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New Games!
October 24th, 2007
NFL Blitz Ô99 (Midway, 1998)
Play by NFL rules while ignoring the laws of physics in this arcade-style footbrawler. Play alone or against a friend. Team Save feature tracks your progress towards the Super Bowl!
Ghouls Ôn Ghosts (Capcom, 1988)
Lucifer has once again taken the soul of your beloved Princess Prin Prin. Guide King Arthur across hilly terrain to find the Golden Armor and other new armaments and banish the demon lord once and for all!
Mortal Kombat II (Williams,1993)
MORTAL KOMBAT!!! This sequel to the timeless original has 5 new characters, brutal fatalities, and epic new battle arenas! Can you fight your way to the top and defeat the evil Shao Kahn and Kintaro to become the ULTIMATE KOMBATANT?!
King Of Fighters ‘98 (SNK, 1998)
The dream match never ends! Battle it out with a team of three characters in exciting ÒAdvancedÓ and ÒExtra playÓ modes. Intense two-player action!
Shock Troopers (SNK, 1997)
Two-player scrolling action! Choose your own path through jungles, deserts, and mountain terrain with one of 4 available commandos. ÒI has assault rifle?Ó
Neo Bomberman (SNK, 1997)
Bigger mazes, bigger explosions!! Chase your friends, or duel it out against extreme computer opponents in this all-out bombing bash!
Blazing Star (SNK, 1998)
Blazing StarÕs side scrolling shoot Ôem up spaceship piloting is sure to get you excited! Fly your way through levels collecting secret bonuses and intense power ups! Can you Óget it more?Ó
Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Romstar, 1988)
The Revenge!!! Defeat the Mysterious Warrior and bring Marian back. Introducing the Whirlwind Kick, new stages and melee weapons! Billy and Jimmy Lee's Sou-Setsu-Ken Fighting Style is the toughest on the streets, but do you have what it takes?
World Class Bowling Deluxe (Incredible Technologies, 1997)
300? It's possible, with exciting Tournament and Flash modes. Bowl the perfect game with us! (Stinky shoe rental optional)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Konami, 1989)
Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo duke it out against Shredder and his evil Foot Soldiers in this side-scrolling classic. Now in an awesome 4-player widescreen cabinet!
New games!
July 25th, 2007
Five new games have joined the arcade:
Soul Calibur II (Namco, 2002)
The quest for the all-powerful sword known as Soul Edge continues as old favorites and exciting new characters compete for the right to wield its power in this exemplary entry into the weapons-based fighting genre.
Revenge From Mars (Bally, 1999)
Those pesky Martians are back! Battle your way through 12 distinct waves, such as Mars Kneads Women, Paris In Peril and Martian Happy Hour, to stop the invasion. Innovative Pinball 2000 technology superimposes virtual video targets onto the playfield for an eerie, immersive experience.
The Shadow (Bally, 1994)
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Move the Phurba diverters to complete ÒringÓ ramps, then enter the battlefield to defeat Khan and his Mongol minions.
RollerCoaster Tycoon (Stern, 2002)
All the fun of an amusement park packed into a pinball machine! Shoot the ball at each of the twisting, turning ride ramps to ÒopenÓ them, then make the ÒticketsÓ shots to pack as many guests into your park as you can.
No Fear (Williams, 1995)
Totally aggro! Go extreme with this dangerous sports-themed pin. Take the Air, Snow, Asphalt, and Dirt challenges as Bonehead cheers (and jeers) you on. Turnaround loops, Ôbig airÕ ramps, and no bumpers means there's little time to catch your breath.
Vintage Photo Booth Debuts
July 17th, 2007
Ground Kontrol is now home to a photo booth! No reproduction, this vintage machine produces a series of four black-and-white photographs in a strip, just like the ones fair- and arcade-goers have enjoyed throughout the decades.
Strips cost $3 and are ready to view after a 3-1/2 minute development process (see, we told you it was authentic!)
Send yourself back in time, model your favorite accessories, or capture good times with your friends today!
5th Avenue Reopens
May 30th, 2007
If you've visited Ground Kontrol by car in recent weeks, you know that access has been limited while Tri-Met closed 5th and 6th Avenues to install light rail lines.
We're pleased to announce that, as of Memorial Day weekend, 5th Avenue has reopened to traffic! Sidewalk onstruction to add on-street parking continues, however. When it's finished and the new parking places are available, we'll let you know right away.
Also, 6th Avenue remains closed while Tri-Met installs the second rail line. If you're approaching from the west, take nearby Burnside or Everett streets to reach your favorite games even faster!
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Pinball Drops Anchor
March 11th, 2007
Today we received a brand-spanking-new Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead ManÕs Chest pinball machine.
We have enabled the gameÕs Tournament mode and will pay real cash prizes to the three highest-scoring players each month. To compete, insert an additional 50 cents and press the ÒTournament StartÓ button.
 Knock down the sails and sink the ship to fight the Kraken and Davy Jones. |
 Capture up to 4 balls on the spinning Port Royal/Tortuga disk. |
 Open the Dead ManÕs Chest and play ÔHeartÕ multiball. |
New video games!
February 22nd, 2007
Today, six new classics join the arcade:
Discs of TRON (Bally/Midway, 1983)
Engage Sark in hand-to-hand disc combat across precarious floating platforms in this rare and exciting followup to the original TRON arcade game.
Donkey Kong 3 (Nintendo, 1983)
Donkey Kong is loose in the greenhouse, hanging from vines and shaking up hives full of angry insects. Help Stanley the Bugman use his trusty pest sprayer to protect the flower crop!
Dr. Mario (Nintendo, 1990)
Destroy virus bugs by rotating and stacking ÒmegavitaminsÓ around them in this cute and creative Tetris spinoff.
Metal Slug 3 (SNK, 2000)
Metal Slug 1Õs evil General Morden joins forces with Metal Slug 2Õs alien menace for the biggest, toughest Metal Slug challenge ever. Play as Marco or Tarma and ride the elephant, mariner, drill, and space ÔslugsÕ to victory!
Samurai Shodown II (SNK, 1994)
Duel as one of fifteen fierce warriors on a journey to hell and back in the best installment of this weapons-based fighting series.
ToobinÕ (Atari, 1988)
Use five ÔpaddleÕ buttons to navigate Bif and JetÕs inner tubes down the rivers Colorado, Nile, and Styx, flinging cans at antagonists and scooping up treasure along the way.
