). Anyway, these guys are extremely cool, talk with them as soon as you can:
Noel Edmonds and Linda Lusardi ????!!!!LUNardei wrote: In a few days I should be able to confirm 1/2 special guests, so stay tuned for that!
Its not that bad really, just start making room for the cabs now.DEL wrote: I do not relish the prospect of being an 'at-home player'
Its just that I go stir crazy at home. I prefer an arcade social setting.Its not that bad really, just start making room for the cabs now.
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I'll update ASAP.
Would definitely be really cool :DAyanami wrote:Would ya guys mind if an american came to play some games?
I'm kinda shocked. I'm able to play only mushi at the moment, the lack of it would be quite embarassing, and of course a bad news for the arcade and for the local players.DEL wrote:LUNardei - We're still in the dark about the mush cab. The cash door is open and the decals are gone. Either the arcade is taking it out, or its been stolen. Last time a PCB was stolen in that arcade was in the late 80s.
Really not sure right now
Damn, that doesn´t sound to good.DEL wrote:We're a bit worried about the Mushihimesama cabinet. It looks like they are taking it out of the arcade. The loss of a vert screen cab would leave only 2 good vert screens in the whole arcade. Bob is away on holiday, I will update you when he gets back.
Ketsui and Dodonpachi are still in.
New gaming laws for the benefit of the new megacasinos might be passed in September. This could also lead to the closing of the arcade (general rumour).
Masamune and I both agree that we need a wealthy benefactor to step in, should the unthinkable occur...
Problem is, there aren't any that we can think of.
I do not relish the prospect of being an 'at-home player'
This could be the death knell for small arcades in the UK....and soonHeres the full lowdown on Sept. 1st. On 1/9/07 the gambling act of 2005 comes into effect. What this essentially means is that arcades are screwed...bigtime. Over the last couple of years the whole face of the arcade industry has changed, due to the influx of section 16 machines. These are the 500 jackpot m/cs that you see in arcades now. Whilst these m/cs have brought lots of money into arcades, they have also alienated a lot of players and have also taken a lot of money away from casinos, which is something that the government seems keen to address(thank you very much "sir Rupert F**king Murdoch")
So as of 1st September, section 16 games become illegal. To replace these the government has "kindly" allowed arcades to have 4 category B3 m/cs, which are still 500 jackpot but are limited to £1 stake. I dont know how many Section 16 m/cs they have in Casino, but im guessing its way more than 4.
The loss of revenue to arcades is going to be devestating to say the least, and along with the smoking ban and all the other aspects of the gambling act(self banning, DCMS,3 extra licences) I wouldn't be surprised if you see most arcades disappearing forever.
Youth hostels? Yep, there are some in London. Can't remember any names off the top of my head, however. Check expedia.co.uk for a few names.PROMETHEUS wrote:In France we have those places called "Auberge de Jeunesse" in most cities (would translate to "Youth Inn" or something similar), they're really really cheap compared to regular hotels, and they simply offer a bed in a room with other people I think, + free breakfast maybe. Anything like that in London ?
