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RIP GameWorks

RIP GameWorks

arcadehero December 23, 2021 3

[Thanks to everyone who sent me the info] While we have not mentioned the arcade chain GameWorks as frequently as some other chains out there, they have had a presence on the scene since

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Walt Disney World’s Disney Quest Closing To Make Way For the “NBA Experience”

Walt Disney World’s Disney Quest Closing To Make Way For the “NBA Experience”

arcadehero June 30, 2015 11

(Thanks to everyone that sent this in; Michael Louie for the particular link below; Nick Lombardo of the Arcade Hunters for filling in some info) Well there isn’t really any positive way to spin

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UK Location News: Trocadero Finalizes Arcade Closures; Some Games Headed To Las Vegas Soho

UK Location News: Trocadero Finalizes Arcade Closures; Some Games Headed To Las Vegas Soho

arcadehero February 17, 2014 6

Back in 2011 the sad news came about that a famous arcade location in central London were closing their doors. But that wasn’t the end of the story, some of the games continued in

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South Town Arcade Closing On Nov. 25th

South Town Arcade Closing On Nov. 25th

arcadehero November 21, 2012 7

RIP South Town Arcade, Nov 25th 2012. Details inside

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Arcade Infinity closing it’s doors for good on Feb. 26th

Arcade Infinity closing it’s doors for good on Feb. 26th

arcadehero February 12, 2011 8

We’ve had a flurry of news regarding the opening of new arcades lately but that doesn’t make this news any better to pass along. A short time ago we heard that an arcade located

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Arcade Infinity closing it’s doors January 15th

arcadehero December 28, 2010 14

UPDATE: Arcade Infinity will NOT be closing on Jan. 15th and will stay open for now. Read the details here I am always happy when I hear about a new arcade location opening their

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Tokyo Game Action closes

HeavyElectricity February 10, 2009 4

It’s always sad to see an arcade closing, but this one is particularly heartbreaking. Tokyo Game Action of Wichendon, MA has been forced to shut down with immediate effect, with a liquidation sale to

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A tale of two cities

HeavyElectricity January 19, 2009 4

It’s another one of those days, as contrasting stories emerge about the health of arcade gaming. Badness abounds as New Orleans CityBusiness is reporting that the original Fun Arcade in New Orleans is closing

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