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Discovered: Segasonic Bros. Arcade Prototype by Bubble Bobble Creator Fukio Mitsuji

Discovered: Segasonic Bros. Arcade Prototype by Bubble Bobble Creator Fukio Mitsuji

arcadehero February 6, 2016 2

In the past year or so we’ve seen some Japanese developed prototype games come to light, particularly Hammer Away, Kung Fu Master 2 and Wing Force. Now get ready for this look at a failed test

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Two New Videmption Games: Strings & Red Light Green Light

Two New Videmption Games: Strings & Red Light Green Light

arcadehero January 19, 2016 1

(Thanks to JDevy for the tip) There are always new amusement games in development somewhere out there and today we have a look at two titles of the videmption persuasion: Strings and Red Light

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New Mario Party Medal Arcade Game Testing In Japan

New Mario Party Medal Arcade Game Testing In Japan

arcadehero January 15, 2016 2

Nintendo has made it clear that they are seeking to do some things differently in 2016 and part of that strategy is working with their partners like Capcom to bring more Nintendo content to

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Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition Gets A New Test In Japan

Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition Gets A New Test In Japan

arcadehero December 9, 2015 3

We usually don’t cover Japanese arcade location tests, unless the game in question is known to be coming out to the West. In the case of the mouthful title Mario & Sonic At The

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Japan Arcade – Museca & Gunslinger Stratos 2 in the USA; Dissidia Final Fantasy & new Pop ‘N Music

Japan Arcade – Museca & Gunslinger Stratos 2 in the USA; Dissidia Final Fantasy & new Pop ‘N Music

arcadehero November 27, 2015 0

The past couple of weeks we’ve been obsessing over the new arcade games coverage coming from the IAAPA trade show as that shows us new arcade video games coming to market for pretty much

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Ghostbusters Videmption Arcade In Action

Ghostbusters Videmption Arcade In Action

arcadehero November 2, 2015 1

(Thanks to Jdevy for the tip) November is one month where you can expect to hear a lot about new arcade games coming out of the woodwork as this month is like the arcade

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Footage of Luigi Mansion Arcade On Test + Ghostbusters Videmption?

Footage of Luigi Mansion Arcade On Test + Ghostbusters Videmption?

arcadehero October 14, 2015 0

Couple of items to get to this morning…but right before that, all my T-Shirts are on sale for $14 for the next couple of days in case you see anything interesting 😛 With the shameless

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Capcom’s Luigi Mansion Arcade Lands In The USA for Testing

Capcom’s Luigi Mansion Arcade Lands In The USA for Testing

arcadehero October 7, 2015 3

For all of the arcade games that have received some location tests in the US this year, I had expected Capcom’s Luigi Mansion Arcade to be among the first. In a case of better

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New Videmption Game Gridiron Blitz in Action

New Videmption Game Gridiron Blitz in Action

arcadehero September 14, 2015 2

A little while back we mentioned a new video redemption game that was on test at Dave & Busters, which was caught by an eagle eyed reader in the background of a new D&B

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NESiCA x LIVE Lands At Round1USA Plus Other Game Updates

NESiCA x LIVE Lands At Round1USA Plus Other Game Updates

arcadehero August 13, 2015 5

NESiCAxLIVE Lands At Round1USA – The rush to bring Japanese games to the US market continues and now with a surprise twist. For the past few years, there has been a lot of talk

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New Game Updates: DDR 2015; Golden Tee 2016; Angry Birds Arcade

New Game Updates: DDR 2015; Golden Tee 2016; Angry Birds Arcade

arcadehero August 5, 2015 0

We’ve got a few updates to look over at the moment so instead of piecing everything out, let’s see what each has to offer. DDR 2014/2015 – The latest test of a Japanese arcade

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Konami’s Disney Tsum Tsum Gets a US Location Test as Tsum Tsum Arcade At Round1USA Puente Hills

Konami’s Disney Tsum Tsum Gets a US Location Test as Tsum Tsum Arcade At Round1USA Puente Hills

arcadehero July 31, 2015 2

Back in February during the JAEPO Expo in Tokyo, Konami had unveiled a unique videmption (or interactive vending) game, originally called Disney ZamZam, which was changed to Disney Tsum Tsum. I mentioned it briefly (scroll

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