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November 04, 2009, 06:59:41 PM - ORIGINAL POST -
BLueSS

[Arcade-CLOSED] Pink Gorilla, University District in Seattle, WA


Pink Gorilla Arcade - U-District [CLOSED]
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4341 University Way NE
(206) 547.5790




« Last Edit: December 14, 2010, 01:19:02 PM by BLueSS »
 
December 18, 2010, 05:47:02 PM Read #154
AlphaConqerer

Re: [Arcade-CLOSED] Pink Gorilla, University District in Seattle, WA


I never went to this arcade because I guess I wasn't paying attention to this thread (and was wondering where all the ACME crowd had gone) but condolences nonetheless.

I sometimes go to the Intl District PG.  I'll stop doing that in a show of solidarity and support.

Thanks for your efforts dude-I-do-not-know.  Or, most likely, met at an IHOP or something five years ago but can't remember.
 
December 15, 2010, 08:51:14 PM Read #153
Davyn

Re: [Arcade-CLOSED] Pink Gorilla, University District in Seattle, WA


what a faggot i hope he gets stabbed
rofl
 
December 15, 2010, 03:43:51 AM Read #152
Angus

Re: [Arcade-CLOSED] Pink Gorilla, University District in Seattle, WA


what a faggot i hope he gets stabbed
 
December 15, 2010, 12:17:51 AM Read #151
bobbyconover

Re: [Arcade-CLOSED] Pink Gorilla, University District in Seattle, WA


Bobby's FB Post about the situation:

"If you happen to be interested in keeping up with my future arcade endeavors, you can find my "20XX Amusements" page on Facebook and follow me the"


I meant "follow me there" by the way, but Facebook cut it off for some reason. I assume people understood that but it bugs me every time I look at it. Smiley

Thanks for all the positive wishes guys, you've all been great. I probably already made it clear, but if not, I want you all to know that this decision is not at all because of any kind of financial failings. In fact, I was routinely surprised by how much a lot of these games could still make in this day and age. I had tried to very calmly resolve my issues with these guys many times over many months prior to this, but it was clear that we were making no progress.

Today a friend sent me this message: "I've been showing my friend around town. Today I showed him UW campus and naturally we stopped into PG while we were touring the ave. The person who stepped in to the store before us was amazed at the emptiness of the place and asked 'where'd all the machines go?' the guy working the counter said 'the owner just took'em and left' 'why is that?' 'he thought he was better than us.'"

Classy!

« Last Edit: December 22, 2010, 08:42:34 PM by bobbyconover »
 
December 14, 2010, 11:28:50 AM Read #150
mvco

Re: Pink Gorilla @ University of Washington [ARCADE NOW CLOSED]


Bobby, this totally blows!  Sorry to hear the news.


 
December 14, 2010, 09:46:45 AM Read #149
Suko

Re: Pink Gorilla @ University of Washington [ARCADE NOW CLOSED]


Well, that's a shame. I know I didn't visit much, due to the distance from where I live, but I thought it was a cozy little arcade. I hope Bobby can find another venue to host his machines in.


Arcades may have gone away, but their culture is not gone.

 
December 14, 2010, 07:47:04 AM Read #148
BLueSS

Re: Pink Gorilla @ University of Washington [ARCADE NOW CLOSED]


Bobby's FB Post about the situation:
Quote
Thanks to everyone who enjoyed the arcade! I'm sad to announce that I've ended my involvement with the PG arcade permanently. The store will live on, and I wish them the best of luck in the future. This is what's best for everyone involved, since it has become increasingly clear to me over a long time that PG and I are not the good match that I'd hoped we would be.

As much as it kills me in the short-term, it was best to end it now rather than drag things out. However, I had a great time getting to know all of you over the past year, plan to continue in some capacity, and will hopefully see you all again someday in whatever my next venue ends up being.

I have many options available to me now and need some time to figure out my next move, but I will let everyone know as soon as anything is decided. If you happen to be interested in keeping up with my future arcade endeavors, you can find my "20XX Amusements" page on Facebook and follow me the

I'd like to thank some of the MANY people who have helped me out in countless ways over the past year, and without whom none of this would have been possible. There are far too many to name, but here are some who come to mind: faithful helper and friend Laura Chick and all the BEMANI crew, shmupmeet master Paul Ostermann and all my shmupmeet friends, Tacoma's amazing op and my personal mentor Bill Masterman, extremely generous "anonymous Cave PCB guy" Jeff, arcade guru Jeff Anderson, all the ST guys at SRK, Matt Ragsdale, all the pinball friends who have supported me, encouraged me and even helped me haul dreaded video games, and Jim Romdall, without whose undying loyalty and financial backing there would be no huge row of candy cabs or many other great additions to the lineup.

I also need to give special mention to my good buddy Kevin Birrell, our biggest fan, who truly embodies the arcade spirit and who always pushed me to strive for greatness. I'm truly sorry that I let you down and hope I can make it up to you!

Most of all, I want to thank the true unsung hero of the arcade, my wonderful sweetheart Kayla, who has endured endless emotional, physical, and financial trauma -- without ever once complaining -- all to help support my little dream.

Thanks again, everyone! Onward and upward!

- Bobby

(p.s. I'll be deleting this page in the next day or so, as per PG's wishes. I just wanted a little time so people could see my goodbyes.)
 
December 14, 2010, 12:38:36 AM Read #147
Gosha

Re: Pink Gorilla @ University of Washington [ARCADE NOW CLOSED]


That sucks.  Hopefully he'll be able to find a better venue.  Thats very stupid of them to do whatever they did to end this.


 
December 13, 2010, 10:09:54 PM Read #146
KevinDDR

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


After a tricky situation, the arcade is now closed. All the machines have been moved out of the store.

I honestly hope no one here even thinks about buying anything from this overpriced bullshit mismanaged store. They really didn't know they had something special in the form of an arcade operator whose dedication to his community was unparalleled.


Quote from: The Wise Fool
thewisefool4953 (9:28:22 PM): you're like the music game player equivalent of some teen who goes out and gets pregnant and addicted to heroin
 
December 08, 2010, 10:12:17 PM Read #145
Davyn

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


doesn't this place have popn17 now? someone should update the article.
 
November 05, 2010, 08:44:18 AM Read #144
KevinDDR

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


Updated!


Quote from: The Wise Fool
thewisefool4953 (9:28:22 PM): you're like the music game player equivalent of some teen who goes out and gets pregnant and addicted to heroin
 
November 04, 2010, 10:57:42 PM Read #143
SamuelioX

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


You can update the Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo and Alpha 3. Both are .25 though I doubt anyone is going on this website to look up those things Tongue
 
October 24, 2010, 03:30:38 PM Read #142
Gorrum

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


Been going here once a week due to my dorm being down the street lol. Hitting up Adventure like a pro weekly now.
 
October 23, 2010, 09:46:53 PM Read #141
KevinDDR

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


Thread updated.

I am usually at this arcade most Saturday afternoons! I really like Drummania so people should come and session!


Quote from: The Wise Fool
thewisefool4953 (9:28:22 PM): you're like the music game player equivalent of some teen who goes out and gets pregnant and addicted to heroin
 
September 01, 2010, 12:05:10 PM Read #140
Davyn

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


Nice, something to look forward to next time I'm in town.
 
September 01, 2010, 09:43:40 AM Read #139
Tricksy

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


Ooooo, maybe that's what I can do while Tom is at PAX...
 
August 31, 2010, 07:36:07 PM Read #138
Gosha

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


I'm pretty excited about this!  I might try to make it up the week after pax to play a bunch.  The hardware in it makes it great for future upgrades!  Lets hope Pop'n 19 is compatible with old cabinets though.


 
August 31, 2010, 05:35:41 PM Read #137
KevinDDR

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


Yup, it's an amazing cabinet. Let's all play a lot of Pop'n!


Quote from: The Wise Fool
thewisefool4953 (9:28:22 PM): you're like the music game player equivalent of some teen who goes out and gets pregnant and addicted to heroin
 
August 31, 2010, 04:43:08 PM Read #136
cynic

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


The adventure cab is easily the best Pop'n cab I've ever played on; the screen is awesome. Buttons are flicky and responsive... It's perfect. Now if only I were better. Haha.


 
August 31, 2010, 07:38:42 AM Read #135
bobbyconover

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


Hi! I'm still alive. Got a new toy that might excite some people! Smiley



Best of all, since it has the nearly impossible-to-find newer motherboard, this means I can easily upgrade to Party, The Movie, and beyond. And of course I plan to, as soon as I can find the kits. Oh, and since it's a whole new cabinet, the monitor issues people occasionally complained about are gone. Come on in and check it out! More to come soon! Smiley
 
July 07, 2010, 12:05:03 PM Read #134
cynic

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


So they expanded the game selection a bit, and it looks like the 4th+ is gone for good now?

Also:
- GF V3 is $.50/3songs
- dm V3 is $1/3songs


 
May 11, 2010, 05:12:04 PM Read #133
KevinDDR

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


Consider Pink Gorilla my new home. Can't wait to pull off some new scores on this thing, as well as session with some cool people.


Quote from: The Wise Fool
thewisefool4953 (9:28:22 PM): you're like the music game player equivalent of some teen who goes out and gets pregnant and addicted to heroin
 
May 11, 2010, 03:23:39 PM Read #132
Keby

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


sweet I'll check it out tonight


團隊燃燒的龍
 
May 11, 2010, 03:12:26 PM Read #131
bobbyconover

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


Hey guys, we have Drummania V3 now. Hurrah! Smiley It's $1 for 3 songs for now. Guitar Freaks is down a bit to $.75. The monitor could be better on DM, and I'm looking at swapping a nicer one in ASAP, but it is totally playable with the one it has now. I spent days rebuilding every last drum and cymbal (and the pedal), and they are in great shape as of this writing, so come check it out. Smiley
 
May 02, 2010, 05:05:26 PM Read #130
manyminimoos

Re: [Arcade] Pink Gorilla (Pink Godzilla) - University District, Seattle, Washington


hmm, disney's rave, huh?  i might try to get a session of that in there sometime this week.


Mathematical!  Rhombus!
 
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