I heard a rumour a while ago from a fellow DDR player that they're building another Big Al's here in Beaverton and that, supposedly, it's going to have all of the same games as the Vancouver Big Al's.  Upon investigation I found that this rumour was at least partially true, they are building a new location at 14950 SW Barrows Road, Beaverton and it's slated to open August 2010.  I do not yet know if the rumour about 'all the same games' is true, but I have asked that question on the "Big Al's @ Progress Ridge TownSquare" facebook page.

This may not be news to all of you, but to me this is ASTOUNDING news (especially since they just got rid of my favourite machine @ Sunset Lanes).

Link to News Article: http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/01/bowling_for_a_big_strike_in_be.html

Link to Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beaverton-OR/Big-Als-Progress-Ridge-TownSquare/107322421062

Any bevers?

It is all partially true.  Yes, there will be a Big Als in Oregon.  Yes, it will also feature a large arcade.  However, the game selection is likely to vary, rather than copy the other site.  It will be a fresh start. 

Yeah there's no way they would have the exact same games. And who really wants to pay $1.10 for pre-patch Supernova 1?

why dont u shut hte fuck up

Big Al's apparently markets heavily toward the masochist demographic.

I do think we have a great chance of getting an iteration of PIUP due to the development community having a strong base in both Vancouver and Portland. Seeing how the team has already developed a relationship with the other location I'd wager on getting PIUP of some sort.

  Possibility of a PIU and/or DDR machine about 2 blocks away from my apartment
  Cost per game of said machines
  Something to actually do in southern Beaverton
  I'll be moving out of my current apartment by August 2010 and probably to somewhere further away from the location
  Still will be faster & less annoying than having to go down town

If this place has any good dance machines, I could see myself spending lots of time there

i like ur use of smily in that post, helps me make informed decision

u mad?


Only problem is, Kyle Ward (who lives minutes away from Vancouver BiGals) isn't involved with PIU Pro 2. Anything's possible but I dunno.

I imagine the business relationship with BigAl's didn't end with him either.

Go figure that I'm going to college the month after this would open.  Goddammit Oregon.

Looks like August 16th is the day it opens. Get.... hype? *shrug*

Is there a game list for the new location yet?  I'll get hype when I know PIU is there for sure (I know it's likely, but hasn't been "officially" confirmed yet)
I'd be up for checking out the location any time during the week.  Otherwise I figure my Rock Band friends would go and check it out on the next Saturday.

And then the price is $25 at the door.
I'm highly tempted to go to this since I have nothing else going on on Thurs.  Anyone else interested?