Video Games are one of the biggest sources of entertainment, and it is expected the industry to surpass $200 billion in revenues by 2020. From phones, tablets, computers to customized gaming devices such as Xbox and PlayStation, video games can be played anytime. The journey of video games started with arcade games (big giant boxes that) could only play some small games. We had to take a walk of several minutes to the arcade centers and wait for our turn with a bag of pennies in the pocket. In the US alone arcade games were generating annually over $7 billion in the early 90s.
The video arcade companies used several tactics to boost sales. They incorporated young, hot and beautiful ladies in the advertisements. So that more and more people invest in the arcade business. Have a look at these cheesy nostalgic vintage gaming ads below. Vote your favorites and don’t forget to share.
Man, the good old days.
Up up down down left right left right B A start” cheat code didn’t have much use at the arcade.
My buddies and I played the hell out of these games.