New Florida Bill Banning Adult Arcades has Unforeseen Consequences

When Governor Scott of Florida enacted a new bill that essentially outlawed all forms of adult gaming in the state, he probably had no idea of the negative repercussions that were to come. Despite massive protests from both business owners … Continue reading →

Mobile Arcade Games Still Selling Well Despite Lagging Economy

One of the few areas where consumers are still actively making purchases is the mobile gaming market. Both actual mobile cocktail table arcade games and accessories can be downloaded and played within a matter of seconds. This may be one … Continue reading →

Arcade Legacy – The Biggest Free Arcade in the Midwest

Few arcades have any games for free, and still fewer are proud to boast that most of their games are available to the general public at no cost at all. Arcade Legacy is a mid sized arcade parlor located in … Continue reading →

Classic Arcade Gaming Meets Virtual Reality

At Sega Joypolis, there are already tons of virtual reality themed games that fans from all parts of the globe flock to. You won’t find very many classic arcade machines here, but there are plenty of references to titles that … Continue reading →

IndieGoGo Announces the Release of Japanese Arcade Documentary

Some of the most prolific arcade games in the history of gaming have been authored, published, developed or manufactured by a Japanese entity. Both the Ms Pacman cocktail table and the Mario Bros. Arcade game originated in Japan. Quietly and … Continue reading →

NJ Lawmakers Considering Ban on M-17 Arcade Games

Not all arcade games are suitable for all audiences. The general themes and content of ultra violent and mature video games are often hidden away behind cleverly designed cabinet art and home console sleeves. However, when a gamer actually plays … Continue reading →

More Midwest Bars Adding Arcades to Ambiance

The trend may have originated in Chicago, but other bars in the Midwest region have begun to follow suit. Usually, pubs, restaurants, bars and other eateries may offer pinball or arcade games as an added bonus. Patrons that grow tired … Continue reading →

Living Arcades Could Become Reality

The earliest arcade games were made with simple electrical components and rendered basic graphics. Now that technology has advanced, gamers have access to 3-dimentional visuals, sophisticated control systems and high definition sound. Games like the Ms Pacman arcade machine gave … Continue reading →

Business Booms For Chicago Based ‘Arcade Bars’

While you might be able to find a handful of arcade games in a bar every now and then, bars and arcades usually don’t mix. Since arcades are generally geared toward the youth, you would be hard pressed to find … Continue reading →

Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines Making Waves in Moscow

In a small hall in Moscow, Russia, there is a new attraction that has local residents surprisingly excited. The last classic game to leave what was then the Soviet Union was Tetris. Around that time, quite a few locally popular … Continue reading →