Arcade Games - Profiles and Reviews
What began in the arcade exploded into one of the world’s largest forms of entertainment. Sometimes referred to as Coin-Ops, other times known as Uprights, but always called fun, this is a nostalgic look back at the retro classic arcade games that gobbled our quarters and started a revolution.
Killer Shark - The Undersea Horror Arcade Game from JAWS
Just a year after video games made their debut in arcades, SEGA unveiled the first coin-op cabinet to star the most terrifying aquatic terror, the Killer Shark. While this light gun arcade shooter gained considerable notoriety from its cameo in Steven Spielberg's classic monster shark movie JAWS, it turned out that Killer Shark was actually not a video game at all, but a mechanical achievement in coin-op animation.
Just a year after video games made their debut in arcades, SEGA unveiled the first coin-op cabinet to star the most terrifying aquatic terror, the Killer Shark. While this light gun arcade shooter gained considerable notoriety from its cameo in Steven Spielberg's classic monster shark movie JAWS, it turned out that Killer Shark was actually not a video game at all, but a mechanical achievement in coin-op animation.
Galaga - The Ultimate Space Shooter - Arcade Game
What began as a sequel to a [I]Space Invaders[/I] rip-off became one of the most popular arcade game of all time though it's addictive, unique, and fun gameplay that never gets old.
What began as a sequel to a [I]Space Invaders[/I] rip-off became one of the most popular arcade game of all time though it's addictive, unique, and fun gameplay that never gets old.
The Games and Culture of Retro Video Arcades
In the 70s and 80s the video arcade was the place for gamers to be! Imagine a hang out where you’re surrounded by some of the greatest video games ever made, other fanatics who share your 8-bit passions and really bad snack bar food.
In the 70s and 80s the video arcade was the place for gamers to be! Imagine a hang out where you’re surrounded by some of the greatest video games ever made, other fanatics who share your 8-bit passions and really bad snack bar food.
Pigskin 621 A.D. Medieval Football Archrivals On A Rampage - Arcade Game Review
Are you ready for some Medieval Football! Teams from two villages straight out of the dark ages battle with brutal violence and hilarious action in one of the most unusual, addictive and rare football video games ever made.
Are you ready for some Medieval Football! Teams from two villages straight out of the dark ages battle with brutal violence and hilarious action in one of the most unusual, addictive and rare football video games ever made.
Double Dragon - Arcade Game Profile
Twin Brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee fight rival gangs after a post-apocalyptic holocaust in the beat-em-up game that defined the genre.
Twin Brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee fight rival gangs after a post-apocalyptic holocaust in the beat-em-up game that defined the genre.
A Look Inside a Classic Arcade Cabinet
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic video arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick.
Come join us as we take a fantastic journey inside a classic video arcade game and learn just what makes those awesome old-school games tick.
Spy Hunter – Arcade Game Profile
When Spy Hunter first hit arcades in 1983, no gamer had ever seen a driving or shooter game like it. An instant hit, Spy Hunter has become a staple of Midway Games arcade classics, and although it has gone through several remakes and sequels, none of its descendents hold a steering wheel to the original.
When Spy Hunter first hit arcades in 1983, no gamer had ever seen a driving or shooter game like it. An instant hit, Spy Hunter has become a staple of Midway Games arcade classics, and although it has gone through several remakes and sequels, none of its descendents hold a steering wheel to the original.
Dragon's Lair - DVD Game Review
Journey through a dark wizard’s castle, escape deadly traps and battle monstrous minions on a quest to save the beautiful Princess Daphne from the evil dragon Singe in the closest you’ll get to playing the original Don Bluth animated Dragon’s Lair arcade game at home.
Journey through a dark wizard’s castle, escape deadly traps and battle monstrous minions on a quest to save the beautiful Princess Daphne from the evil dragon Singe in the closest you’ll get to playing the original Don Bluth animated Dragon’s Lair arcade game at home.
Magic Sword Review - Coin-Op Arcade Game
Lost in a sea of early 90s fighting games, Magic Sword is a hack ‘n slash arcade classic that never gained the recognition it deserved. Slashing your way through evil wizards, dragons, flying wasp men…and Grizzly Bears…has never been so much fun.
Lost in a sea of early 90s fighting games, Magic Sword is a hack ‘n slash arcade classic that never gained the recognition it deserved. Slashing your way through evil wizards, dragons, flying wasp men…and Grizzly Bears…has never been so much fun.
Computer Space Fan Site
Dedicated to one of the first coin-op arcade games ever created. Includes the history, image, images and technical specs. Computer Space was released almost simultaneously with the other first coin-op arcade game ever created, Galaxy Game.
Dedicated to one of the first coin-op arcade games ever created. Includes the history, image, images and technical specs. Computer Space was released almost simultaneously with the other first coin-op arcade game ever created, Galaxy Game.
The Galaxy Game
Online document breaking down the background and history of Galaxy Game. Released at nearly the same time as Computer Space, this is one of the first coin-op arcade games ever.
Online document breaking down the background and history of Galaxy Game. Released at nearly the same time as Computer Space, this is one of the first coin-op arcade games ever.
Disco No. 1 - The Classic Arcade Oddity
Article from thelogbook.com on Disco No. 1, an obscure arcade oddity where you have to boogie down to impress the ladies at a discotheque. A game made when there still were discos!
Article from thelogbook.com on Disco No. 1, an obscure arcade oddity where you have to boogie down to impress the ladies at a discotheque. A game made when there still were discos!