American arcades are largely dead, killed by negative public sentiment and advancements in personal gaming. But arcades in Japan were able to survive and today are thriving. Even amidst a global pandemic. Cheddar Explains how Japanese arcades evolved to stay relevant.
Further reading:
The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2013/1/16/3740422/the-life-and-death-of-the-american-arcade-for-amusement-only
Travel Outlandish
https://traveloutlandish.com/blog/japanese-arcades-tokyo/
Japan Times
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2019/08/17/general/japan-video-game-arcades-relevant/
Kotaku
https://kotaku.com/how-japanese-arcades-are-trying-to-protect-against-the-1844452046
Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/sega-arcade-streaming-data-denter-japan-164030263.html
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