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A game that launched millions of childhoods has made history ❤️🍄🎮 A factory-sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. sat untouched for nearly 40 years before selling for a record-breaking $3 million. polygon.com/super-mario-br…

Imagine presenting a new Virtua Fighter game to Yu Suzuki himself 😳 That's exactly what the Crossroads team did, and they say his praise made them feel like rookie developers all over again. timeextension.com/news/2026/06/f…

The moment The Offspring started playing, retro gamers lost their minds 🎸🚕🔥 SEGA has revealed Crazy Taxi: World Tour and it looks like the arcade classic is finally getting the comeback it deserves. parade.com/news/crazy-tax…

We recommend getting your dad a full-size arcade cabinet for Father's Day 🎮👨‍👧‍👦 But if that's out of your budget, check out this CNN article on the My Arcade Joystick Player, a mini arcade machine packed with classic gaming nostalgia that fits on your desk. cnn.com/cnn-underscore…

Our friends at Arcade Heroes are reporting that SNK's legendary arcade hardware is getting new games in 2026 😳🔥 Necro Pop mixes exploration and platforming, while Ormanauta aims to carry on the Neo Geo's rich shoot-'em-up legacy. arcadeheroes.com/2026/06/07/neo…

A Space Invaders scratch-off ticket is causing major controversy 👀🎮💰 Players thought they won prizes as high as $100,000, but the lottery says a technical issue may have displayed incorrect amounts. polygon.com/space-invaders…

🚨 BREAKING PINBALL NEWS 🚨 According to an exclusive scoop from Pinball Magazine, Jersey Jack Pinball has confirmed Sonic the Hedgehog as its next release. Designed by Steve Ritchie, the machine is slated to be revealed on Sonic’s birthday: June 23rd. facebook.com/reel/983539937…

Could the Neo Geo run DOOM? 🤔🎮 According to a new deep dive, the answer is basically "no." The system's sprite-based hardware was never designed for the kind of 3D rendering that made DOOM famous. arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/06…

The sight of a Sega Genesis cartridge sliding into the console never gets old 🎮❤️ Now you can recreate that feeling with LEGO including a tiny Sonic 2 cartridge and classic controllers. vice.com/en/via/lego-se…

Halo: Fireteam Raven is finally playable on PC 🤯🎮 The arcade-exclusive shooter has escaped the cabinet but getting it running isn't as simple as downloading a game and hitting Start. windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/ha…

Before online gaming… weekends meant the arcade 🎮🔥 This list of classic arcade chains is a straight nostalgia attack for 80s and 90s kids. How many of these do you remember? msn.com/en-us/news/tec…

Atari might be bringing back the legendary Atari 800XL 👀🎮 One of the most beloved 8-bit home computers of the 80s could finally return for a new generation. vice.com/en/article/ata…

What are the BEST pinball machines for beginners? 👀 Kotaku has come up with a list of five tables that balance simple rules, great themes, and nonstop action. Give it a look and let us know if you agree with their selections. kotaku.com/the-five-best-…

🎮💥 READY PLAYER JUNE 💥🎮 The arcade repair crew is reporting for duty! We're going live in 5–10 minutes with arcade repairs, vintage tech discussions, and plenty of retro gaming goodness. Jump into the chat and let's have some fun! 🔥 #RetroGaming #ArcadeLife

LIVE SHOW TONIGHT - Join us TONIGHT at 5:30 PM CT as we answer your questions, discuss the new classic Pizza Hut store concept, and talk about the recent Transformers announcement from Stern Pinball. Hope to see you there! Link: youtube.com/watch?v=bwzxL7…

MiSTer FPGA just took a HUGE step toward running CPS3 arcade games 🎮 That means Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and more could soon be playable with FPGA accuracy. timeextension.com/news/2026/05/w…

LET US HELP YOU WITH THAT STRESS - Our June Live Show is THIS THURSDAY at 5:30 PM CT. Join us as we answer your questions, discuss the classic Pizza Hut store concept, and talk about the new Transformers Stern Pinball release. Hope to see you there! Link: youtube.com/watch?v=bwzxL7…

Fatal Fury fans are FINALLY getting the history book they’ve wanted for decades 👀📖 Bitmap Books just unveiled a massive 460+ page deep dive into SNK’s legendary fighting series. gamespot.com/articles/fatal…

The success of Donkey Kong sparked a wave of copycats in the 80s 🎮 Some were shameless clones. Others added weird twists. None dethroned the original. svg.com/2176359/retro-…