Listen to one of our best interviews yet!Fabricator and inventor Kenny Vang talks with Arcade Press about the life journey that brought him to make a brand new Arcade Controller format for fighting games.Kenny tells his story— using gaming as an escape from abuse as a child being locked in a cellar by his mother; he found his solitude in gaming; he started learning how to take things apart at an early age and would sneak to play games. Kenny eventually studied art and taught himself how to build arcades and develop his own games. Kenny even made a Mayweather vs Pacquiao video game and a Conan o Brien Gameboy title that Kenny gifted to Conan in Chicago.“The only way you can have a peace of mind is that you forgive.” - Kenny Vang“If you don’t know your mother or your father…you still have to forgive them..”check out the full interview above. The VANG PRO PAD will be released to the world soon. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

Listen to one of our best interviews yet! Fabricator and inventor Kenny Vang talks with Arcade Press about the life journey that brought him to make a brand new Arcade Controller format for fighting games. Kenny tells his story— using gaming as an escape from abuse as a child being locked in a cellar by his mother; he found his solitude in gaming; he started learning how to take things apart at an early age and would sneak to play games. Kenny eventually studied art and taught himself how to build arcades and develop his own games. Kenny even made a Mayweather vs Pacquiao video game and a Conan o Brien Gameboy title that Kenny gifted to Conan in Chicago. “The only way you can have a peace of mind is that you forgive.” - Kenny Vang “If you don’t know your mother or your father…you still have to forgive them..” check out the full interview above. The VANG PRO PAD will be released to the world soon. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Interview with Kenny Vang & The Vang Pro Pad Revolution

Dee (Dee all the way G!) is a youtuber and avid Fighting game enthusiast. He plays many games and has a strong, no-filter approach to creating content and sharing his opinion. I found his approach to making fighting game content interesting and refreshing and he seemed like someone that I would have a really good conversation with. I was right that we’d have a great conversation and we talked about the impact fighting games have on culture as well as the current state of the FGC. Check out the interview above or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Get to know the player. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/DeeallthewayG/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dee (Dee all the way G!)</a> is a youtuber and avid Fighting game enthusiast. He plays many games and has a strong, no-filter approach to creating content and sharing his opinion. I found his approach to making fighting game content interesting and refreshing and he seemed like someone that I would have a really good conversation with. I was right that we’d have a great conversation and we talked about the impact fighting games have on culture as well as the current state of the FGC. Check out the interview above or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Get to know the player. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

In Conversation: Demetrius "Cmoney" talks about Tekken, Virtua Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and Street Fighter 6

I recently got a chance to catch up with one of the biggest Tekken fans I know— he plays Zafina and is an avid Tekken Music fan. . His name is Will Smith but he goes by DrLegendI (you can catch out his twitch channel where he streams weekly) He’s got a Tekken tattoo and has been playing Tekken since he was 5 years old. Will and I connected over our passion for Tekken so we decided to sit down for a casual conversation to discuss Street Fighter 6, a possible Tekken 8, and a few of his favorite Tekken records. Check out the interview above or on your favorite podcast platform. Want to read more of our music-related articles on Arcade Press? ⤵ Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

I recently got a chance to catch up with one of the biggest Tekken fans I know— he plays Zafina and is an avid Tekken Music fan. . His name is Will Smith but he goes by <a href="http://twitch.tv/drlegendi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DrLegendI</a> (you can catch out his twitch channel where he streams weekly) He’s got a Tekken tattoo and has been playing Tekken since he was 5 years old. Will and I connected over our passion for Tekken so we decided to sit down for a casual conversation to discuss Street Fighter 6, a possible Tekken 8, and a few of his favorite Tekken records. Check out the interview above or on your favorite podcast platform. Want to read more of our music-related articles on Arcade Press? ⤵ Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Exploring Tekken Music with Will Smith 

https://discord.com/invite/9C56Md7qxF Artist, Arkhaives at Midnight and writer RamCpu team up to release the introduction to a new mini-documentary series called #ARCTapes which is a part of the ARC2 collaborative project. This series breaks down the process and philosophy behind Arcadism that guides the Arcade Press and Arkhaives platforms. Fusing Hip-Hop culture, media studies, and fighting games all under one house. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1dlUzB6UnVrN2h1TjZxQl8yVWktNkRJMU9YQXxBQ3Jtc0tua2VTVjNKcDR5SmwtQjFQcC1UbTQ3TmxVZHhRakJ4c2Y2VFAwTy05dGJjVjhfYlNMM0NGZ2F1aU5hN0ptNVl0dF82R25MME1pOUxza1hnUHhKc3JkVnBoaDUxM1d4TDZadjQ4bEJqdEF4bkFmVWM3Zw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.com%2Finvite%2F9C56Md7qxF&amp;v=X4l2bJkRzYk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.com/invite/9C56Md7qxF</a> Artist, <a href="https://twitter.com/ARKHAIVESAT00" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arkhaives at Midnight</a> and writer <a href="https://twitter.com/RAMCPUx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RamCpu</a> team up to release the introduction to a new mini-documentary series called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/arctapes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ARCTapes</a> which is a part of the ARC2 collaborative project. This series breaks down the process and philosophy behind Arcadism that guides the Arcade Press and Arkhaives platforms. Fusing Hip-Hop culture, media studies, and fighting games all under one house. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

The Pursuit of Greatness..."ARCTAPE 2"

^listen to ARCTAPE 0 above. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

^listen to ARCTAPE 0 above. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

ARCTAPE 0 is now on Podcast Apps 

Now you can listen to the Arctapes anywhere…everywhere! ⬆ https://arcadismarchives.com/ Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

Now you can listen to the Arctapes anywhere…everywhere! ⬆ <a href="https://arcadismarchives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://arcadismarchives.com/</a> Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

ARCTAPE 1: The Manual 

[note: episode contains spoilers]RAMCPU leads a conversation with fighting game pro players Rip (@reepal) and Michael Kwon (MYK) with guest-host Khai from Arkhaives at Midnight. The discussion is very candid and fun and talks all the good and bad of some recent blockbuster films. The next time expect the group to talk The new Batman film due this March. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

[note: episode contains spoilers] RAMCPU leads a conversation with fighting game pro players <a href="https://twitter.com/reepal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rip (@reepal)</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/thenameismyk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Kwon (MYK)</a> with guest-host <a href="https://twitter.com/ARKHAIVESAT00" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khai</a> from <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/p/arkhaives-at-midnight-in-conversation?r=7jyhr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arkhaives at Midnight.</a> The discussion is very candid and fun and talks all the good and bad of some recent blockbuster films. The next time expect the group to talk<a href="https://g.co/kgs/paFxSX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The new Batman film</a> due this March. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Film Reviews: Spiderman: No Way Home. Are Good Movies Back!? (ft Rip, MYK, RamCpu, and Arkhaives) 

Christian Davis

[note: podcast episode contains some profanity]Christian Davis is the owner of critically acclaimed LA resturaunt Flavors from Afar, a restaurant with a good cause. About: Flavors From Afar Food with a cause supporting refugeesEach month,They select an asylum seeker to be featured and work directly with the resturaunt’s head chef to create a cutlurally authentic, restaurant-quality menu.  Each featured chef is given work experience and a portion of the sales. Even though he may appear to have his hands full in the food business, Christian also makes time to lead the new lifestyle brand Official S Tier. They’ve made a ton of buzz by releasing limited edition gaming-inspired rugs. Naturally, Arcade Press is a big fan of S tier projects and we’re glad to see that they’ve gotten praise and co-signs from some of the biggest personalities and publications in gaming. We even covered them during their Marvel Vs Capcom 2 drop and it become one of our most viewed articles. ⤵Here at S-Tier we have an emphasis on high quality products based around the arcade era and video game industry.The items you’ll find here are NOT novelty.They will be made to last so you’re proud to own them, display them and use them.Thanks for hanging with us.-Official S Tier Listen to the full interview above! Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

[note: podcast episode contains some profanity] Christian Davis is the owner of critically acclaimed LA resturaunt Flavors from Afar, a restaurant with a good cause. About: Flavors From Afar Food with a cause supporting refugees Each month,They select an asylum seeker to be featured and work directly with the resturaunt’s head chef to create a cutlurally authentic, restaurant-quality menu. Each featured chef is given work experience and a portion of the sales. Even though he may appear to have his hands full in the food business, Christian also makes time to lead the new lifestyle brand <a href="https://twitter.com/official_stier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official S Tier</a>. They’ve made a ton of buzz by releasing limited edition gaming-inspired rugs. Naturally, Arcade Press is a big fan of S tier projects and we’re glad to see that they’ve gotten praise and co-signs from some of the biggest personalities and publications in gaming. We even covered them during their Marvel Vs Capcom 2 drop and it become one of our most viewed articles. ⤵ Here at S-Tier we have an emphasis on high quality products based around the arcade era and video game industry. The items you’ll find here are NOT novelty. They will be made to last so you’re proud to own them, display them and use them. Thanks for hanging with us. -Official S Tier Listen to the full interview above! Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Shoot Off-Screen to Reload! w/ Christian Davis 

This time I got a chance to have a sitdown with Arya Tayebi and Arkhaives at Midnight to discuss The Matrix. We also discussed some loosely related topics around digital assets. This is a part of a series where we talk about different things in pop culture and its relation to #Arcadism. The series is called “Arcadism Exchange”. You can watch the episode below. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

This time I got a chance to have a sitdown with <a href="https://twitter.com/AryaTayebi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arya Tayebi</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ARKHAIVESAT00" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arkhaives at Midnight</a> to discuss The Matrix. We also discussed some loosely related topics around digital assets. This is a part of a series where we talk about different things in pop culture and its relation to #Arcadism. The series is called “Arcadism Exchange”. You can watch the episode below. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Arcadism Exchange Conversation: NFTs, Crypto, and The Matrix Resurrections 

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already familiar with the genre-defying, cultural contextualist/deconstructionist that is Virgil Abloh. A brilliant designer and intellectual that pushed the boundaries of design, and fashion… leaving us all too soon.  Virgil drew from decades of skateboarding, hip-hop, and crossover aesthetics as well as avant-garde and conceptual art movements. I’ve met Virgil a couple of times, and I’ve always been impressed with his attention to detail and ability to be present even when managing what seems to be an infinite number of ideas.Virgil means the world to Arcade Press… here is our podcast episode dedicated to the artist. You can watch the video version below: Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already familiar with the genre-defying, cultural contextualist/deconstructionist that is Virgil Abloh. A brilliant designer and intellectual that pushed the boundaries of design, and fashion… leaving us all too soon. Virgil drew from decades of skateboarding, hip-hop, and crossover aesthetics as well as avant-garde and conceptual art movements. I’ve met Virgil a couple of times, and I’ve always been impressed with his attention to detail and ability to be present even when managing what seems to be an infinite number of ideas. Virgil means the world to Arcade Press… here is our podcast episode dedicated to the artist. You can watch the video version below: Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Long Live Virgil Abloh - Arcadism Exchange 

ARCADE PRESS is a newsletter and online publication started by writer and historian RAMCPU.  Topics revolve around art, arcades, the FGC, philosophy, life, and culture.  Subscribe to our newsletter at www.thearcadepress.com www.thearcadepress.com

Arkhaives at Midnight is one of the coolest creators on the entire youtube. He is also criminally underrated. A lot of his work focuses on Arcadism, Fighting Games, Pop Culture, and it’s all edited in a really cool, subversive, punk style. This conversation is just part one in a series where we get to know the creator behind the AAM platform. [This is a brief guide to the AAM youtube channel.]First and foremost, AAM recommends living with and watching his longform- digital “DVD”series. Enjoy the conversation and take a deep dive into the AAM collection. AAM: ARCADISM PLAYLIST Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/0GodAkuma0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arkhaives at Midnight </a>is one of the coolest creators on the entire youtube. He is also criminally underrated. A lot of his work focuses on Arcadism, Fighting Games, Pop Culture, and it’s all edited in a really cool, subversive, punk style. This conversation is just part one in a series where we get to know the creator behind the AAM platform. [This is a brief guide to the AAM youtube channel.] <a href="https://youtu.be/JnzXtfnlmGE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First and foremost, AAM recommends living with and watching his longform- digital “DVD”series.</a><a href="https://youtu.be/JnzXtfnlmGE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Enjoy the conversation and take <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDp7re6Hrmmldstrk8QF9KA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a deep dive into the AAM collection. </a> AAM: <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jUzKDeRbQrA2W3pzhnfsWDMfpqhQ47M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ARCADISM PLAYLIST</a> Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

ARKHAIVES AT MIDNIGHT: In Conversation [The Arcade Press Guide #1] 

Raven Simone

Raven Simone aka Bobdunga is a YouTuber, writer, filmmaker, and creator of The Bobdunga Show. Raven Simone [imdb] She is perhaps most well known for her deep dive investigations on Lost Media. Her most notable? Her research on Girl Games like Mean Girls (Nintendo DS) that were advertised but were largely never released to the public. (circa 2008)In this very candid interview— Raven discusses with us basically everything revolving around nostalgia, lost media, puppets, retro gaming, content creation, and the future of art. Check it out Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

<a href="https://twitter.com/bobdunga92" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raven Simone aka Bobdunga </a>is a YouTuber, writer, filmmaker, and creator of The Bobdunga Show. Raven Simone [imdb] She is perhaps most well known for her deep dive investigations on Lost Media. Her most notable? Her research on Girl Games like Mean Girls (Nintendo DS) that were advertised but were largely never released to the public. (circa 2008) In this very candid interview— Raven discusses with us basically everything revolving around nostalgia, lost media, puppets, retro gaming, content creation, and the future of art. Check it out Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Raven Simone (aka Bobdunga) In Conversation 

QueenArrow; the law school graduate and Tekken champ is a friend of Arcade Press— we interviewed her before in print— but this time we chat with her for our podcast. [listen above]In this interview, She goes into detail about her experience being an introvert in the gaming community and what the future looks like for the globalization of esports and fighting games. A true inspiration. Enjoy The first episode of Season 2!! Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

QueenArrow; the law school graduate and Tekken champ is a friend of Arcade Press— we interviewed her before in print— but this time we chat with her for our podcast. [listen above] In this interview, She goes into detail about her experience being an introvert in the gaming community and what the future looks like for the globalization of esports and fighting games. A true inspiration. Enjoy The first episode of Season 2!! Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Full Interview: UYU | QueenArrow talks Tekken and Africa's Esports Scene

Arcadia

A couple of months back I published an essay on Arcade Press that talks about the true origin of Arcades being related to ancient greece (Arcadia)— you can check out that post below.  Well this time, Arkhaives at Midnight lends us a hand in explaining the history in a bit more detail. Listen to the full episode above or watch the full video below. Arkhaives also adds some notes on Arcadia by talking about how Esports could be transformed and shaped to protect the legacy of professional players. What do you think of all this? Any ideas? Like the episode? Leave us a comment Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

A couple of months back I published an essay on Arcade Press that talks about the true origin of Arcades being related to ancient greece (Arcadia)— you can check out that post below. Well this time, Arkhaives at Midnight lends us a hand in explaining the history in a bit more detail. Listen to the full episode above or watch the full video below. Arkhaives also adds some notes on Arcadia by talking about how Esports could be transformed and shaped to protect the legacy of professional players. What do you think of all this? Any ideas? Like the episode? Leave us a comment Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Enter Arcadia. The Blueprint for Arcadism and Big Ideas in Gaming &#129504;

Wow its been 20 whole years since Tekken 4 was released on PS2Me and the brother Arkhaives at Midnight have an in-depth conversation about Tekken 4 and the year 2001 that made it possible. What an incredible game. You can listen to the full conversation above or watch the full episode below. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

Wow its been 20 whole years since Tekken 4 was released on PS2 Me and the brother <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDp7re6Hrmmldstrk8QF9KA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arkhaives at Midnight </a>have an in-depth conversation about Tekken 4 and the year 2001 that made it possible. What an incredible game. You can listen to the full conversation above or watch the full episode below. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

20 Years of Tekken 4 (Audio Conversation) 

Nolan Bushnell

While celebrating 50 years of Computer space and the legacy of Atari, Arcade Press has been very fortunate to have a free-form conversation with the one and only Nolan Bushnell. Nolan is a serial entrepreneur and inventor responsible for Atari and  Chuck E Cheese (among many other profitable, industry-shifting ventures).In Conversation: Nolan talks with us about VR, AR, Crypto, NFTs, films, gaming history, the coin-op/ mafia connection, and the value of staying humble. “This whole idea of the state versus the individual is going to be playing out very aggressively in the next 20 years… and it’ll be interesting to see who wins….” -Nolan Bushnell Listen to the full interview above. Thank you for supporting Arcade Press. A special thank you to Polycade, Arkhaives at Midnight, and Mr. Nolan Bushnell. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

<a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/p/50-years-the-birth-of-the-video-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">While celebrating 50 years of Computer space and the legacy of Atari,</a> Arcade Press has been very fortunate to have a free-form conversation with the one and only <a href="https://twitter.com/NolanBushnell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nolan Bushnell.</a> Nolan is a serial entrepreneur and inventor responsible for Atari and Chuck E Cheese (among many other profitable, industry-shifting ventures). In Conversation: Nolan talks with us about VR, AR, Crypto, NFTs, films, gaming history, the coin-op/ mafia connection, and the value of staying humble. “This whole idea of the state versus the individual is going to be playing out very aggressively in the next 20 years… and it’ll be interesting to see who wins….” -Nolan Bushnell Listen to the full interview above. Thank you for supporting Arcade Press. A special thank you to Polycade, Arkhaives at Midnight, and Mr. Nolan Bushnell. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Interview: Nolan Bushnell The Father of The Gaming Industry - Staying Humble and Visceral Experiences 

Reyan Ali

Continuing our exploration into the 90s gaming empire that was Midway, we knew we had to get in touch with the guy who wrote the book on NBA JAM. In 2019, Reyan Ali (with Boss Fight Books) penned the definitive dive into everything that is NBA Jam. Released in 1993 and best known for its gravity-defying dunks and world-famous “Boomshakalaka!” voice by the unforgettable Tim Kitzkrow. If you love the 90s and the NBA, then you know all about NBA Jam. Enjoy our conversation with the man who investigated the whole story about an incredible game that changed pop culture forever… Please sit back and enjoy our discussion about Arcades, pop culture, and of course, NBA Jam.When NBA Jam dunked its way into arcades in 1993, players discovered just how fun basketball can be when freed from rules, refs, and gravity itself. But just a few years after Midway's billion-dollar hit conquered the world, Midway, publisher Acclaim, and video arcades themselves fell off the map. How did a simple two-on-two basketball game become MVP of the arcade, and how did this champ lose its title?Journalist Reyan Ali dives deep into the saga, tracking the people and decisions that shaped the series. You'll get to know mischievous Jam architect Mark Turmell, go inside Midway's Chicago office where hungry young talent tapped into cutting-edge tech, and explore the sequels, spin-offs, and tributes that came in the game's wake…. - NBA JAM [Amazon] Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

<a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/p/josh-tsui-midway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continuing our exploration into the 90s gaming empire that was Midway,</a> we knew we had to get in touch <a href="https://twitter.com/nbajambook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">with the guy who wrote the book on NBA JAM. </a> In 2019, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/NBA-Jam-Reyan-Ali/dp/1940535204" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reyan Ali</a> (<a href="https://bossfightbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">with Boss Fight Books</a>) penned the definitive dive into everything that is NBA Jam. Released in 1993 and best known for its gravity-defying dunks and world-famous “Boomshakalaka!” voice by the unforgettable <a href="https://twitter.com/Tim_Kitzrow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Kitzkrow</a>. If you love the 90s and the NBA, then you know all about NBA Jam. Enjoy our conversation with the man who investigated the whole story about an incredible game that changed pop culture forever… Please sit back and enjoy our discussion about Arcades, pop culture, and of course, NBA Jam. When NBA Jam dunked its way into arcades in 1993, players discovered just how fun basketball can be when freed from rules, refs, and gravity itself. But just a few years after Midway's billion-dollar hit conquered the world, Midway, publisher Acclaim, and video arcades themselves fell off the map. How did a simple two-on-two basketball game become MVP of the arcade, and how did this champ lose its title? Journalist Reyan Ali dives deep into the saga, tracking the people and decisions that shaped the series. You'll get to know mischievous Jam architect Mark Turmell, go inside Midway's Chicago office where hungry young talent tapped into cutting-edge tech, and explore the sequels, spin-offs, and tributes that came in the game's wake…. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/NBA-Jam-Reyan-Ali/dp/1940535204" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- NBA JAM [Amazon]</a> Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

NBA JAM (The Book) Interview - In Conversation with Reyan Ali 

Born July 21, 1964, Akira Yasuda works under the pen name "Akiman" and joined Capcom in 1985. After illustrating characters in 1989's Final Fight, he began working on Street Fighter 2, and soon became one of the most influential fighting game designers ever. Akiman has created iconic characters and artwork for some of Capcom's most well-known games, including: Street Fighter Alpha, Street Fighter 2, Street Fighter III, Final Fight, Warzard, Star Gladiator, Power Stone and Captain Commando. Listen to the full “Artist Study” by SPCEKH above. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

Born July 21, 1964, Akira Yasuda works under the pen name "Akiman" and joined Capcom in 1985. After illustrating characters in 1989's Final Fight, he began working on Street Fighter 2, and soon became one of the most influential fighting game designers ever. Akiman has created iconic characters and artwork for some of Capcom's most well-known games, including: Street Fighter Alpha, Street Fighter 2, Street Fighter III, Final Fight, Warzard, Star Gladiator, Power Stone and Captain Commando. Listen to the full “Artist Study” by <a href="https://twitter.com/spcekh?s=21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SPCEKH</a> above. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Artist Study: "AKIMAN" AKIRA YASUDA [ARTIST STUDY]

Everyone knows that Tekken doesn’t actually teach you how to play the game, but in 2009, Reepal “Rip” Parbhoo started making insanely detailed Tekken 6 tutorials. With the help of hosts Aldrin "TRUE!" Espinosa and Michael "MYK" Kwon the “Level Up Your Game” Imprint was born. “Level Up Your Game” (LUYG) started as a youtube series where several hosts would gather around a desk to talk about the fundamentals of Tekken titles. LUYG even added special guest hosts to evolve the discourse around advanced techniques in Tekken.As the series and the technology around it proved to be taxing, Reepal discovered new ways to provide the same level of high-quality content to Tekken fans worldwide. From competing as the infamous Marshall Law (a fighter obviously inspired by legendary martial artist Bruce Lee) to commentating and leading the pack in Tekken content creation, the LUYG imprint has maintained a strong presence over the decade. Rip himself has dedicated countless hours to the Tekken community, whether it’s placing top 8 at EVO, live streaming his matches, or the ongoing, fan-favorite BOOMcast podcast series where he discusses everything Tekken with some of the best players in the game.                                                                                            OG “LUYG” logo Check out the exclusive and in-depth interview with the only Rip as we learn about his Arcade genesis, his first experience with Tekken, and his love for the 1999 FPS classic Quake 3 Arena. + hear his predictions for the future of the Tekken franchise.  Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

Everyone knows that Tekken doesn’t actually teach you how to play the game, but in 2009, Reepal “Rip” Parbhoo started <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3DT6-oOZro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">making insanely detailed Tekken 6 tutorials. </a> With the help of hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/AE_TRUE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aldrin "TRUE!" Espinosa</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNameIsMYK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael "MYK" Kwon</a> the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LevelUpYourGame" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Level Up Your Game”</a> Imprint was born. “Level Up Your Game” (LUYG) started as a youtube series where several hosts would gather around a desk to talk about the fundamentals of Tekken titles. LUYG even added special guest hosts to evolve the discourse around advanced techniques in Tekken. As the series and the technology around it proved to be taxing, Reepal discovered new ways to provide the same level of high-quality content to Tekken fans worldwide. From competing as the infamous Marshall Law (a fighter obviously inspired by legendary martial artist Bruce Lee) to commentating and leading the pack in Tekken content creation, the LUYG imprint has maintained a strong presence over the decade. Rip himself has dedicated countless hours to the Tekken community, whether it’s placing top 8 at EVO, live streaming his matches, or the ongoing, fan-favorite <a href="https://youtu.be/NI07isR6-Gs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOMcast podcast</a> series where he discusses everything Tekken with some of the best players in the game. OG “LUYG” logo Check out the exclusive and in-depth interview with the only Rip as we learn about his Arcade genesis, his first experience with Tekken, and his love for the 1999 FPS classic Quake 3 Arena. + hear his predictions for the future of the Tekken franchise. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Reepal "Rip" Speaks: Tekken, Arcades, and QUAKE 3 Arena 

Josh Tsui recently released his critically acclaimed film “Insert Coin,” which chronicles the 90s arcade run for Midway games in Chicago. These games (most notably Mortal Kombat) allowed Josh Tsui to have a hands-on role in helping shape the gaming experience for millions of players worldwide.As an artistic director for early Midway titles, Josh wore many hats in the studio. During that time, the blueprint for making fighting games hadn’t been developed, so Josh did a bit of everything, even becoming an in-game face in several Midway titles.Josh Tsui as Liu Kang (MK4 - 1997)In this in-depth Arcade Press interview, Josh explains what drives him creatively, the differences between the game and film industry, and the future of arcade culture.Check out the interview and connect with Josh on Twitter. Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe

Josh Tsui recently released his critically acclaimed film <a href="https://www.insertcoindoc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Insert Coin,”</a> which chronicles the 90s arcade run for Midway games in Chicago. These games (most notably Mortal Kombat) allowed Josh Tsui to have a hands-on role in helping shape the gaming experience for millions of players worldwide. As an artistic director for early Midway titles, Josh wore many hats in the studio. During that time, the blueprint for making fighting games hadn’t been developed, so Josh did a bit of everything, even becoming an in-game face in several Midway titles. Josh Tsui as Liu Kang (MK4 - 1997) In this in-depth Arcade Press interview, Josh explains what drives him creatively, the differences between the game and film industry, and the future of arcade culture. Check out the interview and connect with <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshYTsui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh on Twitter.</a> Get full access to ARCADE PRESS at <a href="https://www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thearcadepress.com/subscribe</a>

Josh Tsui Speaks: Film, Midway, and Arcade Culture

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