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{{Short description|British arcade machine manufacturer}}
{{Infobox company|▼
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| company_name = Bespoke Arcades▼
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▲| company_namename = Bespoke Arcades
| company_type = Manufacturer▼
| logo = Bespoke Arcades logo.jpg
| foundation = [[London]], UK <small>(2005)</small>
▲| company_typetype = Manufacturer
| location = [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]]▼
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2005|07|28|df=y}}
▲| location = [[Covent Garden]]<br>[[London]], {{postcode|WC|2}}<br>[[United Kingdom|UK]]
| industry = Arcade Machines
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| homepage = [http://www.bespoke-arcades.co.uk bespoke-arcades.co.uk]
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'''Bespoke Arcades''' is a British manufacturer of custom-built [[arcade machines]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/82291-classic-retro-arcade-games | title=WEBSITE OF THE DAY – bespoke-arcades.co.uk | publisher=Pocket-Lint | date=17 August 2007 | accessdate=9 July 2013 | author=Hughes, Ian | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052742/http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/82291-classic-retro-arcade-games | archive-date=4 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Bespoke Arcades is a subsidiary of Page Global Ltd and was formed on 28 July 2005. Company clients include [[Wayne Rooney]]<ref>{{Cite journal | last =Robin | title =Loaded | pages = 117 | year = 2006 | issue= December 2006 }}</ref> and [[Dynamo (magician)|Dynamo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bespoke-arcades.co.uk/blog/happy-29th-birthday-dynamo |title=Happy 29th Birthday Dynamo|last=Phil |date=23 January 2013| website=Bespoke Arcades |accessdate=29 June 2013}}</ref> Their products are sold at [[Harrods]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.harrods.com/product/bespoke-arcades/elite-racer-pro-simulator/000000000002267511 | title=Harrods – Luxury beauty and fragrance, fashion accessories, gifts | publisher=Harrods | accessdate=12 July 2013}}</ref>
 
'''Bespoke Arcades''' is a UK based custom-built arcade machine manufacturer.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://thegamershub.net/2012/07/the-arcade-you-always-wanted/ | title=The Arcade You Always Wanted | publisher=The Gamers Hub | date=2012-07-18 | accessdate=2013-06-26 | author=H, Vaughn}}</ref> Bespoke Arcades is a subsidiary of Page Global Ltd. Bespoke Arcades was formed on July 28th, 2005.
 
== History ==
OnBespoke JulyArcades was founded on 28, July 2005 Bespokeby ArcadesBen wasGeorget foundedand Phil Patsias in London, UKUnited Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://thegamershub.net/2012/07/the-arcade-you-always-wanted/ | title=The Arcade You Always Wanted | publisher=The Gamers Hub | date=18 July 2012 | accessdate=26 June 2013 | author=H, Vaughn | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311095629/http://thegamershub.net/2012/07/the-arcade-you-always-wanted/ | archive-date=11 March 2013 }}</ref> In 2005, Bespokethe Arcadescompany released their first product, the Synergy tabletop arcade cabinet. InThis 2007,was Bespokefollowed Arcadesin released2007 by their Apex which is a multi-game upright cabinet,<ref>{{cite webmagazine | url=http://www.fhm.com/reviews/gadgets/apex-arcade-cabinet-why-you-want-one-20100325 | title=Apex Arcade Cabinet: why you want one | publishermagazine=FHM | date=2010-04-25 April 2010 | accessdate=2013-06-26 June 2013 | author=Edwards, Luke | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724230002/http://www.fhm.com/reviews/gadgets/apex-arcade-cabinet-why-you-want-one-20100325 | archive-date=24 July 2013 }}</ref> with multimedia functionality.<ref>{{Cite documentjournal | title=Stuff | pages =207 | year = 2009 | issue=January 2009 | postscript=<!-- Bot inserted parameter. Either remove it; or change its value to "." for the cite to end in a ".", as necessary. -->{{inconsistent citations}} }}</ref> In 2009, Bespoke Arcades released their Evo, which is a PS3[[PlayStation 3]] compatible upright arcade machine.<ref>{{Cite document journal | firstlast =Robin | title =Games Master | pages = 17 | year = 2009 | issue= GM 220 Christmas 2009 }}</ref> |In postscript2011, =<!--Bespoke BotArcades insertedran parameter.a Eithercharity removefundraising it;for orthe change[[British itsRed valueCross]] toTsunami Relief "Fund."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20109176-1/arcade-machine-to-raise-funds-for-japan-relief/ the|title=Arcade citemachine to endraise infunds afor ".",Japan asrelief necessary.&#124; -->{{inconsistentCrave citations}}– CNET |first=Philip|last=Wong|date=September 2011| publisher=CNET |accessdate=26 June 2013}}</ref> In 2012, Bespokethe Arcadescompany created an arcade cabinet for [[2K Games]]'s ''[[XCOM: Enemy Unknown game]]''.<ref>{{cite webmagazine | url=http://www.firstpost.com/topic/event/comic-con-360-view-of-the-x-com-cabinets-video-_4ZGCLY-VXA-76455-1.html | title=360° view of the X-Com cabinets | publishermagazine=First Post | accessdate=26 June 2013-06-26}}</ref>
 
== Products ==
In 2011, Bespoke Arcades ran a charity fundraising for the British Red Cross tsunami relief fund.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20109176-1/arcade-machine-to-raise-funds-for-japan-relief/ |title=Arcade machine to raise funds for Japan relief &#124; Crave - CNET |first=Philip|last=Wong|date=2011-09-20| website=C-Net |accessdate=2013-06-25}}</ref>
Bespoke Arcades manufacture a range of stand-up and sit-down arcade machines including the Apex,<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://www.menshealth.co.uk/living/gift-ideas/the-imhi-mans-xmas-wishlist-366458 | title=The 2009 man's Xmas wishlist | magazine=Men's Health | year=2009 | accessdate=9 July 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527180705/http://www.menshealth.co.uk/living/gift-ideas/the-imhi-mans-xmas-wishlist-366458 | archive-date=27 May 2012 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Synergy and Evo. They will unveil their Nu-Gen Arcade Machine at the [[Gamescom]] exhibition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bespoke-arcades.co.uk/blog/gamescom-cologne| author=Phil| title=Countdown to GamesCom Cologne!| accessdate=9 August 2013}}</ref>
 
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