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UNIS Announces Lane Master Xtreme; Sega Bringing Hyper Cross & Zombies Ready, Deady, Go! To IAAPA 2023

UNIS Announces Lane Master Xtreme; Sega Bringing Hyper Cross & Zombies Ready, Deady, Go! To IAAPA 2023

arcadehero October 13, 2023 0

We have a couple of new arcade games different companies to discuss here, although stay tuned for more – I have a couple of items from Raw Thrills on the backburner, just waiting for

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Location Watch September 2023: The Latest Arcade Openings Around The World

Location Watch September 2023: The Latest Arcade Openings Around The World

arcadehero September 30, 2023 0

Welcome to Location Watch, a series of posts that focus on brand new arcade businesses that have opened their doors recently. We cover them from any part of the world, splitting the news up

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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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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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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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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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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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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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exA-Arcadia Is Headed To EVO 2023

exA-Arcadia Is Headed To EVO 2023

arcadehero August 3, 2023 0

We don’t discuss EVO here very often, the reason being that it’s more “arcade adjacent” then “arcade focused”. That’s just the nature of things as fighters have taken the far back seat in interest

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Next Up From Stern Pinball: Venom

Next Up From Stern Pinball: Venom

arcadehero July 11, 2023 1

Stern Pinball released their latest “Stern of the Union” address, and right at the top was a teaser for their next game release: Venom. This is the same Vemon from the Spider-Man comic books

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