ooo one of the ideas that Emi had is one I've had forever. Love to see it Dev.
When arcades shut down, idk why we didnt just make a karaoke equivalent of video games.
You go to a place, that has 3 consoles in each room, obviously behind protective material, you get controllers and can play the game, you have to register with an student ID/real ID or bank card to avoid people just smashing stuff. Always has the newest games in stock, all the older games wont be available (or available upon request on older consoles or something). Only really risk having to replace controllers here and there but otherwise could sell food, drinks, and other things too.
It's a great idea that I'm still shocked to this day hasnt became a new hang out spot. People used to spend like $10,000 dollars per arcade machine and get quarters back over time (which most machines were rented too, wasnt even full cost), charging people like $5 an hour per head to play games together, online, etc would probably make a killing in cities. Just a modern-day Arcade.