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[@lowmoon9025]

Alex, sincerely, hats off to you sir. Your knowledge, enthusiasm and generosity has led you to this point, an actual arcade museum that you conceived and created. You deserve it and should be proud of your achievements. The way you've collated and presented the collection is inspiring. Your attention to detail and love is obvious. The journey has been amazing and a pleasure to watch. Seriously well done mate.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Such kind words my good friend. You’ve followed my channel for many years and I can’t express how much that means to get such a heartfelt and positive message for you it means a lot seriously. Thank you so much and I hope to see you soon at the museum. Alex

[@jumpingeneral]

Thank you my friend for Your dedication to our great hobby. Do you have channel t shirts for sale ?

[@anonymousjones6218]

Fewer and fewer of us remember how AMAZING it was to see a Space Invaders cab for the first time. The amazing cabinet! The amazing sounds! It quite literally changed EVERYTHING. Thanks for bringing back memories!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

It brings back so many memories for so many people. I’m just so pleased to have it at the museum for you to play.

[@nerdygeezer78]

Pat yourself on the back mate. I remember you first saying about this & in no time at all you've made it happen. Cannot wait to get down and see it

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Lee The last few months have gone so quickly and I can’t believe what we’ve done. See you at the museum soon mate

[@akwk2712]

Thank goodness I live in Stroud. Can’t wait to visit over the Christmas period with my 13year old son. I’m sure I’ll be visiting many more times in 2023.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Brilliant, I vividly remember the first time I ever saw and played on Space Invaders, cycled for miles to get to it, it was I think at a golf club. Just remember the excitement of playing it and the noise, had a real deep loud speaker. Thanks for keeping them alive, great job everyone.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

So much nostalgia and so many fond memories playing Space Invaders. For me it’s still my favourite cabinet for artwork. Thank you

[@TheDevilMish]

I came by with my dad in the Saturday morning session and this place is incredible and Alex is brilliant. I can't wait to come back again soon. If anyone is on the fence, please make the trip out to see it, you won't regret it! Such a fantastic job getting everything up and running and the screens are all in such good quality. Cheers Alex! See you again soon.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks for your kind words. It was a real pleasure to meet you and your dad and so glad you had a good time. Hope to see you again in the new year 😀👍

[@kildogery]

That Super Hang-On machine reminds me of my first foreign holiday when I was 7 or 8. I spent all my pesatas on getting the high score. The rest was spent on Fanta Limon and Kinder eggs.

[@jonn_mace_80_95_]

Congratulations on your business venture known as Arcade Archive! Wishing you a lot of success, joy and love most of all.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you it’s much appreciated

[@TransCanadaPhil]

Thanks Alex for the visit to the Arcade Archive yesterday (sat June 10th) and the photo op! I’m the guy from Canada (my name gives it away). Really enjoyed playing Sky Skipper and I also loved playing that Sherrif game. I never played that before but I love those strange controls the game has with that clicking knob. It’s like controlling a game with a barbecue dial 😂. Very different but very cool.

[@stevengeddes1191]

I had that Sheriff arcade in my bedroom when i was younger, that and cosmic gorilla. I remember as a kid throwing them out! Gutted looking back

[@thisyearscolour]

Alex, this is truly PHENOMENAL! Yourself, Neil and Richard really are heroes to the world and art of the wonderful retro world!! I cannot wait to visit!!!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you so much. I’ve done it for everyone to enjoy so I’m really looking forward to seeing you.

[@thisyearscolour]

@@TheArcadeArchive ❤️🕹

[@merman1974]

The combination of rarities and well-known games is superb, and I love the history of each machine being there. It really is a museum as well as a superb place to play arcade classics. Well done to everyone involved.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Andrew 😎👍

[@stevol11]

So looking forward to coming over, I'm just in Gloucester, Was a Spellbound, & Golden goose addict (Arcade's in Gloucester) love to see a Kung Fu Master, one of my favourites

[@MichaelKing-vm5wv]

Trying to get the missus to book us a holiday in the Cotswolds now.........

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Fantastic 😎👍

[@lowmoon9025]

I love what you've done with the logo and branding. Great that you avoided using any cliche typefaces and went with something timeless. The logo itself is clever and feels authentic without being a parody or too obvious. Love the backlit information panels on top of the cabs. There's loads of attention to detail everywhere, you can tell how much thought has gone into everything. I can easily imagine Arcade Archive becoming a franchise and opening in multiple locations.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

It’s been a real team effort to get the arcade looking like a museum and at the same time giving it the atmosphere of a arcade from bitd. I want people to learn about the history and have fun. Thanks for your kind words mate it means a lot it really does.

[@senilyDeluxe]

5:15 the screen should have shown a video recording of the guy behind the door just as he opens it. Great little Airplane II - The Sequel reference :-)

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Haha 😂

[@curtismanley3459]

That is awesome to see that you put your privately owned Nintendo Sheriff and Sky Skipper in the arcade Alex. Sheriff or as I played it being known as Exidy Bandido before I learned that it was orignally Sheriff is my all time favorite arcade game.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

I would love to see a Bandido one day. It plays exactly the same just the cabinet looks completely different. Thank you

[@nerdonofriendo]

those are some really important milestone games for sure. now you need to grow your collection and have a full blown 1980s arcade along side this collection of very important historical machines. Good luck sir I hope your idea continues to grow.

[@TheHobbyLodge]

Oh mate it is bloody brilliant well done to you and everyone involved... a dream come true mate and that Arcade is in the best possible hands. Congratulations pal. I cannot wait to see it!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Martin You and your boy are going to absolutely love it. Can’t wait for you to see mate

[@andy70d35]

Amazing, remember so many of these old games like space invaders and hang on, operation wolf. Hope the museum is a total success, well done Alex and everyone involved, arcade history is preserved. The generation now may not appreciate the games the same as we did back in the day, it wasn't about all the fancy graphics we have now, but about the great game play that kept brining you back time after time.

[@dcashley303]

WELL DONE! Looks amazing, looks like a great space and you are so generous for setting this up. Can't wait to one day pay a visit.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks David look forward to seeing you at the museum.

[@JutmanCustoms]

What an achievement buddy, relentless amounts of passion and hard work have both paid off in equal measure. Wishing you well on this special journey

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you so much Justin. You’ve seen the work I’ve put into this so it would be nice to have you back now it’s all finished and enjoy the space.

[@TheDrisk]

Place looks amazing and some real all time rare gems there.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Paul Hope to see you and the team visit the museum next year.

[@slot9]

Thanks for the tour. Many kudos for keeping these machines accurate to their original form!!!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you

[@wolfbeast80]

Way to make Arcade Archive stand out! This is such a labour of love, Arcade Archive will be a great success. The only arcade where Sky Skipper and Sea wolf can be played, visiting the archive is on my list for sure, look forward to seeing what else you do.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Mathew Look forward to meeting you mate

[@neilgoward5632]

THIS PLACE LOOKS AWESOME!!! I would love to come and visit in the Summer '23 after my lad has finished GCSE's to both the Arcade and the Cave

[@mrb5217]

Looking forward to the tapper restoration. Tapper is my favorite arcade. Also the Arcade Archive logo has an uncanny resemblance to the Arch Linux logo

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hope to get Tapper working very soon now we have a power brick for it.

[@JenniferinIllinois]

Congratulations on opening the arcade. Thank you for giving us a tour. 👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Jenny Glad you enjoyed the tour 👍

[@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533]

You need to keep away from ladders mate, you know what happened last time. Arcades looking absolutely stunning mate, so many personal favourites.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Haha it was only a step and my subconscious said NO 😂 Thanks dave much appreciated mate

[@ArcadeAzrall]

Was a pleasure to be there for the soft launch. Thanks again for your passion and drive. I can't wait to see where things lead! Look at the handsome chap at 11:41 🤣

[@retroimportgamer513]

You have done a fantastic job in the time frame Alex, it's changed a lot since we had a sneak peak a few months ago when at the Cave Looks incredible with so many awesome cabs and all the finishing touches with the lights look amazing Can't wait to see it in the flesh All the best for the opening to the general public 👍✌️

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks James Hopefully next time you visit I’ll get to meet you.

[@CaptNRetro]

Absolutely Phenomenal Job Alex! the place looks outstanding! I need to get my passport renewed and come across the pond and spend the night in there to test out everything and make sure it's up to snuff!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks buddy, I would absolutely love for you to come and visit. Maybe a holiday for you and your fine lady next year. I know Whitney wants to come and I’m trying to get Billy and Walter as well.

[@speedbird737]

I can play most of these retro games on my AtGames Legends Ultimate machine! (including Seawolf even the laser disk games like MACH3, Dragons Layer, Space Ace, Us V Them, etc etc) it comes with multiple control sticks, spinners and trackball

[@davidbanner9001]

Absolutely outstanding.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks David 😎👍

[@WalrusFPGA]

The museum looks awesome! Great work to everyone involved in making this happen. It's been fun watching the build videos and previews as things got set up. Congrats on the grand opening!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you very much 😎👍

[@onaretrotip]

Mouth full of cake - classic Alex. All the hard work has paid off! Very well done mate.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hahah yea 😂 wouldn’t be me without a Naughty but nice section. 🍰 Thanks mate

[@tHEdAVEbABY]

This was such a quick turnaround... In my eyes at least. It looks amazing... Well done!!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you 👍

[@NigelDraycott]

You've now doubled my reasons to get back to the UK at some point, need to get to both the arcade and the cave.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Nigel hope you manage to come and visit.

[@al3k]

Absolutely beautiful. What amazing treasures. Will be visiting soon, I hope!

[@DaveVelociraptor]

You're really getting the hang of the videos and what a video to get it all right on! Congratulations on opening, I'm so keen to visit. Good luck!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you so much. It’s been a lot to take on with getting the museum ready and still doing my videos. I think I’ve found my swing now and I know what I’m doing and what videos people want to see. I really appreciate your kind words mate.

[@jonnyretro3128]

Well done Alex mate 😊 Looks amazing 🔥

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Jonny Hope to see you at the museum

[@themilkmaiden]

Awesome to see the whole place come together from start to finish, planning on visiting next year, fingers crossed, if our car can make the journey! 😅

[@joindivision1090]

I'd love it if you displayed your Neo Geo games showing the front art. If there's room.

[@miltiadiskoutsokeras9189]

Congratulations. I would love to visit.

[@eightbitwhit]

Loved this Alex - it's great to see the virtual 'walk thru' and see a bit of the behind-the-scenes as well. You showed a good mix there and I can tell that the soft-launch day was certainly something special. Best of luck with all of this and I'm looking forward to the next plane ride over... you've made something very special and my hat is off to you for following your dream. Glad to see the cake made an appearance as well - long overdue, that!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Awww thanks my good friend. You know more than anyone how much work I’ve put into this and how much it means to be finally open. It would be absolutely amazing to have you here next year with the family and you know I’d make sure you will have a wonderful time. When we finished the sky skipper project I never thought in my wildest dreams that the next piece of the story was to have it in a museum for everyone to play and that it would be my museum. Crazy how life pans out for you isn’t it. Take care bro 😎👍

[@DadLadsGaming]

Absolutely tremendous Alex. Can't wait to visit.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Marcus See you at the museum soon I hope.

[@UKRandom78]

What an amazing place, well done on putting this together. I'll definitely be coming down with UK Random 2 and maybe some more of our KZbin family 👍👊👌

[@tonybell7267]

This is simply wonderful . Great work 👍

[@johnnyretro1975]

Wow amazing video well done it’s amazing what you have done I love Bronze Age term good luck and thankyou for keeping our important Retro history and you guys are keeping it alive so we never forget our childhoods ❤️❤️❤️👍👍🎉🎉🎉

[@RetroMoments]

Wow, that looks amazing! Perfect atmosphere for an arcade as well. I just want to hang out in there for a whole day. Congrats!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you 😎👍

[@azzt72]

Well done to all involved. Hope to get down there in the new year.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Look forward to meeting you 👍

[@pacscalatorarcade5736]

Wow this is incredible congratulations on opening the arcade archive it looks awesome! 👍🏻😎

[@AlfredRusselWallace]

wow those description plaques look great

[@ctrlaltrees]

So good to see the arcade finally open to the public after all your hard work! It's such an amazing space and I'll definitely be down to see you again soon 😁

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Rees Hope to see you back soon.

[@electricadventures]

The arcade looks absolutely stunning, the work that has gone into it has been outstanding. Oh cool a Gravitar, have always wanted to play that one. Track & Field is always brilliant, murder on the wrists though :)

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Gravitar is so hard, like defender it takes i while to get used to the buttons. There is so much to think about as well as getting used to the inertia with gravity. It is a fantastic game it just needs some investment like defender to get really good at it which I like. Thanks Tony

[@kildogery]

This is awesome. Congratulations. What a collection.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Paul much appreciated

[@ReplaceableHak]

What an achievement!!! Massive congrats to you and the rest of the guys! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you so much 😎👍

[@Insertdiskgames]

That Pong machine is beautiful! I've been looking for an original Gauntlet 2 machine for years for my collection, never seen one in as good a condition as yours. Well done for preserving all of these classics.

[@Huddison]

I must pay you a visit! 👍

[@OGDuffy]

Great job Alex looks awesome matey, well done you have worked well on this !!!! Stunning

[@Evercade_Effect]

Really enjoyed seeing this project come to life! 👊

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks you

[@red7even52]

Incredible achievement Alex, well done mate, all that hard work paid off and the results are stunning! Fantastic that the community can get to play on some of these uber rare games in an environment that honours these historically important machines. Congratulations to yourself and the entire team that made it happen.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Nick Sorry I’ve been so busy mate I’ve had no time to catch up on vids. Thanks for your kind words of support.

[@red7even52]

@@TheArcadeArchive no worries mate, understandably you have much more important stuff to get on with, then watching vids 🤣 again congrats dude 👍😎

[@gingerhippygaming7962]

Mate the work you put into this is amazing I remember you first talking about it. Can't wait to get down to see you

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Simon It has been a lot of hard work but I’ve enjoyed every part of getting together. Hope to see you soon.

[@ewstargamer]

Blow aways by how good it looks Alex such an amazing space all your hard work has paid off and hopefully you can have a break now and enjoy some time playing games and meeting people, looking forward to coming over as soon as i get the chance fella

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Alex 😎👍

[@GasheadSteve]

You’ve done a fantastic job here looks great Alex - You’re a legend and a legend I’m honoured to call a friend.

[@mister-do5469]

Wow!,you and your Team made such a good work!,i love it!

[@richardperry5880]

Well done Alex for your hard work and guys 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Richard 😎😀

[@Minwah1959]

Looks absolutely brilliant, looking forward to visiting! Congrats!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you 🙏

[@VanDammage87]

So happy for you. Been a subscriber for a long time. Can't wait for the content to come. Congratulations!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks for your support over the years it’s much appreciated.

[@jamesnewman4351]

Brilliant !!! Totally BRILLIANT!!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks James

[@seantagg3640]

Looks brilliant Alex and all of the team behind it…congratulations on getting to open that fantastic door to the public! Hope to visit one day when I travel to the UK

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Sean, It’s a extremely long way for you to come but one day it would be nice to meet you.

[@RetroReels]

Congratulations on getting it completed! - its been a great journey to follow through these videos. Good luck with the opening on Saturday!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you 😎👍

[@Sinisteve]

Top work Alex, can’t wait to pay you a visit👍👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Steve Hope to see you soon mate

[@TheCyberDruid]

So great to see it open :) Well done!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you

[@hirthirthirt1693]

BOY...I didn't know about that project. You did not share it on ACE. Nice Super Hang-On and Gun Fight. Cool facts about Alca. Maybe you make a dedicated Alca-Video. I got some games from them and are super proud

[@TheArcadeArchive]

That’s interesting what Alca cabs do you have ?

[@andrewfraser2760]

You guys have done an amazing job - look forward to coming down from Scotland sometime next year 👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

That would be amazing if you could. Look forward to meeting you Andrew

[@pledg]

Wow! What a team effort. Congratulations to you all on the creation of an amazing museum. Really looking forward to visiting and also watching future restoration videos etc. 👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you 😎👍

[@Retro_Russ_]

Well done Alex! You’ve done it! Thank you for preserving the history of the arcades

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Russ Good to see you Last Saturday. Your Dk score is on the Arcade Archive Hall of Fame

[@kdizretro]

Such a well put together vid Alex. The place looks amazing. About a 2 hour drive for me. But will definitely be making a trip in the new year.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks mate I’m enjoying spending more time on the videos now I have the museum set up.

[@Roskjaer79]

Looks great. Good luck 🎉

[@paulutah9176]

This looks amazing. Well done. Hope to visit next year with some like-minded friends. Can't wait to play star wars and hang on amongst many classics you have.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks paul Looking forward to your visit.

[@NorthWay_no]

Wish I was there. Methinks it looks like you could still turn down the lightning a notch and get more of the monitor glow going.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

For the sake of the filming the video the lighting was up. The arcade glow illuminates the room perfectly 👍

[@MPaans]

Nice job, can't wait to come visit you and Neil.. might not be for a while tho, me being from the Netherlands.. which isn't that far away, but still a bit of a hurdle for me personally.. anyways, I love how you are developing as a presenter talking about your passion. The confidence you exert is palpable. Just very happy for you :)

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Such kind words thank you. Hopefully you can visit next year.

[@cashox4]

Hope to be able to drop around with the fam at some point, have relatives in Gloucester that i am due to visit soon, so perhaps on that occasion !

[@SanithDemil]

It's so cool. It's truly a museum of our times.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you

[@RetroEdUK]

Bravo! It looks incredible; awesome that the uk vac session went well, and best of luck for this weekend. I’ll get booked in as soon as poss! The marquees look incredible; make such a difference to that part of the entrance. I need some mvs recommendations mate 😆 The innards of Operation Wolf are amazing!! I played that game so many times at Southend arcades growing up but didn’t realised how intricate the mechanism was 😮 cheers!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hi Ed, I’m probably not the best person to recommend MVS games as there are so many I’ve still not got round to playing. My personal favourites have to be Pulstar, Turf masters, wind jammers and crossed swords it’s good fun and a game I never knew existed on Neo Geo

[@louaberg5773]

That is so amazing, such a good job you have done! Good Luck!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Lou 😀👍

[@clarkie_01]

Wow. Incredible. Well done and thank you for letting us be part of the journey.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you Richard

[@stewsretroreviews]

Looks amazing, great job by you all. Hoping to get down there in the near future guys😊 👍🏻

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Look forward to seeing you

[@harijsbelskis8792]

Alex!!!! Congratulations! Looks AMAZING!!! Now its time to get expansion :) :) But seriously you need more space.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hahaha thanks dude Arcade collectors always need more. But if that’s what you the Arcadians want then that’s what you will get. Maybe not this year though 😂

[@ditroia2777]

Amazing job guys.

[@johnnygirling55]

Great video again Alex, your production values on this video is amazing. Good luck with the launch. I will be down in January mate.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks John I’ve got more time now to concentrate on my videos so hopefully I can get more made and the quality will be better.

[@lallen1982]

Big Brother what can I say. I’m so so happy for you the place looks amazing I can’t wait to get over to you and play some games with you. Honestly it looks awesome well done Alex much love x

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks lee Your support is much appreciated mate

[@lallen1982]

@@TheArcadeArchive I can’t wait to see the arcade and you big bro 🔥❤️

[@JB____________]

Just awesome!

[@paulwilliams7070]

Nemesis kung fu master ye air kung fu are my favourite arcade games

[@MrBratalis99]

You guys are just awesome...

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you 🙏

[@GenerationPixel]

Playing that Track & Field like a pro 😎 It's going to be a trek for me, but I will get down at some point 😎👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hahaha did you like my technique 😂 I’m still rubbish at the game as I still haven’t found the best method to get my speed up.

[@conorosullivan3795]

Love it !!

[@arcadeages3917]

Huge congrats Alex. I hope to skip over the pond one day and join the fun!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks mate Would be amazing if you could and a amazing holiday for you.

[@retrorunner79]

Incredible achievement. Over the moon for you and the team!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thank you so much 😎👍