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The Arcade Raid That Wasn’t
by Tony on January 22, 2023 at 11:00 am
Been a while since I wrote about an arcade raid here on the blog. For the uninitiated, an “Arcade Raid” usually involves the discovery and subsequent removal of classic arcade cabinets. A typical raid will occur in an old warehouse, barn or […]
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The Development of Xevious
by Tony on December 30, 2022 at 8:13 pm
Well here we are at the end of another year on the blog. I want to thank everyone for checking in regularly and of course for the support with my book, which continues to sell well. Over the Christmas break I found myself playing a lot of Namco’s […]
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The TDE Podcast Ep 26: Twin Galaxies founder Walter Day
by Tony on December 17, 2022 at 8:38 pm
Episode 26 of the Ted Dabney Experience podcast is available now for your listening pleasure! If you enjoy reading ArcadeBlogger.com, you’ll love the other project I’m involved with: We speak with Walter Day, the grandfather of e-sports and the […]
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What if Atari’s Pong was a Sci-Fi Movie?
by Tony on December 4, 2022 at 10:32 pm
Well, there’s a question I’ll bet you’ve never asked yourself. Don’t worry, me neither. But someone out there on the internet did. Pong of course is the arcade videogame that started it all – every video game that has come since, was […]
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Missile Commander Book: 2023 Update
by Tony on November 21, 2022 at 9:12 pm
I have arranged another run of my book Missile Commander for 2023! Feedback to date has been universally positive and I want to thank everyone who has supported the project thus far. To celebrate this new 2023 run, I’m adding a couple of things to […]
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The Last Ridge Racer
by Tony on November 20, 2022 at 5:15 pm
Well, this is a bit of a roller coaster tale that I’ve been meaning to share for a while. Before we start, let’s take a trip into the history books to set the scene. In October 1993, Namco released its seminal arcade racer, Ridge Racer to wide […]
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The TDE Podcast Ep 25: Centuri coder Lee Feuling
by Tony on November 18, 2022 at 8:55 pm
Episode 25 of the Ted Dabney Experience podcast is available now for your listening pleasure! If you enjoy reading ArcadeBlogger.com, you’ll love the other project I’m involved with: This month’s episode: Lee Feuling is a retired United States […]
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Williams Defender Restoration 1
by Tony on October 2, 2022 at 4:04 pm
So, with some decent weather around these parts over the past couple of weeks, I thought I’d make a start with the restoration of the Defender upright that I picked up. Catch up on the details here. Our starting point isn’t exactly great, but […]
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The TDE Podcast Ep 24: Death Race Creator, Howell Ivy
by Tony on September 24, 2022 at 6:35 am
Episode 24 of the Ted Dabney Experience podcast is available now for your listening pleasure! If you enjoy reading ArcadeBlogger.com, you’ll love the other project I’m involved with: Howell Ivy is the creator of Exidy’s infamous Death Race. […]
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Weekend Pickup! Williams Defender
by Tony on September 12, 2022 at 9:37 pm
If you’ve been following this blog over the years, you will know that space is now at a premium here at Arcade Blogger Towers. Simply put, I cannot see a way of squeezing another cabinet into the loft arcade space that I have, so future […]
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Taito’s JAEPO 2023 Line-Up Includes Mixed Reality, New Rhythm Game
by arcadehero on January 21, 2023 at 3:10 pm
If you follow arcades to any degree then you know who Taito is – even if you don’t then you should at least know Space Invaders or Arkanoid (if it’s still a no, then I can’t help you). Their video arcade output has diminished in recent years […]
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Ice Cold Beer Remake Set To Release In February
by arcadehero on January 19, 2023 at 4:47 am
Since the officially licensed remake of Taito’s Ice Cold Beer was announced, many collectors and operators of classic games have been awaiting word on its release. That release is now upon us as the games will begin shipping out in February; this […]
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QB Throwdown By Bay Tek Spotted On Test
by arcadehero on January 18, 2023 at 2:49 am
[Thanks Mr. M for sending in these pics; Please note that this is about a game that is on location test. It might not be released or it might change significantly from what is shown here when it hits final production. thus don’t make a final […]
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Checking Out EAG 2023 – From Afar
by arcadehero on January 13, 2023 at 2:04 am
I first discovered Arcade Heroes back in January 2007 when the then UK-based crew attended what was called ATEI. I was amazed to learn that there was anyone covering the arcade industry, then I was also surprised to discover that there were still […]
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EAG 2023 – Amusement Shines In London
by arcadehero on January 12, 2023 at 6:04 am
In another of his occasional guest features for Arcade Heroes – industry specialist Kevin Williams reports from the first international amusement trade show of the New Year, visiting London’s EAG 2023 and reporting back about the new content […]
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Stern Pinball Unveils James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
by arcadehero on January 3, 2023 at 3:32 pm
Our first story for 2023 involves Bond…James Bond. Particularly the teased 60th Anniversary Edition of Stern Pinball’s 007 game. The base game based upon Sean Connery’s rendition of the world’s most famous fictious spy has been out since […]
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2022 Arcade Year-In-Review
by arcadehero on December 31, 2022 at 11:41 pm
Welcome to the annual Arcade Heroes Year-in-Review, where I take us back down the memory lane of the past 12 months, and review how things have gone in the industry, at least from my perspective. If you are curious about last year’s review, click […]
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Astro Crow Games Launches Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes
by arcadehero on December 30, 2022 at 8:52 pm
H/T to Joe at Indie Arcade Wave for this news. One issue with IAAPA is that there is so much going on that one can easily miss something as important as a new arcade game launch. That is particularly true if the game isn’t at IAAPA itself – but […]
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Previewing the Arcade Anniversaries of 2023
by arcadehero on December 26, 2022 at 9:12 pm
Each year marks some kind of anniversary, although we tend to only pay attention to those ending in a 0 or a 5. This year saw Atari celebrating 50 years, and where I got the Atari 50th Anniversary Collection for Christmas yesterday, I do have to say […]
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2022 Home Arcade Ports – Arcade Games For Old Consoles
by arcadehero on December 20, 2022 at 7:26 pm
Back in my day, when all phones were connected to a wall and the only way to skip commercials was record an over-the-air broadcast, then fast forward through them all, our game systems were cutting edge. New games weren’t classics yet…they were […]
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60th Anniversary James Bond 007 Pinball Machine by Stern Pinball Coming in 2023
on January 19, 2023 at 8:55 pm
Stern Pinball is starting off 2023 strong by announcing the first coin-op pinball machine of the year, inspired by the timeless and most popular British spy on the planet; James Bond 007. Now, this game is by no means new. … Readmore The post […]
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PrimeTime Amusements chooses Triotech for its future Elev8 Fun site in Florida
on December 6, 2022 at 7:14 pm
XD Dark Ride interactive theater and Storm™ VR simulator to be deployed in new FEC Triotech, leader in interactive attractions, announced the acquisition of two of its attractions showcased at IAAPA Expo Orlando 2022 by PrimeTime Amusements for […]
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Bandai Namco’s Dead Heat Unleashed Racing Game Unveiled, With More Details to Come in IAAPA 2022
on November 22, 2022 at 1:02 am
It’s been a long time coming, but Bamco’s 2010 arcade racing game “Dead Heat” is finally getting a sequel. Now, we’ve known about the upcoming “Dead Heat Unleashed” for a couple of weeks now, but those finer details were lacking … […]
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Details About the New Sega ‘Drone Racing Genesis’ Revealed in Anticipation of IAAPA 2022
on November 17, 2022 at 8:38 pm
A couple of weeks ago, Sega revealed some information and teasers about a new upcoming game they are working on called Drone Racing Genesis. At a glance, this title appears to be simply a new racing game, but in reality, … Readmore The post […]
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Killer Instinct PRO Series Cabinet (With Battletoads Included) By Arcade1Up Available for Preorder
on November 14, 2022 at 8:38 pm
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Arcade1Up is doing video gaming god’s work by bringing home beloved arcade games from the past up to modern-day standards, with awesome production value, and at a very affordable price tag. … […]
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Golden Tee PGA Tour Home Edition Cabinets Shipping This Week
on October 25, 2022 at 4:28 pm
Incredible Technologies are the masterminds behind the phenomenon that is Golden Tee Golf, an age-old arcade golf game that, since 1990, has amassed a passionate following of bar-going golf enthusiasts, and later professional gamers with an edge for […]
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New Arcade With Over 80 Games Opens in the Las Vegas Strip Area
on October 18, 2022 at 8:59 pm
Good news for residents of Las Vegas and enthusiasts of the arcade industry in general: A brand new FEC has opened its doors in the Las Vegas Strip. Called The Arcade at Bally’s, this is a part of the Bally’s … Readmore The post New Arcade […]
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PrimeTime Amusements & Elev8 Fun Center At IAAPA 2022 [Booth #2013]
on October 11, 2022 at 6:13 pm
November will soon be upon us and once again PrimeTime Amusements is coming to the IAAPA trade show in Orlando, FL. The event is being held from November 14th-18th at the Orange County Convention Center. As we’ve done in previous … Readmore […]
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Getting Good: Return of the Invaders
on October 4, 2022 at 6:43 pm
When people talk about the most popular retro arcade space shooters, it’s hard not to think of games like Space Invaders, which was arguably one of the best games in this genre at the time. Once a game like it … Readmore The post Getting Good: […]
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Stern Pinball Reveals New ‘James Bond 007’ Pinball Machine
on September 27, 2022 at 9:51 pm
You know whenever there’s a new announcement by the folks at Stern Pinball, it’s always going to be something awesome, and today is no exception as the Chicago-based premium pinball machine manufacturer just unveiled their newest game, this time […]
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Pinball Brothers and Pedretti Gaming merge: Euro Pinball Corp.
by Editor on December 29, 2022 at 6:46 pm
Pinball Brothers just sent out a press release, indicating they are merging with their contract manufacturer Pedretti Gaming and moving into a larger manufacturing facility. Read the press release below for all details. “A very eventful 2022 is […]
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Pedretti Gaming reveals Funhose 2.0 topper
by Editor on December 17, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Pedretti Gaming, the italian contract manufacturer for Pinball Brothers and maker of the Funhouse 2.0 upgrade kit, just revealed their topper for Funhouse 2.0. The post Pedretti Gaming reveals Funhose 2.0 topper first appeared on Pinball Magazine.
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Storage clean out: special one-time book offer
by Editor on December 3, 2022 at 12:51 pm
As you may recall, Pinball Magazine published Santiago Ciuffo’s PINBALL book in 2014. This is a 208-page full-color hardcover coffee table book with beautiful photos of mostly American-made pinball machines found in Argentina. At the time, I […]
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Jersey Jack Pinball factory tour
by Editor on November 1, 2022 at 3:38 pm
Before Pinball Expo 2022 started, Martin Ayub and I visited Jersey Jack Pinball, were we got a factory tour by game designer Eric Meunier. The photos below will give an impression of that tour. Jersey Jack Pinball currently has two production lines, […]
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Pinball Expo 2022: overall report
by Editor on October 21, 2022 at 2:01 am
Pinball Expo 2022 is here and Pinball Magazine is present to report from the show. A small warning upfront: as this is a show with A LOT going on, and I’m helping Martin Ayub of Pinball News out with the video registration of seminars, it turns […]
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Stern Pinball reveals James Bond 007
by Editor on September 22, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Stern Pinball announced their newest cornerstone game: James Bond 007, coming in three models: Pro, Premium and Limited Edition. The game is designed by Stern Pinball’s VP of Game Design George Gomez. Gomez picked up the license after Steve […]
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Stern Pinball delays James Bond reveal, images leaked
by Editor on September 13, 2022 at 9:10 am
While Stern Pinball intended to reveal their new James Bond 007 pinball machine today, the scheduled distributor seminar has been postponed out of respect to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. However, the game was already set up at the showfloor of […]
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Pinball Brothers announce: Queen pinball machine
by Editor on July 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Following a demo game displayed at a Queen pop-up store in the fall of 2021, Pinball Brothers and Queen have finally announced their Queen – Live In Concert pinball machine to go into production. There will be two versions of the game, a Champion […]
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Toy Story 4: Jack Guarnieri comments on sales
by Editor on June 15, 2022 at 12:03 pm
Yesterday, Jersey Jack Pinball revealed their long-anticipated seventh game title: Toy Story 4. Pinball Magazine just received the following info from JJP-founder Jack Guarnieri: “Yesterday Jersey Jack Pinball received orders for over $30 million […]
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Jersey Jack Pinball reveals Toy Story 4, all details here
by Editor on June 14, 2022 at 10:21 am
Jersey Jack Pinball will be revealing teir newest game, Toy Story, June 14th, 2022, at noon EST. Pinball Magazine will publish all available info, such as press releases, photos, videos and what else becomes available in this article, which will be […]
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General Question: I recently got a new ribbon cable for my Ms. Pacman machine and found that the socket is actually just a bit taller than the original so the Z80 Sync Bus isn't able to fit in. Is there a way to extend the sync bus so it can fit?
by /u/Wolfbrown63 on January 28, 2023 at 6:44 am
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My cross post from lotrmemes
by /u/jesusscamper on January 28, 2023 at 5:16 am
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Hello Arcaders🖐️ Novice Carpenter has drilled a large Usb hole in the Arcade Stick case, how can I narrow it down?
by /u/Zazaloji on January 27, 2023 at 11:09 pm
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Free empty cabinets Madison WI
by /u/weirdal1968 on January 27, 2023 at 8:27 pm
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Nintendo Mario Bros style Stick?
by /u/SliverQween on January 27, 2023 at 5:12 pm
Hi I am wondering if anyone knows of the best way to build an arcade stick that would have the same feel as an old nintendo cab (mariobros popeye). I assume I can just use some generic buttons but the stick itself I have no idea where to look. I […]
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Never thought I'd put a supergun inside a cab...
by /u/tortus on January 27, 2023 at 3:16 am
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Garbled space invaders cocktail screen
by /u/Business-Bar-9374 on January 26, 2023 at 11:35 pm
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Just a few months ago I never knew this game existed and now I can't get enough of it. And the music is just amazing
by /u/BadHairlineYT on January 26, 2023 at 7:06 pm
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Will This Trailer be OK for Transporting a House of the Dead Cabinet?
by /u/Demgreenstuff on January 26, 2023 at 8:41 am
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Is there a way to adjust or tighten the player joystick on a Ms Pac Man cocktail table?
by /u/TrustintheShatner on January 26, 2023 at 6:27 am
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Cruis'N USA
by /u/btietjens01 on January 26, 2023 at 2:47 am
Hello, I recently purchased an original Cruis'n USA arcade machine and when I got it home I discovered that it would not fit through my basement door. I was wondering if anyone has ever partially disassembled one of these machines and, if so, would […]
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Centipede rom help needed
by /u/countryboy351m on January 25, 2023 at 10:20 pm
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AMAZING Japanese Arcade in the middle of STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN!
by /u/SebbeLee on January 25, 2023 at 5:09 pm
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Were there any machines like DDR in the early 90s?
by /u/stella182_ on January 25, 2023 at 4:22 pm
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The History of Gyruss - Arcade console documentary
by /u/PatmanQC on January 25, 2023 at 3:23 pm
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Bought my first Candy ^^
by /u/NeroKare on January 25, 2023 at 4:49 am
This is my first Candy, the Aero City here in Mexico, including 3 games, painted and restored, almost all original. Would you recommend me the Astro or Impress? […]
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Looking for help finding the name of old game
by /u/stvntb on January 25, 2023 at 3:23 am
Hi all, I'm looking for the name of a game they had at chuck e cheese circa 2000. You would roll a blue rubber ball down a table towards slots at the other end. Each slot had a value in "cents" and you would add the value to your score. The goal was […]
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A friend goes to the arcade every weekend to play a game that gives him cards of weapons etc.
by /u/ArnieAnime on January 24, 2023 at 9:03 pm
He says they're only 60 cards to collect and he has 55 and it can also be played on PlayStation. He doesn't want to tell me the name of the game! it was hilarious how he told me about it as if it was something dangerous. Please help, I want to see […]
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Looking for a decent quality arcade panel scan
by /u/TheWildPastisDude82 on January 24, 2023 at 7:15 pm
Hello, I'm having difficulties hunting down a good scan of the Virtual On panel. I'm hoping for the Cyber Trooper one, but I'd be fine with Oratorio Tangram too. It can be seen for instance of these photos: […]
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help find a game from childhood Dinosaur game
by /u/Stripes003 on January 24, 2023 at 2:25 pm
I have a memory from my childhood (mid 90's) of playing an arcade game in family pizza parlor in the USA and would like to find it again. From my memory it was a game with dinosaurs, and you were collecting eggs, in a maze. The dinosaurs weren't […]
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Found this poor cabinet stripped off its board for about 700$
by /u/MusicParoyds on January 23, 2023 at 10:53 pm
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Where to start in looking to purchase authentic machines?
by /u/thatnameagain on January 23, 2023 at 5:31 am
This question probably gets asked a lot here so you have my thanks and apologies. I am close with a hotel in a beach community that has an old “game room” like we all remember, and sadly it’s full of machines that are broken. I have the […]
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26" monitor replacement question
by /u/SuperhadoukenX on January 23, 2023 at 12:48 am
Hi guys. I have an aero city cabinet. I want to replace its 26" monitor but it's impossible to find a replacement for this size. At least in my country. I was also looking for another option, to replace it with a 26" consumer tv but its also hard to […]
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Anyone Familiar with Simuline Mini Rider 2??
by /u/Woirol on January 22, 2023 at 6:32 pm
Hey everyone. The arcade I work at has a Simuline Mini Rider 2 that has been SBNO for the last few years, they have never put the time into trying to get it running from the arcade they bought it from. They purchased the former SEGA Republic that […]
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Does anyone remember an arcade game from the 80’s that used actual video scenes from Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (and maybe other movies)?
by /u/Indywiseguy on January 22, 2023 at 4:16 pm
I was just watching Star Trek II on TV and it made me think of this old arcade game that I remember, but cannot recall the title. Obviously, it was a space themed game. I remember there would be parts where you fly down to a planet and it would […]
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Snowmobiler Airlifted Following Rochester Area Crash - KROC-AM
on January 28, 2023 at 3:39 pm
Snowmobiler Airlifted Following Rochester Area Crash KROC-AM
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Persona 3 Portable: Arcade Game Guide - CBR - Comic Book Resources
on January 28, 2023 at 3:38 pm
Persona 3 Portable: Arcade Game Guide CBR - Comic Book Resources
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Genshin Impact Events: Rumors Suggest a Pac-Man Spinoff Event to Come in Version 3.5 - EssentiallySports
on January 28, 2023 at 2:50 pm
Genshin Impact Events: Rumors Suggest a Pac-Man Spinoff Event to Come in Version 3.5 EssentiallySports
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Arcade1Up: 40th anniversary edition Star Wars Home Arcade Game ... - Fantha Tracks
on January 28, 2023 at 2:46 pm
Arcade1Up: 40th anniversary edition Star Wars Home Arcade Game ... Fantha Tracks
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Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded Rises Again On PSVR 2 - UploadVR
on January 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded Rises Again On PSVR 2 UploadVR
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The Essential Video Game Adaptations - Flickering Myth
on January 28, 2023 at 1:05 pm
The Essential Video Game Adaptations Flickering Myth
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These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 30 ... - Pure Xbox
on January 28, 2023 at 1:00 pm
These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 30 ... Pure Xbox
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These Are The 10 Most Iconic Baraboo, Wisconsin Hotels - TheTravel
on January 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm
These Are The 10 Most Iconic Baraboo, Wisconsin Hotels TheTravel
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Eat, Sip, Shop: Vegans and non-vegans alike flocking to new plant ... - 69News WFMZ-TV
on January 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Eat, Sip, Shop: Vegans and non-vegans alike flocking to new plant ... 69News WFMZ-TV
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Hyderabad Emerges as a Hub for Online Gaming Industry with Rapid Growth - The Hans India
on January 28, 2023 at 10:18 am
Hyderabad Emerges as a Hub for Online Gaming Industry with Rapid Growth The Hans India
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Tre Schapker of Poseyville, Indiana, fighting rare brain cancer - Courier & Press
on January 28, 2023 at 10:02 am
Tre Schapker of Poseyville, Indiana, fighting rare brain cancer Courier & Press
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KartRider: Drift Review – An Arcade Racing Game Worth Trying - Wccftech
on January 28, 2023 at 9:30 am
KartRider: Drift Review – An Arcade Racing Game Worth Trying Wccftech
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3 Things Poppin' in Northeast Ohio: Crocker Park Ice Festival, Monsters hockey, Totally Rad Vintage Fest - WKYC.com
on January 28, 2023 at 8:42 am
3 Things Poppin' in Northeast Ohio: Crocker Park Ice Festival, Monsters hockey, Totally Rad Vintage Fest WKYC.com
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Free and cheap romantic Valentine's Day date ideas to do in ... - Vancouver Is Awesome
on January 28, 2023 at 8:12 am
Free and cheap romantic Valentine's Day date ideas to do in ... Vancouver Is Awesome
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What to watch today: 7 game-based movies & shows that are terrifying and adrenaline-pumping; on Netflix and more - GQ India
on January 28, 2023 at 5:54 am
What to watch today: 7 game-based movies & shows that are terrifying and adrenaline-pumping; on Netflix and more GQ India
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Game of the Week: ‘Madness/Endless’ – TouchArcade - Touch Arcade
on January 28, 2023 at 5:21 am
Game of the Week: ‘Madness/Endless’ – TouchArcade Touch Arcade
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Murderworld is a More Dangerous Version of Hunger Games - CBR - Comic Book Resources
on January 28, 2023 at 2:00 am
Murderworld is a More Dangerous Version of Hunger Games CBR - Comic Book Resources
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Pokémon Developer Will Keep Making Games Like Pocket Card ... - IGN
on January 28, 2023 at 12:12 am
Pokémon Developer Will Keep Making Games Like Pocket Card ... IGN
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Missoula Crime Report: Jury Says Shooting Was Justified - Newstalkkgvo
on January 27, 2023 at 11:55 pm
Missoula Crime Report: Jury Says Shooting Was Justified Newstalkkgvo
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SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'ATONE', 'Dance of Death', 'Beholder 3 ... - Touch Arcade
on January 27, 2023 at 11:16 pm
SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'ATONE', 'Dance of Death', 'Beholder 3 ... Touch Arcade
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Video Games That Were Always For The Culture - HipHopWired
on January 27, 2023 at 9:49 pm
Video Games That Were Always For The Culture HipHopWired
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‘We built this place for Merced.’ New arcade bar opens, bringing more entertainment downtown - Merced Sun-Star
on January 27, 2023 at 6:26 pm
‘We built this place for Merced.’ New arcade bar opens, bringing more entertainment downtown Merced Sun-Star
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Google created an AI that can generate music from text descriptions, but won’t release it - TechCrunch
on January 27, 2023 at 6:09 pm
Google created an AI that can generate music from text descriptions, but won’t release it TechCrunch
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Malaga's entertainment offering levels up with OXO video game museum - Surinenglish.com
on January 27, 2023 at 4:37 pm
Malaga's entertainment offering levels up with OXO video game museum Surinenglish.com
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Sports & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar announce opening dates - WRAL News
on January 27, 2023 at 4:23 pm
Sports & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar announce opening dates WRAL News