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The Pokémon Company and Stern Pinball created a nostalgic arcade machine featuring an animatronic Pikachu and 182 catchable Pokémon. While prices start at $6,999, the machines will soon arrive at arcades and bowling alleys where everyone can play.
A 24-year-old aerospace engineer from Bengaluru just set a world record by building a fully functional arcade machine smaller than a AA battery. The tiny device plays Space Invaders and proves that massive dreams can fit in microscopic packages.
Hong Kong families are bonding over pinball and claw machines in a citywide trend that's bringing parents and kids together for affordable fun. The government is proposing new safety measures to keep the entertainment healthy while preserving what's become a beloved family tradition.
The latchkey generation is reimagining senior living with grunge music, gaming rooms, and converted mall hangouts. Their ideas prove aging doesn't mean losing your edge.
A skilled player called "The Claw Master" has cracked the code on winning claw machine games, racking up millions of views and even winning a motorcycle. His simple swing technique is helping everyday players beat the odds at arcades everywhere.
Lego just announced its first fully functional pinball machine set, complete with real flippers, bumpers, and a spring-loaded launcher. The 2,273-piece space-themed set lets builders create an arcade experience they can actually play.
After beating cancer twice, Jennifer turned a 20-year dream into reality by opening a restaurant, arcade, and chocolate shop in Charlottesville. Her LGBTQ+ friendly businesses stand as a testament to resilience and community building.
A Missouri police officer turned family bowling night into a rescue mission when he spotted a young girl stuck inside an arcade claw machine. Armed with $4 and steady nerves, Officer Brown played the game until he freed her.
A cult filmmaker turned Australian rules football's confusing chaos into a comedy video game where absurd new rules appear as you play. The free arcade cabinets in Melbourne pubs broadcast commentary over FM radio so the whole bar can join in.
A 188-year-old Rhode Island shopping mall has been transformed into affordable micro-apartments that rent for just $550 monthly. The project preserves a historic landmark while giving young professionals an affordable place to call home.
The beloved 1984 sci-fi film "The Last Starfighter" is getting an official sequel 40 years later, continuing Alex Rogan's adventure in comic book form. Mad Cave Studios launches the new series July 1, 2026, picking up right where the movie's end credits left off.
Pediatric cancer survivors filled Dave & Buster's with laughter and joy as they reconnected with the medical teams who helped save their lives. Nicklaus Children's Hospital hosted the special reunion to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day in a stress-free, fun environment.
After more than a century of visitors spinning on a lucky bull mosaic, Milan is restoring the beloved artwork in its famous Galleria. The quirky tradition has worn away the tiles, but the city is keeping the good luck charm alive.
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their centennial season with a brand new video game launching later this year. Fans can finally experience the team's signature showmanship and basketball magic from their own couches.
Workers renovating a church in Darlington just uncovered a 900-year-old Anglo-Saxon place of worship hidden beneath their feet. The discovery happened during a £2.5 million restoration project to make St Cuthbert's Church more accessible to visitors.
A young boy climbed inside a restaurant claw machine in Madison, Wisconsin, and got stuck among the stuffed toys. Quick-thinking firefighters calmed the frightened child and safely freed him within minutes. ##
Visitors to the Colosseum can now walk where Roman emperors once entered, thanks to a restoration that reveals the monument's original southern entrance. The project recreates the exact ground level from 96 AD, bringing history back to life.
Hundreds of families dressed as Ghostbusters, medieval knights, and Sonic villains filled a Darwin library for Geektacular, proving geek culture has never been more welcoming. From esports businesses to three generations bonding over Doctor Who, the community celebrated that being a geek is finally cool.
After devastating floods destroyed shops and livelihoods in downtown Kampala, FINCA Uganda is delivering over $26,000 in relief to help traders rebuild. The support comes as a lifeline for merchants who lost everything when floodwaters submerged basement stores and wiped out their inventory.
Tony-winning designer Dane Laffrey has built a breathtaking three-dimensional world for Broadway's new vampire musical that transforms into everything from underground lairs to towering railroad trestles. His innovative design at the Palace Theatre proves that creative problem-solving can turn wild theatrical dreams into stunning reality.
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