Gaming related things to do in New York?

o1s1n

I'm flying out on Tuesday and would love to know if there are any decent spots worth checking that you know about?

So far there's Barcade and the Nintendo store. Any other arcades? Or good retro game stores?

safetyboy

The last arcade in China town.

http://www.scoutingny.com/?p=3570



good blog there with stuff to do, i was going to head over a few months back but just didnt have the sheckles!

o1s1n

:eek: exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks!

That bit about the 'dancing' chicken is so odd. I'm glad it's gone, but somehow sad I missed it.

safetyboy

"boss, the plane the plane"

http://www.scoutingny.com/?p=4202

johnny_ultimate

Only managed to fit in the Nintendo store in terms of gaming misadventures. I bought a t-shirt just to say I'd been there: it's not amazing by any stretch, but worth a gander.

Nice to pop into Katz's deli if you're there. They do monster sandwiches (but I went for the pancakes), plus is the place Meg Ryan faked it in When Harry Met Sally

Also discovered this place online: http://www.toytokyo.com/index.php/page/content/id/23 Not directly gaming, but equally geek-tastic!

blag

safetyboy wrote: »

The last arcade in China town.

Chinatown Fair is closed now, it was a major hub for fighting games on the US east coast, a real shame.

There's a short documentary here about it, worth a watch.

safetyboy

http://blog.hardcoregaming101.net/2010/01/retro-game-stores-in-nynj-area.html

safetyboy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3-KAMviYMU

Moving somewhere else


http://arcademovie.com/

o1s1n

Nooo!! Was really looking forward to that

I was in Videogames New York the last time I was over there. Really great selection! Just the prices weren't really to my liking and I don't collect any US NTSC games really.

But yeah, good for a browse.

Sparks43

One thing id do in New York is take a walk in the park then stop for a game of Chess:D

o1s1n

I think the results would be something like this..minus the Spanish of course!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhgwvQup6Xc

o1s1n

Ah, double post

CiDeRmAn

Sparks43 wrote: »

One thing id do in New York is take a walk in the park then stop for a game of Chess:D

Yeah, and keeping the retro gaming theme you could whip this bad boy out as well!

Sparks43

Lol something seriously wrong with Luigi taken the place of the Queen:eek:

Pyongyang

I can recommend the Nintendo store at Rockerfeller. Pick up a Mario energy drink there for a couple of dollars. I haven't really ventured anywhere else game/retro related in New York city itself.

There's a place I've been to in Yonkers but you'd want at the least a coach or taxi out there. Can't remember for the life of me the name of the gaf I went to out there though. You can get a coach from town that heads out to the shopping malls in New Jersey though, there's some stuff out that way if you're prepared to leave town.

Sorry if the above has been a bit vague!

o1s1n

I'll be staying in New Jersey for half of the trip, so will make sure to check out some malls. Has to be a Neo Geo MVS in one somewhere.

Also just realized I'd be able to head to Atlantic City. There has to be arcades there!

Alter Egotist

have a go at Dave & Busters.

Its pretty much a grown up arcade with beer and food served also. we just stumbled across it. my wife wouldnt be a big computer r game person at all but we both really enjoyed it albeit after a few beers.

they have a mario kart 2 arcade setup with 12 driving cabs linked. great crack.

the usual skeetball; and basketball hoops games etc.

brilliant fun.

its next to ridleys believe it or not off time square.

Al.