Microsoft’s announcement of its Games Room service recently got me thinking: what is it about old-school arcades that’s so appealing? Well, first of all the loud noises and flashy lights rocked your senses as soon as you set foot in the door. Another attractive aspect was the fact that it was often a rare treat to go there; it was normally while you were off on holiday, on a day trip to the beach, or at a ten-pin bowling birthday party.