Fans of refer to themselves as the "High Score Crew." The Discord server associated with the channel runs monthly leaderboard challenges for classic arcade games via emulation and modern ports. Prizes are often small—Steam gift cards or custom arcade buttons—but the prestige of topping the crew’s leaderboard is a genuine motivator.
Arcade games are designed to be difficult. Videos featuring flawless speedruns, no-damage runs, or attempts to break world records on classic hardware generate massive retention rates. Viewers love watching the peak of human reflexes and mechanical skill. arcadeyt