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Retrospective: PCs Powering Arcade Machines

Retrospective: PCs Powering Arcade Machines

arcadehero April 15, 2023 4

April tends to be a very slow month for arcade news, since most of the info that pertains to the industry (particularly brand new games) takes place at Amusement Expo. So to help fill

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Looking Back At Pac-Man As The Game Turns 35

Looking Back At Pac-Man As The Game Turns 35

arcadehero May 22, 2015 13

Today marks the 35th anniversary of a legend in video gaming, particularly in arcades. That would be the arcade release of Namco’s Pac-Man to Japanese arcades. There is a big celebration going on at

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Arcade Games Turning 40, 30 & 20 Years Old In 2015

Arcade Games Turning 40, 30 & 20 Years Old In 2015

arcadehero January 6, 2015 4

With a new year having come upon us, it means it is time to look back at some games that are enjoying an anniversary in 2015. For the same thing we did last year,

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Atari Arcade Conventions & Promos of the Past

Atari Arcade Conventions & Promos of the Past

arcadehero June 5, 2012 0

As this week marks the E3 convention for the gaming world and it’s Atari’s 40th anniversary this month, what better way to reminisce than to check out videos and photos from past trade shows

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Happy New Year Everyone

Shaggy December 31, 2007 0

As this will probably be the last post here at Arcade Heroes for 2007, now is a good time to wish all of you a Happy New Year. 2007 was pretty good, it certainly

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