News

  • The power of arcade gaming for funny stress relief - Gamestate

    The power of arcade gaming for funny stress relief

    Stress is a common issue that affects people of all ages, races, and genders. Stress can significantly impact our mental and physical well-being, whether work, relationships, or other life events cause it.  While traditional stress relief methods such as exercise,...

  • Skee Ball: Rack up all the points! - Gamestate

    Skee Ball: Rack up all the points!

    When you think of classic carnival games, Skee Ball is likely one of the first to come to mind.  This ball-tossing game has been a staple of fairs, amusement parks, and arcades for over a century, challenging players of all...

  • The rise of esporting: Exploring competitive gaming - Gamestate

    The rise of esporting: Exploring competitive gaming

    Esporting, or competitive video gaming, has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. With millions of viewers tuning in to watch their favorite players and teams compete and prize pools reaching millions of dollars, esports has become a...

  • Master the claw arcade machine: 8 tips to win every time - Gamestate

    Master the claw arcade machine: 8 tips to win every time

    Claw machine arcades, or crane machines, have been famous in game rooms and arcades for decades.  In recent years, claw machine arcades have gained even more popularity, thanks to the rise of social media and online videos showcasing players winning...

  • Arcade Metal Slug legacy and its iconic characters - Gamestate

    Arcade Metal Slug legacy and its iconic characters

    Arcade gaming has been a beloved pastime for decades, and few games have achieved the iconic status of Metal Slug.  Developed by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade system, Metal Slug is a classic "run and gun" game known for...

  • Space Invaders: How one arcade game became a global phenomenon - Gamestate

    Space Invaders: How one arcade game became a global phenomenon

    In the late 1970s, a Japanese game designer named Tomohiro Nishikado created a game that would become one of the most iconic video games in history.  This arcade game, which involved players controlling a laser cannon at the bottom of...