My nearest arcade: Rockwell Powerplant Mall

A few years ago, Glorietta 4 used to be the place I usually play Arcades, but when eAMUSEMENT came to the Philippines last year by Quantum, we all changed our place and head to different Quantum branches in the metro.

For me, the best and nearest Quantum Arcade branch is in Rockwell Powerplant Mall in Makati City. Although it has different name, QPS Powerstation. The mall is just a few kilometers away from my home and it won't cause me too much hassle in commuting.

DanceDanceRevolution A in QPS Rockwell Powerplant

QPS Powerstation has a quite number of BEMANI arcade games in line such as DanceDanceRevolution, beatmaniaIIDX, MUSECA, jubeat, GITADORA (DrumMania cabinet only) and Sound Voltex. They also have Disney's Tsum Tsum.

A beatmaniaIIDX24 SINOBUZ

The staff inside the store are friendly and accommodating which is very good to see from them. The best advantage of this mall that is not too many people go here, as this mall is classy and a bit hidden. Sometimes after a rounds of arcade gaming, I usually head to the grocery to buy some food stuff.

Alternatively, the next nearest Quantum branch is in Shangri-la Mall and SM Megamall in Mandaluyong. Although just 2 train stations away, however, commuting going to those places in terrible unless you live in Pasig or Mandaluyong.

On the side note, Philippines is now participating in the 7th Konami Arcade Championship.

A short visit to Shangri-la Mall and its Disney Tsum Tsum

Last Sunday is Labor Day, May 1, holiday on a weekend. I visited another Quantum Power Station nearby, situated in Shangri-la Mall in Mandaluyong City, where I could play arcade games. When I got there, there are only four people are playing. There is a jubeat Qubell and Dance Evolution ARCADE and its newest addition to their that is uses e-AMUSEMENT PASS, the Disney Tsum Tsum.

Disney Tsum Tsum is created by KONAMI where you have to link 3 or more Disney characters within 60 seconds. Per credit is 45.00Php for 2 tries and 7 credits for premium play with a NFC figurine that you can use during gameplay. Never tried the premium play because it's more expensive for normal game unlike the other BEMANI games. Disney Tsum Tsum is also available for iOS created by LINE Corporation. DISNEY TSUM TSUM is also available in other neighboring countries such as; Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand.

jubeat Qubell and Dance Evolution ARCADE

It seems that Quantum is taking advantage of the e-AMUSEMENT NETWORK by adding more games to its game centers. Although a bit pricey, local gamers doesn't bother as they enjoy the privilege of the online game.