In The Scene: Indie Arcade Wave

Indie Arcade Wave
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Indie Arcade Wave is diving into the scene to show you how arcades are evolving. Exploring Indie game design, indie arcade games, arcade bars, and music that comes with the arcade. Each week we focus on a new game, artist, developer, arcade, or member of the arcade community. All things indie and indie arcade. All nerds welcome!

  1. Oct 25

    Yestercades, A true retro arcade experience in New Jersey, with Fred Logue | Ep 192

    Eh, Yo! This week we will be diving into Yestercades, an arcade in New jersey that has grown to 4 locations. We are joined by Fred Logue the Chief Fun Officer at Yestercades. Fred has been with Yestercades for over a decade now and has seen the business grow to what it is now. Fred tells us about how Yestercades began, how he got involved, why he loves the arcade scene so much, and what it was like opening up new Yestercades locations all over New Jersey. Fred clearly loves being a part of Yestercades and has a lot to share about why Yestercades is doing so well. Yestercades has 4 locations in New Jersey, Red Banks, Somerville, Westfield, and Metuchen. If you love retro arcade games and pinball you need to check out Yestercades.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com or Joe@compulsivepinball.comYestercades : Website: https://yestercades.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yestercadesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yestercades/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yestercadesIndie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK

    Yestercades, A true retro arcade experience in New Jersey, with Fred Logue | Ep 192

  2. Oct 25

    Deathball 4-Player and Arcade Development with Tony Hauber | Ep 191

    Eh, Yo! This week we dive into DeathBall 4-Player and Arcade Development with Tony the man behind DeathBall. Tony shares advice on Arcade Development and how to start making your your own games. If you want to create an arcade game Tony is a wealth of knowledge. We talk about how much it means to us after making games for almost a decade that there are a lot of people making their own indie arcade games. We dive into DeathBalll 4-Player, Devils Peak, and other games that Tony is working on thought out his Arcade Development journey.If you want to try Arcade Development this is a person you need to listen too, we have done a few interviews and he always has a ton of great advice for developers.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com or Joe@compulsivepinball.comDeathBall: Website: https://deathball.cab/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deathballarcade/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathballarcade/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeathBallArcadeIndie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK

    Deathball 4-Player and Arcade Development with Tony Hauber | Ep 191

  3. Aug 26

    Opening an arcade in a small town, Launchpad Arcade in Pocomoke City, Maryland | Ep 190

    Eh, Yo! Welcome back, this week on In The Scene we are chatting with Chip the owner of Launchpad Arcade. Chip opened up Launchpad Arcade in Pocomoke City, Maryland a few months ago and has been learning a lot. Chip tells us about how he came up with the idea of Launchpad Arcade, how he found a building to buy, how he got games, what it was like working with Compulsive Pinball, and how documenting it was. There is so much to learn from Chip if you are looking to open your own arcade. Chip is also a great resource to contact if you want to open your own arcade. Launchpad Arcade is a great example of what you can do when you have a dream and work at it little by little. Chip and I spoke the whole time he was working on the arcade and it was amazing to see it go from a thought to an awesome arcade!If you find yourself in Pocomoke City you need to show your love for arcades and check out Launchpad Arcade.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com or Joe@compulsivepinball.comLaunchpad ArcadeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/launchpadarcadeWebsite: https://www.launchpadarcade.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/launcharcade/Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK

    Opening an arcade in a small town, Launchpad Arcade in Pocomoke City, Maryland | Ep 190

  4. Jul 26

    A New Chapter For Indie Arcade Wave | Ep 189

    Eh,Yo! Welcome to In The Scene by Indie Arcade Wave. I'm Joe and today we will be diving into what I have been up to. The future of the channel has a lot of directions it can go, Indie Arcade Wave has a lot of options. I tell you about my partnership with Compulsive Pinball and Starport Entertainment. Indie Arcade Wave is going to continue doing interviews and filming arcades. There is so much more we can do now, the question is, what do you want to see? The future of Indie Arcade Wave needs your thoughts.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com or Joe@compulsivepinball.comIndie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK

    A New Chapter For Indie Arcade Wave | Ep 189

  5. Jul 8

    How I opened My Store, 2 Guns Retro Arcade and Game Store with Rick | Ep 188

    Eh, Yo! Let's check out 2 Guns Retro Arcade and Game Store this week. We got to talk to Rick Harp, the owner of 2 Guns Retro. He partnered up with is wife and mother in law to make it all happen. Rick has been active on Tik Tok and Facebook documenting the whole journey of buying the building, renovating, and collecting arcade games to make 2 Guns Retro a reality. 2 Guns Retro is located in the old city hall of Reeds Spring Missouri.Rick and I sat down to talk about his history with video games, his tech background, his passion for retro games and electronics and so much more. if you have been thinking about starting and arcade or retro games store here is a great story to help you along your journey.If you ever find yourself in Reeds Spring Missouri you need to visit 2 Guns Retro.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com or Joe@compulsivepinball.comIndie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK 2 Guns RetroFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/2GunsRetroTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2gunsretroWebsite: https://2gunsretro.com/

    How I opened My Store, 2 Guns Retro Arcade and Game Store with Rick | Ep 188

  6. May 25

    Potions and Pixels, Charlotte's indie community with Michael Zytkow | Ep 187

    Eh, Yo! Let's dive into Potions and Pixels with the owner Michael Zytkow. Potions and Pixels is located in Charlotte North Carolina and is run my Michael Zytkow. Potions and Pixels is know in the area as a place to play unique indie arcade games in a handful of unique cabinet designs. At Potions and Pixels you can meet up with other artists, musicians, and developers that love creating all kinds of art and games, not just arcade games. This is a community hub for creatives who want to just create for the fun of creating. Potions and Pixels is also big on helping the community through hands on experience they work with the city to train people into carpentry and electrical positions to start their career. There are so many things that Michael and Potions and Pixels are doing in Charlotte you will just have to listen to the whole interview to see what all Potions and Pixels is about. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte North Carolina you need to visit Potions and Pixels.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com or Joe@compulsivepinball.comIndie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Potions and PixelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PotionsAndPixels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpixels/Website: https://www.potionsandpixels.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYtB14sHbICARBzSG1s60g

    Potions and Pixels, Charlotte's indie community with Michael Zytkow | Ep 187

  7. Mar 21

    How We Opened Quarters Arcade Bar in SLC Utah with Michael and Katy | Ep 186

    Eh, Yo! Welcome back to In The Scene, This week we are going to explore Quarters Arcade Bar in Salt Lake City Utah. We are joined by the owners of Quarters Arcade Bar Michael and Katy the husband and wife duo that created this awesome arcade destination. Quarters Arcade Bar has become a staple in the Salt Lake City arcade scene because of the historic building it's in, the pinball selection, and the thriving indie arcade scene. Michael and Katy take us through the history of Quarters Arcade Bar, from the inspiration, the renovation, game curation, and almost a decade of operation. Michael and Katy just ooze passion and that is very obvious in Quarters Arcade Bar. If you want to play pinball Quarters Arcade Bar has it. If you want a cool place to hang out with friends Quarters Arcade Bar has it. If you want to play indie arcade games like Killer Queen, Armed and Gelatinous, DeathBall, Perfect Pour, and more Quarters Arcade Bar has it. Quarters Arcade Bar is a must visit if you find yourself in the Salt Lake City Utah.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Quarters Arcade BarFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/quartersslcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quartersslc/Website: https://www.quartersslc.com/downtown0:00 - 5:39 Meet Michael and Katy the Owners of Quarters Arcade Bar5:39 - 9:05 How we got all of the games for Quarters Arcade Bar9:05 - 16:12 Building Quarters Arcade Bar16:12 - 31:59 Pinball: Collecting, Tournaments, and more31:59 - 44:42 SLC Punks: Michaels Homebrew pinball machine44:42 - 1:05:18 Let's talk indie games, Killer Queen, Armed and Gelatinous, DeathBall, Perfect Pour, and Alan-11:05:18 - 1:10:16 Annual Killer Queen Tournament1:10:16 - 1:14:33 Outro, Thank you Michael and Katy

    How We Opened Quarters Arcade Bar in SLC Utah with Michael and Katy | Ep 186

  8. Feb 27

    How I Opened Hyper Beer Co Arcade with the owner Hans | Ep 185

    Eh, Yo! Let's dive into Hyper Beer Co Arcade in Anaheim California. This week we get to talk to the owner of Hyper Beer Co Arcade Hans. Hans has been in and out of the arcade space for the last couple decades. In the last decade Hans has fallen back in love with the pinball and arcade scene. Hans has started routing arcade games and pinballs with it all culminating in to opening Hyper Beer Co Arcade.Hyper Beer Co Arcade is a very interesting project. Hans had the games, found a location and partnered up with a local brewery that he already had games at to make Hyper Beer Co Arcade happen. Hans tells us about how they are a tasting room for Hyper Beer Co and they fall under the same liquor license as the brewery. This is a creative way to get beer into your arcade.Hyper Beer Co has a solid selection of pinballs, arcade games, sports games, and plenty of beer. If you want to play some games and have a beer this is a great place to stop in Anaheim, CA.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comAlan-1 Games: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Discord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Hyper Beer CoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hyperbeerco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyperbeerco/Website: https://www.hyperbeerco.com/

    How I Opened Hyper Beer Co Arcade with the owner Hans | Ep 185
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Indie Arcade Wave is diving into the scene to show you how arcades are evolving. Exploring Indie game design, indie arcade games, arcade bars, and music that comes with the arcade. Each week we focus on a new game, artist, developer, arcade, or member of the arcade community. All things indie and indie arcade. All nerds welcome!

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