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title: 10 Throwback Arcade Games To Play Before Going To See Pixels In IMAX 3D!
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July 23, 2015

10 Throwback Arcade Games To Play Before Going To See Pixels In IMAX 3D!
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Our favorite 2D arcade characters such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Q\*Bert, will make their three-dimensional debut this weekend when _Pixels_ hits select IMAX® 3D theatres. Instead of coming back as heroes, these characters come charging in from outer space to play out a real life video game to destroy mankind.

Instead of coming back as heroes, these characters come charging in from outer space to play out a real life video game to destroy mankind.

Here’s our list of 10 arcade games featured in the movie for you to play before going to see _Pixels_ in IMAX 3D!

Game #1: Pac-Man

Who knew this iconic and lovable protagonist would turn out to be the bad guy?

(image right via: pctechauthority)

Game #2: Tetris

When a tile-matching game goes horribly wrong...

(Via: Movieclips Coming Soon and Seetio)

If they were actually friendly, this would be the right way to do it…

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Game #3: Donkey Kong

The monkey king of the digital world is back!

(image right via: ComicBookResource)

Game #4: Ankanoid

The incredibly simple, yet highly addictive game, Ankanoid makes an appearance taking down the Taj Mahal.

(Via: CinemaBlend)

(Via: NoobTuts)

Game #5: Centipede

Playing this game after watching Pixels will probably give you a whole new level of anxiety. #AimForTheHead

(Via: MovieClips Trailers and 8-bitcentral)

Game #6: The Smurfs

So cute, yet so devious.

(Via: MovieClips Trailers and GameSpot)

Game #7: Q\*Bert

After watching the Pixel’s trailer, we think that Q\*Bert might actually be our ally.

(via: USA Today and Vizzed)

Game #8: Joust

Keep an eye out for the giant flying ostriches from Joust.

(Via: MovieClips Trailers and Subjunctive)

Game #9: Space Invaders

It just wouldn’t be an alien space invasion without these guys.

(Via: CinemaBlend)

(Via: GSX)

Game #10: Galaga

Last but not least, one of the most successful games from the arcade era makes a grand entrance.

(image right via: Gameskinny)

See these interactive games play out in _Pixels_, July 23.