Arcades occupy a unique place in video game history. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a string of hits like Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Donkey Kong ushered in new gameplay mechanics and bright, crispy ...

I met the Q*bert Guy in Brookfield the other day. That’s how my editor referred to him — the Q*bert Guy. That’s how I referred to him — the Q*bert Guy. Which is an impolite way to introduce you to ...

Brookfield —On days I grow weary of staring at screens crawling with social media trolls, I light out to a more gratifying land of screens, where virtual baddies can be vanquished with the push of a ...

Pinball and arcade enthusiasts in Chicago started salivating when news of Emporium Arcade Bar broke. The new spot is slated to bring the delightful combination of booze, pinball, and old-school arcade ...

If you live in the Chicago area and are a fan of classic arcade games, you really need to visit Galloping Ghost. The arcade is open from 1pm to 2am daily and offers unlimited gameplay for $15, a fact ...

If you ever blew an afternoon dumping quarters into Dig Dug or lost a weekend to NBA Jam, Galloping Ghost Arcade knows that's an itch the sleek game palaces of today just can't quite scratch. The ...