We’re not quite at a decade yet…but dang, are we close.   That’s right: Today, February 6 th , 2026, marks the ninth year Wilcox Arcade has existed — the official starting point being when I reviewed the Terminator Salvation arcade game for my blog.   In my opinion, things have come a long way since then…in a very good way. For example, although I no longer comment on the industry at large from the perch that it is the Wilcox Arcade blog, I think the uninitiated find it far l

Switch ’N’ Shoot is an arcade game with only one button — not a number of inputs you see too often. Because the way one would interface with this game is so simple, you may be wondering to yourself, “Does anyone even need an explanation of Switch ’N’ Shoot in the first place?” And to that, I reply, “Probably not…but I certainly won’t judge you if you do.” As a matter of fact, I’ll be tickled pink if this blog post entices even one additional person to play Switch ’N’ Shoot — 

Here’s a word you’ve heard from me a million times before: indie. I’m a sole proprietor, so you could say what I do with Wilcox Arcade is “indie” in nature. Beyond that surface level appraisal, I’ve also been keenly dedicated to providing greater access to “indie” arcade games here in western Kentucky. Now, what is an indie arcade game, you may ask? Well, the definition itself is pretty straightforward — as, just like any other form of media, the “indie” label designates thos