• Home
  • Our Books
  • Our Film
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Login

Perspectives on all eras of videogames, computers, technology, and geek culture since 2003

Login

Register

Login
Armchair ArcadeArmchair Arcade
Armchair ArcadeArmchair Arcade
  • Home
  • Our Books
  • Our Film
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Login

Arcade

Arcade Style Casino Games

Arcade Style Casino Games

Aug 18, 2018

In this latest entry in our ongoing series on gambling technology, we take a look at some of the arcade style casino games that are available today. While most slot machines simply require lots of luck, a new breed of these machines is also requiring some solid video game playing...

Atari Flashback Classics: Volume 3 (2018) (PS4, Xbox One) – The Official Game List

Atari Flashback Classics: Volume 3 (2018) (PS4, Xbox One) – The Official Game List

Mar 28, 2018

What follows is the official game list for Volume 3 of Atari Flashback Classics, which will soon see both physical and digital releases on Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One. As with the previous releases, this is developed by Code Mystics and published by Atari and AtGames. Volume 3...

Technology is Leading to a New Arcade Machine Golden Age

Technology is Leading to a New Arcade Machine Golden Age

Feb 27, 2018

In the 1970s and 80s, arcade machines went through a golden age. It was a time where the popularity of this form of entertainment reached stratospheric heights. 1978 saw the debut of Space Invaders, the game that let you shoot a virtual laser cannon at waves upon waves of pixelised...

Budget Atari and Capcom arcade cabinets to see release this fall!

Budget Atari and Capcom arcade cabinets to see release this fall!

Feb 20, 2018

As reported by Polygon, Tastemakers is releasing a new Arcade1Up series of 4 foot tall home arcade machines for just $399 each. Set to come out this fall, the only catch is that these 3/4 scale arcade machines have to be self assembled, although Tastemakers is promising that the process is a...

Why online casinos are the modern-day arcades

Why online casinos are the modern-day arcades

Aug 11, 2017

In the latest in our ongoing look at gambling technology, we reflect on how online casinos have become like a modern-day arcade. If you’re over the age of 30, you might recall the amusement arcade, a dimly lit hall filled with retro games (which were just ‘games’ back then), pinball...

The Long-lasting Legacy of Space Invaders

The Long-lasting Legacy of Space Invaders

Aug 8, 2017

Created by Japanese game designer Tomohiro Nishikado, Space Invaders was initially released as a Japanese exclusive on June 19th, 1978, before later being licensed for production in the United States by Midway Games due to popular demand. The game turns 40 next year and whether you’re an avid gaming enthusiast...

Editorial: Will a great videogame always be a great videogame?

Editorial: Will a great videogame always be a great videogame?

Jun 22, 2017

There’s a belief out there that “good games are always good games.” You might even call it a mantra. While this may sound surprising coming from someone like me, I don’t necessarily agree. Sometimes what was great in the past “ages out” when we get used to a better, different, or...

Why Video Game Arcades Are Making A Comeback

Why Video Game Arcades Are Making A Comeback

Apr 13, 2017

With technology constantly changing, it is no surprise that finding the best form of gaming experience is a hard one. What with consoles, apps, and the Internet, as soon as something new comes on the market, something else disappears, with people wanting new and different ways to satisfy their gaming...

  • 1
  • 2
  • …
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14

Recent Posts

  • Is Dropbox Considered a Data Room?
  • Black Hole (Gottlieb) on the AtGames Legends Pinball (006)
  • Big Shot (Gottlieb) on the AtGames Legends Pinball (005)
  • Beast Master (Zaccaria) on the AtGames Legends Pinball (004)
  • Al’s Garage Band Goes on a World Tour (Gottlieb) on the AtGames Legends Pinball (003)
  • Space Ace running on the iiRcade
  • Aerobatics Retro (Zaccaria) on the AtGames Legends Pinball (002)
  • What Is The Connection Between Slots and Chewing Gum?
  • Aerobatics (Zaccaria) on the AtGames Legends Pinball (001)
  • What Makes A Great Movie?

Recent Comments

  • No Quarter on Legends Ultimate home arcade first party accessories coming!
  • Anthony Kirsh on Review: Atari Flashback 8 Gold (2017)
  • Candyman on The Sinclair Spectrum Vega (ZX Vega) games computer comes with 1000 games, and here’s the list!
  • Przemysław on Atari Flashback X (2019) – Upgrade to Support External USB Drives
  • Bill Loguidice on More details on the full-size Legends Pinball, virtual pinball machine, revealed – out soon!
  • Mike Ritchie on More details on the full-size Legends Pinball, virtual pinball machine, revealed – out soon!
  • Underplayed Variants of Your Favorite Games - Armchair Arcade on 4 Ways to Become a Master Gamer
  • 4 Ways to Become a Master Gamer - Armchair Arcade on The Top 4 Magnificent Benefits of Online Video Games
  • Essential Tips To Follow For Promoting A Law Company Online - Web Designs Skills on Law Firm SEO Expert Recommends WordPress Over Wix For Attorneys
  • History Of Video Gaming: Past to Present - Armchair Arcade on The design of the Nintendo 3DS was rendered back in 1983!

Archives

Categories

Explore

3d printer (31) 3d printing (31) android (37) apple (34) ar (27) Arcade (112) Atari (56) atgames (144) augmented reality (23) bluetooth (25) book (82) books (81) casino (217) commodore (23) firmware (43) Flashback (45) gambling (225) home arcade (84) humble bundle (198) humble store (67) ios (27) led (34) legends (40) legends gamer (31) legends ultimate (68) maker (22) making (27) Microsoft (35) mr (21) Nintendo (61) PC (25) pc gamer (26) pc gaming (22) playstation (44) PS4 (36) Sega (28) slots (36) sony (44) steam (105) switch (29) technology (30) update (40) virtual reality (47) vr (52) Xbox One (29)

Affiliates

+ Amazon

The everything store

+ Humble Bundle

Game deals, including name your price bundles

+ Playasia (Play-Asia.com)

Import games and collectibles

+ DJI Store

Amazing drones and related technology

+ Loot Crate

Collectibles, apparel, and gear - $5 discount!

+ Razer

Amazing PC gamer products!

Use Coupon Code ARMCHAIR at checkout to Save 5% on Astrohaus Freewrite or Traveler - Modern Tools for Modern Writers

EwinRacing Flash Series Gaming Chairs

Use Coupon Code ACA at checkout to Save 10% on EwinRacing Gaming Chairs

fullSTEAMahead365 Your total news and information resource for all things Science, Technology, Engineering / Mathematics, Art, and Medicine / Health.

Human Advancement Never Stops.

Advertising

Latest Awards

Top gaming blogs to follow

Key Site Statistics

Posts published: 1,616
Latest publish date: April 10, 2021 @ 2:50 pm
Registered user count: 62,305

Contact Us

If you have a question, would like to provide feedback, or otherwise wish to get in touch with us, use this form.

Send Message

Blog Posts by Date

April 2021
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
2627282930  
« Mar    

Social Media and RSS

Support Armchair Arcade

All editorial content © 2003 - 2021 Armchair Arcade, Inc., an Armchair Creative Services, LLC, property. All rights reserved unless otherwise indicated. All trademarks and copyrights are retained by their respective owners. No content is to be removed or reused from the Armchair Arcade Website for commercial purposes without explicit permission from the principal Armchair Arcade staff, or the original trademark or copyright holders. Armchair Arcade, Inc., is not responsible for the content of any external sources or links. Further, endorsement of any external sources or links is neither implied nor suggested.

We thank you for your support and encourage you to contact us for any reason, including, but not limited to, questions, concerns, business endeavors, or praise. Especially praise.