In The Scene: Indie Arcade Wave

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into Arcade 92 with the Owner Michael. Arcade 92 has been around for a few years in Mckinney Texas and has recently opened a second location in Flower Mound Texas. Arcade 92 is a great arcade with games for everyone. Michael joins us to talk about how he named Arcade 92, some of his earliest gaming memories, how he started Arcade 92, and what he sees for the future of the...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive back into Electric Bat Arcade. Electric Bat Arcade is a pinball-focused arcade in Tempe, Arizona. I'm honored to have the owners of Electric Bat Arcade Rachel and Cale with me this week to hear what they are all about. I had Rachel on the show in episode 69 to get the story of how Electric Bat Arcade started. This time around we hear more about what games they have, w...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into Geeks Mania Madison. I met Kyle the owner of Geeks Mania Madison at Midwest Gaming Classic in 2018. Geeks Mania Madison had been running for years before that and they had a booth at the show. Kyle tells us about what he has learned since opening Geeks Mania Madison and how the arcade has changed. After meeting with Doc Mack of Galloping Ghosts, Kyle changed how he r...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into the history of Free Play Arcade Texas. We are joined by Corey Hyden the CEO of Free Play Arcade Texas and Arthur Williams the Head of Special Projects at Free Play Arcade Texas. We learn about how Free Play Arcade Texas started with its first location in Richardson, how Corey went from being a corporate litigation attorney to an arcade collector, and so much more abo...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into another Indie Arcade Game. We have Dan the owner of DSM Arcade with us to talk about his new Indie Arcade Game Perfect Pour. DSM Arcade specializes in making Indie Arcade Games from established indie games like Nidhogg 2 and Switch N Shoot. For his newest and first DSM original Indie Arcade Game Perfect Pour, he teamed up with the developer of Switch N Shoot Matt Gla...

Eh, Yo! This week we check out Round Two Dallas. Kendall joins us to talk about how he started Round Two Dallas and how it worked out to be next to his first business on the block Another Round. Round Two Dallas stands out in Dallas because they have a bit of everything, modern and retro consoles, board games, indie arcade games, and retro arcade cabinets. Kendall gives great advice on running an...

Eh, Yo! This week we check out Lowry Parcade. Rob Leonard owns Lowry Parcade in Tampa Florida. Lowry Parcade is a well-known arcade bar in the Tampa area with a great selection of games and tap beers. Rob came on the show to talk about what it was like to start Lowry Parcade, what he loves about running Lowry Parcade, and what indie games he could bring to Lowry Parcade in the future. We also spok...

Eh, Yo! This week we speak with Arcade Heroes again. We have Adam the owner of Arcade Heroes arcade news website and Arcade Galactic in Utah. Arcade Heroes is my favorite source for news about what's coming out for new arcade games. Arcade Heroes went to IAAPA 2023 and this is a show that is tough for me to make it out to and is one of the biggest shows of the year for the amusement space. We...

How to make indie arcade games. This week we visit our panel at Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2023. Our panel was all about how to Make Indie Arcade Games. We talk about design, development engines, cabinet building, placing the first cabinet, and so much more. if you have ever wondered about how to Make Indie Arcade Games this panel will send you in the right direction. We had Tony Hauber of DeathBa...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into High Scores Arcade. The Califonia Arcades High Scores Arcade owners join us to tell their stories. High Scores Arcade started in New Jersey in 2010 and has moved across the country to settle in Alameda and Monterey. High Scores Arcade became necessary after Shawn and Meg filled their one-bedroom apartment with 19 arcade games and thought maybe starting an arcade was...

Eh, Yo! This week, I spoke with Dylan and Anthony of Ground Kontrol about their local gathering at Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2023. Dylan and Anthony both volunteered at Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2023 to make the Ground Kontrol booth and the free play arcade. Anthony has been with Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2023 for a while now, coordinating the freeplay arcade. We talk about what Portland Retro...

Eh, Yo! This week we jump into Ground Kontrol. We spoke with Anthony Dandrea a Co-Owner and Dylan the promotion manager. We get a quick history lesson on Ground Kontrol from Anthony, what games Ground Kontrol has, and how Dylan got involved with Ground Kontrol. Have you been to Ground Kontrol in Portland Oregon? Ground Kontrol is one of the oldest retro arcades in the country and has influenced a...

Eh, Yo! This week we sit down with Marcus Liotta and Jeremy Towsey-French to talk about The Galactix Arcade and Taphouse. The Galactix Arcade is a futuristic-looking arcade in Astoria Oregon with killer games and a ton of great ciders. The Galactix Arcade is hidden away in the basement of a brick building but upon opening the door you find a spaceport. The Galactix Arcade was a dream of Marcus, an...

This week we watched the Token Taverns Documentary. I have been waiting for a film about the arcade bar space and Token Taverns Documentary delivers. Bob Rose an arcade enthusiast and filmmaker created Token Taverns Documentary to showcase some of the awesome arcade bars in this country. Token Taverns Documentary tells the story of three arcades in Tampa Bay, Florida from the arcade owner's perspe...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into Game Changers Arcade. Game Changers Arcade is a custom-built modular arcade system. Game Changers Arcade is a system that folds up and can be brought anywhere with the convenience of modern systems to play all the new console games. Game Changers Arcade is a small business based in Chicago that is Co-Owned by Maurice Berry. Game Changers Arcade came to be when Mauric...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into the Heroes of Gaming Podcast. This is a show that I enjoy and listen to. Vlad explores the Heroes of Gaming on his show, people like Kyle Herbert, Master Daniel Pesina, Garry Schyman, Mark Turmell, Jeffery P Lee, and so many more. I got to talk to Vlad about why he started Heroes of Gaming Podcast, what the goal behind Heroes of Gaming Podcast is, and what some of hi...

Eh, Yo! This week we meet some new indie arcade developers at Alan-1. Avian Knights is made by new Indie Arcade Developers in Utah. These new Indie Arcade Developers at Alan-1 took a lot of inspiration from classic arcade games like Joust, and it shows. Avian Knights is a crazy indie arcade game that has multiple cabinet designs and game modes to enjoy. Play solo and go for the high score or grab...

Eh, Yo! This week we explore Pixel Paradise Arcade in Ontario Canada. We have the pleasure of speaking with the owners of Pixel Paradise Arcade Devon and Maeve to hear what it is like running a Canadian arcade. Pixel Paradise Arcade has a large selection of arcade games including a bunch of linked driving games. Pixel Paradise Arcade is the place to go if you want to play multiplayer games with yo...

Tony brings up some of his favorite places for inspiration in game development. Why he decided to develop indie arcade games and what the future of the indie arcade game space needs to continue to grow. He also talks about the idea of Deathball 2, when do you create a new indie arcade game and how long do you continue to update the ones you've made already? If you like what we are doing here a...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into Galloping Ghosts Arcade. We have the owner of Galloping Ghosts Arcade Doc Mack with us this week. Doc has been with Galloping Ghosts Arcade since they opened in 2010. Galloping Ghosts Arcade is the world's largest arcade, holding over 900 games on the floor. Galloping Ghosts Arcade is one of the only arcades in the world where you can play Primal Rage 2, Time Tra...

Eh, Yo! This week we have our friend Will Hay the Co-owner of Space Bar Arcade. Will is here to talk about what it's like relocating your arcade. Space Bar Arcade is an arcade that has been in the exact location for over 10 years in Boise Idaho. This last year they moved Space Bar Arcade to a new location. What does that look like? What does it take? What was money like? Will let us know how t...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into Retrovolt Arcade. I love showcasing cool arcades and Retrovolt Arcade is one of those arcades. I have been talking with Bob for a while now and we finally get to dive into his arcade Retrovolt Arcade. Bob loved arcades from a young age growing up in the UK. Retrovolt Arcade came to be when his wife said you have a lot of games why not open an arcade? Bob tells us all...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into Prince Arcade with the owner Jeremy Fox. How did you start Prince Arcade? We dive into the history of Prince Arcade with Jeremy and all of the restorations they do at Prince Arcade. After speaking with Doc and James, I had to hear more about Prince Arcade. We dive more into the business side of how much more you should expect in repairs, the free-play model, and when...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into Vintage Vault Arcade. We had the pleasure of getting to know the owner of Vintage Vault Arcade James Srenc this week. James has a unique story of how he opened Vintage Vault Arcade. James started his addiction just like other collectors, getting a game and playing with friends. He enjoyed it so much that he bought more games with the money he made DJing with some of...

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into indie arcade game development with our panel at Midwest Gaming Classic 2023. The Galactic Battleground team and Tony the creator of DeathBall talk about Indie arcade game development. How we got started in indie arcade game development, hurdles of Indie arcade game development, repairs and cabinets for indie arcade game development, and more in the space. You will le...