Arcade Heroes - The Saviors of Coin-op

https://arcadeheroes.com - As seen at Amusement Expo 2021, it's the craziest party game yet for the exA-Arcadia system and this 1-4 player marathon game with ragdoll physics is available now. Your goal: get to the end first, try not to get pummeled or fall off a cliff along the way. Original game developed by Onion Soup Interactive, arcade version further refined by exA-Arcadia.

https://arcadeheroes.com - The last time that I saw this game it was in a very, very early state, but now it's out on the market as Raw Thrills' first foray into the world of Virtual Reality. It's an interactive motion ride, using cameras that correctly sense your hand movement, although there are times where it's hard to gauge the depth of the virtual enemies vs where your hands are at/can reach.

https://arcadeheroes.com - Checking out two new 1v1 arcade fighting games for the exA-Arcadia platform: Bayani & Chaos Code Exact Xeno Attack. The former hasn't been released as of this moment but the latter has. Both are very solid fighting games, tailored to the wants of the FGC and made for the platform where fighters used to call home, the arcade.

http://arcadeheroes.com - Footage provided to me by Bandai Namco Amusements that was taken at IAAPA 2013. Making this public since YT is doing weird stuff with old unlisted videos. Here, 3 of their booth girls take a shot at playing the new arcade title Mach Storm. This was a new game based upon Ace Combat Assault Horizon but modified just for arcade-style play. It also uses a unique cabinet with a huge dome-shaped screen, providing a simulator-style experience you don't get from the WiiU/PS4/X1, later used in games like Star Wars Battle Pod and Lost Land Adventure.

https://arcadeheroes.com - Here is the 2nd official English trailer for IGS/Gameloft/Wahlap's Asphalt 9 Legends Arcade DX; Trailer created by Wahlap and given to us to share with the rest of you.

More info on this game: https://arcadeheroes.com/2021/05/09/wahlap-unveils-new-arcade-titles-at-aaa-2021-including-asphalt-9-legends-arcade/ Here is the official trailer for the app-to-arcade port of Asphalt 9 Legends, developed by IGS, Gameloft & Wahlap. Launching in China this year; TBA on the USA and elsewhere.

https://arcadeheroes.com/2021/04/29/coming-soon-to-steam-build-your-own-virtual-arcade-in-arcade-legend-by-lai-games/ - Coming in 2021 from arcade maker LAI Games is a virtual experience of what they offer in the physical arcade space, created for consumer VR headsets. From the game's Steam page: "Congratulations! You Own an Arcade! It’s run down, sure, but it has a lot of potential. Restore this magnificent venue to its former glory, pack it full of officially licensed arcade games, and play them with friends “for free”, forever." Unlock the mysteries of the arcade while expanding into a full-blown Family Entertainment Center, where you can play real arcade games like Stacker, Hyper Shoot & more, designed by the people who created those games in the first place.

https://arcadeheroes.com - Shown during the UNIS Showcase 2020 event, here's a quick trailer showcasing the cabinet for their new light-gun video game, Elevator Invasion. Check my website for more details on this one.

https://arcadeheroes.com - Here's one of those things you film when you're bored :P

https://arcadeheroes.com - Just a quickie to show the very slightly adjusted attract mode for Ver. 1.0.5 of Gimmick! Exact Mix that is available only on the exA-Arcadia coin-op multi-game system. Attract modes from Japanese developers tend to be rather short, which often drives attendants crazy (assuming they don't or can't turn the sound off during these modes).

https://arcadeheroes.com - Launching in 2021 is a new "attraction grade" arcade racer from UNIS called Formula Race. Drive in a Formula One-style racing game (something that used to be pretty common in arcades but has fallen to the wayside), replete with motion! This video was not received from the direct file, so quality suffers a little, but still gives you a good idea of what the game entails. Check Arcade Heroes for news on when it begins shipping.

https://arcadeheroes.com/ - Since some readers want us to cover more redemption games, here you go - a brand new Angry Birds themed coin pusher coming to arcades late summer 2021. This shows some of the basics in action - check out the post on AH for more details if interested! Thanks to LAI Games for furnishing all of the media on this one (no compensation exchanged otherwise)

https://arcadeheroes.com - Here is an up-to-date video of the latest software running for Cruis'n Blast Arcade by Raw Thrills. Due to changes in licensing, certain cars have been replaced; Any Cruis'n games sold this year will come with the new cars instead of the older ones. This is only for the arcade version; The Nintendo Switch version will be different in terms of content, as that will have additional tracks, cars and a money/collectible system, all of which the arcade version lacks (the arcade version does have a PIN system so you can save progress on vehicle upgrades, but it's not as extensive as what RT has done for the port)

https://arcadeheroes.com - The reboot of Taito's Bust-A-Move (also known as Puzzle Bobble) launched earlier this year and here we've got some brief direct capture footage of the game. The arcade cabinet uses an LED billboard for a display, which you can see searching this channel for the same game. This is made for the videmption space, and is similar in concept to Space Invaders Frenzy. Stay tuned soon for an interview with Raw Thrills' CEO, Eugene Jarvis, where we will also showcase more Raw Thrills titles!

https://arcadeheroes.com - UNIS is putting a much stronger emphasis on exergaming, with titles like Pogo Jump leading the charge.

https://arcadeheroes.com - The evolution of fishing games for UNIS continues with Fishing Derby. This uses a realistic fishing reel & rod with force feedback to simulate a fish pulling on the string. Reupload to correct a typo line

https://arcadeheroes.com - As a part of UNIS' new push into exergaming, this game comes with two trampolines and a system to detect player movement/bounce. It also comes with two games, with the ability to add more in the future, as well as the capability of running tournaments.

https://arcadeheroes.com - Here is one of the most innovative new game concepts from UNIS that was shown at the UNIS Showcase 2020 Event on October 21st. It takes air hockey and combines it with a Breakout-style video game for 1-2 players.

https://arcadeheroes.com - Another callback to an arcade game from the '90s is Rowing Champs. Launching in 2021, this one might remind you of Namco's old Rapid River. Can link up to 4 units, and it uses their new UIGS platform for online leaderboards. Footage captured from the UNIS Showcase 2020 event.

https://arcadeheroes.com - The spirit of Prop Cycle lives with Hyper Glider, an arcade video game coming from UNIS in Q1 2021. Pedal to make your vehicle go faster!

https://arcadeheroes.com - Here's the first look at an upcoming arcade exclusive light-gun shooter by UNIS by the name of Elevator Invasion. More details on this title will be published soon on the Arcade Heroes blog, but this gives you an idea of how it plays (along with the cheesy dialogue). This is not a remake/reboot/sequel to Taito's Elevator Action, but an original work; UNIS and Taito have worked out an arrangement regarding any similarities. Launching to arcades in January 2021 and more will be seen at the UNIS showcase Event on Oct. 21st: https://uniselite.com/unis-showcase-2020/

https://arcadeheroes.com - I found a bit of additional footage from Speed Driver 5 as filmed at IAAPA 2019, so might as well share it. This game has been available since last year. This was located at the Wahlap booth during the event.

https://arcadeheroes.com - Manufacturer Touch Magix USA is the first company to release an attract mode that specifically deals with sanitization & cleanliness as people have the COVID-19 pandemic on their minds. This screen is integrated into new Touch Magix arcade games.

https://arcadeheroes.com/2020/06/16/happy-space-invaders-day/ - June 16th, 1978 was an important day in video game history, as Taito launched SPACE INVADERS to arcades in Japan. Licensed by Midway for Western distribution, the game became an internaitonal sensation, causing arcades to skyrocket into legendary status. For today's video, I film a lot of products at trade shows, and sometimes I overlook something that I shot until much later. Such is the case with this footage of the new Space Invaders Counterattack that was at the UNIS booth, Amusement Expo 2020. Originally debuting at IAAPA 2019, this version was much more polished, but I was actually able to sit down and play it - at IAAPA, the game was being played non-stop, making it difficult to get a try. It is unknown if this will receive a final release thanks to the pandemic, but it seems to me that it would be a hit, just with some additional polishing/balancing to the segment when you have to shoot the real targets.

https://arcadeheroes.com - While poking around on some old posts of my site, I came across some 2008 footage of a game where said footage had not been posted elsewhere (as far as I can find). So in the interests of preservation, here is this video showing the footage, along with a little explanation. These kinds of games were par-for-the-course on the Vortek V3 system by GlobalVR. Granted, a lot of VR games seem more suited to the "foxhole turret" shooter. This one followed that formula, just with a sci-fi theme. Music is from the Atari Jaguar CD game, Hover Strike: Unconquered Lands.