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Newsbytes: Flynn’s Retrocade; Golden Tee; Skycurser

Newsbytes: Flynn’s Retrocade; Golden Tee; Skycurser

Shaggy July 30, 2016 0

It’s the last weekend in July, so make sure to get out and play some arcades or pinball (Ok, that’s our advice for every weekend)! Onto news: Flynn’s Retrocade Opening In Roy, UT On

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Vidcast: Interview with Kevin Williams of The Stinger Report & DNA Association

Vidcast: Interview with Kevin Williams of The Stinger Report & DNA Association

Shaggy June 17, 2016 1

Long time readers of the site are familiar with The Stinger Report, a long-running amusement/out-of-home entertainment industry newsletter and the earliest of outside contributors to Arcade Heroes. That newsletter was founded in 1994 by

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Segabits Podcast Interviews Chris Tang, Developer For Upcoming Strike Harbinger Arcade

Segabits Podcast Interviews Chris Tang, Developer For Upcoming Strike Harbinger Arcade

Shaggy May 5, 2016 1

A couple of posts ago, we mentioned the development of an upcoming indie arcade game by the name of Strike Harbinger.  It was a big surprise that was shown as a part of the

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Arcade Heroes Podcast #11 – Pinball Talk With Ben Heckendorn

Arcade Heroes Podcast #11 – Pinball Talk With Ben Heckendorn

Shaggy March 17, 2016 0

I just got back from Las Vegas and the Amusement Expo 2016 – it was great talking with many of you that we either only talk via email, Facebook or once or twice a

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Q&A On Jurassic Park Arcade With Eugene Jarvis

Q&A On Jurassic Park Arcade With Eugene Jarvis

Shaggy February 23, 2015 9

The name Eugene Jarvis is well-known in video gaming circles although more than once I have surprised someone by mentioning that he is not only still in the industry but he is also still

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Interview: Kazushi Imoto, Lead Producer for Bandai Namco Amusements’ Star Wars Battle Pod

Interview: Kazushi Imoto, Lead Producer for Bandai Namco Amusements’ Star Wars Battle Pod

Shaggy January 19, 2015 2

At IAAPA 2014, I was discussing the event with another attendee who stated he would like to see an interview with the designers of Bandai Namco’s Star Wars Battle Pod. It was a great

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Quick Video: Man Vs. Steel Ball

Quick Video: Man Vs. Steel Ball

Shaggy September 11, 2014 0

(Thanks to Keith for the tip) We’ve had quite a few pinball stories come along this year as modern interest in the game is high once again. Here is a short video interview with

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Redbull Article: “Play Mechanix The Saviours of the Arcade Scene” + Evolution of Arcades Timeline

Redbull Article: “Play Mechanix The Saviours of the Arcade Scene” + Evolution of Arcades Timeline

Shaggy May 29, 2014 3

Admittedly I didn’t know that Red Bull, makers of the famous energy drink, were in the game blogging business. There’s nothing wrong with that, it just caught me by surprise when I saw Play

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What is the Dynamics ePlate and What Does It Have To Do With Jersey Jack Pinball?

What is the Dynamics ePlate and What Does It Have To Do With Jersey Jack Pinball?

Shaggy November 15, 2013 1

Not long ago there was an announcement about a credit card company that was becoming involved with Jersey Jack Pinball. We don’t often have discussions on credit cards in what is still often referred

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Steven Ranck of Specular Interactive Discusses Batman Arcade

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Steven Ranck of Specular Interactive Discusses Batman Arcade

Shaggy November 5, 2013 9

Batman is returning to arcades at the end of this year with Raw Thrills/Specular Interactive’s BATMAN arcade game. Earlier this year we got our first look at the cabinet and some very early footage

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