Started on a hand-me-down CRT. Still chasing the perfect run.
I'm Marcus, and HoloArcade started as a late-night manifesto written on a desk crammed with vintage console hardware, a humming 14-inch Sony Trinitron, and stacks of classic gaming manuals. In an era where game journalism has been hollowed out by corporate metrics and AI-written listicles, we went backward to move forward.
We refuse to chase SEO trends. If a game is 60 hours of padded fetch-quests, we will tell you honestly so you can invest your weekend elsewhere. No corporate favors. No paid review scores.
Marcus Tran
Founder & Chief Editor
What We Obsess Over
Mechanical Authenticity
Frame data, input latency, and intentional level design over mere visual window-dressing.
NZ Community Pulse
Elevating domestic talent and independent arcade gatherings across Christchurch and Auckland.
Preservation Culture
Keeping the historical flame lit with hardware reviews, emulation deep dives, and retro remasters.
