Im hoping for another boom, it would be great to see more spring up around town. Thank you for checking out the video!

@@DansOutandAbout in the uk, many are there, shops, and classic arcades are getting big ok

Oh hell yeah!! Thank you for checking out the video!

@@DansOutandAbout great news my good man, respect to you, first saw market for retro games return 1998,even saw a retro magazine, but wow its back doing well.

Oh damn! Awesome, its good to hear from you! Firstly,Thanks for checking out the video. It did feel like we were a bit left out so hanging back a little was better. I really really liked the costumes and theming in there, but you are absolutely right about missing alot of the scares. I hope you had a wicked rest of your night though and enjoyed the other mazes. It was a fun day/night for me!

@@DansOutandAbout yeah the costumes looked so cool especially the toy guy who flipped out of the puppet show bit Yeah we had a blast it was one of my friends first time going Thorpe Park and they loved it, I managed to do hyperia twice with one of them being in the dark, and most of the thrill rides so all in all it was a good day! Hope you had an amazing day too

Thats awesome! Its such a good event! Hopefully see you around the park at some point!

Hi there, thank you for checking out the video! Firstly I want to say I’m not a fan of being touched in mazes to begin with, I wouldn’t go into a maze like enola for example. Please dont get me wrong, the agression and intimidation levels from the actors were on point, but as soon as the touching started, it killed any of build. Going into the maze, I knew I would be touched but was assured it was just being guided, but the first thing that happened was i was grabbed and shoved into the cage section. The majority of the maze i was shouted at and couldnt hear any of the story elements that the other actors were saying and to be honest had no clue what was happening after the electric chair part. It was like a speed run with, really weirdly, actors just wiping their hands down my back. It really felt like it was just an excuse to touch me. I’ve had a look online myself and it would seem I’m in the minority and most people absolutely love the maze. It may have been a bad run through (as you know these happen and its no ones fault) or it may be the touching element put me off. Whatever my thoughts are, the bulk of your audience love the maze, so keep up what you are doing. Dont cater for a miserable old git! Ive had messages from lots of people telling me im weird for not liking the maze, so I think that shows you what the bulk of the audience think. I hope all that makes sense, and I also hope the rest of your season goes well!

I think actors should really understand or read people coz there are some people who don't like being fully grabbed or they're not interested in participating in the roleplay aspect but also what's stupid is the fact that I was told I'm going to the "wrong exit" like wth and then you send 40 odd people to another direction like come on

@@suf-star7866 Was that in the part with the tunnel before the arena? If you got guided by a girl with short red hair thats me; It was my first shift ever as an aggressor character and I can assure you I didn't have a good time either lol! Also; some customers go through our actors run by accident which is not only dangerous for us and the customers but it ruins the maze for you guys as the actors run can literally lead right to the end and you've missed the whole thing :( <3 sorry you also didnt have a good time; I will say though that the senior host should have told you that SG does include being fully grabbed; You can tell them you'd prefer not to be touched and they can tell us that before we begin <3

@@xitsEch0 honestly I'm not really sure where it is lol I'm sure it was near the level 2 sign, but yeah also the whole electrocute scene I missed out because i thought i could just start by walking out from the room from behind

@@suf-star7866 Yeah that would have been me lol I'm so sorry!! We have to stay in character when people go the wrong way so we have to shout :(

Thanks for checking out the video! The Trocadero was such an amazing arcade, now theres nothing to replace it. I’ll definitely check out Power Up the science museum, thank you so much for the tip!

Thank you for checking out the video! I’m really glad its helped and hope it makes your visit a little bit smoother

Thank you for checking out the video! I think some of the people commenting (including yourself) probably spent enough to nearly buy the cabinets 😂 im glad the video has pulled up some good memories for you!

Ha! Cheers mate! Its a bit of a mess at yhe minute. Thanks for checking out the video!!

😂 im not sure he knew what to say! He was a good sport though! Thanks for checking out the video!!

Thanks for checking out the video mate! It was brilliant! The theming, the smell, and he actors - it reminded me of some of the dives I partied in in the early 2000s! I was so impressed with it, hopefully they take that and use the high standard with the replacement for survival games! 🤞

@@markyates7452 that whole maze was so dark which was a problem, and also one lady breathed in my mouth and I said you need Colgate 🤣 that stunk and followed me for 10 seconds after

@suf-star7866 You got the full experience then 😂

😂 Awful right? I was too busy yakking to the camera 🤦 I’ll get them next time 😂 Thank you so much for checking out the video!!

Thanks for checking out the video! Its all fruit machines and betting terminals upstairs, i was going to pop my head in but everyone looked super sad in there so didnt bother. That sounds like a killer lineup of cabinets and im so glad the video prompted such cool memories, its been so much fun hearing about the different eras of Las Vegas. The internet, mame and xbox live killed arcades in a big way, so its so nice to find places still open and some even thriving. Thanks again for checking it out!

Thanks for checking out the video! My parents used to take me to an arcade where they had wrestlefest on a big rear projection cabinet, i spent every 20p if saved in it and loved it. It never gets old! Take it easy!

Thanks for checking out the video! I’m hoping I can find some good spots with good community in them, but I’m feeling that it might be a bit of a stretch. Im back out on the hunt in a few weeks and I’ve got a couple of places lined up that will be the closest to what I’m looking for. I’ll keep everyone posted! Cheers mate!

I agree. Used to be a regular at Goodge st during late 90s early 2000's. Uni days.... good times

@@estabandesousa9017 Thanks for checking out the video! Once we find it, its going to be good! That early 2000s feel and awesome games!

Thanks for checking out the video! I do remember Sega world (im sure it was called that!) at the trocadero - maybe that was originally the Namco Wonderpark? I distinctly remember playing timekillers there and nearly falling over with glee after cutting someones arm off! I do know the vs cabinets ended up at the heart of gaming, but speaking to mark on my visit, he sold them on during covid. All these memories everyone are sharing have me really nostalgic - im so pleased everyone is sharing!! Cheers mate!

@@DansOutandAbout Always nostalgic talking about arcades. Consoles killed em off. I bought my first and only psx purely because of the money I would save from visiting the arcade to play Tekken. Never occurred to me then that the feeling of clashing some complete random players in an arcade with a crowd watching could not be replaced, not even by online more recent versions.

@@SonixSquad thats so true. Online just doesnt cut it for fighters for me. The atmosphere of an arcade in the late 90s / early 2000s just cant be replaced

Thanks for checking out tbe video! Im so glad this is kicking up so many memories! Its a bit different now, but i guess they have to follow the money. Its a shame really, but getting to play super street fighter 2 was alot of fun! Thanks again!

Thank for checking out the video! Its easily done on a super busy Saturday in Soho - I was really suprised how quiet it was on a weekday. Its definitely worth popping your head in if youve got 30 mins to kill! Cheers!

Love that! Its tucked away nicely in the corner - always nice to find cool games like this hidden in an arcade! Thanks for checking out the video!

@@DansOutandAbout No worries! Also the Namco cab is a Namco Noir, it's what you'd play Tekken Tag 2 or Tekken 7 on.

Oh you diamond! I was like “viewlix? Viewlix clone…” and it has the namco/tekken branding 🤦 thanks for the info!

Ah yes! I did see it, but I was in town too early to pop in. I was thinking of hitting NQ64 and Four Quaters in the same video to have a bit of a comparison - The problem is that I don’t drink, so ill have to find some recruits to come with me and let me know if the bars are any good! 😂 Thankyou for checking out the video as always!

Thank you for checking out the video! Thank you also for the feedback, I’ve stopped using background music for that very reason now. Unfortunately I cant change it on this particular video, but future videos will be quieter for sure! Thanks again!

Thank you for checking out the video! Its a great arcade and the guys working were so very kind and welcoming. Like you said, its definitely a worth while trip to Croydon! Thanks again for checking out the video and the recommendation!

Is that the timed credit? Or is it a different thing?

@@DansOutandAbout You put £1 for 15 minutes game time They had DB fighterz, Marvel vs Capcom and others I can't remember £4 each and we would play for a whole hour

@@warpingtartfat7569 ah yes - by the sounds of it they may have replaced that with something to make more money. Its a shame as those cabinets are really good fun. Thanks again for checking out the video!

I love that! You can still play galaxian on a repro cabinet 😄 Thanks as always for checking out the video, I hope you can get down there for a few credits!

The golden era was the best time for video games. Hypersports was in there later too, competition for high scores was fierce on that.

Ah see im a 90s gaming fan - wwf wrestlefest, tmnt, simpsons arcade, street fighter 2. Thats definitely my era! The memories you guys are sharing are great, thanks for taking the time to!

Thanks fir checking out the video mate, really appreciate it! Im looking forward to heading up there, its sounds like a wonderland! Have a great weekend too!

@@TizerisT. This is a really good point - Arcades are turning into either ticket/prize style locations now with elaborate over the top games like mega space invaders, or japanese rythum/dance style games I’m off investigating at the moment at another spot in London, ill report back this week! Thank you for checking out the video!

Some modern "arcade" games I've seen are literally smartphone games enlarged on a massive screen... crossy road, doodle jump etc... sad

Its mad right? When you go into an arcade a doodle jump or candy crush is the best game in there. Such a shame

I haven’t been in there for years! I’ll jave to check it out again!

Thabks for checking out the video! They are Locs oversized square shades. They’re about £15 on ebay 😄 Cheers!

Oh blimey! I didnt know it was down there! Ill pin your comment for anyone visiting - thank you for the heads up!

@@DansOutandAbout Reading about it now and apparently you need to ask at the desk for access?!

Im absolutely going to pop in the next time im nearby to have a look. Thank you for the tip!

@Max-nz7op Yeah ask the desk. They should have no problem

Nice one, ill defo check back and ask - see, I would never had known if you guys hadnt said!

I did start looking to see if its still there! 😂 thanks for checking out the video - im going to head to freeplay city soon to check out what they have - i think its shmup/ fighter/ ddr heaven in there - i cant wait to take everyone along!

Casino was owned by Electrocoin, closed in 2013! The last arcade they had with fighters was Vegas opposite Angel tube stn. That closed in 2021. Electrocoin also own Funland, I've asked about fighting games but there aren't any plans on the horizon yet. The only joystick games are Tetris Grand Master and a couple of anime fighting games downstairs. But you have to ask staff to let you in there! It's a hidden entrance... Like a speakeasy!

Thank you for the scoop! An arcade speakeasy sounds so cool! Imagine if there was one with fighters and shmups only…..I want to start that secret society now 😂 Thanks again!

Haha sorry for spamming, I wrote a long ass comment on your Las Vegas Soho video and I think it self destructed! There are a few "not spoken about publicly" places, due to various reasons... It's a grey area when it comes to importing Japanese arcade games, so people don't want to say what they have, but the players will know it's there.

Not at all! All info is good info, so thank you for commenting! It really is starting to sound like a secret society right? 😂 ill do some digging and have a nose around. If i dissapear, you know i’ve found out too much about one of these arcades! 😂 Thanks mate!!

Hiya! Firstly thank you for checking out the video and im so pleased it helped! Its not always simple when it should be and if we can help make it even a little easier we totally will! I hope you have the best time when you go and if you get stuck at all while you are there, the staff are fantastic at Thorpe park and are always happy to help. Thanks again!

Thank you for checking out the video! I’m on a mission to find the best arcades in London, so I have found that your opion on modern arcades is totally valid and pretty much true! I have a video coming out at the end of the week from a visit to Funland at the Brunswick which does show this, but with a a little difference. Check it out if you have a chance to see if the small difference would be enough to get you to nip in if you were passing! Thanks agin for watching!

Thanks for checking out the video! I really feel like this is going to be the best season all around. The hype is real!! I’ve got to wait till the 17th, so if you go before, let us know what deadbeat is like!!

Thanks for checking out the video mate! Idon’t know why, but the buzz seems to really big this year. Trailers is great and that addition would be very cool! Im looking forward to Deadbeat too, I want it to either be super intense or super camp like michael Jackson Thriller. I dont mind which!!

Thank you so much for watching and thank you for your kind words! I’m hoping to get some cool halloween trips sorted so stay tuned! Thanks again!! 😄

I did have a look at the opening times for adventure island and theyre only open on saturday and sunday now which is a shame, but i guess its a ghost town otherwise! Im going to still try and get down there at some point soon! You too mate!!

SO sorry about the late reply, the YT app seems to miss some comments. Thank you so much for checking the video and I saw they have just opened the pinball club in Centrale, I'm hoping to get in there at the weekend for a couple of hours. Its very exciting to have basically a pinball hall opposite a wicked arcade like Heart of Gaming. Putting Croydon on the map! Thanks again!

Thanks for checking out the video 😄 Check put the rusty bit of track around the water feature, once i spotted it i couldnt stop seeing it. I think Frightnights is going to be so good for it. Im going on the 17th, sunset should be about 6pm then, so if youre going later in the season, itll be even better! Have an excellent time tomorrow!

@@DansOutandAbout im going on the 31st, sunset is due to be about 5:15 pm so i'll definitely get at least one night ride in. here's hoping they fix the splash down later this month!

Thats awesome!! You’ll totally get 2 night rides in atleast im sure of it. You’ll have to zoom round the mazes early doors. I hope you have the best time!

Thank you so much for checking out the video and im glad you like it! At the moment I dont have anything like that, but potentially in the future. Im working to prove the videos all the time and hopefully the bext few will be enjoyable too! Thanks again for checking it out and for subbing, really appreciate it!

Thanks for checking out the video and I’m glad you enjoyed it! I absolutely love arcades and will try to get to some more soon for review! I’m off to Asia in November and have marked a couple of good spots to visit for review. Ive also heard of some other good places aroubd the UK to try out - Id love to find the UKs best arcade. If you have any good recommendations, please do let me know!

I second this! Please do review more arcades in London - eg can you find a good one in North London, West London and East London - to accommodate people that don’t necessarily want to travel that far. That said, I’m definitely going to make the effort to go down to Croydon and visit this arcade and shop, they look really great. Thanks Dan for the great review. Really liked your friendly presentation! Great work!

Thanks for checking out the video! I’ve been looking for some more arcades in London - alot of the listed arcades are bars or non-retro/ fruit machines and gambling. I will do my best for you guys and find some cool stuff to explore! I’m off to asia in November, so if you want a fix of Japanese arcades, keep your eyes peeled! Thanks again for your kind words!

Hiya, so sorry for the late reply, I didn't get a notification! I am hoping to visit FreePlayCity in a few weeks, it looks incredible in there. I'm really looking forward to that one. I've got a few other spots in town to visit too. It seems to be quite a popular subject too, which is great as I now feel like I have to find the best in town....not the worst job haha! Thank you for checking out the video and the recommendations!

@@DansOutandAbout no worries .. im in the west country and more involved with arcades around here but the biggest in the Country is Arcade Club (Bury) although they have two other sites and thats worth a visit

Thank you so so much!! Such a fun game, I actually spent ages playing it! I’ll have to look to find the gba cart for it. Thank you so much for the info and for checking out the video!

@@DansOutandAboutthe GBA port is Japanese only, but there is a translated version out there👍

@Sinisteve awesome info, thank you so much!

and another intresting fact is that's it's on the sega naomi hardware witch the arcade counterpart to the dreamcast 👍🙂

@@GAZZ707 yes! All of those basically perfect ports onto the dreamcast - the dc was totally ahead of its time and I still play mine regularly. Dynamite dekka 2 has sucked up so many hours of my life its unreal 😂

Thanks for checking out the video! Its changed quite a bit over the years and its a bit different now to what it was then. Theres a lot less shops for sure! If you get a chance to visit the heart of gaming, definitely do, its such a good hidden gem. If you can get the family or some mates together its a blast. Cheers!

Thanks for checking out the video! Its totally worth a visit if you can, definitely check them out on facebook for updates on games and opening times. Tbanks for the sub too, really appreciate it!

Thanks for checking it out mate! The dinosaurs are great aroubd the park, its so much more immersive than i was expecting. The rides are great, but i wont be getting on that giant swing! 😂 its definitely worth a look for a trip! Cheers mate!

Thank you for checking out the video! Its such a great park, honestly so much better than i expected. It was clean, the staff were great and the queues were short - top marks! The only thing that I didnt lile was Cobra - it was painful 😂 Looking forward to the new ride next year too!

Thanks for checking outnthe video! I love that it nudged some memories for you 😄 I’d never been as I lived up by Chessington world of adventure so that was my family’s choice. I was really suprised at how well themed and how much fun Paulton’s is. Because of the peppa pig stuff, there were tons of families with young kids, but they all kinda stayed in the peppa pig area leaving the rest of the park with naff all queues and it was great! Ill definitely be heading back next tear, apparently they have a new ride planned for 2025 and another for 2026! Cheers mate!

@@DansOutandAbout I used to have family that lived nearby so I went a lot as a kid, but maybe I'll have to consider coming again if the new rides are any good 👀👀

DO ITTT!!! 😂 storm chaser is great, if they can top that, then it will be an amazing park….but dont do cobra, it just hurts!

Thats great! Take a look on their website at the saturday morning sessions they do for kids with additional needs, it might be worth popping down to one of those!

Honestly mate, its a dream in there! If you find yourself in London, give me a shout if you want a south London retro tour and a thrashing on third strike 😂 Thanks as always for checking out the video!

@@DansOutandAboutcheers mate! Thats very kind indeed 👍👍

@RetroEdUK any time mate!