‘Bringing extra enjoyable’: Native online game retailer leveling up with new retro arcade | Eat, Sip, Store

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. – Gamers trying to check their abilities at Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat and different beloved arcade video games will quickly have a brand new spot to attain enjoyable instances.

Planet Retro Video Games, a two-year-old online game retailer the place people should buy, promote and commerce new and gently used video video games, consoles and equipment, is increasing operations with a retro arcade at 109 W. Broad St. in Quakertown.

Planet Retro Video Games and Retroware Arcade, that includes greater than 30 arcade video games, is anticipated to debut this summer time with a goal opening date of mid-July, proprietor Daniel Schepis advised 69 News.

Individuals will have the ability to play the entire video games for so long as they need for a each day admission payment of $15.

“There will be a $15 flat fee for day passes, and people could come in right when we open and play for hours, until we close for the day if they want,” Schepis stated.

“We can’t wait. It’s going to be a really cool spot, and we’re looking forward to bringing more fun back to the area.”

In opening the arcade, Schepis is partnering with Retroware, a developer/writer of indie video games, merch creation and bodily arcade places.

Retroware additionally oversees massive, native gaming conventions, Schepis stated.

“I’ve always wanted to open an arcade, and these guys actually got connected to me through a friend,” Schepis stated.

“One of their arcades is in Lansdale, and my buddy owns that shop. He said, ‘I know another guy in Quakertown who would be interested in doing this.’”

The Retroware Arcade in Lansdale options a big selection of video games, together with Nineteen Eighties and ‘90s classics like Donkey Kong, Mario Bros., Millipede, Popeye, Q*bert, The Simpsons, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 and NBA Jam Tournament Edition.

The new arcade in Quakertown will function an identical mixture of video games, together with well-liked picks reminiscent of Pac-Man, Time Crisis, Mortal Kombat and Dance Dance Revolution, Schepis stated.

The lineup additionally will probably function just a few pinball machines, Schepis added.

To convey the brand new Quakertown arcade to life, renovations are starting in an adjoining house, which beforehand housed a smoke store.

A brand new inside doorway can be created, connecting the arcade with Planet Retro Video Games’ retail retailer, Schepis stated.

“We’re going to get rid of two of the bookshelves, open the wall and create a connection to the other side,” Schepis stated.

“This side will remain the retail space, with video games, consoles, Pokemon cards and anything vintage that’s really cool. We like to keep the nostalgia alive.”

At Planet Retro Video Games, clients can store an in depth stock – from the Seventies traditional console Atari 2600 to fashionable consoles reminiscent of Nintendo Switch, PS5 and XBox Series S/X and every little thing in between.

The enterprise buys, sells and trades video video games, consoles, classic signage, classic toys, Pokemon playing cards and extra.

It additionally affords disc resurfacing, console repairs, console mods, layaways, particular orders, grading submissions and a complete stock.

The tentative plan is for the arcade to function the identical hours as the shop: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday by means of Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to five p.m. Sundays, Schepis stated.

“We may also expand our hours in the coming months as we expand our staff,” Schepis stated.

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