Video arcades and pinball machines have long been a fixture on the entertainment landscape. This almanac provides a current and detailed look at the world of out-of-home, pay-to-play entertainment by one of the world's foremost specialists on the subject, professional arcade operator and blogger Adam Pratt. Inside are details about the present state of the amusement industry, a glossary of terms, the who-is-who among game developers & manufacturers, a trade show & event calendar, details on EVERY video arcade, pinball and video redemption (videmption) machine in production, amusement-related Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality/Virtual Reality products and what is in store for the near future. Whether you are a newcomer to the arcade industry or an expert, the information in this almanac will get you up-to-speed with what is going on with the fascinating world of arcade gaming, today! |