• 453: Resurrecting Arcades: Meet Europe’s Biggest Arcade Importer - The Retro Hour EP453

  • Nov 1 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
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453: Resurrecting Arcades: Meet Europe’s Biggest Arcade Importer - The Retro Hour EP453

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  • In this week’s episode, we sit down with Chris Blok, the co-owner of Amsterdam’s legendary Blast Galaxy and Europe’s largest arcade importer. Chris takes us on an incredible journey through his life as an arcade enthusiast, from his earliest gaming experiences in the Netherlands to witnessing the boom and decline of arcades. We discuss everything from the challenges of importing and restoring rare machines, to his plans for keeping arcade culture alive and thriving.

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    36:44 - Chris Blok Interview

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