Arcade Heroes - The Saviors of Coin-op

https://arcadeheroes.com - From the same team that develops the Maximum Tune series comes a more casual take on their brand of arcade racing. As such this does feature elements from Maximum Tune's gameplay (upcoming turn alerts, distance from goal) but features easier drift mechanics and an "Ultimate Heat" gauge, a boost that builds when you ram your car into others - the more cars you do that to, the quicker the gauge builds. Help Arcade Heroes out by purchasing a product with one of our designs on it: https://www.teepublic.com/user/arcadeheroes Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/E0L6LGME Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - The new Fast & Furious Arcade was made to turn heads and if you put four units together in an arcade or FEC, it will definitely accomplish that task. As seen at the IAAPA 2022 tradeshow in Orlando, FL. Help Arcade Heroes out by purchasing a product with one of our designs on it: https://www.teepublic.com/user/arcadeheroes Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/E0L6LGME Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - 1st play w/o commentary of the new Drone Racing Genesis arcade game, exclusive to arcades. I think the joystick needed some calibration however, I only played one round and on this side, I did not play the other to compare. It's also entirely possible that I just suck but it did seem a tad sensitive on the up/down movement. I do like the sound/music and the graphics look great in person (much better than screenshots convey) as it's a very colorful and fluid looking game. No commentary in part as my voice is already hoarse and the show hasn't started yet :P Stay tuned as there is much, much more to come - I would have grabbed a few other games but many were shut off when I was able to wander a little. Help Arcade Heroes out by purchasing a product with one of our designs on it: https://www.teepublic.com/user/arcadeheroes Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/E0L6LGME Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - Shared on the Arcade Heroes Facebook group by a D&B employee, test units for Sega's new racing game are available to play at Dave & Busters in Orlando, FL Help Arcade Heroes out by purchasing a product with one of our designs on it: https://www.teepublic.com/user/arcadeheroes Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/E0L6LGME Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - Shared on the Arcade Heroes Facebook group by a D&B employee, test units for Sega's new racing game are available to play at Dave & Busters in Orlando, FL

https://arcadeheroes.com - Thanks to reader Paul Kim, here is some much better footage of Bandai Namco's sequel to Dead Heat, Dead Heat Unleashed. Thanks to this, we get a better look at the cabinet and learn that it has 8 tracks over the original's 8; There's also a "Buy 2 get 1 free" feature. Help Arcade Heroes out by purchasing a product with one of our designs on it: https://www.teepublic.com/user/arcadeheroes Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/E0L6LGME Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - Comparing the same game on two platforms: Samurai Shodown V Perfect on the Nintendo Switch (via Samurai Shodown Collection) and the exA-Arcadia coin-op arcade platform. The latter was released September 29th, 2022. There are some other changes to the AC version than what is apparent here, including much lower input lag & Overkill fatalities restored; Some changes you'll notice in this video include a deeper color palette, additional voice work (you'll hear that when it says "Samurai Shodown V Perfect - that VO is NOT in the Switch version), new font, full English translation, preset button layout selection, and new balancing. The AC version is available WORLDWIDE, not just Japan. Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/E0L6LGME Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - Every year in September, the AAMA (American Amusement Machine Association, an org which represents arcade manufacturers) holds a gala event in Chicago where they gather to discuss industry needs and trends, then they show off some new products. Most of the pics I was sent by a "spy" are ticket redemption games. Most of the games seen here were at Amusement Expo 2022 and will also be at IAAPA 2022 in November. Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/E0L6LGME Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - Very brief look at the new Sniper Strike II, which is being sold in the US via Amusement Source International. Find footage of the first Sniper Strike at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bozysCNSmoM Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/E0L6LGME Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - Here's a quick look at a few new products that Sega Amusements showed off in London, UK last week, as a part of the IAAPA Europe Expo 2022 event. Videos were not taken by me but by Sega themselves and shared on LinkedIn; I extracted them so you could see: -SMARTS Darts, Augmented Reality Darts -VR Agent, VR arcade gaming -Solar System S, another marble pusher -Mission: Impossible Arcade DX, a proper video arcade game

[Manufacturer produced video] ATV Slam is now available in a standard non-motion cabinet. The new design features a smaller footprint but can still link up to 4 players for a true off-road racing experience and maintains the same thrilling gameplay as the Deluxe cabinet. Using the thumb throttle players must race to the chequered flag while avoiding obstacles, perform stunts and use the boost to get a podium finish. 10 exotic environments, razor-sharp console-quality graphics, 2.1 channel soundtrack and a challenging AI system gets the player’s adrenaline pumping. The bike upgrade system, various vehicles, and characters to choose from encourages repeat play. The ATV quadbike seat can accommodate a parent and child. Stylish liveries and awesome lighting effects from top to bottom demands players attention at any arcade. Find out more here: https://segaarcade.com/game/atv-slam-std

[Manufacturer produced video] The best-selling video game franchise of all time has come to the arcade. After launching a successful partnership with the smash hit Halo: Fireteam Raven, Raw Thrills and Play Mechanix have released their latest venture with Microsoft and Mojang Studios – Minecraft Dungeons Arcade! Minecraft Dungeons Arcade is an epic, action-packed adaptation of the popular console and computer game Minecraft Dungeons, a multiplayer “dungeon crawler” set within the Minecraft universe. In Minecraft Dungeons Arcade, up to four players use a diverse arsenal of melee and range weapons to battle through hordes of dangerous enemies and monstrous bosses across nine unique levels! With every play, the stunning cabinet vends one of 60 collectible cards that fit into one of five categories – Melee, Range, Armor, Pet or Skin – and can be used to customize the player’s adventure. With over 100 minutes of thrilling, fast-paced gameplay and 60 exclusive cards to collect, Minecraft Dungeons Arcade is the blockbuster, family-friendly title that will keep players of all ages coming back to your location time and time again!

[Manufacturer produced video] CHAPTER 3: VOLCANO BATTLE - PLAY AT A LOCATION NEAR YOU! The exciting third chapter in King Kong of Skull Island™ is here and it’s the biggest and most dramatic yet! This update is completely FREE to all game owners! Head underground through the temples of Skull Island, encounter rampaging herds of Brachiosaurs, ride on the back of a soaring Pterodactyl, and witness the final volcanic battle between Kong and the two-headed Gaw!

Quick mentions of the various stories mentioned on the blog for the month of August. Links for more details: https://arcadeheroes.com/2022/08/09/arcade-update-nidhogg-ii-asphalt-9-legends-arcade-vr-on-test/ https://arcadeheroes.com/2022/08/14/newsbytes-ice-does-dodgeball-igs-does-snowmobiles-arcadro-coin-pusher-minecraft-dungeons-ac-v2-more/ https://arcadeheroes.com/2022/08/17/4-player-arcade-shoot-em-up-p-47-aces-mk-ii-now-up-for-pre-order/ https://arcadeheroes.com/2022/08/24/the-big-buck-hunter-championship-xv-taking-place-on-oct-14th-15th-in-chicago/ https://arcadeheroes.com/2022/08/27/newsbytes-p-47-aces-test-new-redemption-games-on-test-farcryvr-more/ https://arcadeheroes.com/2022/08/31/arcade-releases-arcade-collection-incredible-technologies-football-frenzy-vr-vrstudios/ Arcade T-Shirts/Stickers/Mugs/etc - http://tee.pub/lic/RT34W880feY Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/Arcade-Heroes/groups/7dLOg1oD/channels/5d32aacd-d7a6-41fc-a02e-261c718c36ba/chat Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

Promo trailer for Mario Kart Arcade GP VR by Bandai Namco Amusements. This was released exclusively through Bandai Namco's "VR ZONE PORTAL," which was essentially a pop-up operation for some virtual reality content that Bandai Namco designed. Mario Kart naturally garnered most of the attention and sites featuring the game were setup in Japan, the USA and the UK but ultimately due to the pandemic, Namco closed the locations and did not make the game for sale to arcades which might have been interested in offering it. This video comes from Bandai Namco Amusement Europe's YouTube channel

Another oddity from Chinese developer Huatai Games. I would never consider one for my arcade, but for an axe throwing business this sort of thing could make sense. I also can give them props for actually trying something original instead of just pirating someone else's work

Official promo video for the arcade-exclusive video game, Mission: Impossible Arcade by Sega Amusements. This highlights the gameplay as well as the Deluxe (DX) and Super Deluxe (SDX) cabinet models.

https://arcadeheroes.com/2022/02/28/astro-ninja-man-exa-coming-to-arcades-this-year/ - Here's an oddball coming to arcades in September 2022 via the exA-Arcadia system, a port and upgrade of an NES homebrew developed by Riki. Designed to push the limits of the original NES hardware while bringing intense shooting action to the mix. This is the official Japanese trailer for the game. This is the 3rd NES game to find it's way to modern arcades thanks to exA's work.

https://arcadeheroes.com/2022/08/17/4-player-arcade-shoot-em-up-p-47-aces-mk-ii-now-up-for-pre-order/ - Here's the official Japanese trailer for the new coin-op arcade release, P-47 Aces Mk. II. This is a full-blown remake of NMK/Jaelco's 1995 arcade-only shmup, adding various new features including: -4K support -3 game modes, two new ones with the original JAMMA game as the 3rd - 4-player support -Super low input lag -Exclusive to arcades

https://arcadeheroes.com - Coming soon to arcades, as originally intended, is SNK's bloody samurai 2D fighting game, Samurai Shodown V Perfect. This would have been the final game on the Neo Geo MVS system but it was cancelled when put on location test. Dug up and released to consoles in 2018 as a part of the Samurai Shodown Collection, this particular release greatly improves the console version to bring the following support only to arcades: -Blood & Overkill (SS's versions of Fatalities) have been restored -New artwork that is displayed on the sides of the screen done by SS III artist Shiroh Ohno -Super low input lag of about 1-2 frames (consoles are 4-6) -Tuned balancing based upon feedback from Samurai Shodown expert players -Cleaned up English text, plus new UI This version will ONLY be found in arcades via the exA-Arcadia system but it will be available worldwide.

https://arcadeheroes.com/2022/01/11/the-arcade-anniversaries-of-2022-25-40-50-year-milestones/ - It's been 40 years since a number of big names in gaming were released, and today, January 13th, marks the day where copyrights were filed by Midway for Ms. Pac-Man before it hit production. It's not the only recognizable game to launch in 1982 - which one was your favorite? Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/kbZG4Vbk Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - While this was shown in the Elaut USA booth video, I found a little extra footage to show for anyone that wants to see a little more (last minute or so). This game is shipping now. Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/kbZG4Vbk Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - As promised, there was one more match to show from Axel City 2, a fighter coming only to arcades in 2022 through the exA-Arcadia system. As you see at the beginning, the roster of characters is rather extensive (40 in total), and with the art design, this will fill in a niche of a classic King Of Fighters game, but for today. This game uses a custom engine that some other exA-Arcadia fighters are being made with and also features very low input lag. Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/kbZG4Vbk Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - I thought I had filmed more of this than what you see here, but regardless, here's a long time contributor to Arcade Heroes - Phil A. aka BossSalad, and his girlfriend Britney Siren, showing us how to enjoy some StepManiaX by Step Revolution. Filmed at the IAAPA 2021 tradeshow in Orlando, FL. Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/kbZG4Vbk Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23

https://arcadeheroes.com - One of the few video arcade games made just for kids at IAAPA 2021. Features several mini-games that all look like an old Flash game, but the kiddos won't care. The LED floor is cool with some nice effects. Available now. Interact with the Arcade Heroes community on Guilded: https://www.guilded.gg/i/kbZG4Vbk Or interact on Discord: https://discord.gg/jnKJTN23