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Original Game On Test: Drakons Realm Keepers

Original Game On Test: Drakons Realm Keepers

arcadehero March 25, 2021 1

Location tests are starting to pile up, and particularly from one company that we have mentioned a few times lately: Adrenaline Amusements. They have Zombie Smasher, Twister, and now Drakons: Realm Keepers. This latter

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Taito’s Densha De Go!! Spotted On Test At Dave & Busters

Taito’s Densha De Go!! Spotted On Test At Dave & Busters

arcadehero January 25, 2021 0

It’s been a little bit since we had news regarding a game on location test, particularly something that was introduced at Dave & Busters. As you can recognize from the title, this one is

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Exa-Arcadia Announces Location Test & Details For CAVE’s DoDonPachi True Death EXA Label

Exa-Arcadia Announces Location Test & Details For CAVE’s DoDonPachi True Death EXA Label

arcadehero September 10, 2020 0

Back in March, some waves were made among the shoot ’em up & gaming communities when Exa-Arcadia announced that a new version of CAVE’s popular DoDonPachi Saidaioujou would be gracing the platform. Very few

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Newsbytes: Toyshock Mini Pinball; Sega R360 On Location; Initial D & More

Newsbytes: Toyshock Mini Pinball; Sega R360 On Location; Initial D & More

arcadehero August 15, 2020 0

Welcome to the latest edition of Newsbytes, a weekend post where I curate some news about arcade & pinball machines from around the web. This week’s post is going to be a little shorter

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Newsbytes: Exa Game LocTest Footage; Mario Kart Ride; Aladdin Pinball; Major Havoc End & More

Newsbytes: Exa Game LocTest Footage; Mario Kart Ride; Aladdin Pinball; Major Havoc End & More

arcadehero August 9, 2020 2

Welcome to Newsbytes, a weekend collection of quick news from around the arcade/pinball world. Since major arcade news has been historically slow this year, we’re seeing more Newsbytes posts than usual, but at least

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Super Battle Princess Madelyn To Begin Testing This Friday

Super Battle Princess Madelyn To Begin Testing This Friday

arcadehero August 5, 2020 1

Exa-Arcadia keeps on rollin’ with the new game tests, the latest being a game that has been on the Exa games roster since the end of last year. NOTE: I have updated the post

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Exa-Arcadia Update With Psyvariar Delta AC, Strania EX Pre-Order

Exa-Arcadia Update With Psyvariar Delta AC, Strania EX Pre-Order

arcadehero July 22, 2020 0

Some news surrounding the Exa-Arcadia platform hit the web this morning, so let’s get you up to speed on everything that came along. Psyvariar Delta AC Trailer & Upcoming Test Let’s start with news

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Location Tests Continue For Exa: Strania EX; Vritra Hexa; Blazing Chrome AC;  Nippon Marathon Turbo

Location Tests Continue For Exa: Strania EX; Vritra Hexa; Blazing Chrome AC; Nippon Marathon Turbo

arcadehero July 16, 2020 0

It might seem a little odd to be talking about location tests right now, but not everywhere is locked down, as Japan has mostly recovered from the pandemic. Various locations have re-opened their doors

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Japan Arcade News: Maximum Tune 6R; Poker Stadium; WACCA S; Maimai Deluxe Plus & More

Japan Arcade News: Maximum Tune 6R; Poker Stadium; WACCA S; Maimai Deluxe Plus & More

arcadehero January 20, 2020 0

The Japan Amusement Expo (JAEPO) is approaching fast, and in the run-up to that, we’re getting more announcements and arcade game releases for the Land of the Rising Sun. First let’s start with games

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EAG Week: Final Nitro Trucks Cabinet; Upright For Transformers Shadows Rising & More

EAG Week: Final Nitro Trucks Cabinet; Upright For Transformers Shadows Rising & More

arcadehero January 13, 2020 1

The first amusement-focused tradeshow of the year takes place this week in London, known as EAG 2020, and here’s a preview of some of what to expect with some of the latest news on

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Location Tests: Gimmick! EXACT ☆ MIX (Exa-Arcadia) / Freefall (Bay Tek)

Location Tests: Gimmick! EXACT ☆ MIX (Exa-Arcadia) / Freefall (Bay Tek)

arcadehero December 25, 2019 0

I didn’t expect to post anything today, but I found some free time and it should be quick anyways. And to those who celebrate it, I hope you’re having a great Christmas! Note that

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On Test: Battle Bowling By Coin Crew Games

On Test: Battle Bowling By Coin Crew Games

arcadehero September 23, 2019 2

Not too long ago, we unveiled a new arcade title coming to the market from an independent developer known as Coin Crew Games. Founded by Wyatt Bushnell (son of Nolan Bushnell) and Mike Salyh,

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