The phrase ‘industry veterans’ has long been a meme — when newly opened studios use it in their advertising campaigns, their releases often disappoint. Embark Studios is not one of them — it was founded by people who worked on various parts of Battlefield, and their...
The psychological boundary between video gaming and casino play appears more blurred than many realise. Both forms of entertainment leverage remarkably similar neurological pathways to capture and maintain user attention. From the chemical reactions in our brains to...
The 1980s were a decade of big hair, neon colors, and weekends that felt like they ran on pocket change. Entertainment was simple, affordable, and packed with charm in a way that feels almost mythical today. Whether you were dropping quarters at the arcade or renting...
If you had dabbled in retro games pre-COVID (yes, we know that was a lifetime ago), you may have noticed that there wasn’t much in the way of appeal for retro games. It was there, but retro gaming seemed to be the sole domain of ‘gamers’. When COVID hit, things...
Gamers often look for ways to blend old and new. Even with super-fast processors and the latest graphics, many people feel a pull towards the NES or the first PlayStation, for example. These preferences show up in accessories that echo the shape and style of older...
Neon lights. Sticky floors. The clatter of coins. Growing up in the 80s or 90s often meant a visit to an arcade. And it’s the arcade environment you probably remember more than the individual games played. They were bright, noisy, chaotic little worlds. A place where...