Arcade Commons

DIY arcade cabinets for local multiplayer indie games based in Brooklyn, New York. Formerly Death By Audio Arcade.

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This exciting news comes along with many HUGE updates.

The biggest of which is that you can now JOIN OUR PATREON!!! Your tax deductible support will go directly toward cab builds, arcade installations/events, and future educational materials!

Join today: https://t.co/sLHeWQ0xoK

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

Hello friends! Just a reminder that while we won't be removing this account for the foreseeable future, we are much more active on The Other Site. Follow us elsewhere to continue getting updates.

You can always find us at https://t.co/JkxTKPWmbz

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@RavageRorr The Nightmare Kart cabinet will be at the Nightmare Kart Panel on Thursday at 9:30pm, then afterwards it'll be on the @MAGIndieArcade show floor in the Arcade Commons area! We'll even have a tournament :)

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We published a new Nightmare Kart Update on our Patreon, where you can follow along (for free, even!) to get more in-depth updates that don't quite fit on social media.

https://t.co/QcADzXeVDF

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@b0tser We can't wait to share the full cabinet with you at @MAGFest , and if we won't see you there, then hopefully we can at the official launch a bit later in the year! See you soon!

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Wanna get involved? We need your help! We're looking for upholsterers, fabricators, metal workers, etc. Anyone with relevant fabrication knowledge and in the NYC area can come help create the ultimate arcade cabinet! Reach us [email protected]

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

Thank you to Lilith (@b0tser) for allowing us the opportunity to build this cabinet, and for working so closely with us on figuring out the challenge of these controls! She's been deeply involved since the beginning and it's been such a joy to work on this with her!

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

Some additional features to get excited about:

- A reveal-able USB port for alternate controls for accessibility
- Tournament ready with connections for external display
- New Arcade Game mode, developed for and premiered alongside the cabinet

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

You may have noticed the "hood" of the cabinet, designed to look like a carriage canopy. We are considering a few approaches to this, including vintage baby buggies! R&D on this, like everything, will be a process so we'll add updates as we can.

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

This render has a minimalist approach for the side art, because this is a work in progress. What we bring to MAG will almost certainly look a little different from our final launch cabinet! We're focusing on wood molded details, and going from there.

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

The cab will also feature lots of aesthetic touches that really make it scream "Big Engine", with light-up base, a steel "grill" and engine exhaust piping

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

It just didn't feel like a true piece of nightmare-punk machinery without a lush interior. We're adding upholstery and a curtain affect for the marquee, which itself will use a custom version of the logo, complete with a fully 3D stained glass effect to really make it pop.

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

So let's talk details! We wanted the cab to feel less like "operating a race car" and more "piloting the contraption". Nearly every input is a mechanical switch with satisfying feedback. We heavily customized a sim racer steering system and sequential shifter for the main inputs.

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

Friends, It's a Nightmare-Before-Christmas-Miracle: the full render of the Nightmare Kart cabinet! Our lead designer, @mattfryed has cooked up something extremely special. We wanted to wait until it was as close to final as possible before showing it, and that day is here.

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

So uh, y'all want more Nightmare Kart cabinet updates👀

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

Absolutely bonkers news, gang. after an absurd amount of prep, we can't believe we get to publicly announce:

@b0tster is working with us on a Nightmare Kart cab build!

Roll up to the Arch-Gothic Contraption this @MAGFest to sate that need for legally distinct kart racing speed

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As a general reminder, you can find us on the other site @arcadecommons.org

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We're so excited about this!

RSVP now if you haven't yet, link in the replies

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Come celebrate 10 years of Particle Mace (& Andy's bday!) w/us and @wonderville at @nitehawkcinema's Trees Lounge, in Prospect Park

12/5 Thursday - 7pm

We'll have the recently refurbished Particle Mace cab, a rare appearance of VECTOR MACE running on a hacked Vectrex, and more!

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

Extra special thanks to @nitehawkcinema not only for this event but for partnering with us and @wondervillenyc in regularly hosting cabs.

Next time you support your local theatre by taking in a film here, be sure get some rounds in on Particle Mace and Super Sharp Birds!

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

Come celebrate 10 years of Particle Mace (& Andy's bday!) w/us and @wonderville at @nitehawkcinema's Trees Lounge, in Prospect Park

12/5 Thursday - 7pm

We'll have the recently refurbished Particle Mace cab, a rare appearance of VECTOR MACE running on a hacked Vectrex, and more!

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

Enjoy some tunes by @markkleeb, play some games, and help us raise a glass to @Andy_Makes!

Free RSVP here:
https://t.co/N5rIIyKoZ3

[Arcade Commons @ArcadeCommons]

With Hexcade complete, there's been some shuffling of the games. You'll now find Volleygon at Windjammer in Ridgewood, and Powerboat Italia '88 at All Night Skate, while most of the other games reside at @wondervillenyc. Please check them out and support the indie arcade scene!