Comic-Con 2009: A real-life Flynn's Arcade
by Kevin Kelly 
{ Jul 26th 2009 at 5:30PM } 
Of course, that's where the computer world comes in. At Flynn's Arcade, they replicated the teaser, complete with neon signs for all the the games Flynn created (covered in dust and faux cobwebs, natch), and a Tron cabinet standing by itself on the back wall. After allowing about 10 minutes of open play on dozens of arcade machines, the lights flicker, there's an electrical surge, and ... the entire Tron cabinet swings away from the wall revealing a dark tunnel beyond.
Inside there were plasma screens showing off light cycle generation 2 sketches, and ... a complete cycle itself around the corner. Head on after the break for some videos from the event (that include said cycle), and you can check out the gallery of images below.
Gallery: Comic-Con 2009: Flynn's Arcade
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Wiizer (Fix the Comment System) @ Jul 26th 2009 5:36PM
Oh wow! I bet it took all you had not to jump on the light cycle...
The Aquacharger (PSN:Elvenmonk) @ Jul 26th 2009 6:04PM
That's just rude. Why would you jump on a bike if someone else is on it?
Wiizer (Fix the Comment System) @ Jul 26th 2009 6:22PM
There's always room for more?
I don't know if that applies here...
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jul 26th 2009 5:42PM
Space Paranoids looks like more fun than it did in the movie.
Also, the font for Space Paranoids here looks more like the Robotron:2084 font than the Tron font, as the Tron font wasn't proportionally spaced.
I presume from the pictures that although they had the regular arcade Tron game, they didn't have any of the much more sophisticated "Discs of Tron" units there?
MystileArmor @ Jul 26th 2009 5:48PM
Hey, EA douchebags. I'm pretty sure one of you guys will read this, since it's one of the more popular blogs out there.
THIS IS HOW YOU CREATE A POSITIVE BUZZ FOR YOUR GAME!
Leroy_Octopus @ Jul 26th 2009 5:56PM
I think it's a movie, Mystile. At least that's what Sam Raimi told me in a blog.
MystileArmor @ Jul 26th 2009 5:58PM
That said though, I bet a light cycle will get you all kinds of crazy ass bitches and ho's and ho'bags and sluts and skanks.
=P
Sly @ Jul 26th 2009 7:09PM
if i could have any vehicle i wanted, it would either be a light cycle or a giant flying manta ray. just saying.
ArchiGamer [thephilosophyofgames.wordpress.com] @ Jul 26th 2009 7:16PM
Don't forget Fat Megan Fox, Mystile!!! Her bathwater is one lightcycle away!!!
Brad @ Jul 26th 2009 5:51PM
I checked out this event and actually saw Cindy Morgan from the original Tron movie. How awesome was that?
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jul 26th 2009 7:26PM
Very.
MystileArmor @ Jul 26th 2009 5:59PM
Oh, a movie. Well, that probably means there will be a game based on the movie anyways.
MystileArmor @ Jul 26th 2009 5:59PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAMN YOUS APES!
Moptimus Slime (The Return of Princess Griffin) @ Jul 26th 2009 6:13PM
I heard Apes are the #1 source of Gorilla Warfare
at least thats what Sam Rami told me....in a blog
Wiizer (Fix the Comment System) @ Jul 26th 2009 6:21PM
Now go drink the bathwater of Megan Fox plz.
MystileArmor @ Jul 26th 2009 6:26PM
Well I'm gonna go home in about 5 minutes. Atleast my reply button won't fail me there, atleast, that's what Sam Raimi told me in a blog.
Longhorn @ Jul 26th 2009 6:37PM
SHUT UP, SHUT UP, just SHUT UP
Moptimus Slime (The Return of Princess Griffin) @ Jul 26th 2009 6:45PM
OH FOR CHRISTS SAKES! Do you guys realize how long I've been waiting to use that Gorilla Warfare joke?
Wiizer (Fix the Comment System) @ Jul 26th 2009 6:48PM
Not your best work, Moptimus...
:(
The Aquacharger (PSN:Elvenmonk) @ Jul 26th 2009 6:58PM
Atleast that's what Sam Raimi said so in a blog.
Wiizer, you need to learn to finish off your comments.
The Aquacharger (PSN:Elvenmonk) @ Jul 26th 2009 7:03PM
Also, ofcourse it wasn't to good. He's too busy battling a Mac Fanboy who's refusing defeat in the Dante's Inferno entry.
Wiizer (Fix the Comment System) @ Jul 26th 2009 7:15PM
Really? I need to go check that out...
The Aquacharger (PSN:Elvenmonk) @ Jul 26th 2009 7:16PM
Yeah, that entry is still prety active.
Wiizer (Fix the Comment System) @ Jul 26th 2009 7:21PM
That guy is such a douche... No wonder he uses Macs.. O SNAP!
Wiizer (Fix the Comment System) @ Jul 26th 2009 7:23PM
Proof to support my comment before he trolls on over here:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/17/survey-finds-apple-users-have-sense-of-superiority-no-wait-h/
It won't help, but I need to stock up ammunition.
The Aquacharger (PSN:Elvenmonk) @ Jul 26th 2009 7:27PM
Aye, man the harpoons?
Mopo @ Jul 27th 2009 3:35PM
Not to burst your bubble, but they already made a Tron2 game. From what I remember they made this game to see if there was going to be enough interest to make a Tron2 movie. The game was okay and it had a few good ideas; however, it was not very polished.
I am sure they will make a new game for this movie though.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_2.0_%28video_game%29
ArchiGamer [thephilosophyofgames.wordpress.com] @ Jul 26th 2009 6:37PM
A Tron movie, if this is what this is, wood be really awesome!
At least, Sam Raimi said so in a blog.
Sly @ Jul 26th 2009 7:10PM
Sam Raimi needs to stop blogging and needs to start working on his upcoming flicks.
He told me so on a blog.
ArchiGamer [thephilosophyofgames.wordpress.com] @ Jul 26th 2009 7:15PM
*would
I need to learn to proof read things.
Sam Raimi said so in a blog.
Kyle @ Jul 26th 2009 6:50PM
I think the more important thing here is the NEW DAFT PUNK TRACKING PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND! HOLY BALLS!
Sly @ Jul 26th 2009 7:10PM
exactly.
rwaagster @ Jul 28th 2009 10:24PM
Here are the photos of Cindy at Flynn's Arcade on Saturday night. She looked AWESOME!!!
http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/retrorandy/
TRON.dll @ Jul 26th 2009 10:52PM
Now time for some real user power.
TRON.dll @ Jul 26th 2009 10:55PM
Oh, and don't forget this: http://www.flynnlives.com/media/video/0xendgame.aspx
Randy Waage @ Jul 28th 2009 10:31PM
Here's the photos of Cindy at Flynn's arcade from last Saturday night!
http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/retrorandy/