And a companion, very similar, but not as easily recognizable. As many of you are aware, most of us management and staff went to a trade show last month. We came back with some really awesome ideas, my personal favorite being these little beauties. Now, don’t get me wrong, these aren’t new. They are original, classic arcade games, with some original, classic “character” they’ve acquired along the way. But the appeal is tremendous. I can’t walk by them without the change in my pocket trembling in nervous anticipation of shooting little spaceships or scarfing dots.
In a generation ruled by antisocial activities such as computer and consol gaming, most younger kids have never felt the sheer pulse of joy that comes from yelling at your buddy as he maneuvers a little yellow dot with a bow on its head around those pesky ghosts. The smoke filled, musty arcades that we remember are a dying breed, and probably won’t be back. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t celebrate the feeling that we got back when we were 8 and had a pocket full of quarters shared with all our friends, carefully measured to ensure equal playing time amongst all the games.
So, this weekend, when you’re at the shop to play your favorite card game, or when you’re picking up your comic file, or even if you just wanted to stop in to say hi, at least walk over to them. Touch the joystick, press a button. Close your eyes and remember when cut scenes were entitled “They Meet” or “The Chase”.
Bet you won’t be able to resist pulling out that quarter, just for old time’s sake.
Also bet you can’t beat my high score on “Moon Alien” :)
LEVEL 5 BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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