Arcade Systems
Arcades were the heartbeat of gaming culture from the 70s through the 90s. In the US and Europe, they were located in malls, boardwalks, and pizza places. Players mastered fighters like Street Fighter II and shooters like Raiden. The 'quarter economy' defined the social dynamics of play, where skill meant saving coins. Innovations like sit-down cabinets, surround sound, and linked racing simulators pushed technical boundaries.

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- •Propping cabinets with cigarette packs
- •Handmade Metal Slug hostage maps
- •Exchanging Captain Commando speedrun tricks
🏆 Popular Games
View AllCadillacs and Dinosaurs
1993
Beat 'em upCadillacs and Dinosaurs is a beat 'em up arcade game developed and published by Capcom. Based on the comic book series 'Xenozoic Tales,' the game features a post-apocalyptic world where humans coexist with dinosaurs. Players can choose from four characters to fight against enemies and save the world from a rogue scientist's evil plans.
Captain Commando
1991
Beat 'em upCaptain Commando is a 1991 arcade beat 'em up game developed and published by Capcom. Set in the futuristic Metro City in 2026, players control one of four commandos battling the criminal organization 'Scumocide' through six action-packed stages featuring mutant bosses and high-tech weaponry.
Knights of the Round
1991
Beat 'em upCapcom's Arthurian beat-'em-up where players control King Arthur, Lancelot, or Percival through medieval England. Introduces RPG-like leveling and weapon upgrades.
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
1991
FightingStreet Fighter II: The World Warrior is a 1991 arcade fighting game developed and published by Capcom. The sequel to the original Street Fighter revolutionized the genre by introducing competitive versus play with eight unique characters, each with distinct special moves and fighting styles.
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike - Fight for the Future
1999
FightingStreet Fighter III: 3rd Strike is a 1999 arcade fighting game developed and published by Capcom. The final iteration of Street Fighter III is revered as one of the greatest fighting games ever made, introducing the revolutionary Parry system and featuring hand-drawn animation that remains unmatched in fluidity.