The planners of the Annual International Classic Video Game Tournament never reveal the classic arcade games that will be played before the day of the event. But this year they’ve got something special planned.
In June, the American Classic Arcade Museum at the world famous Funspot in Weirs Beach, New Hampshire will host the first-ever World Championships of After Burner.
After Burner debuted in 1987, tapping into the need for speed inspired by the movie Top Gun. It was one of Sega stalwart Yu Suzuki’s first games.
Those dogfighting for the World Championship will play both the After Burner II coin-op and the new Xbox Live Arcade game After Burner Climax.
They’ll also be competing against one of the best After Burner players in the world. David Hernley, who currently holds the high score in After Burner II, is registered for the tourney.
The tournament takes place from Thursday, June 3rd through Sunday June 6th. Admission for the weekend will set you back $40, but you’ll find your pockets lined with 200 game tokens as part of the ticket price.
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