The 26 Best Arcade Games of All Time

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The Heyday of Arcades

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Gaming at Home

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Arcade Classics

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Pac Man

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Donkey Kong

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The Simpsons Arcade Game

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X-Men

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The 26 Best Arcade Games of All Time

The Heyday of Arcades

The late eighties and early nineties marked the heyday of arcades. Kids could load their pockets with a few quarters and play until they ran out of luck

Gaming at Home

The profusion of gaming consoles into every home fundamentally challenged the arcade.

Arcade Classics

Here are some arcade classics you should visit a retro arcade to play!

Pac Man

Donkey Kong

The Simpsons Arcade Game

X-Men

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