The arcade may be nearly a complete relic of the past in 2022–especially post-COVID–but if you play video games, you owe it a debt of gratitude. Not only were some of the biggest video game franchises of all time birthed in the arcade, but these enormous wooden cabinets kept the medium afloat after systems like the Atari 2600, Intellivision, and ColecoVision went belly-up in the early ’80s.
Arcade games offered a sense of community, competition, and intense excitement. They’re inseparable from the story of video games as a whole, and we’ve rounded up the very best from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Many of these can be played on alternative platforms today, ranging from home arcade cabinets from Arcade1Up and iiRcade to console ports on Switch, PC, and more. And …
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross joked his England career was ended by Sweden star Zlatan Ibrahimovic before it even started.
Shawcross has not played for England since Ibrahimovic s memorable four-goal haul in a 4-2 win in November 2012.
The 28-year-old defender earned his one and only cap on that remarkable night in Stockholm and while he made just a 16-minute cameo off the bench, it seemingly shaped his international career.
Shawcross came off the bench and watched helplessly as Ibrahimovic scored three goals in 12 minutes, including a stunning long-range bicycle kick, despite the former s last-ditch effort on the line.
It is a match that lives long in the memory, with Shawcross not expecting an England recall, at least not while manager Roy Hodgso…
Fulham forward Bryan Ruiz is hoping to move to German Bundesliga in the winter, according to his official representative.
The highly rated footballer is desperate to leave Craven Cottage following a largely disappointing spell and it appears Germany will be his next destination.
After missing out on a summer switch to Werder Bremen, Ruiz clearly hopes the Weserstadion outfit will rekindle their interest in his services.
“Werder is still an interesting option for Bryan. I hope we make it there in January,” agent .
“The Bundesliga would be a good option for him. I believe it is the strongest league in Europe.”
Bryan Ruiz has largely struggled to prove his worth in English Premier League having joined Fulham from Twente in the summer of 2011…
Paulo Dybala says it is a childhood dream come true to be handed the number 10 jersey by Juventus for the new season.
The jersey vacant since Paul Pogba left for Manchester United last year has also been worn by legends such as Omar Sivori, Michel Platini, Roberto Baggio and Alessandro Del Piero and is recognition of the Argentina international s contribution since arriving from Palermo in 2015.
Dybala has been touted as a potential replacement for Neymar at Barcelona, but Juve seem unsurprisingly keen to keep hold of their man, who previously wore 21.
And Dybala, who has scored 42 goals in 94 appearances for Juve, wrote on Instagram: When they asked me to change my shirt number, I waited and thought if it was right to leave the 21 that was – and still will be …
Real Valladolid have announced the signing of goalkeeper Jordi Masip, following his exit from Barcelona.
The 28-year-old s contract expired at the end of last month and no new deal was signed, allowing the academy graduate to leave Camp Nou and begin talks with other clubs.
Masip has now agreed a three-year deal with Valladolid, who finished seventh in the second tier last season.
Jordi Masip Lopez has become the eighth Real Valladolid signing for the 2017-18 season, the club confirmed in a statement.
The Catalan, third goalkeeper of the Barcelona team over the last three seasons, signs until June 30, 2020.
Masip made his competitive debut in an 8-1 Copa del Rey thrashing of Huesca in December 2014 but he only made three further appearances f…
West Ham United are interested in signing Josh King from Bournemouth before the summer transfer window in England closes on October 16, according to . It has been reported that the Hammers are in a good position to sign the Norway international striker.
The Hammers are looking for a new striker for the 2020-21 campaign. Sebastian Haller could not make a huge impact at the London Stadium last season, and while Michail Antonio is doing well playing upfront, and the former Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest man is a winger by trade.
According to , King has played 23 minutes in the Championship for Bournemouth so far this season. During the 2019-20 campaign, the 28-year-old made 24 starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Cherries, scoring …
Is Cristiano Ronaldo s time at Juventus coming to an end?
Ronaldo swapped LaLiga giants Real Madrid for Serie A champions Juventus in 2018.
But the 35-year-old superstar reportedly wants out of Turin.
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Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Juventus as Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United circle, according to Diario GOL.
The report claims Ronaldo has an offer from Ligue 1 champions PSG, who want to partner the five-time Ballon d Or winner with Kylian Mbappe.
Ronaldo has also received a proposal from former club United and the 35-year-old wants to restore the glory days at Old Trafford, though it depends on Champions League qualification.
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Ajax coach Frank de Boer has revealed that Real Madrid are looking to sign Inter defender Cristian Chivu.
The Romania international s current deal with Inter expires at the end of the season and an agreement over a new contract has not yet been reached.
De Boer has made no secret of his desire to bring Chivu to Ajax, where the defender played from 1999 to 2003, but he has now admitted that he faces stiff competition for the 31-year-old s signature.
We know Real Madrid also want him, but we hope that he will choose to return to that which was his home, De Boer told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Last month, Chivu s agent admitted that Madrid were a strong possibility for his client when asked about a potential return to the Amsterdam ArenA.
At the Sant…
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Two sides who find themselves seeking some recent stability, Houston will welcome Minnesota to the Shell Energy Stadium in the early hours of Thursday.
Starting with the hosts, mounting a stunning last-gasp comeback at home against Sporting Kansas over the weekend as they eventually snatched an action-packed 2-2 draw, Houston will be desperate to build on that late flurry. However, mustering just a single point from their last three MLS appearances, Ben Olsen’s men will certainly be glad to make a return to home soil here. Still sat in pole position to claim a play-off place in the Western Conference, the Dynamos have continued to gain a reputation for their success at the Shell Energy Stadium. Marking their return from…
No Man’s Sky devs Hello Games’ first game, Joe Danger, has returned to iOS systems in a new and remastered form. Previously, due to incompatibility with Apple’s evolving operating system guidelines over the years, Joe Danger stopped working on iOS devices.
But thanks to one person’s heartfelt fan mail, Hello Games decided to revive the platform-slash-racing game. Sean Murray, Hello Games’ founder, took to Twitter to share the letter they received from the parent of a child with autismCome from Sports betting site VPbet. The writer told the studio how important Joe Danger was to their kid, stating, “Joe Danger has allowed Jack to interact and have fun with friends and family alike… As a parent, it’s hard to put …