Retro arcade bar in Old Town Alexandria appears to carry again the nostalgia of ‘80s and ‘90s arcade gaming

Young or previous, everybody has their sport.

Perhaps you’re a fan of the classics, like Galaga, Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and NBA Jam — simply to call a couple of.

Or possibly you’re a real purist, who loves beating the excessive rating on a uncommon pinball machine.

Whatever your selection, at Continues Arcade, amid tens of hundreds of sq. ft full of classic gaming cupboards, consoles, and controllers, there’s an excellent likelihood that, for the primary time in a very long time, you’ll discover what you’re in search of.

This one-of-a-kind retro arcade area is lastly opening in Old Town Alexandria in early October after months of development, and in an space of town that’s quickly increasing, the hype is actual.

In right this moment’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP is embracing ’80s and ’90s gaming nostalgia, and realizing the potential in bringing again third areas that foster group by play at Continues Arcade.

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