Sega on Arcade Resurgance

Okay, so maybe this is not related to Nintendo. It’s about time that arcade games are being made more and shown off more at my local Aladdin’s Castle. There is too many of the same old games there.

When one thinks of the traditional video game arcade, they may think of a narrow dimly lit neon room, crowded with an array of playable stand-up units, Skee-Ball, dollar-to-quarter changers, and an overall interior atmosphere that tries to look appealing so that younger audiences will be lured in. You’ll occasionally see a crowd gather around a Dance Dance Revolution machine where experienced players will get a few minutes of fame in the shopping mall spotlight. A generic mix of aromas from the adjacent food court and sounds of pumped-in Kenny G mall muzak make their way into the arcade. A look at the arcade game selection makes a visitor ask, “Why aren’t there any new games?” or “Can’t I play this on my home console?”
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