The Knowhere Guide

Computer Gaming, PCs, Consoles in Reading, Berkshire*

Reading, Berkshire Computer & PC Games Shops, Internet, LAN Game Cafes, LAN Party Hookups, Wifi Meets, DS Meets, PSP Meets

Computer and Games Shops

• GAME, GAMESTATION, all have excellent sales people that are willing to help
• game & all the rest of them
• broad street mall in game
• Woolies and game
• Game, Cash converters, Pc world, Comet.
• game in the oracle or electronices boutiques in ST marys butts both r as good as each other altho game is slightly more expnesive and electronics boutique has the handy option of selling second hand games and buying!
• Gamestation and Game are probably the best shops. Theyre cheaper than places like HMV and Virgin
• Virtual Games is sadley outside the town, in Tilehurst, not far from Tilehurst train station, VERY cheap games & hardware.
• Gamestation is the best place, half way between Heelas and the station - the guys who run it are decent down-to-earth blokes who don't give you any of that 'can i help you sir?' crap when you're just browsing. The only place that does a proper non-rip off part exchange and second hand sales too, IMHO.
• Magic: TG supported at 'The Trading Post' in the arcade by the Town Hall. Saturdays are very busy round the tables upstairs, with L5R regularly attracting even more players.
• The Trading Post, Market Way (runs between Friar Street & Broad Street near Marks & Spencers). Board Games, RPGs, Magic:The Gathering, etc. Has upstairs room for Magic games available during day, usually easy to get a game if you have your deck with you. Virgin (in Broad Street Mall). HMV Games.

LAN Parties, Tournaments, LAN Game Cafes, WiFi Meets, PSP/DS Meets

• RISC
• the RISC up london street, has a good vibe also the iguana near the mall opposite st marys butts, oh the best baguettes are PIERRES!!!
• cafe venue - it's proper bo.
• ReadingLan (www.readinglan.com) runs LAN events during term time at the university, with 30+ attendies and PC rental provided by PlanB Gaming (www.planbgaming.co.uk). Currently only single day events, however there is a good mix of games and very friendly for first timers.

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Last updated: 2007-09-29