Say that title three times fast! I was able to check out John and Jay's Arcade way back in April. What makes this particular arcade interesting is that it is a joint effort between two dedicated arcade enthusiasts, John Jacobsen (John's Arcade on Youtube and a co-host of the Video Game Outsiders Podcast) and Jay Leone. They were able to gain some space located at the Hangar Pub and Grill and Amherst Brewery in Amherst Massachusetts to load up with arcade games. The arcade games are maintained by both John and Jay who take painstaking care to keep them up to their personal high standards.
Their collection of games includes key staples such as Donkey Kong, BurgerTime, Frogger, Donkey Kong Jr., Punch-Out, and many others. The best part is that both John and Jay are dedicated arcade enthusiasts. They maintain the machines and keep everything running in tip top shape. If a game is having issues they turn it off, work on it, or pull it and replace it with another. Which leads me to another awesome point; John and Jay also frequently rotate their games. It is always a pleasant surprise to see what they have on the floor!
As you can see in the above pictures the games are in great shape considering their age. They all play great with tight joysticks and responsive buttons. If you find yourself on the eastern side of Massachusetts, be sure to check out John and Jay's Arcade at the Hangar Pub and Grill and Amherst Brewery!
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