In The Scene: Indie Arcade Wave

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 DeathBall, Rob Howland of Armed and Gelatinous, and myself from Galactic Battleground sharing our tips on how to Make Indie Arcade Games. We have all been in the space for over 5 years so we want to help you as much as we can. Go out and Make Indie Arcade Games.

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 the move. High Scores Arcade was born and has been in 4 locations, Alameda has been around for 10+ years and Monterey recently opened. High Scores Arcade is all about recreating the nostalgia of the past with a few modern additions that fit perfectly. High Scores Arcade has a few 1 of a kind custom cabinets and tons of classic cabinets in their purest form.

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 lot of modern arcade bars.

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, and Jeremy brought the Cider! Jeremy owns a great cidery in Astoria called Fortune & Glory. The Galactix Arcade is loaded with great games for anyone who is looking to hang out. We get a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like running The Galactix Arcade, what went into the creation of The Galactix Arcade, and what the guys behind the arcade are into.

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 Maurice wanted to put an arcade cabinet in his basement but couldn't fit a traditional cabinet down the stairs. He went to his friend and now Co-Owner and said let's make this. Once it was done they had to show it to the world. Game Changers Arcade was born.

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 his favorite interviews were. We talk about video games from our past and why they still matter to us now.

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 your friends. Pixel Paradise Arcade also has a ton of big Sega games that you can't find anywhere. Devon lets us know how he started Pixel Paradise Arcade and what he did to keep the arcade growing. If you find yourself in Angus, Ontario you need to visit Pixel Paradise Arcade.