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New in the Arcade: CarnEvil – The Greatest Show Unearthed! 20 Aug 2013 | 03:03 am
Step right up and send the undead packing! The 1998 shooter CarnEvil is your ticket to an anguished amusement park, resurrected from a cemetery thanks to an ancient curse. Sounds fun, right? Well, it’...
Rock Band Tuesdays: None More Black Edition – Tuesday 8/20, 9pm 17 Aug 2013 | 05:23 am
It propelled the band to mainstream success and darkened record store shelves with its moody cover: This week, four tracks from Metallica’s self-titled “Black Album” hit the Rock Band Tuesdays catalog...
Clash of the Classics: Finding the best games, with your help! 15 Aug 2013 | 04:10 am
Ground Kontrol’s fans know we’ve got games – a LOT of them. We’re always on the search for more – from basements to back rooms, we’ve crossed state lines and braved rickety staircases to bring you cla...
Raiders of the Lost Arcade – Gondomania 14 Aug 2013 | 08:05 am
Take to the sky and battle the Gondos in Gondomania, an obscure Data East shooter released in 1987! The evil Gondos hold your women captive on their “Planet of Thorns”, and it’s up to you and an ally ...
Say “Ahh-Some!” – Dr. Dude Is In! 13 Aug 2013 | 05:08 am
Go from plain ‘n lame to bad n’ rad in Bally-Midway’s 1990 classic pinball game, “Dr. Dude”! Get hipper with flippers and assume the role of Ben A. Glich, a mild-mannered dweeb looking to transform hi...
No Pun Intendo featuring Randy Mendez – Thursday 8/15, 9pm 12 Aug 2013 | 11:31 pm
Stand-Up Comics & Stand-Up Games! No Pun Intendo brings some of Portland’s funniest people – and sometimes a special guest or two – to Ground Kontrol’s lounge. Get here early to grab a drink and a sea...
Rock Band Tuesdays: More Fab Four Edition – Tuesday 8/13, 9pm 12 Aug 2013 | 02:16 am
A band so big, they were first introduced to Rock Band with their own game and custom instruments, The Beatles return this week with five fan-produced adaptations new to Rock Band Tuesdays! New this w...
Rock Band Tuesdays: We’ll Do It Live!! Edition – Tuesday 8/6 5 Aug 2013 | 08:34 am
#@$% it! We’re doing it LIVE this week at Rock Band Tuesdays! Six tracks spanning grunge, punk, classic rock and well, Sting, hit our catalog in live recordings! New this week: Helmet “Unsung (Live)” ...
CLOSED For a Private Event – Friday 8/2, 2:30pm-5pm 31 Jul 2013 | 12:32 am
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: Friday August 2nd, 2:30pm-5pm We will re-open at 5pm for Happy Hour! Discount prices on beer, wine, cider ...
Brackelope Knockout Pinball Tournament – Sunday September 22 30 Jul 2013 | 02:34 am
We’re excited to announce a brand-new tournament at Ground Kontrol – the Brackelope Knockout! This 3-strike knockout format will pit the Pacific Northwest’s best players against each other on Sunday, ...
