Do you? Don't you just love the feel of light guns and steering wheels, the odd flight simulator, DDR machine, and so on? It's about the only place gamers can get together on a daily basis in public. Sadly, they are the preserve of places where youngsters get bored and have nothing else to do. But damn, the adrenaline gets intense. I'd much, much rather go to an arcade than a nightclub.
Would you go to arcades if there were any decent ones near you? What would make you want to go back?
I think standalone arcades would work better with a different revenue model. Perhaps £5 for entry, for an hour, allowing you to play any game as much as you want.
Prizes are good. Make every machine print out some tickets or add points to your card.
Or do you think that arcades are terminally dead, and forever niche?
Would you go to arcades if there were any decent ones near you? What would make you want to go back?
I think standalone arcades would work better with a different revenue model. Perhaps £5 for entry, for an hour, allowing you to play any game as much as you want.
Prizes are good. Make every machine print out some tickets or add points to your card.
Or do you think that arcades are terminally dead, and forever niche?