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>Just like how arcade gaming died in favor of “redemption games”

There are still a lot of racing and rhythm games at arcades.

This is probably a regional thing, but in my experience they're in decline.

The arcades near me, which have all opened within the last 5 years typically have one car racing game, maybe one motorcycle game, one dance game, and the other 50 or so games are just slot machines for kids.

In Australia we used to have a few arcades dotted around the place but I haven't walked past one in a long time. But whenever I go to Japan I'm amazed at how vibrant their arcade scene is. It seems much more communal as well - go hang out at the arcade with your friends.

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