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Mortal Kombat – by Patrick Hickey, Jr.

The road of Mortal Kombat, from arcade juggernaut to iconic home console title, is a long one. The brainchild of John Tobias and Ed Boon was developed before Capcom’s Street Fighter II hit the arcade scene, so Tobias and Boon were working with a tabula rasa. Although...

HAMSTER Corporation | “Arcade Archives ARKANOID REVENGE OF DOH” Releases Sep 3 on Switch, Switch 2, PS4/5, Xbox Series X|S

There are some arcade games that simply don't need much introduction. ARKANOID is one of them. Originally released by Taito in 1986, the paddle-and-ball classic became one of the defining block-breaking games of the arcade era. Its 1987 sequel, ARKANOID: REVENGE OF...

Atari and Vice Beer Introduce New Beer Collection

ATARI AND VICE BEER INTRODUCE NEW BEER COLLECTION The four-pack of Atari-themed beer is available now. September 5, 2026 – Atari and Vice Beer are celebrating a new licensing collaboration during PAX West in Seattle. Vancouver, Washington-based Vice Beer has released...
THE POWER OF SPECTACLE! – by Chris Tang

THE POWER OF SPECTACLE! – by Chris Tang

DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION (1998-Present; Arcade & multiple consoles, primarily PS1/PS2) While there are many ways arcade machines can surpass other forms of gaming, my experience with one particular series and genre stands alone with life-changing skill progression...

NES High Score – by 8-Bit Steve

NES High Score – by 8-Bit Steve

When people hear the name Donkey Kong there are many thoughts that might enter into their minds. The most obvious thought might be the arcade game that was released in 1981 that became Nintendo’s first arcade smash hit selling over 170,000 units and generating over 2...

A History of Atari, Part 2 – by Leonard Herman

A History of Atari, Part 2 – by Leonard Herman

From late 1975 and throughout 1976, work proceeded on Atari’snew programmable home system.Bushnell and Atari’s president, Joe Keenan, hoped to release it in time for Christmas 1977, but realized they didn’t have the finances to do so. Bushnell wanted to take the...

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