Allotment bar in Glasgow pays homage to Pong

You know, the United Kingdom isn't a great place to go if you enjoy drinking. The folks there, they just aren't big drinkers. It's difficult for them to find reasons to partake in the time-traveling powers of alcohol. Enter: Allotment, a new bar in the Glasgow area that offers thirsty patrons live performance art, music and a bit of the in-between.

Right about now, you're probably wondering what this has to do with games. Well, this Saturday, the bar will be transformed into a living dedication to retro gaming, with a central theme of "gaming and morality." There'll be roulette and karaoke, some arcade gaming. But, more importantly, coordinators will envision a real-life Pong tribute in the space, allowing attendees to participate at any time in the recreation by simply walking up and changing it.

If you're looking for more information on Allotment, or tickets to attend, then head on over to the National Theatre of Scotland. If after reading this, you're in the mood to watch that awesome video of Japanese Matrix ping-pong, well ... you aren't the only one.

[Via GamePolitics]

Reader Comments (23)

That's awesome. I wish stuff like this happened where I live.

Those first few sentences have been the most incorrect words ever stated.

Damn Straight.

Its called sarcasm

Glasgow definitely needs more people drinking!

What do you mean by "Pong tribute"? Like, a pong game with peoples instead of paddles? And how would you change it? I'm just confused.

"If after reading this, you're in the mood to watch that awesome video of Japanese Matrix ping-pong, well ... you aren't the only one."

Thank you, Japan. Your willingness to humiliate yourself in awesome ways has earned you my undying loyalty.

I can only asume that the first few sentences are sarcasm. Otherwise, Don't ever go to glasgow and think you'll drink folk under the table. They feed their kids on buckfast (google it if you don't know) and the tramps on Tenents Super (again google it). The UK has one of the biggest binge drinking culture in Europe.

However, this night sounds interesting and I already know some folks who have performed at allotment. My have to mosey on across.

I do hope you were trying for sarcasm there, because that has to be the most racist piece of garbage i've ever read if you weren't.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM-DtAXBUpI

You know, there's a sense of satisfaction when you have the absolute perfect youtube link for the occasion. I didn't know that until now.

Black Mage, that was brilliant. Haven't watched darkplace in ages!
WMain, Racist? WTF? I'm scots, how can that be racist. Just pointing out that as a nation, we are big drinkers. We are just as bad in Fife. Bigoted maybe, Racist not.

Craigcutch has it right. I am from Glasgow and it is much worse than he puts. We really are that bad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFubsxHTApw

This is just win.
Also, how is he racist, he is Scottish, and we do have a very large drinking culture.

Yes we are bad, but it's all part of our identity.

haha blank mage, that whole time I was waiting for matt berry to chime in with something. everything those guys do is amazing

Just another night out:

http://attuworld.com/just-attu/cardiff-nights-are-great-nights.html

Love it, Binge Britain at it's finest.

I could care less if it's gaming related or not. Any reason is a good reason to post a link to Japanese Matrix Ping Pong.

Joystiq, I salute thee.

How could you care less? :P

That's what I get for commenting at 4 in the morning while watching a movie.

Sarcasm, now you know.

"You know, the United Kingdom isn't a great place to go if you enjoy drinking. The folks there, they just aren't big drinkers. It's difficult for them to find reasons to partake in the time-travelling powers of alcohol."

Since when? You have the wrong UK you stereotypical bastards!

LOL, its clearly sarcasm but how did some unknowing yanks know about how bad a binge drinking place Glasgow is?
Super Tenents aka SOUPIES!

Darkplace "My aunt lives in Scotland she says it quite nice!" "Well SHE'S WRONG!"

City Centre at the weekend is always full of alkies, if its not some neds its some students or some indy mid 20's people or some teens and fake ID's. The obligatory jake on the bus who just rides it in circles coz he doesnt want to get caught with his tins in the street by the police.

Allotment bar in Glasgow pays homage to Pong

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