Arcade Hall of Fame: Taiko no Tatsujin

Arcade Hall of Fame: Taiko no Tatsujin 2020-01-27 14:58:12 Though the rhythm genre has fallen somewhat from its peak in the mid-2000s in the West, it has never died back in its home country of Japan where it enjoys a robust life even today. One game that has become somewhat of a cultural touchstone for
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Arcade of Hall of Fame: Pong

Arcade of Hall of Fame: Pong 2020-01-27 14:58:27 When people consider the founding fathers of video games, one title cannot help but make it on the list, and that is Pong. A virtual table tennis game that first debuted in 1972 from Atari, Pong was simple and simply a sensation, largely kicking off the arcade
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Arcade Hall of Fame: Mario Bros (Arcade)

Arcade Hall of Fame: Mario Bros (Arcade) 2020-01-27 14:59:39 Every story has a beginning. But Mario’s origins are a little humbler than you might expect. And, no, we’re not talking about Donkey Kong. We’re talking about the first time Mario headlined a game as the protagonist, not its antagonist. Beginning life as a somewhat obscure
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Arcade Hall of Fame: Galaxian

Arcade Hall of Fame: Galaxian 2020-01-27 15:00:44 The early era of video games is often dominated by simple concepts that take advantage of the technology available but also try to form an addictive but rewarding experience. This is probably because many of the early video game titles were developed for the arcade scene and not
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Arcade Hall of Fame: Breakout

Arcade Hall of Fame: Breakout 2020-01-27 15:02:06 The game you have probably already played but had no idea you have done so, Breakout is an arcade classic from Atari that has as storied a development history as any game. Coming out in 1976, Breakout is simple in concept though compellingly addictive in execution. Imagine one
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Arcade Hall of Fame: Karate Champ

Arcade Hall of Fame: Karate Champ 2020-01-27 15:03:30 Easily one of the fastest growing segments of the video game industry, eSports is currently dominated by two genres: First-person shooters and fighting games. Ask anyone on the street what a first-person shooter video game is and most will answer DOOM. A testament to the power of
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