The Arcade Archives!

It’s the lady of the hour… Ladybug!

December 12, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! 1981 was a huge year in arcades… especially for the ladies… While Ms. Pac-Man was dominating… another lady was in the wings…. a

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It’s a late night snackfest with SnapJack!

December 1, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! What would happen if Pac-Man and Defender had a baby? Well- that crazy tot would be named- SNAPJACK! This crazy guy lives in

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Attack the Grubnal empire in Magical Spot!

December 1, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! As we’re learning- Universal was always looking at a game… say- Space Invaders, or Galaxian… and saying ” How can

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It’s Hammertime with Cheeky Mouse!

November 19, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! Now that we’ve stablished the beginnings of Universal- Let’s hit the 1980s running with one of the first titles of the decade- Cheeky

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Pikmin 3 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch) – Ubernerd’s Gaming Backlog Review

November 15, 2025 ubernerd527

@ubernerd527 dives into Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch. A fun, charming, and surprisingly short strategy adventure that’s perfect for newcomers to the Pikmin world.

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Portland Retro Gaming Expo news! Atari… Intellivision… Vectrex… and more!

October 19, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! The Portland Classic Gaming Expo is been on my bucket list for years… And next year… I’m going! But this years event had

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Universal’s early years: 1977-1980

October 15, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! I thought we would start at the beginning of Universal’s rise to fame with their work in the 1970s. from the start, Universal

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Atari to release games from Toaplan!

October 12, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! In a surprising move Atari is porting several Toaplan games to modern and retro Atari consoles, starting with a new version of Tiger Heli for

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Video Game Boom Box: Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (Title Theme)

October 9, 2025 ultrasonic9

What could pawsibly go wrong?

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Welcome to Universal Month(s)!

October 5, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! When we talk about the golden age of arcade gaming, names like Atari, Namco, and Taito usually dominate the conversation. But tucked among

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Super Mario Bros. 40: Famicom Sound History Series-Mario The Music

September 14, 2025 ultrasonic9

When it comes to Super Mario Bros. there are a lot of things that have been said about this classic game, but chief among them

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Epic Mickey Rebrushed (Nintendo Switch) – Ubernerd’s Gaming Backlog Review

September 13, 2025 ubernerd527

Epic Mickey Rebrushed revives Disney’s bold Wii classic with upgraded visuals, improved controls, and Oswald’s return. Read Ubernerd’s Gaming Backlog review for the verdict!

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Pikmin 3 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch) – Ubernerd’s Gaming Backlog Review

November 15, 2025 ubernerd527

@ubernerd527 dives into Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch. A fun, charming, and surprisingly short strategy adventure that’s perfect for newcomers to the Pikmin world.

Video Game Boom Box: Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle Stage 1

November 2, 2025 ultrasonic9

What’s up doc?

Portland Retro Gaming Expo news! Atari… Intellivision… Vectrex… and more!

October 19, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! The Portland Classic Gaming Expo is been on my bucket list for years… And next year… I’m going! But this years event had

Universal’s early years: 1977-1980

October 15, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! I thought we would start at the beginning of Universal’s rise to fame with their work in the 1970s. from the start, Universal

Atari to release games from Toaplan!

October 12, 2025 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! In a surprising move Atari is porting several Toaplan games to modern and retro Atari consoles, starting with a new version of Tiger Heli for

Star Wars Jedi Survivor (Playstation 4) – Ubernerd’s Gaming Backlog Review

October 11, 2025 ubernerd527

Ubernerd takes on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PS4), diving into Cal Kestis’ fight against the Empire. A thrilling Jedi experience with great story and gameplay, but weighed down by PS4 bugs.