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The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Arcades
If you grew up in the ’70s, ’80s, or even the ’90s, you probably remember that unmistakable sound: the chaotic symphony of buttons being mashed,
December 1, 2025
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If you grew up in the ’70s, ’80s, or even the ’90s, you probably remember that unmistakable sound: the chaotic symphony of buttons being mashed,
Planning the perfect birthday party for your kid can feel like trying to beat the final level of a video game with one life left.
When Pong first wowed the world in 1972, it helped spark the video-game industry. Fast-forward five decades, and that simple two-paddle, two-ball game is back!
Walk into a mall, a trendy “clawcade,” or a Japanese-style entertainment center and you’ll hear it—the faint whirr of gantries, the clack of a joystick,
Tucked into the vibrant outskirts of Portland, the Next Level Pinball Museum in Hillsboro has clinched the top spot in Newsweek’s 2025 ranking of arcades