Post #1 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:15:40am 15.2 years ago
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My local Gameworks closed. And it wasn't just my local one, either.
So now I have no arcade to go to. I know of no other arcades with DDR in my area.
I blame Zynga for this.
So now I have no arcade to go to. I know of no other arcades with DDR in my area.
I blame Zynga for this.
Post #2 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:20:06am 15.2 years ago
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I feel your pain, same goes for silent, Aegis, and any one else whose local Gameworks closed down recently 
Post #3 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:20:18am 15.2 years ago
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Well, all the blame can rest on the shoulders of this guy:
Post #4 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:25:58am 15.2 years ago
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NVM
Post #5 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:28:41am 15.2 years ago
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That was just my way of blaming the closures on a really shitty economy.
Post #6 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:31:33am 15.2 years ago
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PureBlue does not care about black people.
Post #8 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:35:56am 15.2 years ago
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That does suck, sorry man.
Post #9 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:37:50am 15.2 years ago
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Arcade closures are an unfortunate occurrence indeed. My area used to have like 6 good DDR machines, but now it's down to... 1?
Post #10 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:37:51am 15.2 years ago
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Title change.
Is Sega running on a deficit or something? I would really like to know.
Is Sega running on a deficit or something? I would really like to know.
Post #11 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:39:33am 15.2 years ago
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Quote: Sega, in an article on vendingtimes.com
Sega chief executive Corey Haynes called the move a "tough financial decision" forced by the difficult economy. Sega officials added that the move was part of a "restructuring" strategy intended to improve profits.
So yeah, it's because the economy sucks.
Post #12 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:41:12am 15.2 years ago
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Wow, not much is more painful than the news that 90% of what's remaining at malls is (EDIT: "hipster") clothing. Our malls have suffered here quite a bit from that dilemma, as well. But the unfortunate truth is self-evident... between the internet, 3G cell networks, cable companies and DLC/direct streaming consoles... social contact is going from public to private/electronic in a very prominent way. Mostly because people can only afford one or the other, and nobody likes pay-per-play over owning something (gaming-wise).
Not to say the arcade concept is dead, but it needs to change, and evolve - from being more about gaming cashflow to being more of a social setting, with cashflow relating to that, more. I'm thinking of hooking up a musical gaming company around here that just acts more like an interactive, gaming nightclub. I just don't know how to balance the expense of that with fair - and affordable - one-time entry fees or memberships (weekly/monthly/seasonal). And honestly, I'm also afraid of "the inevitable slide" into the modern equivalent of rollerskating rinks.
Honestly. When was the last time any of you visited one of THOSE? o.O Fifth grade, maybe?
Post #13 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:44:51am 15.2 years ago
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Quote: Nightime
Wow, not much is more painful than the news that 90% of what's remaining at malls is (EDIT: "hipster") clothing. Our malls have suffered here quite a bit from that dilemma, as well. But the unfortunate truth is self-evident... between the internet, 3G cell networks, cable companies and DLC/direct streaming consoles... social contact is going from public to private/electronic in a very prominent way. Mostly because people can only afford one or the other, and nobody likes pay-per-play over owning something (gaming-wise).
Not to say the arcade concept is dead, but it needs to change, and evolve - from being more about gaming cashflow to being more of a social setting, with cashflow relating to that, more. I'm thinking of hooking up a musical gaming company around here that just acts more like an interactive, gaming nightclub. I just don't know how to balance the expense of that with fair - and affordable - one-time entry fees or memberships (weekly/monthly/seasonal). And honestly, I'm also afraid of "the inevitable slide" into the modern equivalent of rollerskating rinks.
Honestly. When was the last time any of you visited one of THOSE? o.O Fifth grade, maybe?
Edit: I'm not posting anymore until I save a pic of my post count
Post #14 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:47:36am 15.2 years ago
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Happy 573, hooky. 
Post #15 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:53:49am 15.2 years ago
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Thanks.
I just wish it wasn't about this.
There is actually one arcade near me, but it's X-Scape.
I just wish it wasn't about this.
There is actually one arcade near me, but it's X-Scape.
Post #16 · Posted at 2010-04-04 10:54:06am 15.2 years ago
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Even though the Gameworks in Tampa closed, we still have A LOT of arcades around...
...it's just that the Gameworks was the ONLY up-to-date arcade location in the area (and home to the ONLY SN2 machine in all of Tampa).
So i am stuck with Extreme and one SuperNOVA machine in my area
...it's just that the Gameworks was the ONLY up-to-date arcade location in the area (and home to the ONLY SN2 machine in all of Tampa).
So i am stuck with Extreme and one SuperNOVA machine in my area
Post #17 · Posted at 2010-04-04 11:24:47am 15.2 years ago
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Quote: Max
Even though the Gameworks in Tampa closed, we still have A LOT of arcades around...
...it's just that the Gameworks was the ONLY up-to-date arcade location in the area (and home to the ONLY SN2 machine in all of Tampa).
So i am stuck with Extreme and one SuperNOVA machine in my area
Be glad you still have those....it's just that the Gameworks was the ONLY up-to-date arcade location in the area (and home to the ONLY SN2 machine in all of Tampa).
So i am stuck with Extreme and one SuperNOVA machine in my area
Just a question: Do you think Gameworks is selling their machines via Betson?
Post #18 · Posted at 2010-04-04 11:28:22am 15.2 years ago
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Quote: hooky
Just a question: Do you think Gameworks is selling their machines via Betson?
THIS is what I am trying to find out, i heard that even though the Gameworks closed, the machines are STILL up and running, it's just that no one can enter into the place......which is tempting me to figure out just how are they going to get rid of the machines in the place? Auction? Or are they going to keep it to sell to another arcade company (Dave and Busters)? Idk
Post #19 · Posted at 2010-04-07 08:05:15am 15.2 years ago
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They may move some to Cincinatti/up to Chicago. At least, the ones that they don't already have.
http://www.betson.com/images/pdfs/Preowned_Amusement.pdf
Page 9 has Konami stuff. I wonder who owns that DDR X...
Update: I emailed Gameworks this message:
UPDATE: One Gameworks has been reopened, but not under Sega ownership, apparently (Gameworks does NOT have it listed on their website): http://cbs4.com/local/gameworks.sunset.place.2.1610956.html
I've also heard that the Indianapolis Gameworks is locked up, but the games are still on...
http://www.betson.com/images/pdfs/Preowned_Amusement.pdf
Page 9 has Konami stuff. I wonder who owns that DDR X...
Update: I emailed Gameworks this message:
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I have a question about a few of the games that were at the Indianapolis location.
Are the Dance Dance Revolution machines going to be sold? If so, where can I buy them?
Thanks in advance for reading this, and please respond back.
I hope they truly reply, but I'm not expecting anything more than an automated answer. Are the Dance Dance Revolution machines going to be sold? If so, where can I buy them?
Thanks in advance for reading this, and please respond back.
UPDATE: One Gameworks has been reopened, but not under Sega ownership, apparently (Gameworks does NOT have it listed on their website): http://cbs4.com/local/gameworks.sunset.place.2.1610956.html
I've also heard that the Indianapolis Gameworks is locked up, but the games are still on...
Post #20 · Posted at 2010-04-07 08:19:07am 15.2 years ago
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Ours closed too
Goodbye V4 and taiko
oh and i guess some ddr games but they suck
Goodbye V4 and taiko
oh and i guess some ddr games but they suck