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[[wp:Arcade game|Arcade games]] are coin-operated video game systems, usually placed in public locations. The first commercial arcade game was [[Computer Space]], released in November, 1971 by [[Nutting Associates]]. | [[wp:Arcade game|Arcade games]] are coin-operated video game systems, usually placed in public locations. The first commercial arcade game was [[Computer Space]], released in November, 1971 by [[Nutting Associates]]. | ||
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Games on consoles or PCs can be referred to as an "arcade game" if it shares these qualities, or if it's a direct port of an arcade title. Many independent developers are now producing games in the arcade genre that are designed specifically for use on the Internet. These games are usually designed with Flash/Java/DHTML and run directly in web-browsers. | Games on consoles or PCs can be referred to as an "arcade game" if it shares these qualities, or if it's a direct port of an arcade title. Many independent developers are now producing games in the arcade genre that are designed specifically for use on the Internet. These games are usually designed with Flash/Java/DHTML and run directly in web-browsers. | ||
Arcade racing games are those which have a simplified physics engine and do not require much learning time, in opposition to racing simulators. Cars can turn sharply without losing speed or overdrifting, and the AI rivals are sometimes programmed so they are always near the player (rubberband effect). | Arcade racing games are those which have a simplified physics engine and do not require much learning time, in opposition to racing simulators. Cars can turn sharply without losing speed or overdrifting, and the AI rivals are sometimes programmed so they are always near the player (rubberband effect). | ||
Arcade flight games also use simplified physics and controls in comparison to flight simulators. | Arcade flight games also use simplified physics and controls in comparison to flight simulators. | ||
