History & Fun Facts

  • OutRun (1986): The Passing Breeze in Arcade’s

    The Passing Breeze When OutRun rolled into arcades in 1986, it felt like someone opened a window. While most racing games were busy barking orders—...

  • Street Fighter II (1991): The Golden Age of Competition

    Where Rivalries Were Born When Street Fighter II shoryuken’d into arcades in 1991, it changed fighting games forever. It wasn’t just another cabine...

  • GAUNTLET (1985): The Original Dungeon Party Game

    Dungeon Party's Long before online multiplayer shaped modern gaming, Gauntlet (1985) carved out its place as one of the most influential cooperativ...

  • DOUBLE DRAGON (1987): Brotherhood & Brawls

    DOUBLE DRAGON (1987): Brotherhood & Brawls When Double Dragon hit arcades in 1987, it didn’t just attract a crowd — it ignited a movement. Bill...

  • Marble Madness (1984): Have You Lost Your Marbles?

    Marble Madness (1984): Have You Lost Your Marbles? Few games from the 1980s captured the spirit of “easy to play, hard to master” quite like Marble...

  • Defender (1981): The Game That Redefined the Arcade Shooter

    Defender (1981): The Game That Redefined the Arcade Shooter In 1981, Defender wasn’t your average arcade game release — it was a thrilling and anti...