Arcade Repair Tips

06/17/2026

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.

There aren't many NES games in such pristine condition.

06/16/2026

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.

"When he praised the concept, I was truly happy."

06/15/2026

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.

Sega is bringing back 'Crazy Taxi,' with The Offspring back on the soundtrack.

06/14/2026

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.

My Arcade’s “Pac-Man” Joystick Player is the perfect way to give Dad the joy of playing old-school arcade games without spending a fortune.

06/13/2026

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.

Two new video games are headed to the SNK Neo Geo platform (both MVS & AES) - Necro Pop & Ormanauta. Find out more here.

06/12/2026

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.

Some people are considering legal action

06/11/2026

🚨 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. https://www.facebook.com/reel/983539937640059

06/10/2026

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.

Sprite-based graphics architecture makes first-person 3D a challenge.

06/09/2026

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.

Joining the Atari 2600 and Nintendo Game Boy LEGO kits, the Sega Gensis kit is a love letter to the 1990s' retro video games scene.

06/08/2026

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.

The Halo arcade exclusive is finally playable outside of dedicated cabinets, giving fans a new way to experience the ODST-focused shooter.