London Casino Crew meets (RIP the Arcade)

[Dizzm]

Long time visitor to the Casino and sad to see it go.


Has anyone thought of maybe starting up an IndieGoGo crowdfunding type thing. I don't know how much such a place costs to keep running or how much property is but I'd hope that if it's not too much we could probably drum up enough attention on gaming sites and the like to maybe try and keep it alive?

[dan76]

Dan I believe I bumped into you there a year ago, and you directed me to the forums. Sadly I never got around to joining up and now Ive missed my chance! I could certainly use some tips, and it would have been nice to join in on the community.

I'm hoping to get up to the Casino tomorrow or Thursday if anyone is around, say 7ish?

Cheers

I think I remember - you were with a few other people and I was struggling with ESP.Ra.De (still am). Well at least you've signed up now. I'm sure we will sort out some kind of weekly / monthly meet up.

Long time visitor to the Casino and sad to see it go.


Has anyone thought of maybe starting up an IndieGoGo crowdfunding type thing. I don't know how much such a place costs to keep running or how much property is but I'd hope that if it's not too much we could probably drum up enough attention on gaming sites and the like to maybe try and keep it alive?

Never heard of IndieGoGo before, could be an idea. What about one of those pop-up shops, some kind of space like that. I've got the time to put in (I think I'm the only one without a "proper" job). Alternately spadgy's "put cab in pub" idea is more likely.

I'm going to be in town at some point tomorrow so I'll drop by.

[Skykid]

Really don't want to miss the last ever meet

I'll be there in spirit. Someone sit on the steps for me, right hand side.

I promise when I return to hold more seaside shmupmeets so we can rekindle the love. Or maybe I should just open an arcade?

[hzt]

When are people going to be there? I can't stay much later than 8.

[Rupert H]

The last Casino meet?! Is this official news that this is the last week then? Are they going to pull away the very Electrocoin seats from underneath our derriers? I suppose I'd better come down tonight and say goodbye then.

[Skykid]

Depressing. The last bastion of London arcade gamers, lost in time like tears in rain.

Take some farewell shots guys.

[MX7]

Going to try and head down early tonight.

[spadgy]

it would have been nice to join in on the community.

It's not too late. We'll still meet up regularly somehow to talk rubbish and rip through credits.

I'm hoping to get up to the Casino tomorrow or Thursday if anyone is around, say 7ish?

I'll be there tonight from just after 7.30pm. I'm the guy with a skateboard, Royal Mail bag and flatcap. See you there!

The last Casino meet?! Is this official news that this is the last week then? Are they going to pull away the very Electrocoin seats from underneath our derriers? I suppose I'd better come down tonight and say goodbye then.

It might be a round a week or two more - we just don't know. But we were told February.

[JWS404]

Awesome, me and a mate are coming down. I'm a tall guy with a faux hawk, who is nervous and shaky with his shmups.

Yes that's right Dan, I was like "LOL CAN I PLAy 2!?" ha ha Hope I didn't cost you any lives.

Fingers crossed Progear is there and I can make some
Progress on it.

[JDE]

It's not quite Game Over for the London arcade scene - seems like The Heart of Gaming will be getting a transplant soon...
https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartOfGaming

Sad news about Casino though: it had many faults, but I'll really miss it when it's gone. Even the rubbish Electrocoin cabs.
I'll be down at about 6:30, going to bring Andrew along as well since this may be the last time the Casino Crew get to play games in Casino.

[spadgy]

Awesome, me and a mate are coming down. I'm a tall guy with a faux hawk, who is nervous and shaky with his shmups.

Yes that's right Dan, I was like "LOL CAN I PLAy 2!?" ha ha Hope I didn't cost you any lives.

Fingers crossed Progear is there and I can make some
Progress on it.

Wicked to meet you guys and hang out. And great to play Progear again! Stick around on this thread for the few more Casino meets we may have, and other places in London we hope to meet to burn though credits! And if you see me (almost always with the skateboard and Royal Mail bag) say hello!

It's not quite Game Over for the London arcade scene - seems like The Heart of Gaming will be getting a transplant soon...
https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartOfGaming

Who are that lot? Part of the JAMMA+ crew? And do they already have a public arcade site somewhere? Great if they come to London!

Oh - and if anyone sees owner John, can they ask him if he'd sell the neon sign at the top of the stairs that points downstairs when Casino goes? I'd pay him plenty enough (I reckon!).

[Mills]

It's not quite Game Over for the London arcade scene - seems like The Heart of Gaming will be getting a transplant soon...
https://www.facebook.com/TheHeartOfGaming

Sad news about Casino though: it had many faults, but I'll really miss it when it's gone. Even the rubbish Electrocoin cabs.
I'll be down at about 6:30, going to bring Andrew along as well since this may be the last time the Casino Crew get to play games in Casino.

Where in London westend is Heart Of Gaming gonna be set up?

[CHI]

Where in London westend is Heart Of Gaming gonna be set up?

Not confirmed yet, but i believe North of Zone 2 area

I'll be there in spirit. Someone sit on the steps for me, right hand side.

I believe spudgy has a picture for you

[Skykid]

I believe spudgy has a picture for you

Oh yeah I'll bet he does. I told you Will, no more nude photos . I've seen enough.

[Aliquantic]

Excellent news for Heart of Gaming... they were running an operation in Potters' Bar so I'm optimistic, and in zone 3-4 north London? Sounds like (gritty) home.

And good luck to you guys... here in the US, I'd kill for anything that's remotely like a social place or a community

[spadgy]

I believe spudgy has a picture for you

Oh yeah I'll bet he does. I told you Will, no more nude photos . I've seen enough.

It's not as bad as you think. I'll pop it up here soon!

And I'm in New York most of this week coming definately not seeing the PS4, so sadly won't be around this week.

Hopefully Casino is still there when I get back!

[Blinge]

Wicked to meet you guys and hang out. And great to play Progear again! Stick around on this thread for the few more Casino meets we may have, and other places in London we hope to meet to burn though credits! And if you see me (almost always with the skateboard and Royal Mail bag) say hello!

Yes mate you too, it was great to see a Progear master in action.
Thankyou to everyone who was there last weds for the friendly reception, I hope my credit feeding wasn't too painful to behold =P

love-
the FNG

[MX7]

In case anyone is interested, the new GamesTM has a nice bit of editorial on the current (bleak) state of the London arcade scene that even briefly talks of the Casino (in somewhat unflattering tones). Hope it's still there

[spadgy]

Hi all. I'm back from that New York PS4 event now. And I'm up for this Thursday. Is there still an arcade there?!

Did you guys go last week?

[DEL]

I'll try and slide down to the West End on Sunday 3rd March. I've got your mobile No. CHI.

[CHI]

I'll try and slide down to the West End on Sunday 3rd March. I've got your mobile No. CHI.

You have PM

Hi all. I'm back from that New York PS4 event now. And I'm up for this Thursday. Is there still an arcade there?!

Did you guys go last week?

Only me and hzt last thursday, and i'm meeting him again this thursday... fancy a threesome

[Rupert H]

I'll be down this Thursday. Is that offer to borrow NSMBU still open spadgy? I mean now you've seen the eye-searing beauty of the PS4, that Wii U shit is old hat, right?

[MX7]

Should be down on Thursday. Should have come last week, can't remember why I couldn't now.

[Mills]

These cabs at Heart Of Gaming look pretty decent.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =1&theater

[spadgy]

Only me and hzt last thursday, and i'm meeting him again this thursday... fancy a threesome

Threesome?

Should be down on Thursday. Should have come last week, can't remember why I couldn't now.

I'll be down this Thursday. Is that offer to borrow NSMBU still open spadgy? I mean now you've seen the eye-searing beauty of the PS4, that Wii U shit is old hat, right?

Moresome!

See you all there punks! Thursday is Develop's deadline. So I'll be maximum elated when I see you lot. Back to work now; see you on the other side!

[DEL]

For all you Pork fans out there, here's the Youtube upload of my Rafute 2-ALL run, kindly uploaded by pestro87:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua6lkK8JTIw

EDIT:- New 307,114,870 2-ALL replay coming. Some crazy dodging on the latter half of the last stage 2-5

[MX7]

Awesome video! I never thought to play 1.01 before but it looks a bit more manageable. I love the Garegga reference of the last form of the last boss

So the Casino is still open. Maybe it'll stay open forever, just out of sheer bloodymindedness.

[CHI]

For all you Pork fans out there, here's a picture of my itchy hands!

1cc clip uploading now, link coming soon...

Edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5Qzqq1w ... e=youtu.be

[Blinge]

Is the fate of Goodge still up in arms then? I've managed to 1cc Progear on mame a couple of times but it doesn't count until a real machine, I suppose..

Veery impressive gameplay, I haven't seen Pork before, the shots are so damn... phallic o_0

[Mills]

For all you Pork fans out there, here's the Youtube upload of my Rafute 2-ALL run, kindly uploaded by pestro87:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua6lkK8JTIw

EDIT:- New 307,114,870 2-ALL replay coming. Some crazy dodging on the latter half of the last stage 2-5

Impressive going even though i hate the Raizing style in your face gameplay.