This Arcade Room Will Make Gamers Jealous | All Good

You won't believe Yesterdays - the in-home 'arcade of memories' put together by Barry Evans in Dayton, Texas! What looks like a mall arcade is actually an extension of his home and includes tens-of-thousands of pieces of video game memorabilia. The collection, which includes signs, posters, figurines, video game machines and more, started in 1991 with a Dragon's Lair machine and a small Sonic The Hedgehog bubble gum dispenser. So how did Barry collect all of these items? And how did his wife play such an important role in the creation of this room? Check out this edition of 'All Good' to find out!
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[@zavier_1877]

His wife uncrumpling the piece of paper and helping him turn his dream into reality is the true hero of this video, where most women would've just left their guy's dreams in the trash...

[@CoolGent87]

Major facts

[@VeganRashad]

Facts

[@NinjakX]

She is awesome and even playing games with him. I am so Jealous

[@andromedaone3640]

Must be a nice woman

[@EQOAnostalgia]

My wife is very supportive of my mancave dreams... so far. 😏

[@Nicomanism]

He's even blessed to have a wife, who uncrumpled the paper, and applied positivity to turn his dream into a reality. Thats what I call a perfect girl.

[@cityslickeroutdoors8306]

Any man would be lucky to find a woman that believed in him like this.

[@Nicomanism]

@@cityslickeroutdoors8306 Yeppers

[@noahpartic7586]

Ye choose thy Wife well👌🏾.

[@--SHEPHERD-OF-MOTHER-EARTH--]

she wrothy indeed! SKÅL 💪😎👍

[@uberjewish9466]

Totally

[@sebastiancolon701]

What a lucky guy, to have this support from his wife. These days you don't find someone as special as her.

[@MoveitorLoseit2]

Exactly. Most wives or girlfriends would not support something like this. They'd call it childish and stupid. He has a rare one

[@miguelmireles1895]

Sooo true.

[@asiannerdz4]

@@MoveitorLoseit2 yup then they go back to their closet full of purses and shoes that never see daylight.

[@relaxingmenatlity8341]

They will support if you got money and huge income,,, most female dont support because they think for the family future ,,, they think spend money this way is better spend money in other way to support the family,, but if you got the passive income and earn huge,, they dont mind at all

[@jamerraroberts2807]

@@relaxingmenatlity8341 exactly

[@chronoxiong]

What really shocked me was that his wife supported him throughout all this. She's the true MVP here. But yeah, awesome game room. Truly kept the 80's and 90's alive in that room.

[@Palendrome]

Not just support, but it's like she made it happen!

[@chrisbullock6477]

He was smart with his hobby, consistently going around to the stores and malls, getting as much free merchandise as he could and promotional items.

[@coolspot18]

Yeah what foresight.

[@nate6045]

I have photophobia and bright walls hurt my eyes because they reflect the light. My dad won't let me paint the walls in my room so I did something similar: I covered my walls with promotional posters i got from cons and game releases and now I can't even see my bright walls.

[@amuzulo]

He's livin' the dream.

[@amuzulo]

@customvideo454 39 people agree with me. :-P

[@EQOAnostalgia]

@customvideo454 Blasphemer!

[@regidon793]

a very very short dream

[@Eminetics]

Totally, that would be cool. Till retirement when you realize you have no retirement savings.

[@cityslickeroutdoors8306]

@@Eminetics everything he has in there is going up in value

[@VideoGameStupidLC]

He was on an episode of X-Play a decade prior to this. He was even wearing a Sonic shirt in that video too! Crazy to see how far along he has come!

[@cityslickeroutdoors8306]

He’s something we can all aspire to emulate

[@DeaDPooL-XforceX]

He’s keeping the 80’s and 90’s alive in his home also a luckiest wife ever!!

[@DeaDPooL-XforceX]

@Sandman Slim because she supports her husband hobby and enjoys the 80’s and 90’s arcade nostalgia most women don’t , they just want the perfect specimen by rejecting a man hobbies or childhood memories. But having a wife who supports you it’s the best thing you ever have.

[@brucehidrogo4507]

Kids nowadays, will never know that feeling of going into an arcade putting a quarter on the glass, for next on the game....i remembering seeing 2 or 3 dollars in quarters waiting to play the new street fighter or mortal kombat...being in arcade was a another world for me growing up, good times to be exact

[@nikkonardo4739]

I couldn't agree you more 🙂👍🏻

[@redtoaster7078]

Well I’m 13 and my dad is gonna make a arcade machine with me, right now for me it’s Friday, today we are going to get the parts, and. On Saturday we will start building! It might take a day or two but I’m really gonna be happy when it’s done! So, I’ll be like you guys!

[@karloaquinde3476]

@@redtoaster7078 Kool Dad.

[@karloaquinde3476]

Agreed man, same memories.

[@thejuggernaut81]

His wifey's the real hero of this story. Not just for nurturing his dream, but for putting up with a light bill that's more than the house payment.

[@japango1]

🤦🏾‍♂️This man killed his own dream before he even tried. He was lucky his wife believed in him.

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

♂♀♂♀♂♀♂♀♂♀

[@MegaFinalRound]

His dream resurrected like a phoenix rising from the ashes

[@RC-go2kl]

You know we got Robocop? The director's wife took the script and pushed him to read it instead of tossing it aside. Give those ideas a chance!

[@MegaFinalRound]

I wonder how many other entertainment properties that are big experienced the very same thing? 🤔

[@leothelion2001]

I applaud his wife for helping him achieve his dreams , she actually picked the lay-out from the trash can when he had called the quits

[@paigelooney6117]

This is the life here. This is some thing every one should be able to relive at least one. I miss the days when I could go to my local arcade/skate rink and live the mystical ah that was the 80s/90s

[@battosaijenkins946]

It's sad that these days no one in their right mind would leave their child at the local arcade with creeps and weirdos all over, but back then it was no problem!

[@paxhumana2015]

@@battosaijenkins946 , the creeps and weirdos were also around then as well, they just get more free reign and power nowadays.

[@klink6093]

I want to become rich enough to someday start a few different businesses and one I want to be a old school arcade / roller rink 80s themed

[@KAZUNARl]

what an awesome collection! At least one guy who was able to live his dream. I‘m happy for him!

[@valor992]

I love the way he set that room up.

[@ExSiegfried]

Kudos to his wife for helping him to make his dream into a reality 👍🏾

[@cityslickeroutdoors8306]

This mans wife is the real MVP.

[@jackmac66]

Preserve this man and his collections at all cost

[@mistermeagorthecruel2295]

Oh snaps.., yes! I remember the arcade in San Jacinto Mall, it was called Power Play! 🤯🤯🤯🤯 blew my mind with you showed footage of the Mall how it looked in the 90’s.. I miss Power Play! Amazing room. Would love to come visit and check it out some day... keep up the great work man for reals this is Awesome!

[@petrulxs_9322]

Wow, that is amazing.

[@chucklos391]

How this doesn’t have a million views is shocking to me.

[@TheRmm1976]

This is super impressive! Looks like he's actually got it in an out building (like one of those metal barns). What a dream come true.

[@Telescreen5]

Awesome room, but even greater Wife. Uncrumpling that piece of paper showed a lot of love.

[@sergeleon1163]

Great collection and well done capturing the retro vibe with how everything is displayed, also very blessed with a supportive wife like he has.

[@amy4291]

Thank you for showing this! Much respect to him (and his supportive wife) for making his fun dream come true. 💕Sonic the Hedgehog.

[@cousinjimmydean4233]

It REALLY DID MAKE ME JEALOUS but im happy for him and his wife 30 plus years of making that room look BEAUTIFUL 💪

[@kyrelwalrus]

I love love love seeing all the old school Sonic stuff so much!!! I have always been a Sonic fanatic and I never feel like the classic Era of sonic games and their genuine glory has been somewhat lost or forgotten. Thank you sir !

[@Htcuban4]

This is by far the coolest room iver seen in a long time It gives you the feel of being at an arcade place. love it

[@ContagiousCollection]

Now this is super awesome! Truly an arcade museum and a game room all in one! Excellent video! 👌🏻

[@stormshadow1512]

super awesome!!! great supporting wife and an amazing collection.

[@TiltingT]

Awesome arcade brother! Ive hot a small one at home as well but not as nice as yours... 5 arcades and 4 pinball machines.. i still love it and it will continue to grow

[@piplup10203854]

Immediately I’m envious! This is incredible! When I talk about a room dedicated to arcade machines this is what I’m talking about!

[@shonamacdonald1054]

Absolutely awesome collection you have. I loved it all. I could have watched for hours you showing all the things you have.

[@Realmasterorder]

Awesome stuff what an incredible collection and you are really fortunate and blessed ,have a wife so supporting and loving.

[@SpaceFaceFPV]

Legit this is incredible. The attention to detail (like with the lifesavers) is impeccable!! I am In awe!!! I hope you have really good dry style fire protection because that would be impossible to recover/replace in event of a fire even with insurance

[@davidhill2444]

Amazing! Love it to be able to have the nostalgia everyday in your home.

[@ThePrincedelu]

Dreams Come true man ! (Thanks to your wife). Really awesome and incredible game/museum room

[@JGG1701]

The 80s were the highlight of my life. This looks like lots of fun. Need places like this again NOW!

[@martyfenwick5339]

Built a Retro Mame cabinet that plays everything from the old skool arcade games to newer Wii games. I still remember the 25 minute bike ride to get to the Space Station arcade only to blow all my quarters and ride back to bug the folks for more:D Those were the days!

[@mancavemasters]

This is the ultimate nostalgia trip! Hats off to his wife for helping him bring the dream to life

[@cherrypie581]

His wife is a true keeper and he should feel blessed to have her in his life

[@jasondomican1991]

Dude that is absolutely beautiful! You have an entire history right there!

[@powerfulcornelius3285]

Just watching this video brought back memories of a forgotten era! Wow!

[@supersexysega]

He's the fair weather fan of video game characters haha. Awesome collection and props for living the life he wanted to live. He should legit open up an arcade/museum.

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

Interesting channel name

[@Phutlikka]

Great room but far and away the best feature is the supportive wife who is on board with this passionate project!

[@kanolemaster]

hope you get a bigger place and create museum for the ages. great dedication on your part

[@cjarmour7288]

THIS MAN DESERVES A HUGE SALUTE ESPECIALLY FROM DIE HARD GAMERS LIKE MYSELF. HUGE SALUTE TO THIS MAN!!!

[@polaroidjay]

I love how supportive his wife is. She’s awesome!

[@Pray-4-Me]

I was born in 1983.. I remember going to the arcades in Las Vegas all the time in the 1990s.. Brings back memories..

[@sleazyfellow]

Same here. I played video games on nes and at the arcades, but when sf2 hit it made me a fan forever. These days you're hard pressed to find an arcade. I mean, those kid places have some but the majority of those are tokens for ticket games. I usually find my way to a pinball machine or galaga.

[@Pray-4-Me]

@@sleazyfellow Right on.. Yeah i miss the old days..Pinball is really fun.

[@awesomekidhero1963]

When I think back on arcades. It was the communal experience that made it so fun and special. I hope you invite alot of people over. Nowadays I own all my favorite systems but still look back to hanging out with best friends playing round after round of Halo

[@hoofbite]

This guy is truly blessed, what an awesome collection and display.

[@lamarsmith9532]

Great collection bro!!!! You have a wonderful wife for not letting you throw away your dream!!!

[@kerpa1976]

Keep it up man! Nothing beats the arcade saloon!

[@ChicagoRetroGamer]

That's so cool. Props and I just subbed to your channel as well. Keep up the great work!

[@residentevilumbrella2001]

That's not just an arcade game room; it's a museum. I loved every part of this man cave, including that Sonic 2 shirt he's wearing.

[@EnduringArts]

Build the arcade of your dreams with an electric bill from your nightmares...

[@Super123ps]

Very true. Well worth it tho. 😃

[@freakyfornash]

Not if he doesn't have the machines on at all times though! XD

[@jameswilson5769]

Dragon's Lair? Moon Patrol? Heaven? Close enough, when can I come by?

[@johnnemesh5459]

The "good' arcade in Las Cruces, NM where I grew up was called "Yesterdays"! Great memories!

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

[@kbkimoseley]

Barry is one of the nicest and coolest people on the planet. Nice to share the same city as you.

[@Snatcher_Catcher]

Im from the town next to Baytown. Saw a dead mall video. So sad to see. I use to go play upstairs in Physical Whimsical. Being from that area glad you're doing great in life an achieved your dream!

[@cobra.x666]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful world with us. It’s absolutely amazing

[@user-ef4li2li1u]

Although I am a gamer, this didn't made me jealous, instead I am very proud of you guys for making this amazing arcade room, great job, bravo😀👍🏼🎮👏

[@EAprima]

This put such a big smile on my face. My dream is to create a true home theatre cinema room. I hope I would be able to achieve it to my specification. Live your dream, everyone.

[@LOTW1]

The most precious thing in his collection is his wife. Finding someone who supports you and believes in you even when you don't is the most rarest of things.

[@JSCG12]

Incredible. Beyond jealous of this magnificent room.

[@EnglishPolishOnline]

I doesn't make me jelous at all. It makes me happy that I'm passionate about retro games and looking at this game room is pure joy. I'm gonna start collecting big box PC DOS games - can't wait!

[@mugenBCK]

Barry, thank you for preserving a piece of our past!

[@donjaun540]

Super awesome! What a collection.

[@scotty28653]

Just awesome... it takes me back when my dad used to take me and my brother every weekend to our local mall arcade and would give us each a $10 roll of quarters to play. Those were the days...

[@Dagoth_Ur_1]

What a nice wife he has, supported him in his hobby/dream. That's one killer collection, good on them. Even has a Conkers bad fur day teddy haha, it is like a museum.

[@mrsynister666]

Arcades were magic for me in the 80's and 90's.

[@MoneyHoneyBunny]

Its sad how arcades are such a thing of the past now. Im grateful that my childhood was literally the absolute perfect time to be into video games, like, I feel bad for people who really are into retro games and related things, but just werent around to enjoy it when it was new. I have so much stuff like this in storage and just never have had the time and energy to place it all neatly. Certainly its not even 10% of this guys collection but, it gives me motivation to do the same. I got a good start during covid but having the extra money for those type of glass cases and similar things that look better has been a challenge

[@AngryCalvin]

I most likely will never be able to afford this. But I have built an all in 1 arcade station with dual arcade sticks, trackball, and wheel and this video gives me a lot of ideas. All those simple collectors items are really cool decorations. Exactly what I was looking for. Donkey Kong stuff is really cool. Pac-Man as well. Been looking for more 80's stuff since that was my childhood. It's a lot of work but it's been a blast! Definitely the most fun project I have ever worked on.

[@ninjafit3275]

This guy has the most overwhelming room in the world I would think

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

My father worked at the Play Palace Arcade and I got to play the games unlimited amount of time for FREE. We also had a Space Invaders Arcade Cabinet.

[@claudecapistrano533]

I remember San Jacinto mall arcade! So sad it’s close now. Would love to visit your arcade!!

[@joeypr]

Man, I can only imagine the beautiful sound coming from that room.

[@anthonydavidson4942]

My brain quickly shut down and switched to ‘what do you do for work and what’s it pay?

[@anthonydavidson4942]

I don’t need to see anymore of the vid, how do you afford it lol!

[@chrisbullock6477]

Not sure how old you are but as you may or may not know, when people have hobbies or passions, it starts early and they pretty much work for their hobbies and do whatever it takes, little by little.....Home Theatre enthusiast, Car People, Audio philes ....etc.

[@chrisbullock6477]

@@anthonydavidson4942 Or you marry someone who shares your passion and has money ....LOL

[@mussim2919]

It's like living the dream right now! WOW! I just love it!

[@mazzarella_child567]

A real life hero! Gaming isn’t a hobby it’s a way of life.

[@MissAmazanda]

As a huge toy collector I can appreciate this guy's collecting...

[@GaZlovesGames]

How incredible. Im now a big fan of his work!!

[@BillWillyBillyBill]

Talk about a lucky guy. His wife salvaged his dream from the trashcan!

[@josetrochez5982]

My hero. I miss my arcade, and game collection.

[@linsdudu]

Not really an arcade, it's a museum as he said, and it is awesome!

[@OH.A.M.]

Reminds me of the biggest Arcade in the world called Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield Illinios, just because his girlfriend supports him as well.

[@mrkdude3943]

Is it still up and going? I live near there and plan on going soon

[@RoadrunnerMoose]

@@mrkdude3943 Yeah they're still up and running. It's on my bucket list too. If you're interested, they livestream on Twitch

[@juanchooh9965]

Awesome, its pretty hard for people to really aprecciate arcade as it was back then, and even so if you wanted to make it a bussines its not a thing that is gonna make you money like before, so awesome for this dude that seems to enjoy it always and likes to share his passion also.

[@tidalboxer]

Wow! So cool. I’d love to just visit to look at everything in those cases. Memories.

[@Ezzynah]

Your wife is literal gold dust. If only they could all be so awesome!

[@love2lovesum1]

To have my very own room filled with video games is a dream come true for me. Right now it’s the living room. 😂

[@marleyboy7732]

Finally a wife that's supportive no matter what husband enjoys. I wonder if she knows about the value in all this. Wish I could see this in person. I'd probably never leave lol

[@Will-nq3fo]

Great job man, respect!

[@razatlab100]

Defender and galazga were my games. Simpler days hanging out at the mall arcade. DOC GET THE DELORIAN READY WE NEED TO GO BACK IN TIME.

[@MILFMAN-yg3jg]

The most impressive thing is not even his collection but the fact that he has a wife that supports him 100% and the fact that she took that piece of paper he threw in the trash and kept it is more impressive to me than his entire collection

[@GameplayUploaded]

His wife is one in a million because most women be like: 'grow up and start find a job, your dream ain't gonna pay our bills'😢

[@flex_007]

Its like going back thru time . So awesome

[@beaulong3270]

Awesome!! Great wife too! Live the dream!

[@bruceaskew2107]

His wife a real 1 , that place looks awesome