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Pacman, Tetris, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders; revisit retro arcade video games and shop for modern reboots of the all-time classics.

Becoming a Casual Gamer
I've played video games most of my life and looking back I definitely went through some stages. My earliest memory of gaming was when I was maybe five or six years old. My older brother bought an Atari. I think I was more fascinated with it because I idolized my brother and he was making the tv do things on command. I didn't understand the games he played so it was lost on me.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Gamers
The Real Reason You Loved '90s Arcade Games: No Online Play
Back when I was an early teenager, the best place to play video games was in a video arcade. Now this might sound strange in an era of unprecedented connectivity, but people really did drive to the shops to play video games. Well, plead with mum to drive you to the shops. "PLEASE MUM!"
By Roddy BW8 years ago in Gamers
What Ever Happened To Old-School Save Points?
I recently bought a Sega Mega Drive Classic to relive the glory of the gaming past. The synaptic clustering of so many enduring childhood memories has had my neurons on overdrive as I have made my way through the 80 games. Besides the obvious excitement of old-school challenges, one vintage characteristic became abundantly clear: save points.
By Roddy BW8 years ago in Gamers
Bandai Namco Is Opening A VR Arcade In Tokyo This Month
Japan has always been in the forefront of electronics and it looks as if they're upping their game yet again with the opening of an all VR arcade this April in Tokyo, Japan. VR Zone: Project i Can is an all VR experience run by Bandai Namco that's going to have a limited run in Tokyo Plaza from April 15th to mid-October.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Gamers
Japan's New 'Attack On Titan' Arcade Game Has The Most Amazing Controllers
Revealed by Game Watch Impress, the all new controllers will have analog sticks and triggers to make it easier to maneuver our heroes, and to attack! The new team battle Attack On Titan game supports up to eight players at once, but you can also play solo as well. The game is officially called Attack On Titan: Team Battle.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Gamers
What Are Charity Arcades?
Video games are big business, but these days most of them reside in our homes, or live in our pockets. We play online from our PCs, we connect via the Playstation network with our friends, or we play mobile games from our phones. But there was a time not so long ago where, if you wanted to play quality video games, you had to get off the couch, and go to where the games were.
By Neal Litherland8 years ago in Gamers
What Hacking Space Invaders Frenzy Can Teach Us About Work and Play
Whether you are a gamer or not, if you’ve ever been to an arcade or pizza joint you’ve likely played the 1978 arcade classic Space Invaders created by Taito (pew pew pew—that’s laser sounds). Space Invaders Frenzy by Raw Thrills is an updated version of the arcade classic and it is a blast.
By Valerie Vacante8 years ago in Gamers