GameWorks, a beloved chain of arcades, has shut down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
✖ After more than 25 years in the business, an iconic arcade business has now closed its doors. GameWorks, Inc. had maintained six locations throughout the U.S., including Las Vegas, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Minneapolis. The locations served not only as arcades, but also as a destination for eSports events. Fans of The Last of Us Part II might recognize the Seattle location as the basis for a scene from the game.
— GameWorks, Inc. December 24, 2021 The coronavirus pandemic has had a massive impact on the video game industry as a whole over the last two years. From global shortages of semiconductors, to software delays brought on by remote game development, it's impossible to overstate just how many different facets have been effected. Arcades have also faced issues brought on by the pandemic, first from the initial lockdowns, and now from consumers electing to avoid large crowds.
Of course, it doesn't help that arcades were struggling long before the pandemic began. Arcades were once a staple of the video game industry, but a lot has changed over the last three decades. Venues like GameWorks were once the only way for players to compete or play alongside friends and strangers, but the internet allows gamers all over the world to do just that. There are still passionate players that prefer to play in person, and tournaments have helped to keep that spirit alive.
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