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Arcade games have shaped video gaming for 50 years. This story highlights the most iconic titles with key facts and figures.
Pac-Man became the best-selling arcade game, with over 400,000 cabinets sold and earning more than $3.5 billion in revenue.
Super Mario Bros. is a side-scrolling platform game that sold over 40 million copies and helped Nintendo popularise home console gaming.
Tetris is a puzzle game that has sold over 520 million copies, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time.
Space Invaders sold over 3,60,000 cabinets and earned $3.8 billion by 1982, becoming a cultural phenomenon and boosting the arcade industry.
Donkey Kong sold over 60,000 arcade units and introduced Mario, helping Nintendo become a major player in the video game industry.
Street Fighter II grossed over $10.6 billion, revolutionising competitive fighting games and arcade culture.
Dance Dance Revolution sold over 25,000 arcade units, pioneering rhythm games and integrating physical activity into gaming.
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