Based on the famous superhero driving machine from DC Comic's Batman, Specular Interactive are releasing a new driving game for the arcade scene - the Batmobile. [more information]
On the 1st August, Andrew Clure and Scott Cicciari - founders of Sandy Hook Arcade Center - announced via Facebook that they will close their doors at the end of the month. [more information]
Oculus VR and independent games festival IndieCade have teamed up to host a three-week-long, international virtual reality game jam for Oculus Rift developers, which kicked off last Friday, August 2nd. [more information]
Franklin Park Zoo in Boston has debuted new 6D thrill ride, Rhino Rescue, earlier this year. The ride is set in Africa and will take 12 visitors on a high speed chase to stop nasty poachers. [more information]
Sega Royal Ascot parts are available for immediate shipment including 18 sets of Sega Royal Ascot 1 SD horse and carrier assemblies as well as 11 sets of Sega Royal Ascot 2 DX horse, carrier and parts (all new). [more information]
DVI to DVI Scaler Box is ideal for the scaling up or down of a DVI source signal to best match the connected DVI display monitor. Accepts PC and SD/HD DVI resolutions from VGA ~ WUXGA and 480i/p ~ 1080i/p and outputs switch selectable PC WXGA or WUXGA and HD 720p or 1080p resolution. With automatic input detection of the source DVI signal and a hot-key switch for output resolution selection, this makes the installation and set up of the DVI to DVI Scaler Box extremely simple. Also fully compatible with HDMI sources and sinks (monitors) by using an HDMI to DVI cable or converter. [more information]
Today SEGA announced their latest release, Double Spin, is in stock at their Illinois warehouse and ready for immediate delivery. This wheel-action, ticket redemption game is the newest addition to SEGA's ever-growing family of redemption games. [more information]
The DNA (Digital Out-of-Home-Entertainmnt Network) Association announced today in a media release the progress and latest developments since it's founding. The association, originally founded by Kevin Williams, marks major milestones for this rapidly growing affiliation of individuals and companies. The release announces the inclusion of the first fifty new found members to join the association, the signing of a major book publishing deal, the launch of a new Yearbook service to support the growing association, and the bestowing of the first 'Honorary Member' into the Association. [more information]
Stern Pinball Inc. announced today that their third annual Comic-Con International pinball tournament will host their largest and one of their most talked about pins, Metallica Pro, which celebrates one of the world's most famous and successful heavy metal bands today. Contenders, pin-enthusiasts and cos-players alike will have the opportunity to play the machine at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con International 2013; the tournament will begin Preview Night at Comic-Con on July 17th and the finals will be held on July 20th. [more information]
On the 6th July, Tecmo Koei Games announced its return to game centers in Japan with Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate: Arcade, created in conjunction with SEGA, which will be launched in Winter 2013. [more information]
Oculus Rift recently received $16 million in funding from investors to put the virtual reality technology into the hands of the common consumer. As well as the funding, Oculus Rift received two new board members and developments made with the technology continue to make headlines. [more information]
Raw Thrills is giving bars and their patrons in New York City, San Francisco, Houston and a fourth, player selected US city the chance to win a Summer Training Tour Party as part of a promotion they launched on 21st June. [more information]
The OMNI Kickstarter began on the 4 June and within the first week it had already exceeded its financial goal of $150,000 USD, and is currently sitting at $740,675 USD with 2053 backers so far. With another 41 days to go, this exciting and much anticipated leap into virtual reality gaming is off to a phenomenal start. [more information]
Fruit Mania Xtreme is a video redemption, pusher-style machine that is fun for all ages! It is a variation of the firm's companion title Fruit Mania SD. It originally debuted at IAAPA 2012, but UNIS has only recently launched the product officially. [more information]
Andrew Scott Reisse, a 33-year-old California resident, was tragically run down during a police chase last Thursday, June 30. Reisse was the co-founder and lead engineer on the Oculus Rift project that has made headline after headline in 2013. [more information]
Last month 3DFocus sat down with CEO of Virtusphere, Allan Latypov, to talk about the recent developments of their Virtusphere AR and VR experience they have been working on for the past 15 years. [more information]
The Grand Re-Opening of the Crayola Factory as the new Crayola Experience facility took place over the Memorial weekend in Easton, PA. The four story amusement factory provides kids with a unique digital out-of-home experience that is educational, physical and interactive. [more information]
STERN Pinball Inc. has announced in a media release today that they are proudly supporting the International Flipper Pinball Association's (IFPA10) World Pinball Championship which will host 64 players from 19 countries on May 31st to June 2nd, 2013, at Freddy's Pinball Paradise in Echzell, Germany. [more information]
Arcade Games Sales currently has special prices on all Wangan Maximum Tune 3DX+ machines located in our Hong Kong warehouse. Machines come in a variety of conditions from 'As-is' sale and fully reconditioned machines! [more information]
The PC and Video System Overlay Processor is designed to overlay PC (personal computer) text or graphics onto a Composite or Super Video screen image. However, with this new model you can also overlay CV or SV graphics onto a PC screen image. Enhance your screen presentations with the ability to mix images from various sources onto the one screen. The PC and Video System Overlay Processor can be used with any screen or monitor that supports PC/VGA or CV/SV video input. [more information]
Premier Amusement recently announced a second online only auction, in conjunction with the Playdium Store, bidding off a vast number of arcade games and equipment for all venues. [more information]
Kevin Williams from the Stinger Report had an exclusive chat with NAMCO America executives recently at Amusement Expo 2013. The discussion centered on long held rumors and the game plan of NAMCO (US) regarding the US release of the Tekken Tag Tournament 2 game. [more information]
Whilst GTI Taiwan has always been a trade show where the gaming factories show their latest game board, cabinets and spare parts, there were some significant movements underway in the arcade sector with IGS looking to make a bigger impact onto the arcade gaming scene. [more information]
Over June, Incredible Technologies is hosting an automated sweepstakes on all participating Golden Tee LIVE 2013 machines across the US (with the exception of a few states). Advertisement messages will appear on the machines before each game and a webpage will be available to operators and players which shows the prizes, outlines the rules and outlines eligibility for participation in the sweepstakes. [more information]
Converters.tv now has their hugely popular LCD panel series back in stock, as well as the more economical DELTA monitor alternative, and are immediately available for purchase. [more information]
House of Dead 4, Rambo, Ghost Squad and Let's Go Jungle gun kits are now available on Arcade Spare Parts. The kit provides everything you need to upgrade your old machines and you can now upgrade your CRT monitor to an LCD as well, as the kits provide compatible gun sensors. [more information]
The team at Seattle's VRcade have gone public with demos they have developed, using the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset technology, for large scale, wireless experiences in VR. [more information]
AMI Entertainment has released a software update for the NGX Face Place Jukebox, a joint effort between AMI and Apple Industries which combines AMI's popular NGX jukebox model and V3 software with Apple's Smile 2.0 photo booth technology to create something unique and innovative. Updates feature improvements to the social media interaction and some streamlining of options. [more information]
LAI Games has enjoyed substantial success in 2013 with their exceptional line-up of redemption games. Especially with their exciting, carnival-themed prize merchandiser game Balloon Buster, and the fun, four-player, shooter game Ghost Town. [more information]
The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) has revised the Parental Advisory System (PAS) after a group of industry leaders cam together and, in light of the recent issues surrounding violence in America, decided the former rating system was in need of an update. The revised system uses an easy to follow, "traffic light" color-coding system. [more information]
The GTI Asia Taipei Expo, which is celebrating it's 20th anniversary of the show this year, will open today at 10 o'clock at Taiwan's Taipei World Trade Center. The opening ceremony will include a number of VIP guests. The three day show will showcase a number of big name exhibitors and a variety of industry products. [more information]
The Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion Upgrade Kit (English Version) manufactured and released by Namco Bandai Games in 2009 is an updated version of Tekken 6 for arcades and is now in stock and available from Arcade Spare Parts. Bloodline Rebellion retains all features introduced in Tekken 6, such as the Bound and Rage systems, as well as item moves, and all characters in Tekken 6 return for Bloodline Rebellion along with two new characters - Lars Alexandersson and Alisa Bosconovitch. [more information]
At the recent FanFest2013, held in Iceland, CCP - the developer of 'EVE Online' - showcased a new game, "EVR". EVR was made using the break through virtual reality technology, Oculus Rift, and puts players into the cockpit of a virtual space fighter jet in a shooter style simulation. [more information]
STEAM Carnival is the latest pet project under Two-Bit Circus - a business venture by Brent Bushnell and Eric Gradman, as well a 25 person team of intelligent, innovative and creative individuals. The group has put the project on Kickstarter with a goal of $100, 000 (USD) to get the edutainment (education and entertainment) initiative off the ground. [more information]
The newest member of the DNA recently interviewed Chairman Kevin Williams about what the DNA (or Digital-Out-of-Home Network Association) is all about, what it strives to achieve in the entertainment, amusement and arcade industry, and explains their hopes for their recently formed partnership with NanoTech. [more information]
It has been a long time coming, but finally, on April 29th, Jersey Jack shipped off the first truckload of the highly anticipated Wizard of Oz pinball machine. The start of Jersey Jack Pinball Inc. and the release of this title ended Stern's 14 year run as the only major, authentic pinball maker. [more information]
Mike Kasper from Beaverton, Oregon is the new all-time champion of the role-reversing arcade game, Donkey Kong Junior which was released in 1982. [more information]
Alterace's new 4D interactive gun game, The Grip of the Undead, will have zombie enthusiasts on the edge of their dynamically interactive seats! In 3D vision, plunge into the heart of an emergency operation and into the depths of a factory infested by zombies. [more information]
On April 25th, Sega unveiled a new addition to their Tokyo Joypolis center, Sonic Athletics, a eight person, multiplayer exergaming arcade machine. [more information]
Namco America's energizing new ticket redemption game, Triple Turn, is now available and ready for shipping. The flashy, multi-tiered ticket dispensing game was first shown at the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012 and was well received at the event. [more information]
On April 16th, the arcade industry lost one of their best operators, enthusiasts and activists, Jerry Derrick. Aged 70, he passed away in hospitable following a sudden heart attack. [more information]
On April 18th, MediaMation announced that it had signed with two major Hollywood Studios, on a non-exclusive basis, to release popular titles in the X4D format. MediaMation launched the X4D® Motion EFX format into the cinema marketplace earlier this year with a planned roll-out of multiple full auditorium 250+ seat installs for Cinemex - the 6th largest cinema chain in the world. [more information]
Following the massive success of Stern Pinball's Metallica game, which was only officially released last week, Stern has collaborated with legendary rock artist Dirty Donny Gillies for a second Premium Edition Metallica pinball model. [more information]
The Virtuix Omni virtual reality Treadmill Kickstarter campaign is due to start in May following successful testing at SXSW in Austin. Get ready to walk, jump and sprint through all your favourite games. [more information]
As we reported a few months back, MoCapGames has produced one of the first real-time virtual reality games called Sci-Shoota, now called SciShooter. The game has just finished a site test in an undisclosed European (possibly English) location and received a fantastic response from players and is reportedly heading into arcades soon. [more information]
The HDMI Quad 4x4 Video Wall Matrix Switch is now in stock and available immediately. This device allows four different HDMI video sources, such as Blu Ray players, XBox, PS3, etc, to be displayed on any or all of the four HDMI display sources such as, an LCD, LED or Plasma monitor/TV. [more information]
Only two days ago Stern made public a teaser trailer for their latest title, Metallica Pinball, and today they announced it is now available to purchase. [more information]
Dr. Frank Lee is a gaming professor and an expert in computer science who has successfully transformed the 437-ft tall Cira Centre, Philadelphia, into a vintage arcade game screen. The project which he has been working on since 2008 has finally come to fruition and will open the Philly Tech Week this month, presented by the AT&T, with a giant Pong tournament. [more information]
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