Surprised that between yesterday and so far today no one has mentioned the game that started it all- PONG! (Yes, Virginia, it was an arcade game for a few years before Atari brought it into our living rooms.)
So did I- especially at a nickel a pop instead of a quarter, and free games if you topped the preset score. It took a great deal of finesse and touch to not TILT!
Real nice characters behind you … run & get out of there fast! You’re to young to be in that place & mom’s usually know best… listen to her & don’t get talked into something just to be ‘cool’ and afraid to say no.
This story arc puts me very much in mind of the immortal Gord, who ran a video/computer games store that the youth of the town – and sometimes the not so young – viewed as an informal games arcade. Gord did not mind this so long as they bought something and it did no harm to advertise the gods with a view to making sales. but the two types now standing behind the boys look typical of Gord’s harder bargains, who he dealt with on a “one stroke and you are out” basis.
I reccomend the Word of Gord mightily, to those who have worked in retail and who know the kind of Situations they have to deal with.
It may be found written Here and contains much of wisdom and laughter as it pertains to video and computer gaming stores.
Improve? as in those losers standing behind? Some video games are fine, but kids who do a lot will never benefit, unless they switch to DESIGNING them.
Sorry John, but the “pure of heart” are more often brought down by their thuggy ‘friends’ than the other way around. Remember that one is known by the company they keep.><>me
legaleagle48 over 11 years ago
Gee, I wonder why Elly doesn’t approve of Mike’s being there.
Templo S.U.D. over 11 years ago
The eyes on the back of your head need glasses, Gordon.
bluskies over 11 years ago
Surprised that between yesterday and so far today no one has mentioned the game that started it all- PONG! (Yes, Virginia, it was an arcade game for a few years before Atari brought it into our living rooms.)
bluskies over 11 years ago
So did I- especially at a nickel a pop instead of a quarter, and free games if you topped the preset score. It took a great deal of finesse and touch to not TILT!
yankeetexan over 11 years ago
Real nice characters behind you … run & get out of there fast! You’re to young to be in that place & mom’s usually know best… listen to her & don’t get talked into something just to be ‘cool’ and afraid to say no.
janisil over 11 years ago
pinball wizard
AgProv over 11 years ago
This story arc puts me very much in mind of the immortal Gord, who ran a video/computer games store that the youth of the town – and sometimes the not so young – viewed as an informal games arcade. Gord did not mind this so long as they bought something and it did no harm to advertise the gods with a view to making sales. but the two types now standing behind the boys look typical of Gord’s harder bargains, who he dealt with on a “one stroke and you are out” basis.
I reccomend the Word of Gord mightily, to those who have worked in retail and who know the kind of Situations they have to deal with.
It may be found written Here and contains much of wisdom and laughter as it pertains to video and computer gaming stores.
http://www.actsofgord.com/
Gord and his customers were Canadian too…
AlexPK85 over 11 years ago
My thumbs still hurt til this day playing 100s of asteroids games. Still an addicying game, brings back memories.
gobblingup Premium Member over 11 years ago
I don’t think those guys behind you are trying to improve themselves, Gordon…
ossiningaling over 11 years ago
All skills that are useful for the modern automobile mechanic.
vldazzle over 11 years ago
Improve? as in those losers standing behind? Some video games are fine, but kids who do a lot will never benefit, unless they switch to DESIGNING them.
awdunn2484 over 11 years ago
Sorry John, but the “pure of heart” are more often brought down by their thuggy ‘friends’ than the other way around. Remember that one is known by the company they keep.><>me
danlarios over 11 years ago
run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
summerdog86 over 11 years ago
Improve yourself in who’s eyes is the question.
ellisaana Premium Member over 11 years ago
Well said.
Daniel Aplet over 11 years ago
not something you would put o a resume kid
Kathy M T M over 11 years ago
they shouldn’t be wandering around by themselves at that age in the first place.
loves raising duncan over 11 years ago
Talk about being careful of one’s company!
iced tea over 11 years ago
They better scram out of there before it’s too late!
Gretchen's Mom over 11 years ago
My favorite video arcade game back in the 1980’s when I was a teenager? Pac-Man, of course!
westny77 over 11 years ago
Those 2 guys in background look like lborn losers.
gailatkinson over 11 years ago
How long before Elly doesn’t work so she’s home when Mike gets out of school?