When was the last time you went to the arcade?
Once the regular haunt of every gamer worth their salt, arcades have diminished as a roaming ground as console, PC, and even mobile games have to eclipse their cabinet-based counterparts.
But those of us who spent our youths surrounded by blaring, flashing machines know what it is to socialize, compete, and connect with our fellow gamers in a habitat created just for us.
And now, thanks to Arcade Online, you can too.
Developed by ArcadeXR, Arcade Online is a virtual amusement arcade with a twist, and the twist is that it’s not virtual.
While this ingenious platform lets you play a range of different arcade machines on your PC or phone, those machines actually exist. The behavior of their moving parts isn’t simulated. It’s happening right in front of you, triggered remotely by your inputs.
Of course, Arcade Online is more than just a suite of remotely operated machines and cameras. It also takes advantage of the technological and gameplay possibilities baked into your device.
A new feature called XD Games (the XD stands for Extra Dimension) overlays the real-life arcade machine hijinks with all the good stuff you’d expect to find in a modern videogame. There are minigames, daily offers, leaderboards, social features, rewards, and more.
Plus, Arcade Online is an arcade that’s open all day every day.
In terms of the machines themselves, there’s a whole variety of arcade fare on offer, from seaside staples like claw machines and coin pushers to slick branded games like Angry Birds Coin Crash and Rick and Morty Blips and Chitz.
You’ll even find some games that aren’t available anywhere else, which is pretty cool.
And let’s not forget about the prizes. Just like in a real amusement arcade, you win by collecting tickets and exchanging them for toys, fancy electronics, gift cards, and more.
Best of all, you’re only a couple of clicks away claiming your first prize. Arcade Online is a browser based platform, and it’s totally free to join, so head to the website right now to get started.