Retro gaming: Arcades were so rad in the '80s

Video arcades were all the rage in 1982. They drew in billions of dollars every year.

Video arcades were all the rage in 1982. They drew in billions of dollars every year.

There was *** time when parents worried about the unsavory influence of *** pool hall on their impressionable youngsters. But times have changed. The pool hall of the past has been replaced by the video arcade of the 80 s and it's *** billion dollar business. It's estimated machines like these pulled in about $5 billion last year. And it's not surprising in the fantasy land of *** video arcade, *** player can defend Earth from outer space invaders drive *** race car to victory, even rescue *** damsel in distress and all for the price of *** quarter. If you want to master *** game, you can count on dishing out 5 to $10 and youngsters aren't the only ones flocking to video arcades. Operators around the country say noon is *** busy time as older kids in three piece suits try to master *** centipede or tempest with people of all ages wanting to test their luck and skill. This source of amusement is pulling in big bucks. Contributors say *** popular game in *** good location can pull in up to $400 *** week. Industry, folks claim the games help develop eye hand coordination. But those benefits have little to do with the popularity of video games. Part of the eighties. It's man involved with the machine, high technology. It's *** very good way to have *** battle of intelligence against the computer to release *** lot of frustration. Anxieties. They're fun distributors say the popularity of the games may soon peak but they are here to stay and the future could see bigger and better video games. I personally don't know what the limit is going to be, but I imagine that we've only seen the tip of the iceberg for what technology is going to make available for video games. Sheri Griffin news, watch seven update.

Retro gaming: Arcades were so rad in the '80s

Video arcades were all the rage in 1982. They drew in billions of dollars every year.

The video arcade was at the height of its popularity in 1982.Gamers lined up to play “Dig Dug” and “Joust,” placing quarters on the console to claim the next game. The iconic sounds of “Pac-Man” and “Q*Bert” were heard in hundreds of arcades nationwide. Video games were big business. About $5 billion worth of quarters were dumped into the machines in 1981 alone. It wasn’t just kids and teens spending their allowance, either. A reporter found that the noon hour was one of the busiest. Businessmen would spend their lunch break trying to get their initials on the high score list. Many failed. It wasn’t easy becoming the best.Watch the video to find out how much money you would have to spend to “master” a game.Technology has come a long way since 1982, but many still feel nostalgic for the old machines. Luckily, there are many options for bringing the arcade into your home. Check out a few here:There are also a lot of local businesses that channel the video arcades of the '80s. Here’s a look at a bar specializing in retro pinball machines that plays a vital role in a charity designed to make kids in the hospital smile.

OMAHA, Neb. —

The video arcade was at the height of its popularity in 1982.

Gamers lined up to play “Dig Dug” and “Joust,” placing quarters on the console to claim the next game. The iconic sounds of “Pac-Man” and “Q*Bert” were heard in hundreds of arcades nationwide.

Video games were big business. About $5 billion worth of quarters were dumped into the machines in 1981 alone. It wasn’t just kids and teens spending their allowance, either.

A reporter found that the noon hour was one of the busiest. Businessmen would spend their lunch break trying to get their initials on the high score list. Many failed. It wasn’t easy becoming the best.

Watch the video to find out how much money you would have to spend to “master” a game.

Technology has come a long way since 1982, but many still feel nostalgic for the old machines. Luckily, there are many options for bringing the arcade into your home. Check out a few here:

There are also a lot of local businesses that channel the video arcades of the '80s. Here’s a look at a bar specializing in retro pinball machines that plays a vital role in a charity designed to make kids in the hospital smile.

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