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In Real Life

So, Some Guy Is Already Lining Up For A 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS is not released in the United States until Saturday. So lining up on the street outside a Manhattan Best Buy seems… smart? No, that’s not the word we’re looking for…

March 1, 2011
Retro

The Last Moments Of A Dying Arcade

Having failed to work out a last-minute deal with its landlord, the historic Chinatown Fair arcade in New York City closed its doors on Sunday night. Here are some images of its last hours.

February 21, 2011
Retro

Two Of The Last Great American Arcades (Might Be) Closing Down

Fans of arcade gaming in the United States might be on the receiving end of a one-two punch, with both New York’s Chinatown Fair and Los Angeles’ Arcade Infinity in danger of closure by the end of the month.

February 14, 2011
In Real Life

These Video Games Are Now Art

For the next week, the CRG Gallery in Chelsea, New York, will play host to an artist who slips video games like Civilization and Street Fighter into his work.

January 11, 2011
In Real Life

It’s China’s Biggest Video Game (Sort Of)

Until April, visitors to New York’s Museum of Modern Art will be able to check out “Long March: Restart”, which is basically one of (if not the biggest) video games you’ll ever play.

December 15, 2010
In Real Life

Getting One Of The World’s First Video Games Back In Action

In 1958, Tennis For Two went on exhibition at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York. With controllers and an analogue display, it’s regarded as one of the first ever true video games.

November 4, 2010
In Real Life

The Sights, Sounds And Dancing Armies Of Kinect’s NYC Launch

While Kinect launches all across the US tonight, the peripheral’s official bash was in New York City, where Marky Mark, Microsoft and an enormous army of purple-shirted dancers overran Times Square.

November 2, 2010
News

Nintendo World Store Gets A New Coat Of Paint

The Nintendo World Store in New York City has just reopened after its first major refurbishment since opening back in 2005.

July 21, 2010
In Real Life

You Won’t Impress The Ladies Stealing A Nintendo From A Little Girl

If I didn’t have enough money to impress a girl, I’d, I don’t know, make her something. Write her a poem. Sing her something. 17 year-old Anthony Etienne took the easy route, and stole some poor kid’s DS.

June 30, 2010
In Real Life

It’s A Video Game Theatre Festival!

Returning after a successful debut last year, Brooklyn’s Brick Theatre will soon play host to another festival of plays and performance art based on video games.

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