Arcade Heroes - The Saviors of Coin-op

https://arcadeheroes.com - It's been a while (a little over a year) since we last unboxed an arcade machine, and I just got something that required quite a bit of work to put together. What was unusual about it was that used games typically arrived fully assembled, but this one did not. This is Outnumbered by LAI Games, a unique and arcade exclusive title released in early 2020 (one of the last games released before the pandemic started). Just want to see it being played? Skip to 18:40

https://arcadeheroes.com - An attempt to livestream gameplay straight from my exA-Arcadia. Unfortunately for me, I sucked today...

Showing some Maximum Tune 5 play from regular customers, filmed at my arcade in Utah, Arcade Galactic

https://arcadeheroes.com - Playing through the full PC demo for Jitsu Squad, a 1-4 player beat 'em up that will be coming to arcades (and all major consoles) in 2022. The arcade version is coming to the exA-Arcadia platform and will certainly come with some differences from the console editions. As mentioned in the video, this plays a bit like Oriental Legend 2.

https://arcadeheroes.com / https://www.wilcoxarcade.com - A subject that's been a topic of discussion for a few weeks has been that of arcade ports. Dustin Wilcox and I talk about arcade ports and why they aren't as common these days like they used to be in the 80's and 90's. We also got into some other tangents, cuz that's what we do.

https://arcadeheroes.com - Another complete run through the arcade exclusive version of Vritra for the exA-Arcadia system. This is going through the harder stages, so of course later on I get massacred when things get crazy :P Recorded on a real exA-Arcadia coin-op platform at my location Arcade Galactic in Ogden, UT.

https://arcadeheroes.com / https://rawthrills.com - A live stream chat with the legendary Eugene Jarvis, where we will discuss his work in arcades, the industry in pandemic times and what the future holds

This is partially a test of StreamYard but also an opportunity to talk arcades with another Arcade Hero, Dustin Wilcox of Wilcox Arcade! This was done impromptu today, with no questions planned or prepared. Thanks to all those who jumped in to chat!

https://arcadeheroes.com - It's time for another direct capture, this one from the Nov. 2020 shmup Vritra Hexa. This game plays a lot like Dariusburst + Dragon Spirit, but thanks to the on-the-fly difficulty adjustment, newbies can enjoy it as much as hardcore players. Stage 3A is only available in this arcade version, along with various other features/additions not found in the home editions. Captured directly from a real exA-Arcadia coin-op arcade system, using the AverMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus in non-PC mode. This is also the first on-location example of Vritra Hexa found in the United States, located at Arcade Galactic [Newgate Mall, Ogden, UT]

https://arcadeheroes.com - Let's talk about buying an arcade machine! This is mainly for home users and not so much operators, but perhaps it will help prospective arcade business owners figure out how to go about purchasing a real arcade machine.

https://arcadeheroes.com - Here is a complete capture directly taken from my Exa-Arcadia machine, showing the arcadified version of Iron Crypticle. The game bring RPG & shooting goodness back to arcades, kind of like Smash TV meets Gauntlet. For those who hate it when I vocally comment on things, don't worry, that's only for the first several minutes. Boulderface Boss Fight: 10:20 East Vault level - 11:08 Giant Peepwort Boss fight - 23:06 Oubliette Level - 25:06 The Phantom Final Boss - 37:05 End sequence - 42:30

https://arcadeheroes.com - Sorry, I just can't seem to do these things without getting into a bunch of detail. This VLOG covers the current crisis, although with how the industry works and what I think that manufacturers could do to overcome the extreme challenges that we face as uncertainty rules the day.

https://arcadeheroes.com - Here is a direct capture of the complete Terminator Salvation: Delta Mission game that is included with online commercial Big Buck Hunter Reloaded units. The game includes the entire 2nd half of that game, reworked to operate with the shotgun on Big Buck Hunter. Unfortunately, the game loses that force feedback; they also made it less obvious when you've been hit. Otherwise, it's the same game, now in 1080p instead of 720p.

https://arcadeheroes.com - How long does it take for modern arcades to boot up? The answers will vary, depending upon the game. I also look at pinball machines. If you want to jump to a certain game, click on the times below; How long each takes to load is mentioned in text in the video at the end of it's loading process. Exa-Arcadia definitely wins among the video games. Maximum Tune 5: 3:45 Big Buck: 9:34 TMNT: 17:28 Exa: 20:35 Pinball: 23:20

https://arcadeheroes.com - Doing something a little different from the norm, as I play four retro arcade ports: -Front Line (Taito; Atari 2600) -Phoenix (Amstar/Centuri; Atari 2600) -Venture (Exidy; Atari 2600) -Food Fight (Atari; Atari 7800) Should I play other arcade ports, or just stick to new arcade game footage?

https://arcadeheroes.com - Details below, here are timestamps to important parts: 0:11 - Unboxing & setup of the machine 4:03 - Installation of the UV lighting kit 18:41 - Power the machine up 19:35 - Gameplay On St. Patrick's Day 2020, I got my hands on a Stranger Things premium edition pinball machine by Stern Pinball. Video shot at my business, Arcade Galactic, Valley Fair Mall, West Valley City, UT. The timing was horrible, as this arrived as the COVID Pandemic was heating up, and to pile on, the next day saw a 5.7 mag. earthquake shut the mall down for a week & a half; then the pandemic quarantines have made it so the machine has gotten very little play so far. Music from ShiryuGL, who is on YouTube under that name

https://arcadeheroes.com - After a two year wait from the system's announcement, I finally have my hands on one of the first wave editions of the Exa-Arcadia system. This is promising to revolutionize arcades - so how does it install and how do a couple of the games play? Unboxing itself starts at 4:43 Installation begins at 12:23 Aka & Blue Type-R Gameplay: 27:20 The Kung Fu Vs. Karate Champ gameplay: 30:25

https://arcadeheroes.com - It's time for another review and full playthrough, this time of Raw Thrills' 2018 release, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This was licensed from Nickelodeon and it exclusive to arcades. Includes a full DIRECT CAPTURE from the real arcade machine, playing from start to finish.

https://arcadeheroes.com - For the 13th birthday of ArcadeHeroes.com, we took the occasion to poll the readers as to their pick for the Video Arcade games and pinball machines of the decade. While the vote count wasn't super massive, the readers that bothered to participate have picked the top games, so here I'll talk about them: Video Games #3 - Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (Bandai Namco) #2 - Jurassic Park Arcade (Raw Thrills) #1 - Dariusburst Another Chronicle (Taito) Pinball #3 - Jurassic Park (Stern Pinball) #2 - Dialed In! (Jersey Jack Pinball) #1 - GhostBusters (Stern Pinball) Thanks for voting and congrats to the winners!

https://arcadeheroes.com - It's way past time to get into arcade game reviews again, so with the lauch of the final Star Wars Skywalker saga film, let's take a look at the biggest Star Wars arcade release in recent memory, Bandai Namco's Star Wars Battle Pod. This is a DIRECT capture from real arcade hardware, NO emulation. Jump to 05:48 for the direct footage to begin Pros of the game: -Great use of the original Trilogy license -Impressive cabinet with great tech that stops people in their tracks, blocks outside noise with the enclosed cockpit style -Sharp 60fps graphics powered by Unreal Engine 3 -Great sound quality (surround) -Good action -Fun Darth Vader level unique to the game -Arcade exclusive Cons of the game: -Doesn't use all of the tech that came with it (camera) -Leaderboard setup is poorly handled - No consequence for Mission Success or Mission Failed, you have to pay to continue regardless -Gameplay sometimes feels like a glorified roller coaster, with weird physics -Dismal attract mode that has too many moments of just black, no leaderboard, no Star Wars crawl