I second this thread. This has got to be one of the most basic forums I've ever seen. I recommend phpBB ^_^  I'd even take Simple Machines Forums over this ^^

But a system like e-amuse is more than just score keeping. If only there were more American companies that actually understood why the arcade scene is dying in America and then understood how to fix it. One of the obvious answers would be e-amuse.

Consoles are dominating the market for so many reasons that arcade games are not adapting to or utilizing in their gameplay. A very simple step in the right direction is having online systems like e-amuse in arcades across the world. A system that allows you to track all your scores, unlocks, goals and progression through every arcade game that uses e-amuse. Do you think the Playstation Network and Xbox Live are just mistakes or minor additions to your console gaming experience? Why is Sony spending so much money and time into Home (whenever that is finally released). Ever notice that little option on Xbox Live that let's you pick what type of gamer you are, be it a "Pro" or just a "Casual" gamer. There's room for everyone to enjoy e-amuse and gives gamers that much more of a reason to go back to the arcade another day.

How is it that some arcade companies have made attempts to have online play in America (Raw Thrills for example with Big Buck Hunter Pro, which has a wireless card installed in the cabinet for tournament play, prizes and even uses a card save option). Other companies like Namco and Sega have made efforts too. Tekken 5 had player cards to store data and allowed the use of Playstation controllers on the dedicated arcade cabinets. Initial D and Maximum Tunes used player cards to save data, upgrade your cars and save stats. Then there are none card options such as Raw Thrills' Fast and Furious games (2 car and 1 bike series) and even older titles like Rush 2049 or Cruis'n Exotica used keypads to store gamer information on that cabinet. Heck, even DDR had PS1 memory cards for storing data and uploading edit files on pre-SN cabinets. And ITG had it almost perfect with the USB drive and user friendly options.

Why must SuperNova be a sub-par release of DDR? Now is the time to show us the future of arcade gaming! Show us what you can do Konami and Betson! Your loyal fans have supported you and brought a new life to DDR in America and around the world. One could say that you "owe" the fans, but I say you can both reward the fans and make a smart business decision at the same time. Think about it.

 Your Local Arcade Operator