The Origins of SNK’s Hardest Run ‘n Gun

The Origins of SNK’s Hardest Run ‘n Gun

by | Jun 19, 2026 | 1990s, Arcade

Run ‘n gun arcade games were a staple of the 90s arcade scene, offering players a combination of challenging gameplay, explosive visuals, and satisfying combat. Similar to side-scrolling shoot ’em ups, but a bit slower paced by comparison, this genre was...
Something’s amiss in the US. Part 2

Something’s amiss in the US. Part 2

by | May 27, 2026 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Arcade

Clear-eyed at last, I found myself cataloguing the differences. Not between Athens and Heraklion, or between riot cops and farmers, but between what I’d been shown and what I’d been denied. The teargas had been indiscriminate — it didn’t care whether you were a...