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Swag Drop: The Google Cloud Pin Badges and The Arcade Sticker Sheet

26 June 2025

First up, the Google Cloud Pin Badges, now live in the Arcade Novice and Trooper Tiers. Whether you’re just getting started or picking up speed, these polished enamel pins are a sleek way to show you’re in the game. Then The Arcade Sticker Sheet brings your progress to life in pixel form.

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Swag Drop: The Arcade Pen Duo and The Arcade Lego® Diary

25 June 2025

For all the Arcade Champions and Arcade Lengends, The Arcade Pen Duo isn’t here for small talk. One lights up when your brain’s on fire. The other’s built like your skills — solid, sharp, and hard to miss. Every brainstorm deserves gear that keeps up.

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Swag Drop: The Arcade Lumin

24 June 2025

Every twist of the filament inside the Arcade Lumin traces back to the hours you’ve spent building skills, clearing challenges, and leveling up to Arcade Legend status. The Google Cloud logo glows from within — not just as decoration, but as a quiet flex of how far you’ve come.

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Last Call Before the Curtain Falls!

23 June 2025

The Arcade season is coming to a close — and we’ve seen some incredible progress along the way. You’ve taken on challenges, built new skills, and pushed yourself to grow. We’re happy to have been part of that journey and hope everything you’ve learned here helps you take your cloud skills even further in your career. If you’ve earned 20 or more Arcade Points, great job — you’ve unlocked access to the Arcade Prize Counter!

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Swag Drop: The Ranger, Champion, and Legend Vacuum Cleaners

23 June 2025

Every tier. Every mess. Handled. From quick desk cleanups to power- packed features, the Arcade Vacuum Cleaner lineup brings a little extra to your workspace — depending on where you stand in the game.

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Swag Drop: The Arcade 20-in-1 Cleaning Kit

20 June 2025

Introducing the Arcade 20-in-1 Cleaning Kit, the ultimate all-in-one solution packed with everything you need to keep your devices spotless, safe, and performing at their best. From laptops to gaming gear, this kit handles it all with precision and ease.

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Swag Drop: The Arcade Thermal Printer

19 June 2025

Big ideas, tiny prints—say hello to the Arcade Thermal Printer, available for the Arcade Legends with 85 Arcade points. Whether you're into organizing, journaling, creating, or just printing for fun, this pocket-sized printer makes it easy (and ink-free).

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Swag Drop: The Arcade Fold & Glow Lamp

18 June 2025

You’ve taken on the challenges. Earned the badges. And now your workspace is set to get a little smarter if you are an Arcade Trooper with 40 points. The Arcade Fold & Glow Lamp isn’t just another desk accessory. It’s built for those moments when you're deep into a project, when you lose track of time, or when your laptop light just isn't cutting it anymore. Quietly designed, but seriously useful.

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Swag Drop: Elevate Your Connectivity: The Arcade USB Hub!

13 June 2025

Introducing the Arcade USB Hub, engineered for ultimate versatility and durability. This sleek, compact hub isn't just an accessory; it's a testament to your mastery and a powerful tool to seamlessly connect all your peripherals.

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The Arcade Novice T-shirt

6 June 2025

Your Journey Begins: The Google Cloud Essential T-shirt! This fundamental garment, proudly featuring the iconic Google Cloud Logo, is now accessible to everyone in the Arcade Novice Tier with 20 Arcade points.

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InFocus This Week: Skills Boost Arcade June 2025

4 June 2025

June is here, shining bright—and so is your chance to grow vibrant cloud skills! This month, in celebration of rainbow and pride, we’re focusing on how cloud technology empowers innovation and inclusion.

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Arcade Trooper T-shirt

30 May 2025

Unlock Your Next Level: The Google Cloud Long-Sleeved Tee! Get ready to elevate your comfort and showcase your dedication with your next essential gear: The Google Cloud Long- Sleeved...

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Clarification on deprecation of the Arcade Hoodie

27 May 2025

Hello Arcade Players! We wanted to share a quick clarification regarding the deprecation of the Arcade Hoodie. We have heard your feedback and truly appreciate it.Please understand that...

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Arcade Polo T-shirts

23 May 2025

[Please note Back in the Game: The Arcade Hoodie post is deprecated] Get ready to unlock your next essential gear: The Arcade Polo - Tshirt!

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InFocus This Week - Work Meets Play: Rapid Runs

17 May 2025

When you're moving millions across a hundred cities, there's no room for inefficiency. Rapido's rise in India's mobility space has been about more than just expanding its reach—it's been about scaling smart, keeping services secure, and optimizing for cost without compromising performance.

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Back in the Game: The Arcade Screen Cleaner and The Arcade Pen Set

16 May 2025

Leveling up never looked so good! Two of the most-loved Arcade rewards are making a comeback in the Arcade Ranger Tier—ready to bring some serious style and function to your everyday grind.

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InFocus This Week: Skills Boost Arcade - NetworkSkills

13 May 2025

No cloud app stands alone. Behind every successful deployment is a strong foundation of networking, security, and observability. This week, Skills Boost Arcade: NetworkSkills takes center stage—giving you hands-on experience with the tools and techniques that power modern, cloud-native infrastructure on Google Cloud.

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Back in the Game: The Arcade Mug And The Arcade Laptop Stand

9 May 2025

The first swag drop of 2025 has arrived, and it's packing some great news! Two Arcade favorites are back—this time in the Arcade Novice Tier! Say hello again to the Arcade Mug and the Arcade Laptop Stand.

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Infocus This Week- Skills Boost Arcade May 2025

8 May 2025

May is in full bloom—and so is your chance to grow cloud skills! This week, we're focusing on real-world impact: from modeling data to deploying apps, every lab takes you a step closer to solving today's challenges with Google Cloud.

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Save The Day In The Skills Boost Arcade!

2 May 2025

Arcade Players, your skills have made a real difference — and now, a new challenge awaits!

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Update- April 2025 Games Extended!

2 May 2025

Just a quick heads-up — the Arcade April games are now extended till 4th May. So if you haven't had the chance to complete them, there's still time! Also, new games will be launching on Monday, 5th May. Get ready for some fresh challenges coming your way. Stay tuned.

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INFOCUS THIS WEEK: SKILLS BOOST ARCADE APRIL 2025

23 April 2025

This week, we're spotlighting one of the most fun-packed experiences on the Skills Boost Arcade. Whether you're just starting your cloud learning journey or looking to sharpen your skills, Skills Boost Arcade April 2025 offers a guided, hands-on path across four exciting levels. Each level is designed to help you build confidence, earn credentials, and earn Arcade Points!

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The Skills Boost Arcade 2025 Tiers

14 April 2025

You've been skilling up, racking up points, crushing challenges, and maybe even losing track of time doing all of this (happens to the best of us). Now it's finally time to see where all that effort is taking you. Check out the Official Skills Boost Arcade 2025 Tiers.

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The Arcade TechCare

9 April 2025

Arcade TechCare is now live— a new challenge that puts you in the shoes of a healthcare technologist. Through these hands-on labs, you'll learn how to manage medical data, protect patient privacy, and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

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The Arcade Facilitators Are Here!

1 April 2025

'We are pleased to announce the return of the Arcade Facilitators, a dedicated group of experts committed to enhancing your Cloud learning experience. These facilitators are here to provide guidance, valuable insights, and...'

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Eid Mubarak from Skills Boost Arcade! 🌙

31 March 2025

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and fulfilling Eid! Enjoy the festivities, create wonderful memories, and keep pushing forward on your journey of learning and growth. On the occasion of Eid, the March games will be extended for 3 days which means, March games will be active till 3rd April 2025.

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Save The Day In The Skills Boost Arcade!

31 March 2025

'Arcade Players, we need your expertise yet again! A company is struggling with real-time data processing for its event-driven applications. Their system receives a high volume of messages from multiple sources, but...'

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A First Glimpse Of The New Skills Boost Arcade Tiers!

25 March 2025

You've been putting in the work, leveling up your skills, and now it's time to make it official—The Skills Boost Arcade Tiers are here! Your journey through The Skills Boost Arcade isn't just about earning points; it's about proving your expertise, tackling challenges, and reaching new Tiers.

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Value of Certifications

21 March 2025

Having the right skills is important, but being able to prove them can open even more doors. Google Cloud certifications help professionals stand out, gain new opportunities, and bring real value to their organizations. For a limited time, you can get 50% off any Google Cloud certification!

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The Skills Boost Arcade: Color Your Skills!

17 March 2025

Holi is a time for colors, celebration, and new beginnings—why not bring that energy into your learning journey? While Holi might be over, but the Arcade is giving a chance to `Color Your Skills`...

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Save The Day In The Skills Boost Arcade!

10 March 2025

`Players, I need your EXPERTISE! We've got a tricky situation, and only the best Arcade minds can crack it! Problem: A company managing a fleet of ChromeOS devices...`

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In Focus This Week: Skills Boost Arcade March 2025

6 March 2025

March is here, bringing a splash of colors—and new cloud skills! This month, explore hands-on labs that help you secure data, automate cloud operations, and build powerful apps! It's time to explore and soak up something new!

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Work, meet Play!

23 February 2025

`The road is set, and the challenge awaits. With Work Meets Play: Automobile, you'll put your Kubernetes skills to the test in a real-world scenario where cloud technology meets innovation...`

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Coming Soon: A New Skills Boost Arcade Game!

20 February 2025

`We're introducing an all-new Skills Boost Arcade Game, where you'll tackle real-world challenges and solve them using Google Cloud technology. This is your opportunity to apply your skills, earn rewards, and gain recognition for your expertise...`

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In Focus this Week- The Arcade Basecamp February!

19 February 2025

This week, we're spotlighting the Arcade Base Camp February, your launchpad for building essential Google Cloud skills while racking up Arcade Points.

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Love Beyond Query

15 February 2025

Join the latest The Love Beyond Query Game and level up your data skills. As you power through, you'll unlock an exclusive Google Cloud credential and 2 Arcade Points!

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One Story, Many Moments: The Journey So Far

13 February 2025

February is here—the month of celebrating wins, big and small… together! As we prepare for a new adventure, let's take a trip down memory lane and see how it all began!

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Stay in the Know - Subscribe to the Skills Boost Arcade!

11 February 2025

The Skills Boost Arcade is where your dedication transforms into rewards, but there's one thing you need to do to ensure you get what you've earned—stay subscribed. Also it is important to note that prizes won't be available right after you complete challenges and games. They can be redeemed when the prize counter opens at the end of the season and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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In Focus This Week: Skills Boost Arcade February 2025

4 February 2025

Having the right cloud skills can open doors and make everyday work easier. Whether you're building apps, securing cloud environments, or getting familiar with essential tools, Skills Boost Arcade has something for you. This week, we're exploring all three levels, giving you hands-on experience to grow your skills and confidence.

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Save the Day in the Arcade

27 January 2025

'Hello Arcade Players, I need your HELP! I'm working on a project and I've run into a challenge that I'd love your input on. Here's the problem: ...' It is time for you to be an Arcade Hero and comment with your right answers! If your solution stands out, you'll get a special shoutout in the next community game post!

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Life in The Cloud: A Financial Success Story!

23 January 2025

In the financial world, time is everything. For Commerzbank, one of Germany's leading banks, this was especially true in its financial advisory division. Advisors were spending countless hours documenting investment recommendations—a task required by regulations but frustratingly manual and time-consuming.

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In Focus This Week: Skills Boost Arcade Level 1

21 January 2025

In a world that runs on data, having the right skills to manage, process, and optimize it isn't just an advantage—it's essential. Skills Boost Arcade Level 1 is here to help you step up your game in Data Operations (DataOps) and Workflow Optimization.

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Skills Boost Arcade 2025

13 January 2025

Skills Boost Arcade 2025 has arrived, bringing an exciting lineup of challenges to make your learning journey more engaging, hands-on, and rewarding!

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8 January 2025

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