The Arcade Archives!

Time for the main event…. In the center ring… The clown of the hour…. Mr. Do!

January 5, 2026 raygunn1

Hey Arcaders! Now we have come to the big one. every company has their killer app… Namco had Pac-Man. Nintendo had Donkey Kong. Universal had

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Thank You for an Incredible Year! Ubernerd’s Gaming Backlog Review 2025 Wrap-Up

January 2, 2026 ubernerd527

Thank you for joining us throughout 2025 as @ubernerd527 tackled the gaming backlog one title at a time! With a full year of reviews completed — from Sonic x Shadow Generations to Pikmin 4 — the journey has only just begun. Here’s a look back at the games we finished this year, and an invitation to continue the adventure with us each month in 2026.

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Pikmin 4 (Nintendo Switch) – Ubernerd’s Gaming Backlog Review

December 30, 2025 ubernerd527

Pikmin 4 finally sold @ubernerd527 on the Pikmin franchise — until a brutal endgame twist tried to ruin the fun. Is it still the best starting point for newcomers? Part of Ubernerd’s Gaming Backlog Review.

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The Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition unboxing and review!

December 30, 2025 raygunn1

Here it is Arcaders- The unboxing and review of the one system I wanted this year… The Atari 2600+ Pac-Man edition! I go over what’s

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The Legend of Zelda Game Music Collection (The 30th Anniversary)

December 23, 2025 ultrasonic9

A compilation of Zelda themes everyone should have!

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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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The Arcade Archives seems a little emptier today……. Bye Gary Garcia…..

November 18, 2011 raygunn1

I can’t believe this. first Bill Kunkel and now Gary Garcia? Yup- its true. half of the musical duo who brought us a great video

Coin Up! review Of Ponpoko!

October 3, 2011 raygunn1

Hello Arcaders! Welcome to my Coin Up! Review series! This is something I wanted to do from the beginning- online reviews of games that we couldn’t devote an entire