Earlier this year, Rolling Stone released their list of “The 50 Greatest Video Games of All Time.” Like any of these grand undertakings, it surely had some eyes rolling and tempers flared; after all, there’s no way that game should be in the top 10! “For this list,” the authors wrote, “we looked at both how influential each game was at arrival, as well as whether it still holds up. A good game may have played well, but a great one still does. These are games that made the culture what it is today and will chart where it goes…

PopStroke, the mini-golf entertainment complex co-owned by golf legend Tiger Woods, is building a location in Nashville at the Century Farms development near Tanger Outlets and several other high profile projects. The venue will reportedly feature three different 18-hole mini-golf courses, multiple bar areas and a restaurant. “I’m thrilled to see PopStroke expanding into Nashville,” Woods said in a news release. PopStroke Nashville will utilize nearly 90,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor entertainment space. It’s expected to open in early 2026. Learn more at www.popstroke.com.

To honor Arachnid’s 50th anniversary and recognize the community behind the game of darts, the TouchTunes/Arachnid team is making June 29 National Darts Day. Why June 29? That’s the 180th day of the year, and, of course, 180 is the highest score achievable in a single round of darts, when all three darts land in the triple 20. “This iconic number represents the precision, skill and passion that define the sport and it’s the perfect symbol for this new day of recognition,” the company said. The goal for National Darts Day is to celebrate darts players of all levels, as…

A celebration of life will be held for Hawaii coin-op veteran Warren Asing from 6-10 p.m. on May 27 at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu. Anyone who knew and loved Warren is welcome. Asing passed away in April. As we reported then, during his 30-some-odd years at Hawaii’s oldest, and probably only, machine distributorship, Warren (a native Hawaiian) made friends and customers not only in the islands but all over the mainland. He and company supremo Linda Fernandez were often seen touring trade events like IAAPA where they hosted an annual party. He had just attended the Las Vegas…

The Keller City Council in the Dallas, Texas-area town has approved plans for a Back Nine Golf facility at 721 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 111. Community Impact reports that the indoor golf simulator company allows golfers to work on their game while playing simulations of real-life courses. The facilities are open 24/7 and offer individual and corporate memberships. No word yet on when the Keller location will open. The company has locations all over the country. Learn more at www.thebackninegolf.com.

The latest Inside VR newsletter from The VR Collective’s Bob Cooney brought to readers news that SynthesisVR is expanding its library by adding two popular experiences that were previously exclusive to SpringboardVR – Metro Awakening and Maestro. SynthesisVR recently acquired SpringboardVR from Vertigo Games. The VR Collective says that “the merger of these two platforms has created a comprehensive ecosystem that benefits operators in several ways,” including wider content access, easier management and greater reach. There is a lot more to explore in the current Inside VR newsletter, such as “Will VR Ever Replace Laser Tag?” and new developments at…

Pace-O-Matic recently presented their first-ever Integrity Award to Larry Hilimire, an amusement industry legend and the owner of Staunton Automatics in New York. Hilimire received the award at the Amusement and Music Operators Association of New York (AMOA-NY) annual gala in Manhattan on April 28. The Integrity Award, Pace-O-Matic explained, “recognizes individuals in the amusement space or related industries who exemplify the highest standards of integrity.” Recipients are those who “consistently demonstrate honesty, fairness and ethical conduct in all aspects of their professional endeavors.” For more than five decades, Pace-O-Matic said Hilimire has led Stanton Automatics with a rare blend…

The 8,000-sq.-ft. GEMU Clawcade and Playground opened last month at the Oakland Mall in Troy, Mich. The unique concept features an interactive playground and crane arcade for children of all ages. “We are very excited to welcome GEMU as we transition into the future of family and fun here at Oakland Mall,” said the mall’s owner, Mario Kiezi. “It is important for me to deliver a fun experience for families and this one will be great for the little ones. GEMU did an exceptional job with the space and kids will have a lot of fun.” Grace Chen founded the…

Hooky, a new entertainment center in Hutto, Texas, just outside of Austin, is scheduled to open on May 23, according to CultureMap Austin. The center will have 12 bowling lanes, a 5,500-sq.-ft. interactive arcade, eight movie screening rooms, including an IMAX theater, digital darts, two private event spaces and food and beverage, too. “Hopefully we get to change the meaning of hooky a little bit, too,” said Charlie Tiantawach, the president and CEO. “To mean more of a social connection place. That’s really our focus – for people to get off their phones and really experience life together.” Learn more…

Rilix, makers of the immersive VR roller coaster, has partnered with JPK, a leading European arcade and entertainment solutions distributor. The company says the collaboration “marks a significant milestone in making Rilix VR attractions more accessible to operators across Italy and beyond.” Rilix was at two Italian trade shows recently, including the Family Entertainment Expo in Bergamo. You can learn more about the coaster at www.rilix.business.