Gaming in Japan: Paradise or Prejudice?
Japan is the home of many iconic gaming companies including Nintendo and Sony, but the country’s love of video games runs deeper than you might expect. When I moved to Japan, my entire knowledge of Japanese culture was based on…
Doris Self: The True Story of the Oldest Video Game Champion
Doris Self has one of the most extraordinary stories of any gamer in history. Most known for holding the record of “oldest video game champion” by scoring an unbelievable 1,112,300 points in the arcade game Q*bert at the age of…
10 of the Best Arcades In America
Out of all my personal gaming experiences, going to my local arcade growing up still ranks as my favorite. I still remember the delicious smell of the food court seeping into my nose as I entered the arcade. Seeing…