#Bally Midway

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Joysticks (1983)

#joysticks gif #80s arcade gif #80s comedy #b-movies #80s video games #vintage arcade video games #bally midway #greydon clark #80s movies #1980s #1983 #gif #chronoscaph gif

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Arcade Project by Cameron Tempest-Hay

#Bally Midway #Data East #Gottlieb #Nintendo #Midway #BurgerTime #Dig Dug #Donkey Kong #Donkey Kong Junior #Galaga #Mario Bros. #Mortal Kombat #Mortal Kombat II #Mortal Kombat 3 #Ms. Pac-Man #Pac-Man #Popeye #Q*bert #Tapper #3D modelling #3D render #digital art #arcade #video games #retro gaming #Cameron Tempest-Hay

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WMS Industries Inc, 1991

#Bally Midway #ad #1991 #pinball #Williams #Gilligan's Island #Bob Denver #advertisement #retro #90s game #Gilligan #advertising

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#Tron #Bally Midway #80s tech #arcade ads #arcade games #arcade #arcade cabinet #tron 1982 #retro ads #retrowave #retro gaming #retro aesthetic #retro tech #neoncore #neon aesthetic

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USA 1997

#USA1997 #ATARI #BALLY MIDWAY #ACTION #ARCADE #N64 #UNRELEASED #IBM #PS1 #MACE THE DARK AGE

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Pinball Backglass Art

Source

#pinball #pinball backglass #backglass art #fantasy #sci fi #70s #80s #arcade #retro gaming #vintage #bally midway #gottlieb #stern pinball

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I'm Gonna Eat Them All Up,

Just As Soon As They Turn Blue

#pac-man #ms pac-man #watch #bally midway

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Bally Midway's "Tron" Arcade marquee

Released in 1982 by Bally Midway, "Tron" is an arcade game that was developed alongside the groundbreaking Disney film of the same name. Both the film and the game were instrumental in showcasing the potential of computer graphics in entertainment, making "Tron" a landmark in both cinematic and video game history. The game itself is not just a tie-in but an extension of the film's aesthetic and themes, exploring the concept of living inside a digital world, a notion that was revolutionary at the time.

Technological and Historical Context

The early 1980s marked a period of rapid evolution in video games, with developers exploring new ways to integrate storytelling and advanced graphics into gameplay. "Tron" was released during the golden age of arcade games, a time characterized by intense creativity and technological advancement. The film "Tron" was notable for being one of the first major motion pictures to make extensive use of computer-generated imagery (CGI), and the arcade game sought to bring that visual style to the gaming world.

Gameplay and Design

"Tron" consists of four distinct mini-games, each based on different scenes from the movie. The games include:

Light Cycles: Perhaps the most iconic of the four, this game has players controlling a light cycle that leaves a solid trail behind it. The goal is to trap the other cycles with your trail while avoiding walls and the trails of other cycles.

Grid Bugs: Players must destroy grid bugs and clear a path to the I/O tower within a set time.

Battle Tanks: In this mini-game, players control a tank and navigate a maze-like battlefield, destroying enemy tanks.

MCP Cone: The objective is to break through blocks spinning around the MCP's cone by firing at them, without getting hit by returning fire.

These mini-games are accessed from a central hub, a design choice that not only provided variety but also reflected the segmented nature of the digital world depicted in the film.

Graphical Innovations

"Tron" utilized colorful and detailed raster graphics, which were advanced for the time and provided a visual fidelity that mirrored the high-tech, neon-infused aesthetic of the film. The game was one of the first to use a blacklight in the cabinet, which made its fluorescent colors stand out, enhancing the visual experience and drawing players in arcades.

Control and Interface

The game featured a unique control scheme, including a rotary dial for aiming and a joystick for movement, which were innovative at the time. This setup allowed for precise control, which was necessary for navigating the game's various challenges.

Sound and Narrative Elements

"Tron" featured pioneering sound design, with audio that closely mimicked the electronic score of the film. This integration of sound helped immerse players in the digital world of Tron, enhancing the game's futuristic feel.

Impact and Legacy

"Tron" was critically acclaimed and commercially successful, becoming one of the most memorable arcade games of the 1980s. Its success helped solidify the concept of games as a viable promotional tool for films and demonstrated the potential for cross-media convergence.

Technologically, "Tron" pushed forward the notion that video games could be both visually stunning and complex in design. The game's emphasis on multiple types of gameplay within a single cabinet anticipated later developments in arcade and console gaming, where multi-genre games became more common.

Conclusion

The arcade game "Tron" stands as a significant achievement in the history of video gaming, notable for its technological innovation, distinctive design, and its role in the broader context of 1980s pop culture. By bridging the gap between cinema and video gaming, "Tron" not only captured the imagination of a generation but also pointed the way toward the future of interactive entertainment, where the lines between different media would continue to blur. As a historical artifact and as a piece of entertainment, "Tron" remains a fascinating study in the convergence of technology, art, and commercial entertainment.

#Bally #Bally Midway #Tron #Arcade #Marquee #80s #Pixel Crisis

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the only cop I trust

#mappy #bally midway #arcade #logan arcade

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Here's Ms. Pac-Tilla or Ms. Pac-Man cosplaying as Betilla the Fairy

#namco #bandai namco #midway games #bally midway #pacman #ms pac man #pacman world #ubisoft #rayman #betilla #betilla the fairy #rayman betilla

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Timber - in Midway Arcade Treasures 2 (PS2)

Session: https://youtu.be/h4WPQtwFk-w

#timber #midway games #midway arcade treasures 2 #digital eclipse #bally midway #congratulations #font #bonus #game #games #video game #videogames #videogame #video games #gaming #gaming videos

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Spy Hunter (1984)

#spy hunter gif #arcade gif #80s video games gif #vintage arcade video games #retro gaming #80s arcade games #bally midway #george gomez #1980s #1984 #gif #chronoscaph gif

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Rampage gif by MonstaH

#Bally Midway #Rampage #gif #animation #arcade #video games #retro gaming #MonstaH

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This Week’s Horrible-Scopes

It’s time for this week’s Horrible-Scopes! So for those of you that know your Astrological Signs, cool! If not, just pick one, roll a D12, or just make it up as you go along. It really doesn’t matter. Better yet! Check out “Heart of the Game, Fredonia” and see if they can sell you those D12’s with the symbols on them. Tell them “Shujin Tribble” sentcha. And “Hail, Hail, Fredonia!” Home of the Blue Devil!

After some work and research, we’re FINALLY getting to the theme suggested before: using OTHER than Atari 2600 games. Well, never let it be said we didn’t try. So this week we’re looking at the 2nd generation of home game consoles, but we’re leaving Atari2600 out.

Aries 

Described as “The Home Console Nobody Remembers”, you’re getting the machine that beat the Atari to the marketplace: the Fairchild Channel F. It had a price tag of over $800 today and a lackluster game selection - although it had several games hardcoded into the unit. AND it was the system that brought “TV Powww” gaming to after school kids with a phone. This week… You’re the first one ready to take on a job. If you don’t excel at it you’re gunna get overshadowed. So get to work!

Taurus 

You’re getting the ColecoVision - a machine that, honestly, how it didn’t get sued by Mattel for copying the controller design is beyond us. Having the first home version of Donkey Kong and Zaxxon couldn’t overshadow the blight that was the Adam: the THIRD expansion for the device to turn it into a full-on computer. One problem with it was the power supply destroying any magnetic media in close proximity every time it was turned on. So This Week… figure out a way to have your coffee made before you’ve even stepped foot out of bed.  

Gemini  

There’s a lot that can be said about your system and its premier game. Welcome to the world of the Magnavox Odyssey 2, aka the Philips Videopac G7000 in Europe! The joysticks looked like something used to remotely pilot a Space: 1999 Eagle and the keyboard on the unit was a horrible plastic dimple system that no amount of training could make a touch-typist happy. And as far as games go, well… the less we talk about “Attack of the Timelord!” the better. This week… just remember that you’re not the bottom of the list in anything, just like the Odyssey! IGN named the Odyssey 2 the 21st greatest video game console, out of its list of 25. So you’ve got THAT going for you. 

Cancer Moon-Child 

We’re pretty sure you’ve NEVER heard of this console before: the Arcadia 2001 released by Emerson Radio. And before you think, well this can’t be THAT bad, right? The unrelated Arcadia Corporation, manufacturer of the Atari 2600 Supercharger add-on, was sued by Emerson for trademark infringement. Arcadia Corporation then changed its name to Starpath, proving that Emerson, once upon a time ago, was a Feared Company Brand. This Week… I mean, we don’t know what you want from us. The console was discontinued after 18 months, so how about… don’t make any long-term plans right now?

Leo 

Also from the dregs of the Barely Known, you’ve gotten the Bally Astrocade… aka the Bally Arcade aka the Bally ABA-1000 aka the Bally Professional Arcade. The keen-eared might have wondered, “Wait - is that the same company that made Bally-Midway Pinball Machines?” Well, actually, yes. But they did a lot of arcade video games too - like Space Invaders! And yes, they DID make a home game version of it, but ended up calling it “Astro Battle” for some reason. So This Week… if you fail at something, just change your name and try again. Just don’t expect any improvements until you change yourself.

Virgo 

Hate to do this to you, Virgo, but we’ve been secretly rolling a D20 behind the scenes. And guess what? You got the Nat1. So… you’re not getting a notable console. You’re not getting an unrecognizable console. You’re getting saddled with one of the worst games and its resulting aftermath: the Atari2600 game “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”. Some of you knew this was coming, didn’t you? Back in the day there were rumors that a secret shipment of these cursed games were buried and concreted over in the hopes that they’d never see the light of day again. And on April 26, 2014, remnants of E.T. games were found, confirming this story. So just like the game back in the day, we blame YOU, Virgo, for all the crap that’s happened to the world since 2014! Thanks a lot! Don’t roll a “1” again!  

Libra 

There are only a handful of game consoles that came complete with their own 9-inch CRT Display. So you’re a unique winner this week with the Vectrex. Originally produced by General Consumer Electronics and later licensed to Milton Bradley, it used vector graphics to draw lines on a CRT display, not unlike many arcade games like Asteroids, which was included in the base system under the name “Mine Storm”! And as a surprise to everyone, one of the special accessories for it was a Light Pen to “draw” on the screen. They wanted to make a color version but plans were shelved because a better unit came along to claim that niche of the market: The Game Boy! So This Week… someone younger, smaller, and more power efficient is looking to take your job from you. Don’t Let Them!

Scorpio 

We finally get to the Big Daddy Competitor to Atari, the Mattel Intellivision. It had its flaws, sure, but in SO many ways it was the superior system to the rest of the pack. You could get a full computer add-on, a speech synthesizer, an Atari2600 game cartridge and joystick adapter, a 49 piano key music synthesizer, and the PlayCable, allowing cable TV companies to send playable games to connected systems on a subscription service! This week… You are light years ahead of everyone around you but your self-promotion skills are for crap. Study some online courses to improve your game.

Sagittarius 

It’s likely you’ve never heard of this machine for various reasons. The Interton Video Computer 4000 aka the Interton VC 4000 was released in Germany, England, France, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, and Australia by the German hearing aid manufacturer Interton. The weird part about it is that no one knows if they developed it themselves or licensed the technology, since a number of clone compatible systems are out there. This Week… keep track of your sales receipts. You’re going to need to look back on what you bought.

Capricorn 

We promised not to talk about the Atari 2600 system for this list. So, with a huge nod to the nice subreddit group, “R-slash-TechnicallyCorrect”, you’ve been, and we’re using this term VERY loosely… “Gifted”... the Atari 5200! Yes. A game console that was hardly more than the 2600 on the inside, but with an incompatible cartridge connection port and vastly inferior joysticks, it was supposed to bring sales back from the losses of the Console Market Crash, but it was just a poor stepping stone to the soon-to-be-released Atari 7800. This week… Don’t try to bamboozle people with half-step promises. Just commit to the bit and surprise everyone with how good you can really be.

Aquarius 

We want you to enjoy this product, because it might be possible to bring it back in a fun way. Yours is the RCA Studio II: a very simple product that was obsolete pretty much as soon as it was sold. It plugged into your TV, made “some” sounds, produced black-and-white images, and instead of any controllers per-say, it used a ten-button keypad for two players directly on the unit. Here’s the thing: imagine this product being changed from being barely a game machine, into a specialized two-handed controller! Who needs a mouse and keyboard when you could have just… a keyboard controller in your lap! But with RGB and tilt controls and vibrations. So This Week… if you DO prototype this product, don’t play-test it in public with the “Buttplug-dot-io” system enabled. 

Pisces  

We know the only reason why you’re getting this machine is because of the name. Produced by VTech, it had MANY aliases. It was known as: the Educat 2002, as well as The Dick Smith Wizzard, the FunVision Computer Video Games System, the Hanimex Rameses, and the VZ 2000. ALL of those names were official and sold in various markets. We know you don’t care what games it had, you just want to collect one of each of them, don’t you? Well then This Week… get your passport in order ‘cause you fly out to South Africa at the end of the month!

And THOSE are your Horrible-Scopes for this week! Remember if you liked what you got, we’re obviously not working hard enough at these. BUT! If you want a better or nastier one for your own sign or someone else’s, all you need to do to bribe me is just Let Me Know! These will be posted online at the end of each week via Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, Discord and BLUESKY.

#parody #horrorscope #funny #horoscope #humor #comedy #8bit #game consoles #intellivision #colecovision #vectrex #atari 5200 #bally midway #bally astrocade #Magnavox #magnavox odyssey #Magnavox Odyssey 2

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UK 1987

#UK1987 #ACCOLADE #US GOLD #ACTION #SPORTS #ARCADE #BASEBALL #AMSTRAD #HARDBALL #TAPPER #BALLY MIDWAY

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY

BALLY-MIDWAY | 1992

#the addams family #horror #90s #pinball #gaming #retro gaming #90s gaming #arcade #bally midway #arcade flyer #retro ad