There is something about a vintage arcade machine that brings out our inner ... Donkey Kong, and Space Invaders,” says Lucas Wyland, founder of gaming analytics platform Steambase.

That transformation now sees the video game industry worth nearly $28 billion as of 2024, all starting with the humble arcade game. Whether it's Space Invaders or a classic slot machine game ...

Gaming started as a niche activity with arcade machines in the 1970s. Games like Pong (1972) and Space Invaders (1978) introduced the world to interactive entertainment. Players gathered in ...