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PAUL NIEMEYER

He has had a hand in some of the most iconic arcade art of the Eighties and Nineties. Meet Paul E Niemeyer, whose wit is as sharp as his blade Words by Paul Drury

Back in the Golden Age, a big part of the arcade experience were the cabinets themselves. Standing before these imposing beasts of wood and metal, preparing to do battle, left a lasting impression. Artist Paul Niemeyer worked at Bally Midway in the early part of the Eighties and helped create the marquee and side-art for such titles as Satan’s Hollow, Super Pac-Man and the beautiful Discs Of Tron environmental cabinet. He continued in the business as a freelancer and is best known for his work on the original Mortal Kombat machine.

» Paul often attends gaming shows to talk about his arcade work. Make sure you say hello from us.
Photos Credit John Depasquale photography

Back in the Golden Age, a big part of the arcade experience were the cabinets themselves. Standing before these imposing beasts of wood and metal, preparing to do battle, left a lasting impression. Artist Paul Niemeyer worked at Bally Midway in the early part of the Eighties and helped create the marquee and side-art for such titles as Satan’s Hollow, Super Pac-Man and the beautiful Discs Of Tron environmental cabinet. He continued in the business as a freelancer and is best known for his work on the original Mortal Kombat machine.

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