Shout! Factory has acquired the worldwide television format and ancillary rights to the classic TV game show “Starcade” from JM Production Company.

Shout! will now develop and produce a reboot of the series for TV, as well as production of additional projects for a global audience.

“Starcade” first aired in 1982 and is widely recognized as the first video arcade game show. The show featured gamers competing at the most popular games of the time in front of a live studio audience to win prizes.