THE POWER OF SPECTACLE! – by Chris Tang

DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION (1998-Present; Arcade & multiple consoles, primarily PS1/PS2) While there are many ways arcade machines can surpass other forms of gaming, my experience with one particular series and genre stands alone with life-changing skill progression and the magic of spectacle! Dance Dance Revolution or “DDR” for short, drew attention with its mere presence…

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MLB Slugfest 20-03: No Arcade? No Problem

Baseball has long been America’s pastime, but after the steroid scandal of the late ’90s, the illegal antics off the field absolutely were paramount to the drama that occurred during games. While the personalities of the game have always been important to fans, players were bigger and stronger and more animated than ever before. Make…

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MLB Slugfest 20-03: No Arcade? No Problem

Baseball has long been America’s pastime, but after the steroid scandal of the late ’90s, the illegal antics off the field absolutely were paramount to the drama that occurred during games. While the personalities of the game have always been important to fans, players were bigger and stronger and more animated than ever before. Make…

Read More

MLB Slugfest 20-03: No Arcade? No Problem

Baseball has long been America’s pastime, but after the steroid scandal of the late ’90s, the illegal antics off the field absolutely were paramount to the drama that occurred during games. While the personalities of the game have always been important to fans, players were bigger and stronger and more animated than ever before. Make…

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