An update to my most popular design, here's a newer, better Wheel of Fish design which combines the bosses from an awesome video game (Dariusburst) and the made-up game show from the hilarious UHF.
Designed in the 1990s to address concerns over video game violence in arcades, this is the ratings sticker equivalent of the M-rating for ESRB, but it is quite rare to find today
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esrb, gamer gift, gaming, life quote, rating
Back when arcades were at the forefront of the violence in games political debates, a trade organization called the AAMA responded by creating the "Parental Advisory System." These green, yellow, and red stickers became commonly found on arcade machines across the US. Here is an exact replica of each - check back for individuals!
Released by PSE in 1975, Maneater was one of a few JAWS-inspired arcade games to come along at the time. It was most impressive for it's fiberglass cabinet, which was molded after a Great White Shark.
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1970s, arcade, retro, shark week, video games
Parking on the pier is a perfect place for your vehicle, no chance of two guys showing up and punching or kicking it apart.
If you don't get it, then I weep for your lack of early 90s gaming knowledge - this is the car from Capcom's smash arcade hit, Street Fighter II and is the bonus stage where you smash it up
This T-Shirt combines two of my favorite things - the classic series of video games that started in 1986 with Darius and one of the most hilarious comedy movies ever, Weird Al's UHF. All you have to do is buy this shirt and you can combine them too!
One of the most memorable arcade games from the 90's, was an original shooter packed with personality known as CarnEvil by Midway. This design showcases the jester (called Umlaut) and the loading screen with the hypnosis swirl.
One of best arcade games of the 1990s may not look like much now but it's still a ton of fun and is one of the most competitive games on the retro arcade gaming scene
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gaming, vintage, arcade, gamer, arcade games
One of the most important CPUs in gaming history was the MOS 6502. This 8-bit processor was the backbone of dozens of arcade games as well as home game consoles & computers including the Atari 7800, Nintendo Entertainment System, the Commodore 64 and many other platforms. Now you too can be powered by this iconic processor!
From a particularly quirky arcade game produced in 1983 from Gottlieb. Pretty much the only video game that ever got traction, since their thing was pinball.
Martial arts have long played a role in arcades and video games, well before Street Fighter II dominated the scene. This design celebrates that history, using one of the characters in-action from Data East's Karate Champ.
The iconic skull jester from Midway's CarnEvil is one of the most endearing and memorable characters in the game. Called Umault, he gives the game an extra morbid humor edge.
New stylized logo of the defunct, but well-loved arcade Japanese shoot 'em up maker Toaplan. Of course, they did games that weren't shmups, but those are titles they are mainly remembered for.
Show your love for Arcade Galactic, a pair of real arcade stores in Utah, with this design, particularly if you just come in to play pinball. Even if you don't live anywhere close, your purchase can still help us weather the storm of the pandemic!
A slight redesign of our "Space Oval" logo that now includes our two locations, the first one in West Valley City, UT, and the new one that opened in Ogden, UT.
It's a game no one remembers, but in 1984, a company by the name of Nova Games created Intrepid, a game of espionage that was only released in arcades. You play a secret agent who must infiltrate the embassy, avoid the Soviet guards, and steal the classified documents before making it out of the building alive. This design stars the player character, Agent 001, or Secret Agent Man. Design includes some typical 80's flare, such as pastel triangles.