Eugene Jarvis Interview
Gamasutra has posted an Interview with the creator of defender (amongst other things), Mr. Jarvis who is still creating arcade games for his company Raw Thrills. Topics are mainly centered around the North American (and European) Arcade market but also mentions Japanese thriving scene and several other insider info. Click. One of my favorite quotes (being the true-blooded Sega fan i am):
Who are your true competitors right now?
EJ: There’s Sega, which is a very strong competitor. It’s amazing how many games they release per year. They’re very strong in Japan, and are a very strong competitor domestically…