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Below are pictures taken by Tom Humphrey from the Hand Baked Arcade of the Replay Gaming Expo in Blackpool, in November 2011. This low-bit image gallery was created using an original Nintendo Game Boy and Game Boy Camera.

NEW Hand Baked Arcade Website

After the huge success of the Level 1 event Hand Baked Arcade are at it again, bringing their arsenal of retro gaming equipment to Brighton’s recently renamed venue the Blind Tiger (previously known as Hector’s House). The Hand Baked Arcade will be open to the public on 3 different dates; The next being November 13th from 4pm – 11pm.

Expect to see many classic games and consoles including:

Mega Drive
N64
SNES
2-Player Arcade machine
NES
Sega Saturn (10 player!) Bomberman
computer running Doom, Wolfenstein 3D and Duke Nukem 3D
+ much more!

The Hand Baked Arcade are well known for their FREE to play arcade events across the UK. Installations have been featured at many of the best music festivals including Glastonbury, Glade and Bloc Weekend. They have also featured in countless night clubs, art galleries and even on The Gadget Show, Channel 5.

Music will be supplied by Hand Baked DJ’s: lo-fi, underground, wonky, eclectic and electronic music will be served up to create the perfect soundtrack to your gaming.

So whether you are a keen gamer or simply wanting a unique night out then get down to the venue early, get the drinks in and let nostalgia run through your veins, The Hand Baked Arcade is coming to Brighton!

To see a video of hand Baked’s recent event in London click here: HERE

Facebook event page: HERE

Full Press Release can be seen here: HERE

Flyer can be seen here: HERE

Hand Baked Arcade are at it again, this time taking their arsenal of retro gaming equipment to Brighton’s recently renamed venue the Blind Tiger (previously known as Hector’s House). The Hand Baked Arcade will be open to the public on 3 different dates; October 9th, November 13th and December 11th from 4pm – 11pm. This Pub/club venue is a great size and layout with enough capacity for a whole range of retro consoles and games machines not seen before at a Brighton event. This time round expect to see all the usual suspects; Mega Drive, SNES, Master System, 2-Player Arcade machine. New playable setups including the NES, Sega Saturn (10 player!) Bomberman, a computer highlighting some of the original games from the first person shooter (FPS) genre and many more.

The Hand Baked Arcade are well known for their FREE to play arcade events across the UK. Installations have been featured at many of the best music festivals including Glastonbury, Glade and Bloc Weekend. They have also featured in countless night clubs, art galleries and even on The Gadget Show, Channel 5.

Their latest installations in London were very popular and these series of events are sure to be no different. Brighton has never seen an install on this scale and there is sure to be the friendly, relaxed gaming vibe that Hand Baked are well known for creating. Expect to see many screens from small TV’s through to video projections. Background music will be supplied by Hand Baked DJ’s: lo-fi, underground, wonky, eclectic and electronic music will be served up to create the perfect soundtrack to your gaming. Retro game themed T-Shirts and Hoodies will be available from the Retro GT stall as well as Hand Baked merchandise!

So whether you are a keen gamer or simply wanting a unique evening out then get down to the venue early, get the drinks in and let nostalgia run through your veins, The Hand Baked Arcade is coming to Brighton!

Hand Baked Arcade Website
Facebook Event Page

Finally a promo video for The Hand Baked Arcade’s retro video game installations! Below is a video from their Button Bash event in June, filmed and edited by Andrew Papadopoulos.

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Hand Baked Arcade Website

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The 31st Podcast by the guys over at Retro Gaming Roundup includes a 20 minute interview with myself speaking about the Hand Baked Arcade. This roundup is as always an in-depth discussion about many different aspects to the Retro gaming communities and history behind the games, consoles and so much more!

The Hand Baked Arcade interview starts at 45mins through the show, the whole thing can be listened to or streamed HERE

Hand Baked Arcade are at it again, this time with their event called BUTTON BASH! Their retro gaming haven has found a new home at the Star of Kings in Kings Cross and their largest installation to date is to be open from 8pm – 2am on Saturday the 4th of June. This Pub venue is a great size and layout with enough capacity for a whole range of consoles and games machines never before seen at a Hand Baked Arcade event.

This time round expect to see all the usual suspects:

Mega Drive
SNES
Master System
2-Player Arcade machine
Atari 2600
Gameboy’s
Binatone Sports System Mk10
Leiro Machine

+ new playable setups including:

N64 now added!
NES
Sega Game Gear
Doom Multiplayer Deathmatch (tbc)
Sega Saturn (10 player!) Bomberman
homebrew corner featuring Orbital Snake by RJB Software

The Hand Baked Arcade are well known for their FREE to play arcade events across the UK. Installations have previously been seen at many of the best music festivals including Glastonbury, Glade & Bloc Weekend. Although they have also been seen in countless night clubs, art galleries and even on The Gadget Show, Channel 5.

Their last installations in Leicester Square and Farringdon were road blocked with eager punters so the venue size has been stepped up to allow the friendly, relaxed gaming vibe that Hand Baked are well known for creating. Expect as always to see many screens from small TV’s through to multiple video projections.

Background music will be supplied by Hand Baked DJ’s: lo-fi, underground, crazy, wonky, eclectic and electronic will be served up to help you BUTTON BASH!

So get down to the venue early, get the pints in and let nostalgia run through your veins, The Hand Baked Arcade is back in town!

** £4 on the door, all games FREE to play **

PRESS RELEASE CAN BE SEEN HERE
FACEBOOK EVENT HERE

Hand Baked Arcade Website

When I saw this link from a friend I couldn’t quite believe it…. Commodore USA re-building a modern 64 in the original breadbin style. To be honest I don’t really understand why or who would buy it but check it out here:

COMMODORE USA WEBSITE

They also do have other products that look more realistic for the current trends and needs so maybe Commodore will be back on top once more?

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This guy’s work is amazing. Video game inspired art is what he seems to do best, check out his website HERE and a great interview on Dont Panic! HERE

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