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Arcade Adventures

An Ultimate Anthology of Arcade Gaming
By Lost in Cult
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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... Read More
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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.

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

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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 book features cultural analysis of each decade's trends and innovations, and the architects behind them. Discover the arcade icons which celebrate the games that shaped the gaming lives of the masses, including Dragon’s Lair, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Time Crisis, House of the Dead, and 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. The book is 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008755454

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Expanse

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 1040g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Lost In Cult is an independent book publisher and design studio based in the United Kingdom dedicated to celebrating video games as a culturally significant art form. Lost In Cult puts the industry's best writers and artists in conversation with the medium's most important works and creators to examine their rich, often-overlooked history. With a dual emphasis on long-form prose and bespoke artwork, Lost In Cult challenges curiously-minded games enthusiasts to consider the field differently, exploring themes and ideas which conceptualise both perennial classics and overlooked gems through contemporary lenses.

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