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Retro arcades (Page 5)

Retro arcade bar Four Quarters coming to Newcastle

2022-11-27
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 27, 2022
In: Retro arcades, Retro bars and arcades

Fancy some retro gaming with your favourite tipple? Four Quarters’ Newcastle bar is opening soon following huge success in Loncon and Bristol. Considered the UK’s original and best arcade bar chain, Four Quarters is expanding from existing venues in Peckham, Hackney Wick, and Elephant Part in London, and Bristol. FourRead More →

Quarter Arcade Space Invaders Miniature Arcade Cabinets

2022-11-24
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 24, 2022
In: Retro arcades, Retro hardware

Quarter Arcade Space Invaders cabinets are the retro gaming experience you’ve been looking for. If you’ve ever wanted your own arcade but don’t have the real estate, small scale replica machines are an option. And what better way to start your collection than with a Quarter Arcade Space Invaders miniatureRead More →

Why I Feel Sad About the State of the Arcades

2022-10-22
By: Zahir Hassan
On: October 22, 2022
In: Features, Retro arcades

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

Super Chase: Criminal Termination Review

2022-10-06
By: Zahir Hassan
On: October 6, 2022
In: Retro arcades, Retro games and gear reviewed, Retro games news

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 →

MAME

A Letter of Appreciation to MAME’s Developers

2022-08-26
By: Zahir Hassan
On: August 26, 2022
In: Emulation, Features, Retro arcades

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 →

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The best of the old school: My 5 favorite retro game genres

2022-07-08
By: Zahir Hassan
On: July 8, 2022
In: Features, Retro arcades, Retro games news

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 →

Drool over these retro game cocktails at NQ64

2022-05-12
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 12, 2022
In: Retro arcades, Retro bars and arcades

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 →

NQ64 confirms Spring opening for Glasgow retro arcade bar

2022-02-08
By: Christian Cawley
On: February 8, 2022
In: Retro arcades, Retro bars and arcades

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 →

Preorder a Tron Arcade Machine From Arcade1Up

2021-10-15
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 15, 2021
In: Retro arcades, Retro games news

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 →

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