The term 'Big Name in Arcades' refers to two of the most iconic video game companies of all time: SEGA and Atari. SEGA is a Japanese company that was founded in 1960 and is best known for its arcade games, home video game consoles, and video game franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog. Atari is an American company that was founded in 1972 and is best known for its pioneering work in the arcade and home video game industry, as well as its classic arcade games such as Pong and Asteroids. Both SEGA and Atari have had a major influence on the video game industry and are considered two of the biggest names in arcades.