Hey there. My name is Dustin Wilcox, and I write this blog.

 

When I started Wilcox Arcade in February 2017, at the ripe age of 15 years old, I wanted to share my clinically unsound obsession with arcades with the world. So I put to fingertips to keyboard…knowing naught for what my weekly musings would become.

 

Blabbering on and on about arcade games these past few years has been a dream come true. Sure, as a college student, I don’t have all the time in the world to devote to my blog—who would?—but even so, I wouldn’t trade this gig for the world.

 

You see, Wilcox Arcade is a different take on arcade industry coverage. I treat coin-operated video games with the same respect as home games—and I’m very to the point. If I love something in the world of arcades, you’ll darn well know about it. And if I don’t love something…well, you get the idea.

 

I try to bring a fresh point of view to coin-op. A player’s perspective, if you will. I, for one, think it works.

 

In February 2019, Wilcox Arcade transcended its “reviews, news, and commentary” roots when I started my own route of coin-operated games under the same name. Since then, I’ve placed 10 video games and candy machines in three locations across Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

 

My approach to arcade operations mirrors how I run my blog: The needs of players (and my creative vision) always come first. Though I’m new to the route business, I’m trying my absolute darnedest to succeed.

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In addition to my blog and route, I've had a lot of fun expanding into ancillary services, such as my social media pages, my YouTube channel, and my Discord server, all of which I use to connect with the wonderful individuals that comprise the arcade community.

 

Wilcox Arcade, in a way, has become a little empire. And let me tell you: that's a very special thing.

 

Beyond Wilcox Arcade, I produce editorial art for The Murray State News, I write for Cultured Vultures (kind of), and I write a monthly “Player’s Perspective” column for RePlay Magazine.

 

Now, as we roll into the ‘20s, I want Wilcox Arcade to be the best experience it can possibly be. This means more reader/player outreach, more interviews, (hopefully) more reviews, and more of my personal touch. I sincerely hope you’ll join me along the way.