Retro ‘barcade’ in Old Town Alexandria looks to bring back the nostalgia of 80s and 90s arcade gaming

Young or old everyone has their challenge Perhaps you re a fan of the classics like Galaga Space Invaders Pac-Man and NBA Jam just to name a inadequate Or maybe you re a true purist who loves beating the high number on a rare pinball machine Whatever your choice at Continues Arcade amid tens of thousands of square feet filled with vintage gaming cabinets consoles and controllers there s a good chance that for the first time in a long time you ll find what you re looking for This one-of-a-kind retro arcade space is ultimately opening in Old Town Alexandria after months of construction and in an area of the city that s rapidly expanding the hype is real In in the modern day s episode of Matt About Town WTOP is embracing s and s gaming nostalgia and realizing the foreseen in bringing back third spaces that foster locality through play at Continues Arcade Hear Matt About Town first every Tuesday and Thursday on FM If you have a story idea you d like Matt to cover email him or chat with him on Instagram and TikTok Check out all Matt About Town episodes here Source