Round-Up: The State Of The Arcade At ASI 2008

[The arcade game scene is still alive in North America, and Game Set Watch asked Arcade Heroes‘ Adam Pratt to write up a report on last weekend’s ASI 2008 event in Las Vegas, revealing just where the arcade scene is heading, even after its reported Western demise.]
For the most part, the game industry events that get most of the attention focus on what is happening in console and PC gaming.
In fact, few - even within the industry, realize that there are conventions for other sectors, including coin-operated arcade games. Arcades actually have several conventions throughout the year worldwide, including ATEI in the UK, AOU in Japan and ASI, IAAPA and the AAMA Gala in the US.
This year’s ASI (Amusement Showcase International) event was held in Las Vegas between March 27-29th. Despite their overlooked status, there are still significant amounts of new arcade machines shown for Western distribution, among […]

Original post by editors@gamesetwatch.com (mathewk) and software by Elliott Back