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The Museum Of Pinball in Southern California Launches A Kickstarter Campaign

The Museum Of Pinball in Southern California Launches A Kickstarter Campaign

arcadehero July 9, 2013 0

Building a business is not an easy task and it becomes even more of a challenge when you start off with a gigantic facility. Arcades and similar ideas need space and generally speaking, the

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Backstage Retro Arcade Now Open in Ludington, MI

Backstage Retro Arcade Now Open in Ludington, MI

arcadehero June 19, 2013 0

Among the many points I made in my book about arcades, one was that arcade machines are not limited to being placed just inside of facilities called arcades. Just about any business can find

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X-Lanes Launches In LA

X-Lanes Launches In LA

arcadehero May 20, 2013 10

A new entertainment facility is open in the Los Angeles area – however from the sounds of it, it’s still in a “beta testing” stage. AH correspondent Phil Arrington takes a look at the

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Namco To Open 200 Amusement Centers For Teenage Girls  (UPDATED )

Namco To Open 200 Amusement Centers For Teenage Girls (UPDATED )

arcadehero April 1, 2013 5

Update: Yes this was an April Fools joke. I had wanted to do another one again but that didn’t come together but fortunately Namco decided to do one. There is a notion about arcades/amusement

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Sandy Hook Arcade Center Looking To Open Soon in Newtown, CT

Sandy Hook Arcade Center Looking To Open Soon in Newtown, CT

arcadehero February 15, 2013 3

A new arcade is opening its doors in Newtown, CT called the Sandy Hook Arcade Center, more details inside

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Namco Entertainment Launching Prototype Eatertainment Arcade Business In Near Future

Namco Entertainment Launching Prototype Eatertainment Arcade Business In Near Future

arcadehero January 3, 2013 10

Newsfeed 1281 via Hot on the heels of news that Namco will be opening up a new theme park in Tokyo later this year comes news that Namco Entertainment (which is the division of

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New FEC Opening in Indianapolis, IN called Latitude 39

New FEC Opening in Indianapolis, IN called Latitude 39

arcadehero December 13, 2012 0

(Thanks to Craig for the tip!) Way back in April 2011 we ran a story about the planning of a new entertainment facility in Castleton, IN USA that would be called Latitude 39. Large

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Location News: 2nd Round 1 Facility Opens in CA; New UltraStar Cinema in AZ

Location News: 2nd Round 1 Facility Opens in CA; New UltraStar Cinema in AZ

arcadehero October 24, 2012 1

Here is some news about two new locations out there although unfortunately details on exact game selection and photos for both is in very short supply at present. I offer up what I have

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Beercade Opens in Omaha, NE

Beercade Opens in Omaha, NE

arcadehero April 19, 2012 0

The new location hits just keep on coming, today is news of a “barcade” style venue called Beercade, which has opened its doors in Omaha Nebraska. As one might assume from the name, the

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ESPN Takes a Look At The New National Pinball Museum In Baltimore

ESPN Takes a Look At The New National Pinball Museum In Baltimore

arcadehero December 28, 2011 0

(Thanks to Sevenout for the tip!) I’m not sure how many pinball museums there are out there these days but there seem to be enough that I’ve lost track. As I have said before,

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New arcade Game On opening in Timaru, New Zealand

New arcade Game On opening in Timaru, New Zealand

arcadehero November 25, 2011 0

If you live in or near Timaru, New Zealand and you enjoy arcades then a new location should be on your radar. It’s called Game On and it’s opening in three weeks from now.

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New Timezone opens in Australia

New Timezone opens in Australia

arcadehero April 21, 2011 7

News via The chain of Family Entertainment Centers known as TImezone has now opened nearly 20 stores in Australia, with many others in other parts of the world.  The latest one in Australia is

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