User:Allstarcade/Arkeg

Arkeg An Arkeg a consumer product that is the amalgamation of an arcade and a kegerator, the name of which is a portmanteau of the same two devices. These two standard products were originally brought together in a single housing in August 1, 2001 incorporating a refrigerated draft (draught) system, a gaming-spec computer, and an arcade control panel interface. Allstarcade manufactures the Arkeg, and can be found on their official website at www.drinkngame.com History The original Arkeg was registered in California in 2001. In 2006, the company Allstarcade LLC, dba GFU Industries, formed to manufacture and distribute the Arkeg nationally. Trademarks for the Arkeg have been registered and maintained through the USPTO since June 3, 2008. The Arkeg Being comprised of three main systems, the Arkeg is housed in a black melamine cabinet with aluminum control panels and stainless steel hardware. The gaming system is comprised of a computer, 2.1 surround sound with external controls, and a 24" LCD HD monitor. The gaming system utilizes GameEx front end software and can be controlled via the two 16 way joysticks and 2 sets of 6 Happ pushbuttons. There is also the ability to use alternate control devices such as light guns, steering wheels, or adding 3rd and 4th player control pads via the 2 external USB jacks. Unique to arcade games, the Arkeg provides the ability to pause games during play, in addition to dedicated buttons for exiting the game, changing main volume, adjusting trebel and bass, and a large red power button. The wholly unique draft system is refrigerated by a proprietary solid-state device that utilizes thermoelectric cooling via ceramic Peltier units. This removes the standard need for refrigerants, condensers and compressors. This provides lower energy usage and does not require moving parts or liquid cooling, when in comparison to average household refrigerators. The non-cooling parts of the Arkeg's draft system are standard issue for any typical kegerator:

* CO2 tank * Regulator * Coupler * Beer & Air Line * Tap * Tower * Drip Tray * Faucet * Faucet Handle The GameEx frontend program that allows an easily-navigable user-interface is issued on all Arkegs. Additional features include jukebox, karaoke, media player, DVD player functions in addition to the game menus. The Arkeg comes from the manufacturer with 69 pre-loaded games from the manufacturers Atari, Capcom, Midway and others. The full list can be found on their website. Allstarcade posits that, like a common mp3 music player, you have the ability to load any game you wish onto their product. Additionally, they offer add-on adapters that will directly like your original gaming consoles for use with the Arkeg. Press Nationally recognized in time for the holiday season of 2009, the Arkeg was publicized heavily in magazines, TV shows, blogs, and websites. Some of these include AmericanWay, WIRED Magazine, DUB Magazine, LTD.com, gizmodo.com, Uncrate.com, G4tv's Attack of the Show television program, and many more. They have been interviewed extensively at Beer Festival, fundraisers, and have toured through the Western United States during July and August of 2010. In June 2010, Arkeg sponsored the California Festival of Beers including the Connoisseur Dinner and Charity Golf Tournament. References http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4004:2kcjm2.2.2 http://www.drinkngame.com/info.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refrigeration http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kegerator http://www.americanwaymag.com/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-emeril-lagasse-super-bowl-food-1 http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/arkeg/ http://www.ltdmag.com/2009/11/arkeg-drink-n-game/ http://gizmodo.com/5340824/arkeg-drink+n+game-cabinet-hides-55-beers-behind-breakout http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/gaming/arkeg/ http://www.hospiceslo.org/beerfest/sponsors.html http://www.dubdaily.com/?p=14585