Galactix – Inside Astoria’s FANTASTIC Arcade Taphouse Game Paradise!
Galactix Arcade in Astoria, Oregon, is like stepping into a parallel universe where the 80s never ended, and everything still smells vaguely of popcorn and Mountain Dew. It’s a neon-lit wonderland where pinball machines blink seductively, arcade cabinets hum with pixelated nostalgia, and Skeeball is taken as seriously as the stock market. You don’t visit […]
Journey: Restoring Rock & Roll’s Rarest Arcade Game
Ah yes, the Journey arcade game from 1983—proof that someone at Bally Midway stared into the heart of rock ‘n’ roll and said, “What if we turned Steve Perry into a pixelated superhero with a jetpack?” In this fever dream of corporate synergy and neon bravado, you control the actual members of Journey—each represented by […]
Battle of the Ports – Gunbird (ガンバード) – Arcade / Saturn / PS1 / PS2 / Android
Gunbird is like stepping into an arcade fever dream where the only rule is “fly fast, shoot faster, and try not to question why a witch on a broom is battling robots.” This classic vertical-scrolling shooter drops you into a world where ancient treasure hunters don’t bother with shovels; they prefer high-powered airships and endless […]
Old School Vs New: Time Pilot Comparisons!
Time Pilot is the arcade game that asks, “What if history class was taught by a caffeine-addicted fighter pilot with no regard for timelines or physics?” Released by Konami in 1982, it throws you into the cockpit of a futuristic jet with the sole purpose of traveling through time and shooting everything that dares to […]
BUILDING A STAR WARS ARCADE MACHINE IN MY HOUSE!!
Carly King unboxes and assembles the Arcade1Up Star Wars arcade cab. The Star Wars arcade game released in 1983 is like stepping into a time machine that teleports you directly into the cockpit of an X-wing—but with graphics that look like they were designed on an Etch A Sketch. It’s a classic relic from a […]
** What the –?! ** GAME PICKUPS: 27 GAMES! (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Arcade)
Recent game pickups with Reggie! Most of these games are great, but there is ONE QUESTIONABLE game that may or may not be TERRIBLE LOL –> https://youtu.be/CywNdslXMjA What game in YOUR COLLECTION are a little embarrassed to admit you own? GAMES SHOWN: Double Dragon Swag Promenade Fran Bow Blaster Master Zero Trilogy VirtuaVerse DoDonPachi Blissful […]
My Arcade MAME Cabinet – UPDATED for 2024!
My standup MAME arcade cabinet was last updated back in 2017! So, today we upgrade the computer, software and add a monitor that can rotate plus other random aspects. The game room is getting upgraded! The Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator (MAME) is a software program designed to emulate the hardware of arcade game systems on […]
Top Racer (Top Gear) Mini Arcade & Collection REVIEW
My review of the Top Racer (Top Gear) Mini Arcade & game Collection. These are classic 90s arcade racing games being released as a mini arcade and 4 game collection on modern platforms like PC, Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox. More info: https://www.pikointeractive.com Gremlin Interactive was a prominent British video game developer and publisher that made […]
New 1/4 Scale Space Invaders Mini Arcades Review – Gamester81
Gamester81 reviews the new mini 1/4 scale Space Invaders arcades by Numskull. This includes both Space Invaders and Space Invaders Part II aka Space Invaders Deluxe. My Space Invaders arcade is signed by the creator Tomohiro Nishikado. More info about them can be found here: https://numskull.com/quarter-arcades/ “Space Invaders” holds immense significance in the history of […]
2023 Holiday Gift Guide – 10 Gifts for Gamers!
My 2023 Holiday gift guide! 10 gaming products I recommend including handhelds, keyboards, arcade machines, handheld grips, HDMI converters, books, controllers & more! Products Mentioned: Super Pockets – https://amzn.to/3ueI4JQ 8bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard – https://amzn.to/3szk03N Replicade Ghosts n Goblins – https://newwavetoys.com Satisfye ZenGrip Ronin for Switch – https://www.satisfye.com Stylth Grip for Steam Deck – https://www.satisfye.com […]