Arcade Heroes

08/21/2024

Raw Thrills' NBA Superstars is now shipping out to any arcade who wants to purchase one. Details:

Raw Thrills has begun shipping their NBA Jam style arcade machine, NBA Superstars, to arcades in North America. Details inside:

08/18/2024

Here is our latest edition of Location Watch, a post that curates the openings of new arcade locations from all over the world.

What new arcade locations have recently opened their doors around the world? Find out by reading Location Watch August 2024

08/12/2024

Contributor Kevin Williams discusses the recent history and uprising trend of arcade rhythm games.

In the latest guest post from Kevin Williams, he takes a look at the Rhythm Resurgence going on out West with upcoming arcade games.

08/11/2024

I recently attended California Extreme 2024 and today I got back from the Utah Retro GameXpo. Here's a full report!

I've recently attended two gaming expos - the Utah Retro GameXpo and California Extreme 2024. Here's a run down of what was there.

08/06/2024

Sega has begun testing their rhythm game sensation MaiMai DX at a Dave & Busters in Dallas, TX.

In a surprise move, Sega has begun testing their rhythm game MaiMai DX at a Dave & Busters in Dallas, TX. More details are here:

08/03/2024

Breakers Revenge Chicago, a remake of a fantastic fighting game that was released on the Neo Geo MVS in 1998, is now available for arcades

exA-Arcadia has launched a premium remake of Visco Game's lauded '90s fighting game, called Breakers Revenge Chicago. Check it out

07/31/2024

BumbleBear Games has opened pre-orders for their third arcade game, ZOMBEEZ: A Killer Queen Arcade Remix. Check it out:

ZOMBEEZ is a spin-off of Killer Queen Arcade, both designed by BumbleBear Games. Here are the details on this 2025 arcade release.

07/26/2024

I'm headed out to CAX this morning, but before I go, here are a few games on location test out there!

-Beatmania IIDX 32 Pinky Crush (Japan)
-Godzilla Kaiju Drop (CA, USA)
-Kung Fu Panda: The Warrior's Gauntlet (Utah, USA)

News about three arcade games currently on location test, including Beatmania IIDX Pinky Crush & Kung Fu Panda: The Warrior's Gauntlet

07/21/2024

We've got a busy Newsbytes today. Covering:
-Taiko No Tatsujin updates
-Extra Naruto Emblem Battle info
-Golden Tee 2025
-EVO 2024
-Immersive Reality Rooms
-Headlines
-Much more!

In today's Newsbytes, Taiko No Tatsujin USA release updates, Golden Tee 2025, new details on Naruto, and much, much more.

07/18/2024

Atari, the company who launched the video arcade revolution, has announced pre-orders for Asteroids Recharged Premium Edition Arcade. They're even taking pre-orders for the game through their own website. Details:

Atari and Alan-1 have officially announced Asteroids Recharged Arcade for release to locations in the US.

07/16/2024

I've heard a rumor spreading through the rhythm gaming community that Taiko No Tatsujin is "being built by Raw Thrills." While the two companies have worked together in the past, this is false in regards to Taiko.

I checked directly with Bandai Namco AM and they are building Taiko's the same as they do their other arcade games - with most parts made in Japan then assembled by their usual subcontractors like FunCo. Subcontracted manufacturers building the actual hardware is standard practice in the industry.

07/15/2024

I'll be doing a video about this but Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc. has issued a press release about Taiko No Tatsujin USA model. I've added it to this post and we've added a couple of other updates:

Taiko No Tatsujin has been confirmed by Bandai Namco Amusement to begin operation in the US for November 2024.

07/15/2024

We finally have a release date for Bandai Namco's Taiko No Tatsujin for the US. Details:

Taiko No Tatsujin has been confirmed by Bandai Namco Amusement to begin operation in the US for November 2024.

07/13/2024

Marvelous makes a move onto the US arcade scene with Naruto Emblem Battle. Also, they've released a new Pokemon arcade game in Japan:

Marvelous has launched two new kids card arcade games in North America and Japan - Naruto Emblem Battle, and Pokemon Frienda, respectively.

07/09/2024

Now you can celebrate the King of Monsters with a rad looking Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium model from Stern Pinball

Stern Pinball has announced Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium, a sweet looking celebration of TOHO's King of the Monsters.

07/04/2024

Here's your Bowl Expo Wrap-up. NBA Superstars was there, along with a couple of other new pieces including a zombie bowling video game and a Popeye coin pusher:

International Bowl Expo 2024 has come and gone, so let's take a look at the new arcade games that were on hand:

07/02/2024

Making up for my absence at Bowl Expo by checking out NBA Superstars at my local D&B:

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06/30/2024

Here is a preview of the arcade games that will be at Bowl Expo '24, which includes NBA Superstars and more:

The International Bowl Expo 2024 has begun and with the trade show running July 1st & 2nd, lets see which arcade games might be there.

06/29/2024

The exA-Arcadia brings Phantom Breaker Omnia to arcades with their latest release. Operators can order their kit now:

A new 2.5D fighting game by the name of Phantom Breaker Omnia is now available for arcades worldwide. Here are the details:

06/28/2024

Monster Eye 3 is now available in China, coming soon to North America

IGS & Wahlap have released their latest arcade game in China. Called Monster Eye 3, this shooter is soon headed to the US.

06/28/2024

Very late on this one but Happy National Video Arcade Day! Let's talk some arcade anniversaries:

June 27th is National Video Arcade Day thanks to it being Atari's birthday, so lets talk some arcade history!

06/24/2024

A shorter Newsbytes for this week has:
-A quick Bowl Expo preview
-DPVR E4 Updates
-TMNT port comparison
-Asteroids Recharged on test
-Headlines

This short edition of Newsbytes features a Bowl Expo preview, DPVR has their E4 on more arcade games, Asteroids on test and more

06/19/2024

Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc. has begun shipping the reboot of their kid-focused, beast battling, card vending arcade game, Animal Kaiser+ in the US, following the release in the UK:

Bandai Namco Amusement America has now released Animal Kaiser Plus to the North American market. Here are the details:

06/18/2024

Marvel: Contest of Champions begins production next week. Any locations out there already order one?

Raw Thrills will begin production on Marvel: Contest of Champions this next week, thus bringing the game to the wider arcade market.

06/15/2024

This edition of Newsbytes includes:
-NBA Superstars impressions
-Rhythm game updates
-Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
-Arcade Ports
-Headlines and more!

In this week's Newsbytes, NBA Superstars releases to Dave & Busters locations, new rhythm game updates, and much more.

06/12/2024

Arcade Collection LIVE is now available as a conversion kit or dedicated cabinet for locations to add to their game mix:

Incredible Technologies, the makers of Golden Tee, have released Arcade Collection LIVE, which brings Silver Strike online for those games.

06/11/2024

Around 8,000 arcade game rooms across the USA now have new ownership as Japanese operator GENDA acquires NEN. Details:

Japanese arcade company GENDA is making a major move into the USA by acquiring NEN, thus grabbing 8,000 arcade locations for their operations

06/04/2024

What new arcade locations have opened their doors recently? We cover new spots to play in North America, Europe, Asia, and more in the latest edition of Location Watch:

What new arcade locations have recently opened their doors around the world? Find out by reading Location Watch June 2024

06/01/2024

Punch & Kick that ball to victory in KungFu Kickball, the latest indie console game to become a real arcade machine. Details:

A new indie arcade game has appeared on the scene, a high-action martial arts sports game called KungFu Kickball. Find out more, here:

05/28/2024

IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 is underway, and thanks to some tips, we have some photos from the show. Check it out:

IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 is in full swing, so let's take a quick look at the games which were there. Not much, but something!