Been there yesterday. A bit difficult to find. The place at street level was crowded with an big week market with tons of nationalities buying meat, veggies and clothes.
The things surprising:
- It was big! Did not expect this much stuff
- Classics played not that good, I'm much better at my Mame machine, but when I visited Bruno the classics performed much better. Guess he's doing better maintenance.
- Galaga's fire button was a tough BTCH. Only 49950 on that one.
- The researcher linking classic cinema and games did an awesome job. Incredible movie setup!
- The Japanese section had a great train simulating game. I missed a station, and a passenger got mad and pulled the emergency break.
- It DOES have a Katamari Damacy PS2 setup! Woohoo!
- The game-art projects were very nice. Hope I can find someone to put on my pc.
- The portable Puck Monster was an awesome plastic toy
- Forgot how cool the machines by Sinclair looked
- It was a pity to see Computer Space to beaten up
- The original PONG machine looks great in real
- Best original arcade machine IMO was the Space Invaders one. Amazing how the mirror setup and background work in that game. Cool cabinet too.
- Kids all play in the XBOX 360/PS3/Wii/DS section. Guess they don't get the old stuff.
- Section 18+ was occupied with 12-
- Great expo, but I really doubt if the location is good. The atmosphere is nice, but it was not getting much visitors I felt. The day counter was at 70 or so. This area of Brussels does not look like a great tourist teaser. And I think the price is a bit steep. With 10 euro I think you might attract a big group that likes to give it a try. Now it is totally focussed on the real fans. I think this I a big pity for a great collection like it is.
@Level 42
Centipede: 58949
Bezerk: 11590
Both with the name "BDH" on top.
Pics following later...
