The '80s was the last full decade where the arcade scene prominently drove the video game industry forward. Many '90s arcade games almost vanished overnight compared to the enduring success of titles ...

A reader describes how his love for 80s arcade coin-ops led to him becoming a collector and getting ever more deeply involved ...

The ghosts emerge from a central block with Pac-Man surrounded by dots below them in Pac-Man - Bandai Namco/Midway Games The foundation of the video game industry lies in arcade games that introduced ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Considering the rise of home consoles that we saw within ...

Building the new LEGO Arcade Machine is an intimate, rewarding experience. On its exterior, this set is a classic, standup coin-operated arcade cabinet, with colorful decals on its sides, an air vent ...

Back in the day of arcades and people shoving quarters into slots, games were based on points. You had three lives and one quarter to get as many points as possible, which was perfect for competition.