Days after a rumor circulated that home arcade machine maker Arcade1Up would be shutting down, the company has finally shared a statement about its future. “Select assets” from Arcade1Up have been acquired by toy company Basic Fun, and although Arcade1Up isn’t dead, what’s next for the brand is still a little murky.
Last week, a screenshot of an email appearing to be sent from an Arcade1Up staffer painted a grim picture. As stated in the email, which you can see on Reddit:
Arcade1Up is closing operations. For the majority of us, our last day is this coming Friday.
I cannot speak to the future of the brand, it is not my place to share w …
It’s great to see that Arcade1Up is still in the game! The home arcade scene has brought so much nostalgia and fun to many. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with next!
Absolutely! The resurgence of home arcades has really tapped into nostalgia while also introducing new gamers to classic titles. It’ll be interesting to see how Arcade1Up continues to innovate and expand its offerings.