If you remember blowing into cartridges and hunting for quarters, you are in the right place!
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The 16-Bit Impossible Port: Did Sega Genesis Actually Pull Off After Burner? 🛩️
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September 23, 2026 at 4:17 AM
If you remember blowing into cartridges and hunting for quarters, you are in the right place!
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I made lists of the hundreds of blogs I wrote. If you're a fan of a certain game or series then be sure to Bookmark This Page. Today I look at the character designs in Street Fighter V and 6. streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/2026/09/book... #blog #FGC #fightinggames #arcadehistory #streetfighter
Bookmark This Page; Looking at the character designs in Street Fighter V, and Street Fighter 6
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September 18, 2026 at 3:40 PM
I made lists of the hundreds of blogs I wrote. If you're a fan of a certain game or series then be sure to Bookmark This Page. Today I look at the character designs in Street Fighter V and 6. streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/2026/09/book... #blog #FGC #fightinggames #arcadehistory #streetfighter
I made lists of the hundreds of blogs I wrote. If you're a fan of a certain game or series then be sure to Bookmark This Page. Today I share the fighting game posts on different topics. #blog #FGC #fightinggames #arcadehistory streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/2026/09/book...
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September 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
I made lists of the hundreds of blogs I wrote. If you're a fan of a certain game or series then be sure to Bookmark This Page. Today I share the fighting game posts on different topics. #blog #FGC #fightinggames #arcadehistory streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/2026/09/book...
Street Fighter II mattered for more than arcade hype. It standardized the readable combat grammar modern fighting games still use: spacing, anti-airs, matchups, specials, and round-based duels. #StreetFighterII #ArcadeHistory #FightingGameHistory #CapcomHistory #CombatGameDesign #RetroGamingHistory…
August 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Street Fighter II mattered for more than arcade hype. It standardized the readable combat grammar modern fighting games still use: spacing, anti-airs, matchups, specials, and round-based duels. #StreetFighterII #ArcadeHistory #FightingGameHistory #CapcomHistory #CombatGameDesign #RetroGamingHistory…
Before Mario became Nintendo’s face, he was Jumpman in Donkey Kong. The real origin story isn’t just a debut appearance. It’s Nintendo realizing character-driven arcade design had serious staying power. #DonkeyKong #VideoGameHistory #MarioHistory #ArcadeHistory #NintendoHistory #FranchiseOrigins #R…
August 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Before Mario became Nintendo’s face, he was Jumpman in Donkey Kong. The real origin story isn’t just a debut appearance. It’s Nintendo realizing character-driven arcade design had serious staying power. #DonkeyKong #VideoGameHistory #MarioHistory #ArcadeHistory #NintendoHistory #FranchiseOrigins #R…
Howell Ivy turned familiar arcade ideas into something fresh, from his early work at Ramtek and Exidy to his later impact at SEGA. #ArcadeHistory #Ramtek #SEGA #Exidy #RetroGaming youtu.be/fHoRfn1uh3o
TCW 263 - Howell Ivy
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August 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Howell Ivy turned familiar arcade ideas into something fresh, from his early work at Ramtek and Exidy to his later impact at SEGA. #ArcadeHistory #Ramtek #SEGA #Exidy #RetroGaming youtu.be/fHoRfn1uh3o
Before 3D fighters became a standard format, Virtua Fighter showed the genre what to build around: movement, spacing, ring-outs, and readable animation. Early polygons, lasting design logic. #VirtuaFighter #GameHistory #FightingGameHistory #ArcadeHistory #3DFightingGames #SegaArcade #RetroGamingHis…
August 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Before 3D fighters became a standard format, Virtua Fighter showed the genre what to build around: movement, spacing, ring-outs, and readable animation. Early polygons, lasting design logic. #VirtuaFighter #GameHistory #FightingGameHistory #ArcadeHistory #3DFightingGames #SegaArcade #RetroGamingHis…
Famicombox love hotel arcade! 100 yen Mario minutes Hiroshi Yamauchi playtested only dozens made now 12000 dollars! #Famicombox #NintendoMystery #ArcadeHistory #RareConsole #GamingLegends
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Discover the bizarre history of the Famicombox - Nintendo's alleged first adult toy, a steel arcade cabinet in a secret Tokyo love hotel where guests paid 100 yen for 10 minutes of Super Mario Bros. Only dozens were made, and Hiroshi Yamauchi allegedly playtested it himself. Rare consoles sell for $12,000. Watch now to uncover this bizarre chapter in gaming history! Tools used for generation Text Gemini Narator Azure TTS Clips Pexel Rendering Remotion
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July 26, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Famicombox love hotel arcade! 100 yen Mario minutes Hiroshi Yamauchi playtested only dozens made now 12000 dollars! #Famicombox #NintendoMystery #ArcadeHistory #RareConsole #GamingLegends
Nintendo's release of Donkey Kong for the Famicom in Japan gave early buyers a familiar arcade name fast. This link between hit software and new hardware became a Nintendo staple. #GamingHistory #DonkeyKong #Famicom #NintendoHistory #ArcadeHistory #RetroGamingHistory #JapaneseGaming #ConsoleLaunche…
July 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Nintendo's release of Donkey Kong for the Famicom in Japan gave early buyers a familiar arcade name fast. This link between hit software and new hardware became a Nintendo staple. #GamingHistory #DonkeyKong #Famicom #NintendoHistory #ArcadeHistory #RetroGamingHistory #JapaneseGaming #ConsoleLaunche…
On this day in 1983, Nintendo released Mario Bros. in arcades. Its real innovation wasn't origin-story status. It was shared-screen platform action where co-op and sabotage lived in the same mechanic. #MarioBros #ArcadeHistory #NintendoHistory #GamingTimeline #RetroGaming #ArcadeGames #VideoGameHis…
July 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On this day in 1983, Nintendo released Mario Bros. in arcades. Its real innovation wasn't origin-story status. It was shared-screen platform action where co-op and sabotage lived in the same mechanic. #MarioBros #ArcadeHistory #NintendoHistory #GamingTimeline #RetroGaming #ArcadeGames #VideoGameHis…
#PowerDrift #Sega #SegaArcade #SegaSaturn #RetroGaming #ArcadeGames #ArcadeHistory #YuSuzuki #SegaAM2 #RetroRewind #40SomethingGamers #ClassicGaming #GamingHistory #OutRun #DaytonaUSA #VideoGames #ArcadeRacing #Genesis #RetroGames #GamingDocumentary
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Power Drift: The SEGA Arcade Game That Beat 3D Graphics.
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July 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM
On this day in 1990 Namco released Galaga '90 for the TurboGrafx-16. Contrarian take: it wasn’t just a cash-in, it refined arcade rules for home cartridges and helped codify the remix-sequel model. What’s your favorite Galaga memory? #Galaga90 #TurboGrafx16 #HuCard #ArcadeHistory #RemixSequels #Ret…
July 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On this day in 1990 Namco released Galaga '90 for the TurboGrafx-16. Contrarian take: it wasn’t just a cash-in, it refined arcade rules for home cartridges and helped codify the remix-sequel model. What’s your favorite Galaga memory? #Galaga90 #TurboGrafx16 #HuCard #ArcadeHistory #RemixSequels #Ret…
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#AfterBurner #SegaGenesis #RetroGaming #40SomethingGamers #SegaSaturn #Sega32X #ArcadeHistory #Retrogames #YuSuzuki #F14Tomcat #Genesis
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The 16-Bit Impossible Port: Did Sega Genesis Actually Pull Off After Burner? 🛩️
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July 9, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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Le twist génial ? On ne “gagne” jamais vraiment : on retarde l’inévitable. En 1980, Missile Command savait déjà qu’une défense parfaite ressemble surtout à un Game Over très cher. 💥🏙️ #ArcadeHistory #Gaming
June 15, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Le twist génial ? On ne “gagne” jamais vraiment : on retarde l’inévitable. En 1980, Missile Command savait déjà qu’une défense parfaite ressemble surtout à un Game Over très cher. 💥🏙️ #ArcadeHistory #Gaming
Cobra Command was part arcade shooter,part anime action film, and part Laserdisc-era gamble. Spectacular,rigid, unfair, fascinating-a perfect snapshot of arcade gaming chasing cinema before the technology was truly ready
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#CobraCommand #RetroGaming #ArcadeHistory #Laserdisc #DataEast
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Insert Coin Here: Cobra Command
The 1984 game *Cobra Command* combines animated action with interactive gameplay, but it falls somewhere between an exciting presentation and limited gameplay depth. It remains a fascinating exampl…
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June 10, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Cobra Command was part arcade shooter,part anime action film, and part Laserdisc-era gamble. Spectacular,rigid, unfair, fascinating-a perfect snapshot of arcade gaming chasing cinema before the technology was truly ready
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#CobraCommand #RetroGaming #ArcadeHistory #Laserdisc #DataEast
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Token
Tiny with a big story 🎮✨
Mini Land Online token takes us back to arcade machines, children’s play zones & simple joy of trading for fun.
Forgotten piece of entertainment history.
#ArcadeToken #GameToken #TokenCollection #ForgottenHistory #ArcadeHistory #CoinCollectors #MyCollection
Tiny with a big story 🎮✨
Mini Land Online token takes us back to arcade machines, children’s play zones & simple joy of trading for fun.
Forgotten piece of entertainment history.
#ArcadeToken #GameToken #TokenCollection #ForgottenHistory #ArcadeHistory #CoinCollectors #MyCollection
June 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Token
Tiny with a big story 🎮✨
Mini Land Online token takes us back to arcade machines, children’s play zones & simple joy of trading for fun.
Forgotten piece of entertainment history.
#ArcadeToken #GameToken #TokenCollection #ForgottenHistory #ArcadeHistory #CoinCollectors #MyCollection
Tiny with a big story 🎮✨
Mini Land Online token takes us back to arcade machines, children’s play zones & simple joy of trading for fun.
Forgotten piece of entertainment history.
#ArcadeToken #GameToken #TokenCollection #ForgottenHistory #ArcadeHistory #CoinCollectors #MyCollection
On this day in 1994, Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone hit arcades in Japan. Technos pushed the series into bigger set pieces and new mechanics — a snapshot of how arcade franchises tried to evolve as home consoles rose. #ArcadeHistory #DoubleDragon3 #BeatEmUp #RetroGaming #90sGames #TechnosJapan …
June 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
On this day in 1994, Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone hit arcades in Japan. Technos pushed the series into bigger set pieces and new mechanics — a snapshot of how arcade franchises tried to evolve as home consoles rose. #ArcadeHistory #DoubleDragon3 #BeatEmUp #RetroGaming #90sGames #TechnosJapan …
L'histoire du jeu vidéo ne s'écrit pas qu'avec des téraflops.
Le TV Games de Jakks Pacific suffisait à recréer la magie Namco dans un salon.
La passerelle parfaite entre arcade des années 80 et grand public des années 2000. #Retrogaming #ArcadeHistory #EmbeddedSystems #BlueskyGeeks
Le TV Games de Jakks Pacific suffisait à recréer la magie Namco dans un salon.
La passerelle parfaite entre arcade des années 80 et grand public des années 2000. #Retrogaming #ArcadeHistory #EmbeddedSystems #BlueskyGeeks
May 25, 2026 at 12:31 PM
L'histoire du jeu vidéo ne s'écrit pas qu'avec des téraflops.
Le TV Games de Jakks Pacific suffisait à recréer la magie Namco dans un salon.
La passerelle parfaite entre arcade des années 80 et grand public des années 2000. #Retrogaming #ArcadeHistory #EmbeddedSystems #BlueskyGeeks
Le TV Games de Jakks Pacific suffisait à recréer la magie Namco dans un salon.
La passerelle parfaite entre arcade des années 80 et grand public des années 2000. #Retrogaming #ArcadeHistory #EmbeddedSystems #BlueskyGeeks
On this day in 1982 Namco released Dig Dug in arcades in Japan. Its pump-to-pop damage, tunnelling, and rock hazards rewired arcade action into a tactical, terrain-aware format. #ArcadeHistory #DigDug #ArcadeInnovation #GameMechanics #RetroGaming #Namco #PixelArcade
April 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On this day in 1982 Namco released Dig Dug in arcades in Japan. Its pump-to-pop damage, tunnelling, and rock hazards rewired arcade action into a tactical, terrain-aware format. #ArcadeHistory #DigDug #ArcadeInnovation #GameMechanics #RetroGaming #Namco #PixelArcade
On this day in 1987, Sega released Alien Syndrome in arcades. The two-player, timed-rescue run-and-gun mixed character choice with extraction tension and helped shape later cooperative mission design. #ArcadeHistory #AlienSyndrome #SegaArcade #RetroGaming #HostageRescue #ArcadeCollectors #80sArcade…
April 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On this day in 1987, Sega released Alien Syndrome in arcades. The two-player, timed-rescue run-and-gun mixed character choice with extraction tension and helped shape later cooperative mission design. #ArcadeHistory #AlienSyndrome #SegaArcade #RetroGaming #HostageRescue #ArcadeCollectors #80sArcade…
I made lists of the hundreds of blogs I wrote. If you're a fan of a certain game or series then be sure to Bookmark This Page. Today we look at robots in fighting games, and the indy game about robot fighters. #FGC #risingthunder #arcadehistory streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...
Bookmark this page; A look at Rising Thunder and the robot based fighting games
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April 8, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I made lists of the hundreds of blogs I wrote. If you're a fan of a certain game or series then be sure to Bookmark This Page. Today we look at robots in fighting games, and the indy game about robot fighters. #FGC #risingthunder #arcadehistory streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...
On this day in 1990, Sega released Fantasy Zone for arcades in Japan. Its shop-based upgrades and overworld loop turned the shooter into an in-session economy, influencing later upgrade systems in arcade and console titles. #FantasyZone #ArcadeHistory #CuteEmUp #ShootEmUp #SegaHistory #OpaOpa #Retr…
March 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
On this day in 1990, Sega released Fantasy Zone for arcades in Japan. Its shop-based upgrades and overworld loop turned the shooter into an in-session economy, influencing later upgrade systems in arcade and console titles. #FantasyZone #ArcadeHistory #CuteEmUp #ShootEmUp #SegaHistory #OpaOpa #Retr…
On this day in 1986, VS. Super Mario Bros. released in arcades. Nintendo used the VS. System as a testbed, with reworked levels and coin-op pacing that fed back into home releases. #ArcadeHistory #VSSuperMarioBros #VSSystem #ArcadeCabinet #NESLegacy #RetroHardware #GamePreservation
March 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
On this day in 1986, VS. Super Mario Bros. released in arcades. Nintendo used the VS. System as a testbed, with reworked levels and coin-op pacing that fed back into home releases. #ArcadeHistory #VSSuperMarioBros #VSSystem #ArcadeCabinet #NESLegacy #RetroHardware #GamePreservation
Pac-Man almost had a very different legacy. “Puck Man” was changed before going global… because arcade operators knew exactly what bored teenagers would do to that P. 🟡🕹️
#RetroGaming #ArcadeHistory #GameTrivia #PacMan
#RetroGaming #ArcadeHistory #GameTrivia #PacMan
February 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Pac-Man almost had a very different legacy. “Puck Man” was changed before going global… because arcade operators knew exactly what bored teenagers would do to that P. 🟡🕹️
#RetroGaming #ArcadeHistory #GameTrivia #PacMan
#RetroGaming #ArcadeHistory #GameTrivia #PacMan
1971 - It's been 6 years since Nihon Goraku Bussan and Rosen Enterprises merged. And this then-new amusement company called "Sega Enterprises" would later become one of the largest arcade companies in the world.
From the May 1, 1971 Sega Price List scanned by @thestacks.ca
#sega #arcadehistory
From the May 1, 1971 Sega Price List scanned by @thestacks.ca
#sega #arcadehistory
January 30, 2026 at 4:01 AM
1971 - It's been 6 years since Nihon Goraku Bussan and Rosen Enterprises merged. And this then-new amusement company called "Sega Enterprises" would later become one of the largest arcade companies in the world.
From the May 1, 1971 Sega Price List scanned by @thestacks.ca
#sega #arcadehistory
From the May 1, 1971 Sega Price List scanned by @thestacks.ca
#sega #arcadehistory