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Released in 1994 by Taito, 'Kaiser Knuckle' (also known as 'Global Champion' outside Japan) is a classic fighting game that has earned a special place in the hearts of arcade enthusiasts. The game was part of the golden era of 2D fighting games, standing alongside giants like 'Street Fighter II'...

In a nostalgic blend of past and present, Taito staff recently had the opportunity to experience miniaturized versions of some of their classic arcade games. The Quarter Arcades, featuring Elevator Action, Qix, and Zoo Keeper, have brought a wave of excitement and reminiscence to the company...

Update [Fri 16th Aug, 2024 16:10 BST]: The Kickstarter for Arcade Decades - 80s Edition is now live. It's got a funding target of £25,000, with early bird pricing starting at £30. Signed copies are available for £45. Numskull Designs has announced that it is publishing a new book which aims...

Back in 1993, Sega released SegaSonic the Hedgehog in Japanese arcades. Controlled using a trackball, it is notable for featuring Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel, and was developed by Sega's AM3 arcade division. It's also one of the only Sonic titles to not have been...

Hamster has revealed that the next Namco game coming to Arcade Archives will be the vertical shoot-em-up F/A (otherwise known as Fighter & Attacker). The announcement was made during today's livestream on Hamster's YouTube channel (1:41:36), with the game being planned to start distribution...

Numskull has announced that Taito's Qix is joining its Quarter Arcades range this year. Originally released in 1981, Qix is one of the few Taito arcade games to be created in North America – it was developed by husband and wife team Randy and Sandy Pfeiffer. A commercial smash in coin-op form...