94 'til Infinity

94 'til Infinity

Namco's Miata and the Quest for Immersion

The Golden Age of Experiential Gaming, Relentless Rivalries, and Namco's White Whale

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Chris (90s and 00s nostalgia)
Feb 28, 2026
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The real Miata arcade setup worked when regular cabinets didn't.

Modern arcades simply aren’t the same.

Walking in today and seeing what’s on offer is a paltry affair to say the least. And can we talk about how the whole industry seems to have pivoted into a brightly lit casino for kids?

You’re essentially gambling for paper tickets, hoping to hit a jack…

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