Arcade closes on August 31 while GiGO Akihabara #2, #3, #5 will stay open Image via PR Times ©GENDA GiGO Entertainment GENDA GiGO Entertainment announced on Tuesday that the GiGO Akihabara #1 game arcade will close on August 31, as the facility’s lease contract is expiring. The company also stated that GiGO Akihabara #2, #3, and #5 arcades will continue …
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Image: Highest Score Arcade A British amusement arcade is reopening this weekend in a last-ditch attempt to secure its future. Highest Score Arcade, located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, opened last August. However, it recently closed its doors and posted “Game Over” messages on social media, leading many to assume it was gone for good (thanks, Salisbury Journal). However, owner James Petherick …
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Rachel Candlin BBC News, West of England James Petherick Highest Score Arcade has a collection of classic retro arcade games The gaming community has a final chance to save an independent retro arcade from closing for good. Salisbury’s only pinball venue, Highest Score, was forced to close last month due to running costs and low footfall. The owner, James Petherick, …
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