

arcadehero January 2, 2014 2

Happy New Year everyone! I hope it was good for all readers. Let’s start the new year of arcade posts with a new venue opening its doors in Milwaukee, WI! Called Bounce Milwaukee, the

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Two New Venues For Arizona: D&D Pinball Opens in Tucson; Flipside in Gilbert

Two New Venues For Arizona: D&D Pinball Opens in Tucson; Flipside in Gilbert

arcadehero September 5, 2013 0

We haven’t ran two many stories about new locations opening their doors in the same state in the same post although partially it was because one of these locations we did not hear about

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Alterface Launches Vanguard For The 5Di Gamebox

Alterface Launches Vanguard For The 5Di Gamebox

arcadehero August 28, 2013 0

In 2011 we ran a brief story about a “5D” multi-player theater called Alterface. They create interactive motion theaters and “dark rides” (usually interactive indoor roller coasters or rides). To try and summarize what

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