Not everything in the arcade world took place at IAAPA, although hang tight, we’re still working on compiling news for that to wrap it all up. Until then, let’s look at a game that wasn’t there in-person called Perfect Pour by We’ve covered this game before, but now it is approaching it’s launch window. Let’s…
IAAPA 2024 Wrap-Up Part 3: Pinball
In our continuing coverage from IAAPA 2024, let’s take the opportunity to discuss pinball! Specifically the three pinball companies that went there – Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball, and American Pinball. For previous coverage: Part #1: Raw Thrills; TouchMagix; Amusement Source; Wahlap; Alan-1; Night Heron Part #2: Bandai Namco Amusement; Sega Amusements; LAI Games; UNIS…
IAAPA 2024 Wrap-Up #3: Pinball
In our continuing coverage from IAAPA 2024, let’s take the opportunity to discuss pinball! Specifically the three pinball companies that went there – Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball, and American Pinball. For previous coverage: Part #1: Raw Thrills; TouchMagix; Amusement Source; Wahlap; Alan-1; Night Heron Part #2: Bandai Namco Amusement; Sega Amusements; LAI Games; UNIS…
Japan Amusement Expo 2024: The Full Preview
In Japan, last year saw both the final edition of JAEPO, the country’s main arcade show that had been held each February since 2013, and their new Amusement Expo – a reworked and reformatted trade event for November, to address concerns in the post-COVID reality of the business. That event was only done on one…
IAAPA 2024 Wrap-Up Part 1: Raw Thrills; TouchMagix; Amusement Source; Wahlap; Alan-1; Night Heron
Things have been quiet on the site, but that doesn’t mean that we haven’t been busy. IAAPA 2024 was a successful trade show by all accounts (including mine), and the amount of video that I shot from the event has taken a bit of time to edit – between other responsibilities. Let’s begin to unravel…
IAAPA 2024 – The Preview Of Previews
IAAPA is here again, which means it is high time to see the new arcade games that will be hitting the scene in 2025. The sheer size of the show and its amount of exhibitors is a little overwhelming, but hopefully this preview and guide will help you navigate the news. If you’re new here,…
Japan Amusement Expo 2024: The Full Recap
We are well and truly in the thick of trade show season now, with IAAPA coming up in a few days and the Japan Amusement Expo just wrapping up. The former will inevitably have more major announcements and new product showcases relevant to us in terms of releases for the West, but as there is…
Taiko No Tatsujin USA Version Release Details
Day 1 of the IAAPA 2024 trade show is in the bag, and one game is getting more questions thrown my way than any other so far, being Bandai Namco Amusements’ Taiko No Tatsujin USA Version. Let’s dig in. Taiko No Tatsujin USA Version – Available With A Caveat The biggest piece of news is…