Title: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: zapiy on November 17, 2014, 19:08:00 PM
Post by: zapiy on November 17, 2014, 19:08:00 PM
Add any you know of here.
http://youtu.be/tYI0LKdhVs0 (//http)
Timewarp Arcade.
Timewarp Arcade in Bridgwater, Somerset,
http://youtu.be/tYI0LKdhVs0 (//http)
Timewarp Arcade.
Timewarp Arcade in Bridgwater, Somerset,
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Console Compulsive on January 16, 2015, 23:12:12 PM
Post by: Console Compulsive on January 16, 2015, 23:12:12 PM
There is a fairly new arcade/pool hall that has opened in Southend on Sea town centre called Astro City. They have a mixture of retro and more modern machines as well as fruit machines and a couple of pusher machines.Â
They also run the occasional retro all-nighter, Nintendo Street Pass events, Rhythm gamming events (Dance Dance Revolution etc..). There is also a café/bar selling refreshments and a Jukebox.
Astro City (//http)
Here is a list of some of the retro arcade machines that they have.
Gauntlet
Pac Man
Donkey Kong
Street Fighter 2
Street Fighter: Third Strike
Pac-Land
Gauntlet Legends
The Simpsons (2 player Jamma cab)
Super Mario Bros.
WWF Wrestlemania
House of the Dead 3
Fighting Mania
Daytona USA
There are also some Japanese bullet hell shoot 'em up's in Naomi Cabinets but I'm not sure of the names.
Anyway, this is a great little addition to the existing arcades in Southend so please visit them.
They also run the occasional retro all-nighter, Nintendo Street Pass events, Rhythm gamming events (Dance Dance Revolution etc..). There is also a café/bar selling refreshments and a Jukebox.
Astro City (//http)
Here is a list of some of the retro arcade machines that they have.
Gauntlet
Pac Man
Donkey Kong
Street Fighter 2
Street Fighter: Third Strike
Pac-Land
Gauntlet Legends
The Simpsons (2 player Jamma cab)
Super Mario Bros.
WWF Wrestlemania
House of the Dead 3
Fighting Mania
Daytona USA
There are also some Japanese bullet hell shoot 'em up's in Naomi Cabinets but I'm not sure of the names.
Anyway, this is a great little addition to the existing arcades in Southend so please visit them.
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: TrekMD on January 17, 2015, 03:01:17 AM
Post by: TrekMD on January 17, 2015, 03:01:17 AM
That's cool! We have arcade machines at movie theaters and certain types of restaurants in the that cater to entertainment for families.Â
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Greyfox on January 17, 2015, 11:13:36 AM
Post by: Greyfox on January 17, 2015, 11:13:36 AM
A curious question for you Trek, do they have any Chuckie Cheese restaurants near you etc and if so, do they have any classic arcade games in them? Isn't Chuckie cheese about video games and eating? Just curious about the or if anyone else here who lives in the States tell us about any vintage or modern arcades near were you live.
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: TrekMD on January 17, 2015, 13:55:21 PM
Post by: TrekMD on January 17, 2015, 13:55:21 PM
Quote from: "Greyfox"A curious question for you Trek, do they have any Chuckie Cheese restaurants near you etc and if so, do they have any classic arcade games in them? Isn't Chuckie cheese about video games and eating? Just curious about the or if anyone else here who lives in the States tell us about any vintage or modern arcades near were you live.
There are a few chains like it. We do have Chuckie Cheese and Dave & Busters. I don't go there often but they did still have classic arcade machines when I last visited. They certainly do at the movie theaters. I just checked the Dave & Busters page and they do list classic games: http://www.daveandbusters.com/games/play-for-fun/ (http://www.daveandbusters.com/games/play-for-fun/)
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Greyfox on January 17, 2015, 14:18:43 PM
Post by: Greyfox on January 17, 2015, 14:18:43 PM
Now that is boss :71:
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Akuza on March 04, 2015, 11:04:10 AM
Post by: Akuza on March 04, 2015, 11:04:10 AM
Arcade club! http://www.arcade-club.com (http://www.arcade-club.com) sadly only open on a Saturday evening, based near Blackburn !
They've just gone from a small place to a big place, £10 to get in, all machines are set to free to play with refreshments thrown in free!
They've just gone from a small place to a big place, £10 to get in, all machines are set to free to play with refreshments thrown in free!
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Lorfarius on March 04, 2015, 13:44:44 PM
Post by: Lorfarius on March 04, 2015, 13:44:44 PM
You know it might be worth organising a forum meet up there.
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on March 04, 2015, 13:57:58 PM
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on March 04, 2015, 13:57:58 PM
Quote from: "Lorfarius"You know it might be worth organising a forum meet up there.
You read my mind! 8)
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: zapiy on March 04, 2015, 14:01:26 PM
Post by: zapiy on March 04, 2015, 14:01:26 PM
They have moved into the RGP place I believe. I could possibly make it to a meet one day.
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Lorfarius on March 04, 2015, 14:01:58 PM
Post by: Lorfarius on March 04, 2015, 14:01:58 PM
We can pick a weekend for April or May if that's suits people?
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Greyfox on March 04, 2015, 14:22:40 PM
Post by: Greyfox on March 04, 2015, 14:22:40 PM
So all us Foreigners have to sit back and read about how much fun you all had ehh? tops!!!
Again I would love to meet up with you all and have a great time with some gaming gags like this one....
Q. How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
A. None. That's a hardware issue.
Again I would love to meet up with you all and have a great time with some gaming gags like this one....
Q. How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
A. None. That's a hardware issue.
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on March 04, 2015, 14:34:00 PM
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on March 04, 2015, 14:34:00 PM
Quote from: "Lorfarius"We can pick a weekend for April or May if that's suits people?
Not the 2nd May, otherwise I'm free to book something in now.
Its here BTW http://goo.gl/maps/G7PTU (http://goo.gl/maps/G7PTU)
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: zapiy on March 04, 2015, 14:34:04 PM
Post by: zapiy on March 04, 2015, 14:34:04 PM
Book a flight.
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Lorfarius on March 04, 2015, 14:40:24 PM
Post by: Lorfarius on March 04, 2015, 14:40:24 PM
I'm free whenever. Can't do this month as I've just bought a car so a bit skint!
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on March 23, 2015, 22:17:28 PM
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on March 23, 2015, 22:17:28 PM
Bump.
This still on? Got a date?
This still on? Got a date?
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: zapiy on March 24, 2015, 17:27:08 PM
Post by: zapiy on March 24, 2015, 17:27:08 PM
If i a date is arranged i will do my best to attend..
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on March 24, 2015, 22:14:49 PM
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on March 24, 2015, 22:14:49 PM
April I cant do the 4th but am free all other weekends, seriously pick one as I'll go anyway otherwise lolÂ
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: guest5566 on March 27, 2015, 16:16:15 PM
Post by: guest5566 on March 27, 2015, 16:16:15 PM
Not really an arcade in the purist sense, but if anyone's ever in Bristol centre there's a place called Kongs. It's one of those funky bar type places. There are 3 or 4 arcade cabs to play on.
http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/kongs-of-kings-street-bristol (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/kongs-of-kings-street-bristol)
I usually have a couple of goes on Donkey Kong when I go in there. I've always been pretty bad at it and struggle to get past level 4, but that's probably due to the amount of beer consumed...
http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/kongs-of-kings-street-bristol (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/kongs-of-kings-street-bristol)
I usually have a couple of goes on Donkey Kong when I go in there. I've always been pretty bad at it and struggle to get past level 4, but that's probably due to the amount of beer consumed...
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Akuza on May 16, 2015, 22:35:44 PM
Post by: Akuza on May 16, 2015, 22:35:44 PM
So I went to arcade club for the first time this weekend. Have to say, its pretty darn awesome.
Alot of different machines and pinball machines, ill get some pictures up when I can too. Also a video if possible with a bit of editing!
But we need to do a meet up which was mentioned before!
Also, they can do private hire too and are looking to expand too, give them support guys even for one night
Alot of different machines and pinball machines, ill get some pictures up when I can too. Also a video if possible with a bit of editing!
But we need to do a meet up which was mentioned before!
Also, they can do private hire too and are looking to expand too, give them support guys even for one night
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on May 17, 2015, 09:46:29 AM
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on May 17, 2015, 09:46:29 AM
Ive been meaning to go for a while, meeting a few of you lot would be the perfect excuse I need to get up off my arse and do it!
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Akuza on September 19, 2015, 19:36:24 PM
Post by: Akuza on September 19, 2015, 19:36:24 PM
Went to a local bowling place today ( named Hollywood bowl ) they had this!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/19/f66d91b8898c993464b7cf1b5a78b271.jpg)
A Mario kart arcade racer, a rip off really, 1 race for £1! Thought you could have At least had a full cup race, but you do have you picture taken at the beginning for the leader boards!
So if you have a bowling place near you it's probably a gold mine of arcade machines like this!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/19/f66d91b8898c993464b7cf1b5a78b271.jpg)
A Mario kart arcade racer, a rip off really, 1 race for £1! Thought you could have At least had a full cup race, but you do have you picture taken at the beginning for the leader boards!
So if you have a bowling place near you it's probably a gold mine of arcade machines like this!
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Shadowrunner on September 20, 2015, 00:41:34 AM
Post by: Shadowrunner on September 20, 2015, 00:41:34 AM
Great find, but yeah it shouldn't cost that much! Still cool to see.
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: Katzkatz on February 09, 2016, 13:09:03 PM
Post by: Katzkatz on February 09, 2016, 13:09:03 PM
There's also "The Heart of Gaming" in West Acton in London. They rescued a few arcade cabs from the now sadly defunct "Casino Arcade" in London.
See the following :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSAUiQxfmJU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSAUiQxfmJU)
https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartOfGaming/
Last year, they were robbed of a few cabs. I think there was a campaign to replace them.
See the following :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSAUiQxfmJU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSAUiQxfmJU)
https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartOfGaming/
Last year, they were robbed of a few cabs. I think there was a campaign to replace them.
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: MadCommodore on February 09, 2016, 19:30:15 PM
Post by: MadCommodore on February 09, 2016, 19:30:15 PM
People starting up these retro arcades as a business are REALLY bad news because you can't buy decent used arcade machines anywhere now. I have been looking for a few classic machines including a sit down Out Run but not even the rip-off merchants you find on google have one.
I don't like this because when all these companies go bust the machines will all be scrapped after being repossed. STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't like this because when all these companies go bust the machines will all be scrapped after being repossed. STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: zapiy on February 09, 2016, 20:11:10 PM
Post by: zapiy on February 09, 2016, 20:11:10 PM
By joining sites like UKVaC you will get some bargains there but you have to put the effort in.
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: psj3809 on May 05, 2016, 13:14:15 PM
Post by: psj3809 on May 05, 2016, 13:14:15 PM
Give me a shout if people are going to Arcade Club. Great to see that place grow and grow.
Only live about 10 miles away so i've been a few times, love it.
Only live about 10 miles away so i've been a few times, love it.
Title: Re: Arcades still going in the UK.
Post by: zapiy on May 05, 2016, 19:40:35 PM
Post by: zapiy on May 05, 2016, 19:40:35 PM
If I ever get up there Ill certainly do that chap.