Modern audiences expect more from entertainment than ever before. People no longer just want to watch, play, or consume content — they want experiences that feel immersive, memorable, and exciting the moment they walk through the door.
For Arcade Time Machine founder Jon, that philosophy has shaped the entire vision behind the venue.
“I didn’t just want rows of arcade machines,” says Jon. “I wanted people to feel like they were stepping into the worlds of the games themselves. The atmosphere, controls, visuals, sound, lighting, and social experience all matter.”
While Arcade Time Machine is heavily inspired by retro gaming, modern technology is being used throughout the venue to completely transform how classic games can be experienced today.
Jon has spent years experimenting with ways to modernise retro gaming experiences using specialist equipment, custom setups, and immersive display technology.
Some of these experiences include:
“The technology available today allows you to experience classic games in ways we could only dream about when we were younger,” says Jon. “You can take the gameplay and excitement people loved in arcades and make it feel even bigger, more immersive, and more physical.”
Arcade Time Machine combines retro nostalgia with modern display technology, immersive environments, multiplayer gaming, themed artwork, specialist controllers, and social gaming experiences designed to make visitors feel part of the action.
Jon believes modern entertainment venues increasingly need to create memorable physical experiences that people cannot get from simply sitting at home scrolling on a phone or watching content online.
“People want to feel something when they walk into a venue,” he says. “That’s what great arcades used to do — and modern technology gives us the chance to take that feeling even further.”
Arcade Time Machine is planned to open in July 2026 in Stockton-on-Tees.
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