Future of Entertainment:

Arcade Game Characters

Winter 2025

Builders examined the question of what makes a good arcade game character, from classic icons like Pac-Man and Kirby to modern interactive and AI-driven characters. They learned how character design, personality, and backstory impact player engagement and then imagined the future of gaming with holographic, AI-powered, and immersive characters. Finally, they built their own arcade game character of the future!