In August, FORT90 X BABYCASTLES was New York City’s video game event of the summer. And now, ATTRACT MODE X BABYCASTLES aims to make history yet again; after way too many years, the arcade is making its long awaited return to 42nd Street!
But I can’t do it alone, hence why I’ve enlisted the aide of my partner in crime from Los Angeles, the brains behind the Attract Mode empire, Adam Robezzoli! And together we’re pooling the talents of some of our awesomest pals. First is a pair of brand new, custom painted arcade cabinets to add to the assortment that’s already been rocking Babycastles Manhattan, by Hilary Florido and Dave Mauro! Next on the walls are some wooden Pokemon designed by Maré Odomo and selections from the new gold standard in video game zines, The Controller by Cory Schmitz.
Sounds like a party? Well it IS a party! But what about the music? Well, how does an all star chiptunes line-up sound, including Zen Albatross, George & Jonathan, and godfather of NYC chiptunes himself, Nullsleep? Plus let’s not forget the most important part: the games. Available for free play are the entire line up of Attract Mode and Giant Robot’s ARTXGAMEs, all five of them, marking the first time ever in which every entry in the series has been brought together, ever!
It will truly be a night that will be talked about for a long time to come, so be there! For more info, and to RSVP, be sure to stop by the Facebook event page.
