London Casino Crew meets (RIP the Arcade)

[CHI]

Wow, my last post in here was just under 3 years ago, how time flies...

Thanks to Masamune for the pictures and updates, we were just passing by



Apparently this happened last year April right in front of him while he was walking to the bank

[DEL]

Ah, there's the shot!

Cheers

[Mills]

Jeek, your right about how time flies by. And I just gonna make a random visit there on my day off work. Will checkout HOG @ Croydon later today.

[DEL]

Yup, the arcade closed 8 years ago. Feels like yesterday.

[Rupert H]

Yup, the arcade closed 8 years ago. Feels like yesterday.

It feels like forever ago for me. I really miss that place

[emphatic]

Feels unreal that I managed to visit it the one time I went to the UK. BTW, where has Skykid gone?

[CHI]

Feels unreal that I managed to visit it the one time I went to the UK. BTW, where has Skykid gone?

Skids is in Nanning, China... But he came to visit me in Hong Kong last weekend
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqmpsnnntOO ... new35kjv34

[DEL]

That's awesome! I should be taking a holiday in Hong Kong Phooey next year. See you there, if not in London.

[Mills]

Will try and visit London for new years Eve and post some pics
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CNsjoYUrmJRyKEXq9

[Mills]

Some footage of EAG Expo 2019 at London Excel Centre
https://youtu.be/httuPRvi-iM

[DEL]

^Looks like a good lineup of gun and driving games.
I'll see if I can book Stunfest...

[Sumez]

I'll be in London shortly next month. Anything in town that's worth looking out for?

[DEL]

Sumez - Only this nowadays and its not in Central London: https://www.google.com/search?source=hp ... wL5708r2FU

[Mills]

Was gonna say the same thing with HOG.

Mark Starkey wants to relocate back to London Central or would be amazing if he could get a space at 02 or Stratford maybe but prices would be insane.

[CStarFlare]

If you’re into rhythm gaming both Las Vegas and Vega are worth your attention. Las Vegas has more non-rhythm games which is great (iirc fighting and light gun), but I find them quite crowded and noisy for rhythm stuff. They also lack my game of choice which Vega has - I largely ignore LV because of that. But LV is definitely worth popping into if you’re in Soho - I always stopped by when I was in the area.

Neither has shmups on offer - LV used to have Espgaluda II and Gunbird 2 but that was 2+ years ago at this point. HOG will be your only option there.

[Sumez]

If you’re into rhythm gaming both Las Vegas and Vega are worth your attention.

I'm 0% into rhythm games. Maybe even less. I'm into classic arcade games - shooters, platformers, etc., as well as pinball.
I'm interested in a cool place to hang out with a nice atmosphere, moreso than the access to play video games. Maybe even a bar.

Though, if any place has a Wangan Midnight game, that's one I've been wanting to try out for years.

[DEL]

Unfortunately Sumez, all the Central London places to hang out have been removed. Like CStarFlare says, Las Vegas 'had' some shooters but they're gone now.

The Old Mills - Hope Starkey relocates, but like you say - the prices would be prohibitive.

Sumez - You could try this though. I went there a few years ago. Seems like its still around: https://namcofunscape.com/london

[MrShotia]

Dam, just as I decide to get into shmups, everything has closed, been in london 6 years but only recently decided to get really into shmups, this seems pretty grim.

(Looks like I need to head down to HOG.)

[dan76]

JDE and I will be down at HoG on Saturday installing a demo version of our new game - Star Hunter. It will be in a cab for a couple of weeks if anyone wants a play.
I'll be starting a thread about the game soon, this is just an early playtest version.

[Sumez]

JDE and I will be down at HoG on Saturday installing a demo version of our new game - Star Hunter. It will be in a cab for a couple of weeks if anyone wants a play.
I'll be starting a thread about the game soon, this is just an early playtest version.

Oh shit, Saturday is when I get there! Maybe I should go check it out

[dan76]

Oh shit, Saturday is when I get there! Maybe I should go check it out

It would be good if you can make it down. We will probably be there until late. I haven't been for a while and I think Mark has a ton of new games set up. If you're coming to London HoG is about as good as it gets in terms of an arcade for this old city.

[Sumez]

Whoo, seems there's a Primark at the very same location, which means it's very easy to convince my girlfriend to go there, giving me a place to park her.
Unless we're too tired from travelling I'll definitely be there tomorrow and check out your game!

EDIT: Oh crap, HoG closes at 5pm?

[dan76]

Whoo, seems there's a Primark at the very same location, which means it's very easy to convince my girlfriend to go there, giving me a place to park her.
Unless we're too tired from travelling I'll definitely be there tomorrow and check out your game!

EDIT: Oh crap, HoG closes at 5pm?

Edit: you're right?!? I'll try and find out for sure.

Says 11pm on their Facebook page.

[Sumez]

Oh cool, that's great then!

[dan76]

JDE and I will be there from 3 today. Here's a list of their current arcade games, plus there are a ton of consoles hooked up.

After Burner Climax
Alien vs. Predator​
Alpine Racer 2​
Dancing Stage EuroMix​
Daytona USA​
Dolphin Blue
Donkey Kong​
F-Zero AX​
Fighting Mania​
Golden Axe
Ikaruga​
In the Groove 2​
Initial D Arcade Stage ver. 3​
Metal Slug​
Money Puzzle Exchanger​
Point Blank​
Raiden II​
Star Wars: Racer Arcade​
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike​
Super Pang​
Super Street Fighter II Turbo​
Tekken 3​
The House of the Dead​
The House of the Dead 2​
The House of the Dead 4​
The King of Fighters '98​
Time Crisis II

[Sumez]

That's a badass lineup! Will be there in an hour or two

[dan76]

Great to meet you yesterday Sumez. Thanks for playing the game and feedback.

[Sumez]

It was very cool to see! I'm glad I was able to catch it while I was here. Your game was a lot better than I even expected it to be. Super addictive! People have a lot to look forward to IMO

I think this might actually be my first time running into anyone from this forum out and about.

[Stevens]

Speaking of - you still have any plans to come over to this side of the pond?

[CStarFlare]

It was very cool to see! I'm glad I was able to catch it while I was here. Your game was a lot better than I even expected it to be. Super addictive! People have a lot to look forward to IMO

Are we looking at a follow up to Space Moth...?