It looks like this is leaving. That's right going out of business. Want to say thank you, to the…read morenice employees. They've helped me to find DVD's or video games. To their credit the pricing was always competitive. I'm not sure the corporate folks adjusted to the economy or market changes. My appreciation for a good run. It's been at Fair Oaks for years. I also was happy that they had Domokun merchandise here. For those not familiar with him, he's a very funny character from Japan. Definitely don't give him apples to eat. It is another retailer that is on the exit. I wish the employees success elsewhere, as they were fun and helpful. Tis a shame, but maybe GameStop or other companies will pick up the slack.

5/2/21 Looking around the store, I remember when most…read moremerchandise was music and movies . This has obviously changed and as streaming and downloading movies picks up more and more (especially during this Coronavirus Pandemic) FYE may go the way of the Dodo and Conor MacLeod from Highlander Endgame. I am now in the tv series section and the first thing I see is ER. I seasons 1-11 plus the final season which is number 15. Pretty damn good. I see breaking bad, but I never saw the all of it. I know I am missing out. Walter White goes from a chemistry teacher to a hardened killer and drug dealer. I also saw Buffy The Vampire Slayer. I see Arrow and at the time, I was only able to see 5 seasons of it on Netflix. Three more seasons to go. This plays has a number of clientele in it. The mall has picked up dramatically since the first shutdown caused by the Coronavirus Outbreak. The only difference are people wearing masks. Glad Fye is still around.

A book lovers dream! How have I not looked at every section yet?! They have sooo many things…read moreBESIDES books! (Stationary, puzzles, gifts, candles, games, LEGO sets, toys, CDs, DVDs, so many things wow) The service is good, they're so helpful in finding any books. It's very clean and spacious. The kid section is HUGE and I think they make the lights brighter in that section. The very back right corner has books on clearance for $10, and other things like a friends backpack! I didn't need it so I didn't get it but what a great value !! I also loved the staff picks! It's a great way to finding new good books I found my all time new fav book, with the prequel in stock, and a Speck memory foam stress ball. Amazing finds!

I am a huge bookworm so from time to time; my favorite thing to do is peruse the aisles of a…read morebookstore. This Barnes and Noble location is one of my favorites. I love how it's not always crowded, and the staff are friendly and willingly to help. The store is well organized with a good selection of books and magazines and easy to navigate. Parking is large and never an issue. There is a affiliated Starbucks cafe at this location. Nothing beats curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee.

K-Wave is perfect for the K-pop lover in your life. The staff is friendly. It has all the K-pop…read moremerch--cards, card holders, posters, albums, light wands--along with plushies, keychains, and a small Korean beauty section (Anua, COSRX, Beauty of Joseon, etc.). They have a bathroom, but it' s not available for customer use, hence the two stars. Otherwise, it's a great shop.

They have an amazing kpop collection, I would even say the best in northern virginia. FINALLY a…read moreplace that has merch/accessories for groups like zerobaseone and big ocean. The prices are great and are not 40% marked up like a lot of kpop stores are in the area. They even support local artists/small business owners which is a PLUS.

My old Wii is having some issues and my sibling found this store for me to check out. I drove from…read morethe city to get it diagnosed and the repair guy wouldn't even look at it which was super frustrating. He recommended other repair stores but why have a support area if you won't even bother trying to diagnose an issue much less fix it? No pricing on any packaging was also weird but they do have a website that's mostly usable. Cashiers can also check prices and stock for you. I ended up buying a few games just so I didn't go out there for nothing but was pretty disappointed based on the services offered on the website. The selection of games is really solid but I don't recommend them for tech support.

I remember when this was a smaller shop closer to Annandale and I was glad to discover this small…read morebusiness has grown up into this big space! We came here to get our Switch's charging port repaired. They were super friendly and much more affordable than other bigger franchises doing repairs in the area. There is a shortage of repair techs in the area, we were quoted a month for the repair which was the same as the other shops. Regardless, our repair was completed and at least 30% cheaper than the competitors. The shop is huge and had so much fun merch, my sons and husband were loving exploring their huge selection of games, while I was checking out their kawaii hello kitty plushies and caps. A little bit out of the way, but definitely worth the trip to support this local business!

Not sure what's going on with these stores but the one in Springfield is gone, and this one has had…read moreno inventory last time I went. I asked if they're going to close for good but the cashier said no. Mind you, I've seen several different cashiers here throughout the years. They used to have lots of books in the back but now that is closed off. There is hardly anything there and last time it was sorta full was during Christmas time. I think if they're going to close, they should just have a big sign instead of shutting down without warning. Lots of people could use the savings on toys for kids.

10/14/23 While…read moreshopping at Fair Oaks Mall, One of the first things I saw was a soft furry fox that had me at hello.  These stuffed animals were on sale for $21.99.  If I bought one, you get the next one at half price.  I ended up buying a Tanjaro: Drangon Slayer Plush Doll for a friend of the family.   I just looked at my receipt and my fox (Who's name is Celeste Colgate Fox) is labeled as a Red Panda).  Okay, my black and red fox is a panda.  Cool beans. Either way, Colgate is happier being in our home, than by herself.    I carried Colgate around the store  while my wife was shopping.  When she and her friend were ready to leave, it was clear I was going to by Colgate. Guess my wife turned me on to stuffies.  I now own three. Two from Build A Bear and one from Go Calender.    Speaking of which, we do need a new calendar, but it will have to be one we both like.  I did not care for the NFL calendars I saw.  The ones I saw were not my team. I am glad we stopped by this store. We will have to do it again.

Sent wrong item, ignored multiple messages and emails, finally said they would send the correct…read moreitem and a return label for the incorrect item. Neither happened, and no response to multiple contacts. Do NOT do business with these people.

Worst customer service ever. I tried to ask their chat box for help before ordering, that doesn't…read morego anywhere, I ordered last night. This morning I emailed them since that the only way to reach them to cancel my order. they emiled me back and said they don't do that and I can return it for a 6.00 restocking fee. I emailed 3 more times to cancel before it was sent. 13hrs later they sent it anyway. Horible customer service.

My son was turning 10, and I knew I had to do something special. Since he's a video game fanatic, I…read morewanted to do something fun that involved video games, and also kept his friends out of my house (Sorry, not sorry!) After reading a few mom blogs, I learned about GameTruck. The owner (I think he's the owner) Erik and his assistants are great. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless. The kids really enjoyed themselves, and Erik and his two assistants that he was training did an excellent job of managing all 20 (yes, 20!) kids. If I had to do it all again, I would book GameTruck in a heartbeat.

What a great and family thing to take your entire family to have some great fun. Excellent fun for…read morethe whole family. Your family's going to love this place...

Since returning to Northern Virginia over ten years ago, I have made several equipment purchases…read morefrom Evolution and been satisfied each time with the range of products, expert advice and service. If you are looking for high end audio and video equipment you owe it to yourself to visit Evolution and speak with Jason.

After looking for a retailer in the area who sells high-end CD players, I visited Evolution. While…read moreI'm no audio geek, I've bought enough stereo equipment to know when I'm getting fact-based information as opposed to a mere sales pitch. Also, I do a fair amount of research before I enter a store, to get familiar with the manufacturers the store offers and the equipment in my price range from those manufacturers. Deniz was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, answering all my questions, presenting a range of options, and letting me listen for as long as I wanted. The manufacturers they sell are outstanding, as my hours of up-front research had confirmed. Long story short: it's two years later and I've bought three pieces of audio equipment and several accessories from Evolution. The service has remained top-notch, both before and after a purchase. When an amplifier had a technical issue, Deniz quickly arranged for the malfunctioning piece to be picked up and for the manufacturer to send me a replacement right away. Although I haven't spent as much time at the other high-end A-V stores in the DC area (the one I'd mainly used before, Sound Images in Falls Church, closed a few years back), I'd be surprised if they surpass the selection and service I've found at Evolution. Audiophiles tend to have strong likes and dislikes when it comes to sound, manufacturers, and equipment, and I'm no different. But based on my experience, if you're really into this stuff, you owe it to yourself to visit Evolution before making a purchase.

The best service in the area. Kian and Matt (awesome guys) are mounting ninjas!…read more They came to mount 2 tv's and a soundbar with the additional requirement to hide wires. As such - they mounted, added an additional wall socket, and cleaned the area. Highly recommend these guys. If you don't have a mount, an extra wall plate, etc. then don't worry because they come prepared.

Horrible experience from start to finish. After multiple re-scheduling attempts and no shows,…read morefailed to deliver services. No ability to secure refund because they are Sekas builder preferred vendor.

First time here and it was the best time I've had at a retro game spot! Offered great trade in…read morevalue, communication was on point, and I found some goodies in a Free bin. Store was clean and they have a great selection of games choose from . 10/10 experience

I recently visited Arcana's Video Games Store after driving a considerable distance through heavy…read moretraffic because of the positive reviews I had read and the information on their website indicating that they accept trade-ins and support multiple video game platforms. The website even displays logos for the major gaming companies, which gave me confidence that my items would be considered. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. I brought two Xbox systems to trade in: an Xbox One X White Special Edition and an Xbox One S with a 1TB hard drive. After arriving, the employee informed me that they were no longer accepting Xbox trade-ins because Xbox products were "not selling well." He also mentioned that I should have called ahead first. This was surprising, as there was no indication of this policy change on their website, which clearly indicate that trade-ins are accepted and it was the main reasons I made the long trip to the store. During the interaction, I also noticed an Xbox One console for sale in the store. When I mentioned this, the employee explained that it was a special edition. I responded that, given the price it was listed at, it might be difficult to sell. Additionally, after briefly inspecting my systems, the employee incorrectly stated that my Xbox One X was a digital edition. I had to point out that it clearly has a disc drive and is in fact the white special edition model. Overall, the experience felt dismissive and unprofessional, especially after explaining that I had driven a long distance specifically because the store advertised trade-ins. If the store has changed its trade-in policies, it would be very helpful to update that information online so customers do not waste their time making unnecessary trips. This was my first experience with Arcana's, and unfortunately it will likely be my last.