I am more impressed he has a real arcade around. A little work and Roy could build the correct controls Defender, Pac-man and Centipede. A two way controller, a 4 way controller and a trackball, some buttons and the correct circuit board is all he needs. I know, I helped a friend rebuild a Defender a few mouths ago. It wasn’t hard, either.
the only arcade now is in a “fun” zone/bumper bowling/go kart/mini golf/family entertainment center(no booze). miss the days of killer instinct(cccombo breaker, ultra combo), nba jam, street fighter 2, and mortal kombat.
That was decades ago. I would love to find the copy of the magazine it was it. It was cool to see. That and scoring a goal on the fooseball world champs was my claim to fame back then.
I was never good at video games. I don’t have great hand-eye coordination. I like the store in the background, though… ITZA DOLLAR. I suppose it’s right next to a branch office of Dewey, Cheatem and Howe.
Rod Gonzalez almost 11 years ago
Hey! I know Mr. Beat!
Quantum Leaper almost 11 years ago
I am more impressed he has a real arcade around. A little work and Roy could build the correct controls Defender, Pac-man and Centipede. A two way controller, a 4 way controller and a trackball, some buttons and the correct circuit board is all he needs. I know, I helped a friend rebuild a Defender a few mouths ago. It wasn’t hard, either.
Burnside217 almost 11 years ago
Playing Zaxxon might be fun again.
These places could allow a guy human interaction without actual socializing, much.
vwdualnomand almost 11 years ago
the only arcade now is in a “fun” zone/bumper bowling/go kart/mini golf/family entertainment center(no booze). miss the days of killer instinct(cccombo breaker, ultra combo), nba jam, street fighter 2, and mortal kombat.
johnzakour Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Gorf was my game.
Happy Tinkerbelle Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Joust!
jackdohany almost 11 years ago
Well shoot, you gotta spend your money on SOMETHING. Might as well be on something that’s fun!
jschot almost 11 years ago
Denver has a great arcade. All the classics plus a full bar. (just for vwdualnomand)
57-Don almost 11 years ago
Nice Elijah Wood cameo!
ursen1 almost 11 years ago
Predate all of that with playing pinball machines in the hat shop.
Dragoncat almost 11 years ago
Ah, that arcade atmosphere…
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I know how it feels Roy.
James Hopkins almost 11 years ago
There’s a new bar in Columbus, Ohio called 16-bit arcade. It has old school arcade games, pinball and drinks. Best of all worlds!
johnzakour Premium Member almost 11 years ago
That was decades ago. I would love to find the copy of the magazine it was it. It was cool to see. That and scoring a goal on the fooseball world champs was my claim to fame back then.
johnzakour Premium Member almost 11 years ago
A free Interactive story by me. You can control how it flows.
richardzimdars almost 11 years ago
I was never good at video games. I don’t have great hand-eye coordination. I like the store in the background, though… ITZA DOLLAR. I suppose it’s right next to a branch office of Dewey, Cheatem and Howe.
ChrisV almost 11 years ago
I’m with Roy. It’s just not the same playing those old games on new devices. >Sigh.< I miss arcades. Maybe I’ll look up that place jimmyh mentioned.