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Under new ownership, Arcade1Up plans comeback

Rob Beschizza
Feb 23, 2026
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Arcade1Up, famed for its mini arcade cabinets, went boots up last fall. But it was bought by the company that makes Lite Brites and it has plans to revive the brand. “The dream of home arcades isn’t dead,“ writes Kyle Barr, “and neither is Arcade1Up”

Kredi wasn’t shy about detailing the acquired company’s former failings. He pointed out the large e…

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