Good news for those in the Seattle, WA area.

[J T]

A $4 million dollar arcade was just opened in Bellevue. It's called Power Play. See some pictures here: http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=129&sid=228287


Also, a new store just opened on the Ave in the University District that is dedicated to import and retro gaming. They also have a retro arcade inside. They are located near 45th St. and University way. They are called Pink Gorilla and they have a pretty cool website too with lots of info about retro system. See what the store looks like here:
http://www.pinkgorillagames.com/pink_go ... 2.php#more

[Ack]

Power Play sounds interesting, but I didn't really see anything I wanted to play from those 15 photos...

[toredauei]

A 4 million dollar arcade and NOTHING you want to play? doesnt sound like they spent their money very wisely.

EDIT: Took a look at the pics myself and... I didnt care for anything I saw either. gimmiky motorcycle racing games and whatnot.

[dedalusdedalus]

I dunno, that arcade looks pretty sterile. I expect something poorly lit and disorganized, not that setup they have with carpeting that looks like it came from the Best Western and rows and rows of multiple copies of games no one wants to play.

I wonder if the owner is into games, or sees this purely as an investment (a HORRIBLE one at that).

[fastbilly1]

I bet it is like a Dave and Busters - based on the game selection shown.

But a Super Chexx and Outrun 2 cabs...Im sold.

[J T]

While there's a lot of token/ticket crap games at the PowerPlay arcade, their show piece is that they own one of the only 16 Sega Outrun 2 Super Deluxe games in the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIAXGcIyd98

[h8b1llg8ts]

Power Play has been around for a while now ... they have high end arcades like Gameworks and D&B but just no food and drink. But still the same high end prices to game.

[isaacsquared]

the Power Play near me (KC area) has food, it just isn't as nice as Dave and Buster's. They also had Go-Karts (good go-karts), mini golf, and Lasertag. One of the best things was a mix between basketball, Lacrosse, and bumper cars. I don't really remember any particularly outstanding games, but it's been a few years since I've been there.

[MrPopo]

I'm not a huge fan of the Pink Godzilla (sorry, Gorilla now) prices on retro games. I can generally get them at half price online. But the import stuff is reasonably priced.

[fox099]

I cant wait to go home and play here!