I woke up to an interesting reminder this morning: that the Star Wars arcade game – a machine where I spent (and lost – read on) a lot of money over the years, was now 40. But of course it is. It hit arcades in 1983, not long before ReturnRead More →
Ever fancied your own arcade machine PCB (printed circuit board)? Well, now might be your time, as Atari and Retro Arcade are issuing high-quality authentic replica PCBs for classic arcade machines. Black Widow, Gravitar, and Major Havoc are the games selected for this latest monetization of Atari’s extensive back catalogue.Read More →
Atari has acquired over 100 PC and console titles from the 1980s and 1990s, including MicroProse classic F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter 2.0. Other titles in the collection include games from the Bubsy, Hardball, Demolition Racer series, as well as the 1942: Pacific Air War and F-14 air combat series. ItRead More →
We recently reported that Jeff Minter’s reimagining of Akka Arrh was in development after Atari dropped a flashy reveal trailer a few months back. The title was released on digital storefronts in February, but if you’re clamoring for some physical media to adorn your shelves, you’re in luck! Atari and Numskull announcedRead More →
New Wave™ are adding to their family of Replicade mini cabinets this great little Atari licensed machine. It looks, plays, and controls like Atari’s classic Missile Command Arcade Machine and all in perfect miniature at 1/16th the original size. The original was released by Atari in 1980, designed by theRead More →
It’s back! The Arcade1Up Star Wars arcade machine replica is being reissued. Question is, do you trust the Arcade1Up build quality and company ethos? While my memory is hazy, I’m pretty sure the Atari Star Wars arcade machine is the first I ever played on; it is certainly the firstRead More →
Atari and MyArcade have started the year off with a bang announcing three consoles in the works. We can’t offer much more than speculation at this point, but this is the pinned tweet on the MyArcade Twitter page, complete with images of all three consoles. The mini arcade cabinet isRead More →
Akka Arrh is a prototype arcade game made by Atari in 1982. After a play session with test audiences at the time, Akka Arrh was deemed too difficult, resulting in Atari canning the entire thing. Only three cabinets for the game are known to exist, making Akka Arrh an exceptionallyRead More →
Evercade has announced news of four new game collections set for release in November 2021. Boasting an amazing 37 titles across all classic generations, these collections are packed with arcade game titles. Featuring titles as diverse as Double Dragon II, Sly Spy, World Rally, and Missile Command, these collections markRead More →
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