Comments on: Funland arcade in Toronto, Ontario closing in a few days! http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/ The Saviours of Coin-Op Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:18:53 +0000 hourly 1 By: john http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/#comment-13409 john Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:49:45 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=4423#comment-13409 This is really sad. I spent countless hours there. I'll never forget that amazing guy with his walkman absolutely distroying the tetris; or the sega rally chapmionship right next to the entrance door in the late 90s where I had the top score for many years, or the centipede which gave hours of fun for a couple of coins, or the best setup pinballs on the planet which allowed just a little bit of pushing and nudging before they would "tilt"... And after that, hop acros the street for one of the best pizza slices in the world - Big Slice. Aaah those were the times.... This is really sad. I spent countless hours there.

I’ll never forget that amazing guy with his walkman absolutely distroying the tetris; or the sega rally chapmionship right next to the entrance door in the late 90s where I had the top score for many years, or the centipede which gave hours of fun for a couple of coins, or the best setup pinballs on the planet which allowed just a little bit of pushing and nudging before they would “tilt”…
And after that, hop acros the street for one of the best pizza slices in the world – Big Slice.

Aaah those were the times….

]]> By: Solex http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/#comment-1820 Solex Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:20:41 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=4423#comment-1820 Milad, please don't be so negative: There's still the arcade in Pacific Mall, and possible future arcades in two new Chinese malls that are being built, <i>plus</i> Playdium in Mississauga. There was and is no such thing as 'someone in power' determined to stop fun in Toronto: you can still find it if you want to. Maybe if the owners of Funland had upgraded the games to what was currently popular, it would still be around. But they didn't and so, here we are. Also, maybe if the people who run Playdium had thought to set up Playdium Toronto around Yonge & Dundas, there would be another arcade around, and it would have been successful as well. But, they didn't...so here we are! One day, somebody might open up an arcade on Yonge Street, and people might even play there. Until then, you know where to go and have fun-I just told you where the fun is. Milad, please don’t be so negative: There’s still the arcade in Pacific Mall, and possible future arcades in two new Chinese malls that are being built, plus Playdium in Mississauga. There was and is no such thing as ‘someone in power’ determined to stop fun in Toronto: you can still find it if you want to. Maybe if the owners of Funland had upgraded the games to what was currently popular, it would still be around. But they didn’t and so, here we are. Also, maybe if the people who run Playdium had thought to set up Playdium Toronto around Yonge & Dundas, there would be another arcade around, and it would have been successful as well. But, they didn’t…so here we are!

One day, somebody might open up an arcade on Yonge Street, and people might even play there. Until then, you know where to go and have fun-I just told you where the fun is.

]]> By: jairaju http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/#comment-1819 jairaju Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:10:29 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=4423#comment-1819 i want to know the procedure for the the preparation of funland cack. i want to know the procedure for the the preparation of funland cack.

]]> By: wasted youth http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/#comment-1818 wasted youth Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:43:25 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=4423#comment-1818 the pinball spot, the imperial 6 , cornet theatre, there were two pinball joints on the north east corner of yonge and dundas. listning to and playing captain fantastic at the same time, how about that old pool hall inside bloor station. and the gardens, it was like a dream. the pinball spot, the imperial 6 , cornet theatre, there were two pinball joints on the north east corner of yonge and dundas. listning to and playing captain fantastic at the same time, how about that old pool hall inside bloor station. and the gardens, it was like a dream.

]]> By: arcads4ever http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/#comment-1817 arcads4ever Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:47:43 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=4423#comment-1817 I feel your pain. I come from the UK from sheffield and we used to have a really great arcade 2 years ago called Namco wonderpark and that was always busy and had the latest up to date games. Meadowhall however (a shopping mall where namco was) didn't want them there anymore and decided to put 3 shitty restaraunts in its place. Namco offered to pay triple rent and more money on top but were still forced out. namco were also told that they were attacting alot of undesierables to the mall (meaning us and instead wanting more rich people to come) but I wrote to them asking why namco had shut and they told me that people had asked for more catering facilities (as if we needed more when there were plenty of them plus a few that were boarded up). the best thing was it was boarded up for over a year until the restaraunts opened up and they said they'd be open for early 08 (namco shut down in oct 07). I hate that shopping centre and has become a place of snobbery now and even more expensive. wish I was near somewhere like skegness or anywhere by the coast that has great up to the minute machines. until then I have hollywood bowl for now which isn't too bad I feel your pain. I come from the UK from sheffield and we used to have a really great arcade 2 years ago called Namco wonderpark and that was always busy and had the latest up to date games. Meadowhall however (a shopping mall where namco was) didn’t want them there anymore and decided to put 3 shitty restaraunts in its place. Namco offered to pay triple rent and more money on top but were still forced out. namco were also told that they were attacting alot of undesierables to the mall (meaning us and instead wanting more rich people to come) but I wrote to them asking why namco had shut and they told me that people had asked for more catering facilities (as if we needed more when there were plenty of them plus a few that were boarded up). the best thing was it was boarded up for over a year until the restaraunts opened up and they said they’d be open for early 08 (namco shut down in oct 07). I hate that shopping centre and has become a place of snobbery now and even more expensive.

wish I was near somewhere like skegness or anywhere by the coast that has great up to the minute machines. until then I have hollywood bowl for now which isn’t too bad

]]> By: editor http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/#comment-1816 editor Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:02:48 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=4423#comment-1816 The whole Canadian amusement scene suffered a major issue over amusement in recent years. The cinema business (famous players) is growing, while the independents have been forced out of the market. Its a mess, and has nothing to do with popularity - to be honest the amusement trade is strong in a number of markets, but the ability to make the same profits as less proactive retail is difficult (more overheads). The whole Canadian amusement scene suffered a major issue over amusement in recent years. The cinema business (famous players) is growing, while the independents have been forced out of the market.

Its a mess, and has nothing to do with popularity – to be honest the amusement trade is strong in a number of markets, but the ability to make the same profits as less proactive retail is difficult (more overheads).

]]> By: Milad http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/#comment-1815 Milad Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:37:27 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=4423#comment-1815 Why were all the Arcades in Toronto closed down? And I mean all of them, & the ones in Malls were all closed down. & no one seems to be giving me an straight answer for this action, The only one that's left open is the one in pacific mall. (and I Think that's because that's an Asian mall) I do not understand "why"? when in fact all those arcades were always busy, and seem to be always bring in the big cash. someone in power must of forced this none sense rule to take actions. & it seems as if Toronto is being more pushed into the black whole, (meaning that anything "FUN" ?!) will be pushed a side, "Nightclubs" also were forced to change their rules so much, that a lot of them had no choice, but to close down, and now the Arcades. All this is causing is for ppl like me to dislike this place more and more. And no choice but to leave to different province or country. Thank you Why were all the Arcades in Toronto closed down?
And I mean all of them, & the ones in Malls were all closed down. & no one seems to be giving me an straight answer for this action, The only one that’s left open is the one in pacific mall. (and I Think that’s because that’s an Asian mall)

I do not understand “why”? when in fact all those arcades were always busy, and seem to be always bring in the big cash. someone in power must of forced this none sense rule to take actions. & it seems as if Toronto is being more pushed into the black whole, (meaning that anything “FUN” ?!) will be pushed a side, “Nightclubs” also were forced to change their rules so much, that a lot of them had no choice, but to close down, and now the Arcades. All this is causing is for ppl like me to dislike this place more and more.
And no choice but to leave to different province or country.
Thank you

]]> By: eagle3 http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/#comment-1814 eagle3 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:21:14 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=4423#comment-1814 Ohh that is too bad.. I used to go there as a teenager in high school back in the early 90s. My friend and I popped in there to play centipede. Yes its a girly game but that is what we are.. Fond memories, that and sam the record man. Now I know I am getting older! Ohh that is too bad.. I used to go there as a teenager in high school back in the early 90s. My friend and I popped in there to play centipede. Yes its a girly game but that is what we are..
Fond memories, that and sam the record man. Now I know I am getting older!

]]> By: Sean http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/#comment-1813 Sean Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:14:01 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=4423#comment-1813 So, where else beside closed Funland in Toronto we can play vintage pinballs and video games? So, where else beside closed Funland in Toronto we can play vintage pinballs and video games?

]]> By: kev mack http://arcadeheroes.com/2008/07/10/funland-arcade-in-toronto-canada-closing-in-a-few-days-hurry-if-you-want-to-play-a-game-there/#comment-1812 kev mack Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:10:46 +0000 http://arcadeheaven.wordpress.com/?p=4423#comment-1812 I almost cried when I saw It was closed... I use to own Street fighter & mortal Kombat in that arcade back in the hay days.' It suck a shame there use to be 3 arcades in that area. There was the spot across the street and the one that use to be right at Yonge & Dundas. I use to live in them like 17 years ago. It was like my get away now it’s nothing online gaming will never replace the arcade never. I almost cried when I saw It was closed… I use to own Street fighter & mortal Kombat in that arcade back in the hay days.’ It suck a shame there use to be 3 arcades in that area. There was the spot across the street and the one that use to be right at Yonge & Dundas. I use to live in them like 17 years ago. It was like my get away now it’s nothing online gaming will never replace the arcade never.

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