The Fall Of Arcade Gaming

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Published on November 12, 2022 6:03:26 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGM5xP30bfM

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Arcade gaming has paved the way for modern-day gaming to flourish, but the concept itself is seemingly unheard of in 2022. What once was the epitome of playing video games has seen multiple highs and lows, all of which have eventually led to a steady decline. Learn what made the fall of arcading gaming come true in this short and concise explainer and why the phenomenon just isn't around anymore.

Chapters/Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:22 Intro
01:23 - 04:54 Origins
04:55 - 06:41 Golden Age of Arcade Gaming
06:42 - 07:42 Decline of Arcade Gaming
07:43 - 08:30 Recovery and brief downfall
08:31 - 08:55 Resurgence through fighting games
08:56 - 12:05 In the modern age and shallow breaths

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#arcade #arcadegames #arcadegame

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