KEEPING THE SPIRIT OF THE ARCADE ALIVE
May 22, 2019
3 minutes
For a child of the 1980s, spending time at the local arcade was a rite of passage. Quarters were fuel for the machine, and no couch cushion was safe from a thorough search for loose change. It was a multi-billion dollar industry and, for many, a way of life. It remained a dominant force in entertainment until the advent of home gaming.
While arcades will probably never return to their former glories, they continue to find new ways to survive – and even thrive. ‘Barcades’ have popped up around the world, attracting adults by appealing
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