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The Old-School Arcade Classic ‘Battlezone’ Is Now an Awesome Virtual-Reality Game
UK studio Rebellion has turned a VR progenitor into a contemporary experience that convincingly sells this new world of gaming.
Invader Invaded Tanzania with Street Art
8-bit lions and giraffes populate the artist's takeover of the the East African nation.
We Visited the World’s First Real-Life Pokémon 'Gym' in Osaka, Japan
It's called a 'gym,' but don't show up expecting to get a workout.
We Visited the World’s First Real-Life Pokémon Gym in Osaka, Japan
It's called a 'gym,' but don't show up expecting to get a workout.
Man on Fire: The Voice of NBA Jam's Most Iconic Lines
Tim Kitzrow is the voice behind "Boomshakalaka!" and the other iconic lines from the arcade classic NBA Jam. He made $900 for his work, and he is still hustling.
Gamers' Donations Put a London Arcade Back in Business After Burglary
In just over a day, Heart of Gaming fans scrambled to crowdfund the cost of stolen equipment.
One Night in the Insane Video Game Arcades of Akihabara
Akiba is Japan's sprawling strip where J-Pop blares constantly, girls dressed as French maids entice you up to 5F to play GameCube games with them, and everyone's lost and found at the same time.
One Night in the Insane Video Game Arcades of Akihabara
Akiba is Japan's sprawling strip where J-Pop blares constantly, girls dressed as French maids entice you up to 5F to play GameCube games with them, and everyone's lost and found at the same time.
Laser Tag Taught Me How to Hate
I'm sick of everyone pretending this sweaty mess is the universe's ultimate pastime.
‘NBA Jam’ Is the Game That Almost Made Me a Champion
I've never been very good at things, but for one night in March 2015, I saw glory before me. I even touched it.
The Three-Decade-Old 'Out Run' Is One of 2015’s Best New Games
First released into arcades in 1986, Sega's racer remains amazing today, as its new 3DS port proves.
Tracing the History of Pinball from Illegal Gambling Game to American Obsession
Our latest documentary is a deep dive into the quirky and complex world of the planet's most skilled pinball players.