{"id":60315,"date":"2021-11-30T15:14:21","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T15:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=60315"},"modified":"2021-11-30T15:46:46","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T15:46:46","slug":"new-arcade-bar-nq64-revives-retro-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2021\/11\/30\/new-arcade-bar-nq64-revives-retro-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"New arcade bar on St. Mary Street revives retro gaming ahead of Pac-Man\u2019s 41st anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gaming bar NQ64 is proving to be a hit with all ages, revealing how when four hunting ghosts capture a yellow pie-shaped character, the urge to play again remains fierce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"NQ64 is reviving retro gaming culture\" class=\"wp-image-60344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"NQ64 is reviving retro gaming culture\" class=\"wp-image-60344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active_EmmaBlackmore_NQ64-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Games range from classic consoles such as Mario Kart to retro arcade games like Time Crisis. It costs \u00a37 for 15 tokens and each game requires 1-2 tokens.  (Credit: Emma Blackmore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An arcade bar is revitalising retro gaming culture in its new premises on St. Mary Street, following its launch on 4 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The neon-sprayed bar, which already has locations in England and Scotland, is offering an alternative night out filled with classic consoles and game-themed cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nq64.co.uk\/\">NQ64<\/a>\u2019s marketing manager, Ellie Quigley, 36, said, \u201cGuests are increasingly looking for a more memorable occasion when they go on nights out. A retro arcade is tantalising to those who remember it well, those who were born at its peak, and those who only have their parents&#8217; memories to go on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each location has different games to play, although core games include <em>Time Crisis, Point Blank, Pac-Man, Mario Kart, Guitar Hero <\/em>and dance mats, so there\u2019s something for everyone, Ellie added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considered to be one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/style\/article\/pac-man-40-anniversary-history\/index.html\">most influential<\/a> arcade games of all time, this December marks 41 years since <em>Pac-Man<\/em> was internationally <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150923222824\/http:\/www.arcade-museum.com\/manuals-videogames\/P\/Pac-Man.pdf\">released<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"NQ64 bar that combines retro gaming with game-themed cocktails and neon artwork.\" class=\"wp-image-60347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"NQ64 bar that combines retro gaming with game-themed cocktails and neon artwork.\" class=\"wp-image-60347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active___EmmaBlackmore_NQ64_2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>NQ64&#8217;s bar offering, including game-themed cocktails such as Princess Peach and Pacs a Punch, are as important as the arcade games they choose for their venues. (Credit: Emma Blackmore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>James Daniel, a registered mental health nurse from Cardiff who also runs a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rZuxQup4r5Y\">gaming channel<\/a>, said NQ64\u2019s neon interior and welcoming staff made it stand out. The 33-year-old who grew up playing <em>Tekken Tag <\/em>enjoyed playing the bar\u2019s arcade version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI believe the reason why arcade games are making a comeback has a lot to do with lockdown,\u201d James said. \u201cThere hasn\u2019t been a lot for people to do, so they\u2019ve turned to the games they grew up with, reigniting their nostalgia for gaming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I believe the reason why arcade games are making a comeback has a lot to do with lockdown<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Active__EmmaBlackmore__3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The new arcade bar offers a few hours of nostalgia and for Gen Z, it\u2019s an insight into how well graphics have improved! (Credit: Emma Blackmore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cabin crew member, Lydia Mcadorey from Pontypool said an activity-centred bar is what Cardiff needs. The 25-year-old who co-runs a food and drink Instagram, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/platter.queens\/\">Platter Queens<\/a>, said she enjoyed NQ64\u2019s dance mats as they created hours of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She added, \u201cWe loved the themed cocktails as there\u2019s not many signature cocktails bars or hidden gems in Cardiff, so this was probably our favourite part of the experience.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/11\/Most-played-games-in-NQ64-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Top arcade games \" class=\"wp-image-60345\" width=\"522\" height=\"522\" 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