Day 2 of GTI Asia China Expo 2025 has now came and gone, and with that we have got another look at some of the new arcade games that have been debuted at the event and are likely to come our way sooner or later. Today’s rundown looks at two of the biggest companies in China besides Wahlap: first UNIS, then Ace Amusement. Our previous day of coverage centered on Wahlap can be found here. We would like to thank...
If you haven’t heard, Maker Faire is coming to the Bay Area September 26th. It’s an incredible collection of exhibits you won’t find in a store. And it only happens one weekend, so if you’re looking to optimize the quality time you spend meeting amazing makers, that’s really a great idea. But there’s also tons of stuff to play instead. From team-building exercises to non-linear puzzles, from handmade alternative controllers to vintage video games, there are a plethora of...
It is time once again to check out one of the biggest amusement trade shows out of China, in this case GTI Asia China Expo 2025. Alongside the Asia Amusement Attractions Expo in May, it is one of the most significant events for new arcade games in the mainland, and with its first day now over and done with, it’s time to take a look at the first batch of those, with several titles that will be coming Westward soon. Anyone...
One of the most important parts about deciding to purchase a new laser cutter/engraver is knowing what materials that laser can cut and engrave. Here’s a basic table to help you decide what will work best for your needs.
We’re excited to announce that the Arduino team is returning to Amsterdam as an ecosystem partner at The Things Conference 2025, the world’s leading LoRaWAN event, taking place September 23rd-24th. This year, we’re bringing more tech, more insights, and more real-world use cases than ever – to give you all the tools you need to future-proof your innovation. Come by the Arduino booth to see a variety of applications and talk to our team, and keep an eye out...
It’s time for another of China’s amusement industry trade shows, and following the major showcase they had at AAA in May, Wahlap are bringing an even bigger lineup of new arcade games to GTI Asia China Expo 2025. AAA saw them generally host Chinese debuts for existing games that we’d seen previously in overseas markets, but this time around, they have several new-new titles that are sure to make a big splash, as well as a reinforced partnership with...
This summer in Berlin, a group of artists, designers, and curious minds gathered around a creative question: What can parasites teach us about robotics? Led by Salvador Marino, a transdisciplinary artist with a PhD in biology, the workshop “Parasites and Robotics” invited participants to explore the intersection of biology, sci-fi, and open-source hardware – all powered by the Arduino platform. Over five days of hands-on experimentation, attendees imagined and prototyped robotic bodies inspired by the strange and brilliant adaptations...
Arduino Team — September 8th, 2025 Halloween is creeping up on us like some kind of impatient ghoul, which means that half the maker community is currently scrambling to throw together some spooky projects. Those projects become a lot more approachable when you start with something the already exists—anything, really. For example, Appalachian Forge Works began this Halloween vending machine project with an old PC case. Used PC cases are easy to find for free or...
Rakatajino, aka Klingon coffee, aka the chai tea of the Star Trek universe. When Earth coffee isn’t enough to wake you up, try this spicy Qo’noS-inspired recipe.
Welcome to Newsbytes, a series here on Arcade Heroes that covers quick news from around the world of arcade and pinball gaming. The summer lull is officially over now, with more big stories centered on the upcoming trade shows going to press; there is still a few more waiting in the wings, but in the meantime, we have a few smaller happenings that are already out there. I also want to introduce a new writer to Arcade Heroes by the name...
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