“Route 66 Simulator” videogame coming later this year

A new videogame called "Route 66 Simulator" is coming to the Steam platform later this year. The developers are Grande Games, NPC Games and Playway, and the expected release date is the third quarter of 2023. Here's a brief description of the game: Have you ever dreamed about leaving everything behind and setting out on … Continue reading “Route 66 Simulator” videogame coming later this year

Texas version of American Truck Simulator videogame includes sections of Route 66

The developers of the Texas DLC of American Truck Simulator videogame will include old Route 66 in Texas and a small part of eastern New Mexico in a forthcoming update. SCS Software reports the game will include the 15 miles of gravel-road Route 66 from San Jon to Glenrio in New Mexico. In the Lone … Continue reading Texas version of American Truck Simulator videogame includes sections of Route 66

“American Motorcycle Simulator” videogame will take place on Route 66

A PC videogame, "American Motorcycle Simulator," will be released "soon," and it takes place on Route 66. The game is being developed and published by Movie Games S.A., part of PlayWay S.A. The release date is listed as "coming soon," but PC Gamer reports it will be out the first half of 2021. Here's the … Continue reading “American Motorcycle Simulator” videogame will take place on Route 66

Retro arcade opens in Williams

If you live in the western half of the United States and have an urge an old-school video game such as Galaxia, you're in luck -- an arcade that specializes in retro games has opened along Route 66 in Williams, Arizona. Andrew Hughes and Maxwell Williams opened D-Pad Retro Gaming at 117 W. Route 66, … Continue reading Retro arcade opens in Williams

Route 66 Arcade Museum opens Thursday

If you're old enough to remember pinball machines, coin-operated video games and brightly colored and noisy arcades, downtown Atlanta, Ill., has just the place for you. The Route 66 Arcade Museum in Atlanta, Ill., is slated to open Thursday, according to a news release from Bill Thomas, the chief mover-and-shaker of the revitalization of Atlanta's … Continue reading Route 66 Arcade Museum opens Thursday

Another arcade museum opens in Atlanta, Ill.

John Yates, who opened an arcade museum in downtown McLean, Ill., has opened another in downtown Atlanta, Ill., called the Route 66 Arcade Museum. As this video will show, everything is at least 30 years old. No arcade game is newer than 1981. https://youtu.be/vTt6cOi1B-4 The Atlanta museum is located at Arch and Race streets.  

Spin to win

This isn't your father's slot machine: https://youtu.be/caOtzUVmLJg Apparently this "Rollin' on Route 66" game is coming to a casino near you, if you're into that sort of thing. It was developed by Incredible Technologies Inc.: Symbols range from classic gas pumps to roadside attractions and grouped wilds. But it wouldn't be worthy of the popular … Continue reading Spin to win

A museum of vintage arcade games that are playable

Apparently this place has been operating in the small Route 66 town of McLean, Ill., for several years, and I never knew about it until this video popped up on YouTube a few days ago. This clip is a bit long, but there's not much fat. It's amazing how many 1980s video arcade machines are … Continue reading A museum of vintage arcade games that are playable

New toys, iPad app allow you to cruise Radiator Springs

A new Disney toy line and an Apple iPad app allow you or your kids to cruise the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs as portrayed in the Disney-Pixar films "Cars" and "Cars 2," according to Mashable Entertainment. From the report: The new toys, called Disney Appmates, interact directly with a free app for … Continue reading New toys, iPad app allow you to cruise Radiator Springs

Upcoming video golf game features Route 66 course

Golden Tee Golf, maker of video golf games commonly found in taverns and arcades, soon will release a new game called Golden Tee 2012 that features the Dusty Bend golf course built along Route 66. Here's a sneak preview released today: https://youtu.be/8NQ5YuJIgaY I spotted replicas of the Wigwam Motel, a Bunyon Muffler Man, and a … Continue reading Upcoming video golf game features Route 66 course