Amusement arcades are to gamers what dojos are to martial artists. While the cacophonous sensory assault of an arcade isn’t for everybody, it’s where people like you and me—i.e., people who crave stimulation, competition, and deep social connections—can be our true selves. So it’s kind of a bummer that most of us spend the majority of our gaming time alone in our homes.For that reason, we’re excited to be writing about Arcade Online, an ingenious platform that lets you play arcade games through your phone or PC. And not just digital arcade games, but real ones, 24/7. Developer ArcadeXR has come up with a technological solution that sees you controlling real, physical arcade machines remotely.Instead of watching virtual objects moving around within a game engine, you’re watching real objects moving within the physical universe—just through the screen of your PC or mobile device.
We’ve had a go, and the result is unsurprisingly exhilarating. There’s just something about knowing that your actions have triggered a physical event that’s playing out before your very eyes.Of course, it would have been remiss of ArcadeXR not to take full advantage of the technology at your fingertips. Hence, XD Games, a feature that brings mini-games, social features, daily deals, leaderboard challenges, and various other rewards to the party.
XD stands for Extra Dimension, and that’s exactly what this feature represents, giving you the ultimate of both the physical and digital worlds.
In terms of the games on offer, Arcade Online has pretty much everything you’d expect to find in a well-stocked seaside amusement arcade, from claw grabbers and coin pushers to branded machines from the Angry Birds and Rick and Morty franchises.
Plus, some unique games that can’t be found anywhere else.
There are prizes, too, including the usual array of gift cards, toys, electronics, and more.
Arcade Online is available entirely online, with no app to install. Check it out for free right now by clicking here.
