Arcade Adventures: A unique visual history of arcade gaming, celebrating its greatest icons and impact on the world of gaming. From indie publisher Lost In Cult.

Arcade Adventures tells the story of video game arcades, from the pioneering technology of the 1970s and the golden age of the 1980s, to the modern experiences of today.Arcades were a true pioneer of gaming, existing long before consoles were played in homes around the world. Arcade Adventures celebrates the history of these beloved spaces, from the enduring playability of early experiences such as Pong and Space Invaders, to the skill-based play of Donkey Kong and platformers that shaped the journey of gaming.The world of arcades existed long before consoles were played in homes around the world. Arcade Adventures celebrates the history of these beloved spaces, from the enduring playability of early experiences such as Pong and Space Invaders, to the skill-based button pressing of Donkey Kong and other platformers that shaped the journey of gaming.Celebrate the history of arcades, from the enduring playability of Pong and Space Invaders to the skill of Donkey Kong and other platformers.Featuring cultural analysis of each decade’s trends and innovations, and the architects behind them.Discover the arcade icons, which celebrates the games that shaped the gaming lives of the masses (Dragon’s Lair, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Time Crisis, House of the Dead, Virtua Striker 2)Go on a retrospective journey of the cabinets that pushed boundaries and introduced immersive new trends, such as rhythm pads, racing wheels and light gun gaming.Accompanied by exclusive photography that showcases the most memorable and revered arcade cabinets of the past 55 years.Explore the ongoing popularity of arcades and look to the future to see where the medium could go from here. Read more