In The Scene: Indie Arcade Wave

Welcome to In The Scene with Indie Arcade Wave. This week on episode 13 of the podcast We speak with Melissa Geils the GM of Logan Arcade in Chicago. This arcade has a very interesting story of how they started out, Going from a hardware store to a record shop to what it is today. Logan Arcade was the first arcade in the world to have Killer Queen, did you know that? Since then Logan Arcade has be...

Eh Yo! Welcome to In The Scene Episode 12 with 2D Con. This week I spoke to Kevin Spande and Robert Thell about 2D Con. I wanted to know how the convention came to be, who was involved and what it means to them. What does it take to run a convention? Who is behind the scenes?   We talk about how they first got into video games and what they are playing these days in their down time.   Wh...

Welcome to In The Scene with Indie Arcade Wave. This week on the podcast we speak to Joe Perugia about the tournament scene. Specifically Queens Gone Wild and major tournament in the Killer Queen League. Queens Gone Wild takes place at Glitch Bar in Fort Lauderdale Florida. They had an awesome turn out this year and I was lucky enough to be invited down to run a Galactic Battleground tournament. G...

Welcome to In The Scene, This week we dive into the business of Coin Operating. We speak with a big time supporter of the indie arcade scene Chris Meyers.   Chris is the owner and operator of Starport Arcade & Pub in West Virginia and has been around the block when it comes to coin operating. If you can imagine it he has seen it. Learn about the business as well as how he got into it. &nb...

Welcome to In The Scene. This week we explore the history of Cosmotrons with Dave and Shane it's creators. Learn about how the game went from a few day project for Shane into a full blown indie arcade game. The game had now plans on going into an arcade it just happened that way.   Conventions, Midwest gaming classic, California extreme and more. A cross country road trip was the marketing pl...

Welcome to In The Scene. This week we chat with Belia Portillo about Bumble Bear, Killer Queen, Bumble Bash 4, ABS VS THE BLOOD QUEEN Logan Arcade, Jackbox Games and more.   Learn about how Logan Arcade came to be, The first location Killer Queen ever started a hive in and how much Josh and Nikita needed help with their social media.    You will have to listen to see what else we ta...

Welcome to In The Scene from Indie Arcade Wave. This week we hit up the guys behind Galactic Battleground Kelly and Dylan. I excluded myself from this week, due to the fact that I am a part of the team.  We dive into the creation development and migration from building for steam to placement into an arcade cabinet! Really cool story of creation. The classic father son story. Enjoy, we will be...

Welcome to In The Scene. This week we chop it up with Chacko from the Bumble Bear team. The studio behind Killer Queen, Black Emperor and the new game ABS VS QUEEN. We hear about what he does at Bumble Bear and what it's like to work for a small indie studio.    Killer Queen is the largest indie arcade currently in arcade bars in the US. They have cabinets in every corner of the country...

Welcome to In The Scene. This week we interview the awesome synth-wave duo of NightRider87. Steven and Anthony talk music and video games. This is their creative process and what they think is needed to make a great song. Come join us as we dive into their minds this week on In The Scene. NightRider87   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nr87music/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n...

Welcome to In The Scene. This week we interview the Co-Owner and Operator of Spacebar Arcade. Join us as we ask Will more about Spacebar Arcade, Boise Idaho, Harambe Kong, Devout Tournament and other classic Arcade games. This is a must visit place if you ever find yourself in Idaho. Spacebar Arcade   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpacebarArcade/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Welcome to In The Scene. This week we interview the owner of DSM Arcade Dan. He joined us all the way from Des Moines Iowa to talk about his business. DSM focuses on creating custom arcade cabinets and has partnered with an indie title to make the much loved arcade game Switch N Shoot. Join us to hear more about his journey as well has how he builds arcade cabinets from scratch. Switch N Shoot: Fa...

Welcome to In The Scene. This week we interview the creator of DeathBall. One of the premiere indie arcade games showing up in arcade bars around the country. DeathBall has been popping up from cost to cost. Come learn about Tony and the creation of DeathBall. Check out DeathBall: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deathballarcade/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathballarcade/ Twitter: htt...

Welcome to In The Scene. This week we interview the creators of Armed and Gelatinous. One of the premiere indie arcade games showing up in arcade bars around the country. Learn about their origin story, game creation and more about Rob and Anthony. Check out Armed and Gelatinous Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/armedgelatinous/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armedgelatinous/ Twitter: https:...