I remember going to the arcade here in Phoenix at Golf Land in Mesa, AZ. While I haven't stepped foot in there since before I got married 15 years ago, I still remember the excitement of that place. The arcade is housed in this castle structure where you can enter from the water park side or from the parking lot. The entire arcade is round so imagine games in all directions emanating from the center.
Street Fighter II Hyper Edition (TIGER UPPERCUT!), Galaga, Marvel vs Capcom, TMNT (PIZZA TIME!), The Simpsons, Frogger, Space Harrier, Samurai Shodown, King Of The Monsters, Space Ace, Dungeons And Dragons, X-Men (NOTHING BEATS THE BLOB!), Captain America & The Avengers (I CAN’T MOVE!), DarkStalkers, Primal Rage, Mortal Kombat (Never a fan of paper cut outs on video games), Killer Instinct (That game was… woah, never able to get into that one though)… guys, I could go on and on but I think you get the point. 15 years old, $20 bucks in my pocket and tummy full of pizza and root beer; time to get playing!
So why this shirt? Well, because it lets people know that you are an actual arcade gamer. Yes, we are all home gamers now, but you can still flex on people if you need to with this shirt. “Boy, do you know how we used to get down back in my day? Huh?” And for the younger generation, this shirt is a badge of honor that connects you to the roots of gaming culture. Whether you're hitting up modern arcades like Game Works, Dave & Buster's, or any local arcade, show everyone that you appreciate the classics and understand the foundation of modern gaming. Plus, it’s a super cool, vintage style that stands out in any crowd!
Oh yeah, and an honorable mention goes to Cobra Arcade Bar. My cousin Mark and I, along with his brother Terrence and others, had a great time there before they headed off to Maui right before the pandemic. Cobra Arcade Bar offers great drinks and awesome retro games, making it a perfect spot for a nostalgic gaming night out.
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