Forty-five years ago, a little yellow puck with a voracious appetite exploded onto the arcade scene, forever changing the landscape of gaming. We’re talking, of course, about the one and only Pac-Man! To celebrate this iconic character’s milestone anniversary, PowerA has unveiled some new Pac-Man themed accessories for both XboxRead More →
Yellow pellet-munching hero PAC-MAN is turning 45, and Bandai Namco is throwing a party that’s going to last all year long, and then some! 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN, and to celebrate, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is launching the “Make imPACt” campaign, a whirlwind of events, partnerships,Read More →
Could a LEGO Pac-Man arcade machine be joining the Atari 2600, Mario NES, and Sonic the Hedgehog kits? Well, it certainly appears to be on the cards. Following a rumour that did the rounds back in March, the Brickfinder Instagram page has shared images of what appears to be aRead More →
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 →
NAMCO arcade, Nintendo 64, and SEGA Genesis retro games are coming to the Nintendo Switch. Last week’s Nintendo Direct event had news of brand new and retro gaming titles arriving on Nintendo Switch in the next few months. In fact, the number of retro releases has come as a bitRead 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 →
A leading antique marketplace has revealed the top ten most valuable classic arcade game machines, as well as the most popular arcade games in each country. Antique marketplace, LoveAntiques.com, decided to research arcade game cabinets after the recent popularity of the #SavingTheArcadeWorld campaign to help arcade museums survive, coupled with theRead More →
Mass appeal retro gaming continues on the Nintendo Switch this week following the release of Pac-Man 99. Replacing Mario 35, Pac-Man 99 offers a similar battle royale experience, with up to 99 players. Coined a “Pac-Royale” the 40 year old game plunges you into simultaneous multiplayer action as you fightRead More →
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