Several people have put forth the idea that it’s perhaps a 3/4-scale Arcade 1UP-style cabinet or a full countercade, but my first thought was something a bit more modest, although still in that same general wheelhouse.

There’s a product that’s several years old now called the TAITO Egret II Mini. It’s a tabletop unit with a screen that’s easy to rotate and has interchangeable controls. There are plenty of other variations of the form factor and design methodology, with some of the more popular ones featuring Sega and Neo Geo arcade games. So why this form factor?

First off, Evercade has yet to embrace an arcade-style form factor. It’s impractical for them to do an Arcade 1UP- or AtGames-style upright machine since logistics would be difficult for a company based in Europe with a strong US presence. And that’s of course ignoring the reliability and other issues that larger machines have. In short, they’re a bear to support.

So why a TAITO Egret II-style machine? Simple. Evercade has already embraced TATE mode on their EXP handheld series, but there’s not a practical way for many people to do it with the VS series without using a separate, smaller display. After all, it’s not easy to put a big screen TV on its side.

Keeping in line with their current streamlining mindset, it’s unlikely the Alpha would have a TV out. It would rely on its built-in 5-inch or larger display, which again, would almost certainly be something you could manually rotate like on the Egret II. In terms of controls, it could potentially have a built-in Egret II-style arcade controller, since Evercade only supports digital controls and buttons at this time, so no need for analog, spinners, or trackballs. And since Evercade games support up to four players, you’ll need additional player controls, although I’m skeptical that they’d necessarily include four ports on Alpha rather than just two. That’s again with the idea that they’re trying to streamline and cost-reduce the products that support their ever-growing game library.

In terms of cost, I’d estimate a $129 – $149 USD price point for such a device. That’s a bit high, but there would be a bit more going on here than with their usual consoles or handhelds. To put it simply, you have to get that screen and the rotation mechanism exactly right not to have support and reliability issues.

Anyway, that’s my reasoned speculation. What’s yours?

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National Owners Day (NOD) 2022 is here with the biggest giveaway and sales event of the year! The discounts and deals on the AtGames E-store (https://www.atgames.us/collections/nod-2022) will run through Monday, February 14, 2022, at 6PM PT/8PM CT/9PM ET.

There are 24 deals on Legends Arcade Family products and services, with savings as high as 63%! See you there!

Five (5) big events/chances to win great prizes start, Sunday, February 13, at 9AM PT/11AM CT/12PM ET through 11:59PM PT! You can get more info on the events on the AtGames (AtGamesGaming) social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

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AtGames is holding its Winter Sale from November 12 – 15, 2021, on all of your favorite home arcade products and services! The sale features a great selection of our community’s favorite items, great deals on gifts for fun with friends and family this holiday season, and so much more!

You can preview the deals at the following link: Winter Sale – AtGames E-Store. Orders open Friday, November 12, 2021, 9AM PT/11AM CT/12PM ET.

You can also check out a preview video about the AtGames Winter Sale on the official AtGamesGaming YouTube channel: AtGames 2021 Winter Sale and Upcoming Events – November 12 – 15.

We also love when friends and family get involved in the fun, so we’ll continue to have weekly arcade and pinball leaderboards, as well as regularly scheduled happy hours on Fridays and Sundays. You can check out the ArcadeNet Season 3 event schedule here: https://www.atgames.net/arcades/arcadenet-events/. 

Besides dozens of great deals, we’re also making the Legends Ultimate Mini available once again for reservation, with delivery expected for new reservations made during and after the Winter Sale in early January 2022. (Please note the updated shipment date for the reservations of the Legends Ultimate Mini Tetris® Limited Edition and Standard Edition prior to or during NOD-A will still be in early- or mid-December, as detailed in the email notification sent on October 30th.) 

Of course, the community’s favorite items, like the Arcade Control Panel for Legends Pinball, BitPixel, TAITO Pinball Tables Volumes 1 and 2, and Video Input Backglass (VIBS) for Legends Pinball are also part of the amazing deals on offer.

You can find Legends Ultimate Mini product demos on the following YouTube channels:

• CoolToy – AtGames Legends Ultimate Mini Review – What To Know Before You Buy!
• MadLittlePixel – This $400 Arcade Machine Can Play THOUSANDS Of Retro Games! AtGames Legends Ultimate Mini Review!
• MichaelBtheGameGenie – AtGames Legends Ultimate Mini Home Arcade Review
• PDubs Arcade Loft – AtGames Legends Ultimate Mini Tetris Edition Review!
• TampaTec – https://www.youtube.com/c/Tampatec 
• Wagner’s TechTalk – AtGames Legends Ultimate Mini Arcade & Pinball: Setup + Review

Great new YouTube content is also on the way to help our community members continue to get the most out of the amazing feature-set available on the Legends Arcade Platform.

We are pleased to announce Season 2 of the popular Legendary Academy YouTube education series for all Legends Arcade Family products is now underway! Episode 1, Getting Started With Your New Legends Device, is now live. You can watch the video at the following links: 

CoolToy’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS96PJiZBnU. 

AtGamesGaming YouTube Channel – https://youtu.be/M0BXHo68K_8.

You can check out the full playlist of Legendary Academy videos, including all of the videos from season 1, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT7fasiZVuJT7euNuwZDfV96fqc21VDmQ. 

More great episodes in season 2 of Legendary Academy will be posted on a regular basis. Be sure to subscribe to the AtGamesGaming YouTube channel and CoolToy’s YouTube channel so you don’t miss a video.

AtGames Gaming YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtGamesGaming.

CoolToy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgSVtipSUXSt8LHfaN8j_Q.

The Legends Pinball (ALP) Modding Show, sponsored by AtGames and brought to you by Wagner’s TechTalk, will launch in 2022, with more than 10 Legends Pinball-themed episodes. The Wagner’s TechTalk website (http://wagnerstechtalk.com/) will also feature additional Product Knowledge Guides to add to the great Legends Arcade Family content already there.

We’ll share additional details on all of the deals, leaderboard and happy hour events, ArcadeNet Season 3, and upcoming YouTube content from AtGames and your favorite influencers soon. 

Thank you as always for your support.

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Commercial Edition of The World’s First Connected Virtual Pinball to feature 149 Licensed Digital Tables for free-to-play and LegendsToken options

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 03, 2021

AtGames®, a leader in interactive entertainment products, today announced that it will release a new commercial edition of its popular 80%-scale Legends Pinball digital home machine (https://www.atgames.net/arcades) at the IAAPA Expo (https://www.iaapa.org/) on November 16 – 19, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. Multiple live demo units will be at the AtGames booth #626, along with raffles and other prize giveaways.

Known as the Legends Pinball OE, or Operator’s Edition, the commercial edition will have the same great features as the standard home use model. These features include a 32-inch glass-covered LCD playfield, 15.6-inch LCD backglass, stereo speakers, precision spring-loaded plunger, tactile feedback, accelerometers, global leaderboards, events and tournaments, weekly happy hours, online multiplayer Party Play, voice chat, downloadable digital content, and all of the other connected options found on the Legends Arcade Platform.

Legends Pinball OE brings to operators of clubs, malls, restaurants, and other commercial locations the option to choose between free play or make use of LegendsToken for a fee-based alternative. A total of 149 digital pinball tables are preloaded on the turnkey OE, which include popular selections from FarSight Studios (Gottlieb) and Magic Pixel (Zaccaria), as well as exclusive creations based on legendary TAITO arcade properties including SPACE INVADERS, OPERATION WOLF, and BUBBLE BOBBLE. AtGames will publish new tables as they are developed and released.

“We are excited to unveil the commercial version of our 80%-scale Legends Pinball home machine at this important industry event for the amusement and attractions industry,” said Dr. Ping-Kang Hsiung, CEO of AtGames. “After great success with retail partners like Walmart, Sam’s Club, and GameStop, we’re taking our Legends Pinball and Legends Arcade Platform to the next great frontier.”

Legends Pinball OE will feature full and comprehensive commercial usage rights, as well as new service contract options, to better cater to the needs of commercial operators. The same critically-acclaimed Legends Arcade Platform features for homes, like firmware updates, global leaderboards, match play, tournaments, and happy hours will all be accessible within each commercial operating environment. More details on this exciting new commercial version of Legends Pinball will be revealed at a later date.

AtGames is looking for additional distribution partners, venue owners, and operators to help make this unique entertainment experience available to their customers. In addition, AtGames is always looking for new content creators, as well as to partner with game producers and publishers to bring an even greater range of content to our players. Advance appointments for visits to our #626 booth at IAAPA Expo are welcome.

About AtGames:
AtGames® (http://www.atgames.net) was founded in 2001 and is a leader in innovative consumer-oriented interactive entertainment products. The company leverages the latest technology to develop and publish its best-selling arcade and classic gaming products for worldwide distribution. AtGames is based in Los Angeles, with international offices in Taipei and Shenzhen. https://www.atgames.net/arcades lists Legends Arcade Family products.
Legends Arcade Platform, Legends Arcade Family, Legends Pinball, The World’s First Connected Virtual Pinball, and LegendsToken are trademarks of AtGames. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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The Legends Pinball Spotting Giveaway is here with over $5000 in prizes!

The only connected home digital pinball machine is hitting Sam’s Clubs nationwide and we want you to document its appearance. To enter the giveaway, simply:

1. Find the Legends Pinball in a Sam’s Club store.
2. Take a picture.
3. Upload the picture to the link below.

By following those three steps, you will be entered for a chance to win one of (85) 3-month ArcadeNet® Standard subscriptions or (1) Legends Pinball Starter Kit! Enter here: https://woobox.com/2pq7pn. This contest will run for 30 days.

We’ll provide regular contest updates on social media, including a colored US map with each new state where a Legends Pinball is spotted. We can’t wait to see your photos! Good luck!

Be sure to follow our social media channels for the latest news and announcements:

AtGames Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AtGamesGaming   

AtGames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/atgamesgaming   

ArcadeNet® Global Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1874528512701721 

AtGames E-Store: https://www.atgames.us/

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While these tables are optimized for the impressive Legends Pinball machine, including dedicated backglass support, haptic feedback, and more, they’ll also be available in editions in the future for every other Legends Arcade Family device and work great in various display modes, including Portrait. Here’s the official announcement from AtGames for TAITO Pinball Tables Volume 1, which comes out this Friday:

The much-anticipated TAITO Pinball Tables Volume 1 for Legends Pinball is almost here! You’ll be able to purchase this four pack of tables inspired by the iconic TAITO arcade games Darius, Front Line, Rastan, and Space Invaders starting Friday, July 9, 2021, 9AM PT/11AM CT/12PM ET. You can gain immediate access to these tables at that time by going to https://www.atgames.us/collections/pinball-tables. The version for non-Legends Pinball devices, which include the Legends Ultimate, Legends Ultimate Mini, Gamer Pro, Gamer Mini, Legends Core, and Legends Connect will be available at a later date, to be announced. Thank you.

As a special bonus, purchases from Friday, July 9, 2021, 9AM PT/11AM CT/12PM ET, through Sunday, July 11, 2021, 11:59PM PT, will be eligible for 50% off TAITO Volume 2 and TAITO Volume 3 when they launch, and will also get early purchase access to each volume 24 hours before general public sale.

AtGames and Magic Pixel bring to life your favorite classic TAITO arcade games in stunning 1080p! Experience these all-time arcade classics in a whole new way with specially designed themed pinball tables. Fend off the Belser invader attack in Darius, occupy the enemy camp in Front Line, defeat the dragon and obtain its treasure in Rastan, and stop invaders from attacking the Earth in Space Invaders. Authentic sights and sounds paired with market-leading physics perfectly translate the legendary arcade experiences to virtual pinball nirvana. Regardless of your preference, there’s a table for everyone in this impressive arcade-themed pinball collection!

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Here are the sales details straight from AtGames:

Through Monday, July 5, 2021, 11:59PM PT, we have amazing sales and bundle deals on some of your favorite Legends Arcade Family products. Be sure to get yours on our E-Store (https://www.atgames.us/) while supplies last on these incredible offers!

Here is a summary of the deals, with details on each to follow:

1. Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 5 Bundle for Legends Pinball
2. Legends Pinball Plus and one (1) month of ArcadeNet® Standard at 50% off Bundle
3. Arcade Control Panel for Legends Pinball and Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 5 Bundle for Legends Pinball 
4. Legends BitPixel and Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4 Bundle for non-Legends Pinball devices 
5. Legends Ultimate Plus Bundle (Legends Ultimate, Legends Pinball Kit, Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4) 
6. Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4 (non-Legends Pinball devices) and Legends Core Bundle
7. Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4 (non-Legends Pinball devices) and Legends Connect Bundle

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Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 5 Bundle for Legends Pinball

($149.99, a savings of $100.00 off the regular price)

For Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4, AtGames and Magic Pixel bring to life the magnificent Zaccaria tables in stunning 1080p at 60fps! Relive these amazing classic tables on any of the Legends Arcade devices or take it to the next level with the AtGames Legends Pinball. Magic Pixel has 105 tables to offer from various periods in pinball history. There are solid state, electromechanical, retro, and remake tables available to suit every taste. These tables have been developed to work seamlessly with the Legends ecosystem, bringing all the features you love from AtGames. Online leaderboard support, multiplayer, and customizable table settings are all standard across all devices. For Zaccaria Table Volume 5, these deluxe tables are the most modern versions of the original tables with such advanced features as multi-level playfields, animated characters that affect gameplay, multiball modes with variable ball numbers, and a high-resolution color LCD screen. They also feature a redrawn playfield, cover, and box art.

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Legends Pinball Plus and One (1) Month ArcadeNet® Standard Bundle

($759.99, plus shipping, a savings of $10.00 off the regular price)

Get the incredible Legends Pinball Plus and 50% off one (1) month of ArcadeNet® Standard in this premium bundle. Legends Pinball Plus combines an amazing virtual pinball experience and  value with the AtGames Legends Pinball machine and Zaccaria Table volumes 1 – 4, totaling an unbelievable 127 licensed tables for the whole family to enjoy! With ArcadeNet® you get easy-to-use, one-click-play of a growing library of amazing arcade, console, and pinball titles that are optimized for your Legends Arcade Family device. To start, there are a diverse range of titles to play, with many more added on a regular basis.

Bonus! Whoever purchases a Legends Pinball Plus during the current Wave 11 Express (W11E) from Friday, July 2, 2021, 6PM PT/8PM CT/9PM ET and Saturday, July 31, 2021, 11:59PM PT, will be entered for a chance to win one of the following:

• One (1) month of ArcadeNet® Standard: 100 Giveaways
• One (1) month of Cloud BYOG: 50 Giveaways

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Arcade Control Panel and Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 5 Bundle for Legends Pinball Devices

($249.99, plus shipping, a savings of $200.00 off the regular price)

This bundle combines the Arcade Control Panel for Legends Pinball with Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4 and Zaccaria Table Volume 5 (deluxe tables). The Arcade Control Panel adds authentic arcade-quality joystick and trackball control to your Legends Pinball so you can play great arcade and console games on the main playfield’s huge vertical display. It also works great with the Legends Pinball’s interface.

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Legends BitPixel and Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4 Bundle for Non-Legends Pinball Devices

($199.99, plus shipping, a savings of $200.00 off the regular price)

This special bundle combines the Legends BitPixel with Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4. The Legends BitPixel LED marquee adds an animated display to your Legends Arcade Family product that works with your games and other software. While it can be used to replace the standard marquee on the Legends Ultimate, it also works great with all other Legends Arcade Family devices like the Legends Pinball, Legends Gamer series, Legends Core, and Legends Connect.

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Legends Ultimate Plus Bundle

($649.99, plus shipping, a savings of $200.00 off the regular price)

It’s the same great Legends Ultimate full-size home arcade machine you know and love, but now with the Legends Pinball Kit and Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4, totaling 105 additional games. That’s a savings of $200 off the $849.99 MSRP if these items were purchased separately. It’s by far the best value in home arcades!

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Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4 and Legends Core Bundle for Non-Legends Pinball Devices

($129.99, plus shipping, a savings of $140.00 off the regular price)

This incredible bundle combines Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4 with the Legends Core. The Legends Core plugs and plays on any TV for true big screen gaming. Featuring 100 built-in licensed arcade and console games, as well as impressive streaming and connectivity capabilities, the Legends Core is the ultimate television companion.  It can easily connect with off-the-shelf Bluetooth headsets and Bluetooth and USB PC game controllers, as well as the Legends Arcade Family of Gamer series products for the ultimate in arcade control.

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Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4 and Legends Connect Bundle for Non-Legends Pinball Devices

($149.99, plus shipping, a savings of $150.00 off the regular price)

This incredible bundle combines Zaccaria Table Volumes 1 – 4 with the Legends Connect. The AtGames Legends Connect is The Ultimate Single Board Arcade Solution, providing everything you need to power your home arcade projects. Simply install the Legends Connect mainboard inside your project to enjoy 20 licensed arcade and console games, as well as gain access to all of the amazing Legends Arcade Platform features. The Legends Connect is ready to power your full-size, scale, cocktail, countertop, console, virtual pinball, or any other type of home arcade project you can imagine!

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As a reminder, our E-Store, with all kinds of other great deals, can be found at: https://www.atgames.us/.

We hope you have a wonderful, fun, and safe holiday with your friends and family!

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This is the twenty-sixth (026) in a series of quick 2K or 4K gameplay videos of every licensed virtual pinball table available to play on the AtGames Legends Pinball machine, one of the most value-packed home systems. I’ll play these in menu order (for the most part), except in the case of these newer Deluxe tables, which have jumped to the front of the line.

This table features:

• 1 playfield
• 2 flippers
• 3 pop bumpers
• 2 holes
• 1 kickback
• 2 spinners
• 2 ramps
• 1-bank special spot target (1)
• 1-bank spot target (3)
• 6-bank spot targets (2)

For the playlist containing all of the entries in this series, go here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7cBXTa-iLhvHCc6BvhEEFEbKyB5h3mmO

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