Went here once with my wife and her sister. We weren't big fans of the sterile environment with these type of seated cabinets. It's a different type of arcade than we're used to. I'm not saying it's bad, but we prefer retro classics with old cabinets that showcase the game's original charm, and this is definitely not the place for that (when we went). We have found the place for us though called Pinballz. Different atmosphere (more a step back in time). I'm glad there's more choices now.
@GadgetMan777 Pinballz is a great place. I head over there on lunch with workmates at least once a week now that they have extended hours. I intend to put together a video of Pinz at some point.
A wonderful little arcade.. Whoever runs it has some good taste! In a way arcades are win/win at the moment IF you let local gamers know where you are - a few top titles from Japan & just about ANY old retro games will go down well. I hope there will be a resurgence in the scene - the West is almost bone dry save for Oaisies like this, and these are usually inner city only. As with retro stores, IMO it's VERY important to advertise - just photocopy a few hundered flyers a week, hand them out.
@HappyConsoleGamer Thanks! It's a good thing I don't live next door to the place. It wouldn't be long before I would be sleeping in the alley behind it.
@wip3outguy7 Ha ha, thats a great thought - I have a somewhat addictive personality so I'd probably be lurking in a box not far away! A grimey Final Fight-like existence for just a few more hours of arcade hapiness.. ^_^ You should see Southend on Sea in the UK, not sure about its current state, but that was my personal Mecca for arcades, over a mile of huge Seafront Arcades.. Just thinking about it makes me weepy! X'D
@futurematt5 The bullet hell shooter I showed first is one of the many versions of DoDonPachi. The Cotton one was Death Smiles. Glad you enjoyed it, man. Can't wait to see the arcade near you!
@wip3outguy7 I thought it was Ketsui - I've not seen the new Do-Don though.. Looks awesome! Just wish I had a Japanese 360 and a heap 'o cash.. Well, no doubt these games will be as widely available in future as current emulations are.
wow.... why does the mid-west/east get all the fucking cool retro video game store/ game stores/ fucking awesome arcades?
I live in southern california, and I literally dont know a single person that plays fighting games on the same level as me, and Im garbage :( I dont even know of an arcade anywhere close besides Boomers or Nickel Nickel which are both utter crap
@DUDEABIDES001 LOL. Sorry man. Hmm... Maybe all of them moved to Austin. I see a lot of California license plates around town. I would venture to say 1 in 5 cars.
I remember the stories from So Cal back in the day. I was under the impression the community out there and in Nor Cal was still going strong and that some of the best players in the nation were still coming from there. At least, that appears to be the general message coming from SRK. :/
cool video that arcade is awesome .. i haven't seen those cabinets in awhile cool amizidahoo puzzle bubble never heard of that one man yougot to make arcade reviews man ..awesome video thanks for sharing XD
Wtf dude, it's been a YEAR since you've last been up there? That is truly a testament to how busy your life is.. I would be up there weekly, for sure, if I had an arcade like that near me! :D
Went here once with my wife and her sister. We weren't big fans of the sterile environment with these type of seated cabinets. It's a different type of arcade than we're used to. I'm not saying it's bad, but we prefer retro classics with old cabinets that showcase the game's original charm, and this is definitely not the place for that (when we went). We have found the place for us though called Pinballz. Different atmosphere (more a step back in time). I'm glad there's more choices now.
GadgetMan777 8 months ago
@GadgetMan777 Pinballz is a great place. I head over there on lunch with workmates at least once a week now that they have extended hours. I intend to put together a video of Pinz at some point.
wip3outguy7 8 months ago
That place is incredible!!! You are so lucky to have this in Austin!
DDP DFK and Deathsmiles side by side, FTW!!!
KETSUI18 1 year ago
A wonderful little arcade.. Whoever runs it has some good taste! In a way arcades are win/win at the moment IF you let local gamers know where you are - a few top titles from Japan & just about ANY old retro games will go down well. I hope there will be a resurgence in the scene - the West is almost bone dry save for Oaisies like this, and these are usually inner city only. As with retro stores, IMO it's VERY important to advertise - just photocopy a few hundered flyers a week, hand them out.
andy7666 1 year ago
awesome video!
HappyConsoleGamer 1 year ago
@HappyConsoleGamer Thanks! It's a good thing I don't live next door to the place. It wouldn't be long before I would be sleeping in the alley behind it.
wip3outguy7 1 year ago
@wip3outguy7 Ha ha, thats a great thought - I have a somewhat addictive personality so I'd probably be lurking in a box not far away! A grimey Final Fight-like existence for just a few more hours of arcade hapiness.. ^_^ You should see Southend on Sea in the UK, not sure about its current state, but that was my personal Mecca for arcades, over a mile of huge Seafront Arcades.. Just thinking about it makes me weepy! X'D
andy7666 1 year ago
great video man!! What was that v-shooter called? And the one that looked a bit like Cotton on acid??!
If I get a chance I will put up a similar vid of the only decent arcade in London: Casino.
futurematt5 1 year ago
@futurematt5 The bullet hell shooter I showed first is one of the many versions of DoDonPachi. The Cotton one was Death Smiles. Glad you enjoyed it, man. Can't wait to see the arcade near you!
wip3outguy7 1 year ago
@wip3outguy7 I thought it was Ketsui - I've not seen the new Do-Don though.. Looks awesome! Just wish I had a Japanese 360 and a heap 'o cash.. Well, no doubt these games will be as widely available in future as current emulations are.
andy7666 1 year ago
wow.... why does the mid-west/east get all the fucking cool retro video game store/ game stores/ fucking awesome arcades?
I live in southern california, and I literally dont know a single person that plays fighting games on the same level as me, and Im garbage :( I dont even know of an arcade anywhere close besides Boomers or Nickel Nickel which are both utter crap
DUDEABIDES001 1 year ago
@DUDEABIDES001 LOL. Sorry man. Hmm... Maybe all of them moved to Austin. I see a lot of California license plates around town. I would venture to say 1 in 5 cars.
wip3outguy7 1 year ago
@wip3outguy7 its alright man, nice vid btw.
looks like im moving the texas
the worst part about it is, I live in orange county and when SF2 came out it was so HUGE over here. then just kinda died out
DUDEABIDES001 1 year ago
@DUDEABIDES001 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
I remember the stories from So Cal back in the day. I was under the impression the community out there and in Nor Cal was still going strong and that some of the best players in the nation were still coming from there. At least, that appears to be the general message coming from SRK. :/
Austin IS a nice place to live, though. :D
wip3outguy7 1 year ago
@wip3outguy7 yeah I here that too, I guess where I live is just not a hotspot for fighting games
DUDEABIDES001 1 year ago
cool video that arcade is awesome .. i haven't seen those cabinets in awhile cool amizidahoo puzzle bubble never heard of that one man yougot to make arcade reviews man ..awesome video thanks for sharing XD
techromancer1 1 year ago
@techromancer1 If there were more arcades, I would!
wip3outguy7 1 year ago
Wtf dude, it's been a YEAR since you've last been up there? That is truly a testament to how busy your life is.. I would be up there weekly, for sure, if I had an arcade like that near me! :D
austinmackert 1 year ago
@austinmackert Rub it in, why don't you.
wip3outguy7 1 year ago