First off I know that it would make sense to put this in the forums, but honestly I couldn't decide where to put it. It's sort of gaming related, but doesn't belong in gaming discussion, and it's too games related to go in the bar so I dunno, whatever.
Anyways, at the end of this semester myself and a British compatriot who was studying abroad and wants to see some of the states are heading to DC for a few days and then new York for a few days. I know that being such a large city there must be gaming related somethings that I should check out while I'm there. Maybe an awesome store or arcade? Anything along those lines. We don't have the slightest clue about what we're going to do once we get there, so pretty much any suggestions will be taken into consideration.
One of my friends was there in the fall and went to the Nintendo store and was sorely disappointed, and if she was disappointed I could only imagine that I would be devastated by comparison, since I'm sure the mythos I've built up around the place is far more elaborate than hers was.
So, be it seedy used game shops, dingy arcades, or some place that is well-kept and nicely lit, what places I should hit up while I'm in the big Apple?
You may as well hit me up with non-gaming related suggestions as well since I'm sure people will anyways.
There are so many things to do in New York. I've been going on a regular basis since last September, and I'm still finding new things to love about it. It really is the best city in the world, and the Dtoid NY group is better than every other group out there. It's been scientifically proven.
Just kidding. But seriously don't do that.
Sign up if you wish.
Chinatown Fair is an old school arcade with everything Power-Glove mentioned, plus a half naked guy playing Puzzle Fighter.
If you can stand the stench of hipsters, Barcade is a good place to have a few drinks while playing some retro games. Nearby Fette Sau is a nice place to raise your cholesterol with their trays of meat.
And you should totally meet up with us NY Dtoiders. We are a friendly group of drunkards who like to play games, go out to eat, and make fun of Samit.
I would avoid Nintendo World. It's fun for about 10 seconds, and then you'll wonder why you bothered to come there.
@Power-Glove
Oooh BlazeBlu am intrigued.
@Cataract
I'm not quite that dumb, I just used that in the blog because in my mind the writing gets too repetitive if I just say new York over and over.
@Sicknasty
Thank god we have a local Umbrella and lube.
@Topher
I always stay to the right.
@Tino, Samit, Iconsam, CausualWeaponry and Power-Glove again
If it works sure, I'll post when I'll be in in the google group.
@Casualweaponry
That Video Games New York store sounds pretty sweet.
crap forgot to finish typing that because someone walked into my room and distracted me.
Why did you we need cool gaming venues when we have the "Streets of SouthPoint"...oh wait...*cries*...
:)
Also, what Topher said.
uhh...just go to NY and never visit DC for games. lol. Unless it's one of us Dtoiders.
I'm visiting DC because my roommate lives there and I've never been. I just don't have the slightest clue what I'm doing once I get to New York.