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Arcade Franchises That Successfully Evolved for the Modern Era (and Those That Didn’t)

Evolution is a key aspect of game design. Consumers have high expectations for their favourite franchises and publishers who fail to continuously innovate fall by the wayside, being overtaken by fresher concepts that better cater to modern demands. Countless arcade classics have been lost to time, failing to keep up ...
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Longest Running Video Game Franchises That Originated in The Arcade

The Arcade is widely recognised as the birthplace of some of gaming’s most iconic titles. Without the simplistic 8-bit graphics of the 1970s, we would never have experienced the triple-a behemoths that now dominate our screens. While many franchises have struggled to make the jump from retro to modern, such ...
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Exploring Changes in The Gaming Landscape – From Classic to Modern

Whether you’re a hardcore gamer, or someone with more of a casual interest; it’s no secret that gaming as a medium has changed a great deal over the last few decades. Technological and societal advancements have meant that players engage with gaming titles and consoles in completely different ways than ...
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The Resurgence of Arcade Machines: Why Classic Gaming is Making a Comeback

There was a time when arcade machines dominated the gaming space – arcades were found around every corner and were packed with people of all ages enjoying the latest titles. However, as technology changed and gaming equipment became cheaper and more accessible in the form of home consoles, the popularity ...
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Arcade Collecting 101: Tips for Starting Your Own Arcade Machine Collection

Every video game lover out there has at some point thought about starting their own gaming collection. There’s something therapeutic about paying homage to the classics that shaped countless childhoods and by giving them their own space within your home or office, they can be endlessly admired and enjoyed. Iconic ...
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The Most Popular Retro Games

Video games have pushed on leaps and bounds since the early days of PONG, yet there is no understatement when it is said that these games of the past really did revolutionise the entire industry! Many of the games that we see today have been crafted by these legendary games

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The Best Selling Retro Consoles of All Time

The first console ever created was a Magnavox released in 1972 which was part of the Odyssey series. This was the start of video game consoles becoming one of the main sources of entertainment. Video game consoles have brought families and friends together, playing fun multiplayer games that instilled excitement

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Why Do We Love Arcade Games?

People have been going to arcades for many years! There are obviously many reasons why arcade games are still very popular to this day and why our company Arcade Mania, exists in the first place. Below are a few reasons as to why arcade games are still so popular. Multiple