Do you remember the time when people would compete for high scores on Donkey Kong? When you had to queue to play Street Fighter II The World Warriors, in a place where you could take the wheel of a car without a license? If you remember those times, you rememberRead More →
Super Chase: Criminal Termination is one of the four games of the Chase H.Q. series. Developed and released by Taito in 1992, it is the 3rd game of the series. While the gameplay is the same in which you have to chase the criminals before they escape, it has differentiatedRead More →
To the developers of the famous arcade emulator MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator): Thank you. Honestly, I have so many things to say, about how your hard work developing this amazing arcade emulator has single-handedly saved and preserved the arcade history, and more besides. Ever since I started playing theRead More →
There are many different gaming genres. Some people are into FPS (First Person Shooters) so prefer games like Call of Duty, DOOM, etc. Others prefer sports titles such as FIFA, or NBA Jam. Most gaming genres cover the retro era. I’ve listed my five favourite retro gaming genres below, inRead More →
Retro arcade bar chain NQ64 cocktails designed by employees and inspired by games have been announced. Designed following a staff competition across NQ64 bars, the new cocktail menu is inspired by Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario Kart, and Crash Bandicoot. Staff in the seven NQ64 barsRead More →
Neon-lit retro arcade bar brand NQ64 is opening in Glasgow this spring. NQ64’s second bar in Scotland is bringing retro games to Glasgow’s Merchant Square, where the showstopping new underground gaming and drinking den will be a hit with fun-lovers seeking a memorable night out. Transformations are well underfoot andRead More →
The Tron arcade machine from Arcade1Up was leaked several months ago; on October 19th you’ll be able to preorder one, assuming you live in the US or Canada. The licensed remake of the original 1982 film-inspired cabinet is intended for home arcade setups, and is apparently one of the mostRead More →
Sad news for fans of pinball. Based in Banning, California, the Museum of Pinball is set to close, with an auction to clear its vast collection. Registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest pinball collection in the world, The Museum of Pinball consists of over 1,100Read More →
The National Film & Sci-fi Museum in Milton Keynes has opened its retro arcade, the Pixel Bunker, where you can play classic arcade cabs. Dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and exhibition of the work and creativity that is required in film and TV production, the museum has partnered with partneredRead More →
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