We hold these truths to be self-evident, not all games are created equal. If you’re staying up all night eyes-to-screen with Call of Duty or geared up with a headset and World of Warcraft with 46 of your closest avatars, crushing candies on the commute to work or creating a Dance Dance Revolution—think about turning […]
The Last Gamestore
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Video game tournaments in Halifax
The Last Game Store, located in Clayton Park, is part-video game retailer, part-electronic museum. Along the ceiling is a history of consoles, from a ColecoVision to the Xbox 360’s ill-fated HD-DVD drive, and on the floor an assortment of arcade machines. It’s obvious a lot of love and care was put into the vibe of […]
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Last Gamestore here for you at the holidays
What do these imminent holidays mean to a lot of people? They mean toys and games. And in Halifax, games are very much the business of The Last Gamestore (278 Lacewood Drive, 457-7529) out in Clayton Park. It went through a few changes not long ago, turning its focus from comics to solely games. You […]
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Go local in Clayton Park
Ritual Studio480 Parkland Drive, 407-4022 Sadly, popular coffee house The Almond Cafe is now closed, but just down the plaza is the Ritual Tanning and Vibration Salon, where two lovely and bronzed ladies with startlingly white smiles, clad in black, will tan you up and whiten your teeth. Be sure to check out the T-Zone […]
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Downtown Dartmouth business news
Shoptalk has learned that The Last Gamestore (590 Portland Street, Dartmouth, 434-3350) is closing. The plan is to focus solely on games and gaming supplies in the Clayton Park location (278 Lacewood, 457-7529) and get out of the comic biz. So, disappointing news for Dartmouth-area comic fans but for those looking for deals, the rest […]
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Comics biz suits up for Free Comic Book Day
Calum Johnston opened Sackville Street’s Strange Adventures 17 years ago. Today it’s one of the most popular comic-book stores in Halifax. “I’ve always liked comics,” Johnston says, “and I like sharing them.” The economic downturn has flipped many businesses on their heads as they struggle to make ends meet. But as they get ready for […]