The King of Arcades

The King of Arcades is a 2014 American documentary film starring Walter Day, Billy Mitchell, Richie Knucklez, Steve Wiebe, and Eugene Jarvis.

The film features Richie Knucklez and his band Knuckle Sandwich's punk rock re-recording of the hit '80s song "Pac-Man Fever", by Buckner & Garcia.

[4] The King of Arcades premiered theatrically September 13, 2014 at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Frank Banko Alehouse in Pennsylvania.

[5] In 2018, The King of Arcades became available on Amazon Prime Video[6] and in 2023 the film premiered on Tubi and Apple TV.

[7][8] Twin Galaxies stated that “Knucklez’ poignant journey from collector to operator to cultural scene phenomena is moving and at times heartbreakingly familiar to anyone who has ever dared do anything risky in business.” [9] The King of Arcades appeared on several critics' top five lists of the best video game documentary films: