The physical space of play has a lot to do with how we experience games. Often times, a player can enjoy play more if he\/she is in a comfortable environment\/position. A lot of video games can be played sitting down, but some, like specific arcade video games such as PacMan, etc., are played standing up. What does the arcade environment do to the space of play? It makes it more social. A video game arcade is a space dedicated to creating a social gaming environment. It’s unique, nostalgic, and a little archaic, but still fun. Arcades can encourage physical social interaction while playing. The way that arcades are are set up encourages others to watch an individual who is playing the game, thus becoming the player’s audience. It doesn’t always have to happen this way, but the arcade seems to be an accepted place for this. The mood and atmosphere of the arcade creates a social space where others can come together to experience games as either the player or the audience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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