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]
NAMCO Bandai Games Inc recently exhibited at Amusement Expo 2013 showcasing a numerous titles shown at JAEPO and previous trade shows, but a new title on display from NAMCO was a redemption version of the much loved Pac-Man game - Pac-Man Ticket Mania. [more information]
Stern Pinball Inc, the main manufacturer of pinballs in the world has just announced their newest title they are working on - Metallica. Following in the footsteps of their hugely popular AC/DC pin, which won several awards, Stern will be releasing yet another classic rock pinball machine for the many fans the band has accumulated during it's 30 year career. [more information]
At the JAEPO 2013 trade show held back in March, many exhibitors debuted a wide range of products including Namco, Sega, Taito, and surprise exhibitors Capcom and WAHPLAN - just to name a few. [more information]
Converters.tv currently have in stock a series of HDMI v1.4 4Kx2K 3D Splitters that are available immediately and on special. The splitters come in a range of 1 input with 2 outputs, 1 input with 4 outputs, and 1 input with eight outputs. [more information]
A newly formed group, CEMA (California Entertainment Merchants Association), launched itself and called for discussion at last months Amusement Expo 2013. The group is headed Ron Westphal of Newport Diversified in southern California. [more information]
In the latest Stinger Report by Kevin Williams the new Japanese Amusement Expo, which took place back in February, was reported as an underwhelming experience compared to previous years. [more information]
Ben Lang from Road to VR met with representatives from the makers of the Razor Hydra control, Sixense, at the 2013 Game Developers Conference recently. He was able to test drive their new virtual reality product, Oculus Rift - Tuscany demo, an exciting new product in the world of virtual reality. [more information]
Arcade Spare Parts now has air hockey pucks and pushers in stock and available immediately. These classic white pushers and pucks are suitable for most air hockey tables. The pusher consists of a simple handle attached to a flat surface that lies flat on the table top, while the puck is a slim disc made of plastic and slides easily across the table top. [more information]
Sega recently wowed crowds at last month's 29th Annual Cruise Shipping Miami trade show when they exhibited eight of their most popular and high earning machines. [more information]
Coast to Coast Entertainment has released a new 28-inch crane titled Twilight. This smaller footprint and new graphic design aims to blend better with merchandisers and optimize space for operators. [more information]
NanoTech Entertainment announced at The Amusement Expo 2013, held in Las Vegas recently, that the company had accepted an invitation to join the DNA Association as a Founder Member. [more information]
Ghost Town: Dawn of War is a fun and exciting four player, coin-in/ticket-out video redemption machine from IGS.The game has a 55 inch LCD screen, has great sound effects and amazing 3D graphics. This fantastic game is fun for all ages and it is now available and ready for shipping! [more information]
Highway Entertainment currently has a clearance sale on Blast City arcade cabinet from SEGA. All cabinets come with standard features such as a monitor size, cabinet size, and video resolution. There is a variance between cabinets in the number of players and sold-as condition to suit the needs of all customers. [more information]
The HDMI over CAT 5 & CAT 6 with Infrared ports (IR & RS 232) is now in stock and available. The HDMI over CAT 5 & CAT 6 transmits uncompressed video and audio signals over extended distances of up to 60m at 1080p@50/60Hz with no loss of quality in sound or visual. [more information]
The Fish Hunter is a video redemption machine in which players shoot fishing nets in order to catch as many fish as possible and earn points! Arcade Spare Parts now has in stock spare parts for the Fish Hunter and the Fish Hunter Plus version, including the Fish Hunter Plus software upgrade kit, the 'Weapons Change' Button, joysticks and more. [more information]
TouchTunes hosted a 15th birthday celebration for itself last week at the Marquee Club in Las Vegas on the eve of Amusement Expo 2013 where they thanked is operators and partners, and announced plans to launch a service called TouchTunes Presents - a concert web-casting service that live streams concerts to jukebox locations. [more information]
AMI Entertainment Network has announced the latest addition to its range of venue entertainment products, Tap TV Trivia Channel and Tap Lite System. To assist operators and owners with maintenance, operation, etc, AMI is launching two websites, TapTVTonight.com and Tap.tv, which will provide support and information on the completely reinvented products. [more information]
Play Meter presented it's Operator's Choice Awards at the 2013 Amusement Expo. Awards are presented in seven categories as voted by operators via the State of the INdustry survey conducted by the magazine every year. Winners are chosen based on their high quality and earning power. [more information]
PAX East 2013 is an indie game development and gamer celebratory show which took place in Boston on March 22-24th. Many games showcased at the show, but one of the highlights and a standout favourite was The Swapper. The game was brought to PAX East 2013 by a four person, independent development team from Finland called Facepalm Games. [more information]
Nanotech Gaming Labs has announced just yesterday the debut of its second video redemption machine, MASHER, which follows a successful three days at Amusement Expo 2013 where NGL debuted JUMPER. [more information]
The AAMA and AMOA presented their annual awards for 2012 during the Amusement Expo 2013 which took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada, on March 20-22nd. [more information]
On March 20, Stern Pinball announced the availability of the Avengers Premium Pinball machine which joins Stern's lineup of superhero pins, including Avengers (with a Hulk Limited Edition pin), X-Men and Transformers. [more information]
Since the end of January the German slides manufacturer Wiegand Maelzer has been holding the distribution rights to the 5D theatres developed for waterparks by Kraftwerk. One of the prototypes is known as 'Waterplexx 5D'. The attraction is currently testing in two locations: Austria’s <i>EurothermenResorts</i> and Kuala Lumpur's <i>Sunway Lagoon Waterpark</i>. [more information]
If you are using a game board such as the Taito X, Taito X2, Namco 256/359 or 246 then our power supply - which offers a voltage range of 3.3, 5 and 12 - is perfect for your needs. [more information]
Konami reveals ambitious expansion plan as the firm gets ready to open a new UK office in Windsor on April 1st. This office will become the firm's new head quarters, with the hope it will help prepare the company for changes in the games market. [more information]
Universal Studios Japan recently announced that July 5, 2013 will be the grand opening of the award-winning dark ride attraction, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man! [more information]
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