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FECTALK Podcast Episode 99 - Godzilla Kaiju Wars Pro: A Monster New Arcade Attraction from Raw Thrills
Episode 99: Godzilla Kaiju Wars Pro: A Monster New Arcade Attraction from Raw Thrills The King of the Monsters is coming to the arcade, but will it deliver monster-siz...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 98 - The Saturday Night Disaster: When Everything Goes Wrong at Your FEC
Episode 98: The Saturday Night Disaster: When Everything Goes Wrong at Your FEC It's Saturday night. Your family entertainment center is packed, the games are earning,...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 97 - IAAPA 2026 Primer
IAAPA Expo 2026 is almost here! Whether you're attending for the first time or have been walking the show floor for decades, this episode of FECTALK is your primer for...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 96 - AI Is Coming for Your Arcade: How Artificial Intelligence Will Change the FEC Industry
Can artificial intelligence actually make your arcade more profitable, or is it just another expensive technology that operators may never fully utilize? In Episode 96...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 95 - Card Systems Part Two
Choosing the wrong arcade card system can become an expensive mistake. With so many manufacturers, technologies and features available, how do you know which system is...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 94 - Card Systems Part One
From quarters and tokens to game cards and cashless play, payment systems have changed the way we operate our arcades. In Episode 94 of FECTALK, we begin exploring the...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 93 - From Arcades to Redemption: The Evolution of the Family Entertainment Center
Episode 93: From Arcades to Redemption — The Evolution of the Family Entertainment Center From the clatter of quarters and the glow of Pac-Man to massive redemption ce...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 92 - The Games Aren't the Problem. Your Floor Layout Is.
Episode 92: The Games Aren't the Problem. Your Floor Layout Is. What if your worst performing arcade game isn't actually a bad game? What if it's simply in the wrong l...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 91 - The Prize Is the Point: Why Your Redemption Counter Makes or Breaks Your Arcade
Episode 91: The Prize Is the Point — Why Your Redemption Counter Makes or Breaks Your Arcade Your games bring customers in. Your prizes give them a reason to come back...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 90 - Are You Charging Too Little? The Psychology of Arcade Pricing
Episode 90: Are You Charging Too Little? The Psychology of Arcade Pricing Are your arcade games priced for maximum profitability, or are you leaving thousands of dolla...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 89 - Out of Order, Out of Money: The Hidden Cost of Broken Games
Episode 89: Out of Order, Out of Money: The Hidden Cost of Broken Games Every broken arcade game is costing you more than you think. And the biggest loss might not be ...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 88 - Trick or Treat? Turn Halloween into Your Next Big Marketing Opportunity
FECTALK Episode 88: Trick or Treat? Turn Halloween Into Your Next Big Marketing Opportunity The candy gets eaten. The game card brings them back! For many family enter...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 87 - The $20,000 Mistake: Buying Games That Don't Earn
Episode 87: The $20,000 Mistake: Buying Games That Don't Earn Some arcade games are designed to catch players. Others are designed to catch operators. Ever bought a fi...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 86 - Baytek Prize Plunge
FECTALK Podcast | ICEE Plunge: A Fresh Take on Crane Games and Prize Redemption Can a simple change in prize redemption turn an ordinary crane game into an extraordina...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 85 - Amusement Expo Preview
Amusement Expo 2026 Preview Preview games expected to be shown at Amusement Expo 2026 and look ahead to the trade show. Hosted by Timothy Acord, FECTALK shares perspec...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 84 - Rapid Replay February 2026
Rapid Replay February 2026 A February 2026 installment of Rapid Replay from FECTALK, revisiting amusement industry topics and operator perspectives. Hosted by Timothy ...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 83 - Andy Denton - CandyMachines.com
Andy Denton of CandyMachines.com Join Timothy Acord for an in depth conversation with Andy Denton from CandyMachines.com. Hosted by Timothy Acord, FECTALK shares persp...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 82 - Rich Seninsky Tribute
Remembering Rich Seninsky A tribute to industry friend Rich Seninsky, remembering his contributions and exceptional standard of customer service. Hosted by Timothy Aco...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 81 - Stern Pokémon
Stern Pokémon Pinball Preview A sneak peek at Stern's Pokémon pinball release. Hosted by Timothy Acord, FECTALK shares perspectives from more than 35 years of experien...
FECTALK Podcast Episode 80 - IAAPA 2025 Games
A look at some of the new games offered at IAAPA Expo 2025