arcade

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His arcade version of “Donkey Kong,” the author explains, revolutionized gaming for one reason: It made its protagonist—Mario, in his debut—jump realistically.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

"You can also make the game easier to compete with a nearby arcade."

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Saadaoui successfully applied for a work visa and the couple moved to Clacton-on Sea, Essex, where he worked in the town's Haven Holiday Village and was employed in its shops, bakery and arcade.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

“There are also pinball machines and arcade games, which may be as fun for you as they are for your kids.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

I’d entered the museum next to an old arcade called Aladdin’s Castle, close to the surface.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline