In this interview with Brian Ashcraft, a arcade enthusiast, he talks about the thriving arcade culture in Japan, and what makes it so successful. He also touches on why Arcades have struggled in the U.S. and if we can ever expect a renewed interest in them.
Why do you think arcades failed in the USA?
"I don’t think they failed. I think they were, for a period, highly successful. But things like location hurt the industry over time. If you have to drive to an arcade, that hurts it’s business. Because that means you must plan to go there. You cannot just pop in for a quick game and then go on your merry way."
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