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    DawnStar Video Games

    4.6 (16 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Aleece T.

    This place made me so happy!! I didn't even go into the arcade game section of the store this time--but the shop alone filled me with so much joy. There were gotcha boxes, plushies, toys, TCG options, old consoles and games from all across the board. There staff was also very chill and helpful. I bought some packs of Pokemon cards (which I found to be very reasonably priced) and opened them right there at the counter. I was expressing to my friend that I was bummed that I didn't have card sleeves since I'm from out of town and the employee gave me a few. It was so sweet. Their store branded merch was pretty sweet too. My friend got a cut Kirby ramen hoodie. I just wish they had more sizes and even more options. Would be cool to see them in an even bigger location one day and have even more! Although they already have a lot--no complaints! This is a MUST see if you're a gamer in the area or passing through!!

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    Lena M.

    Had a Sunday fun day at DawnStar Video Games! ***LOCATION*** Located in Scott's Addition, this is a great spot to stop by for intimate arcade game play after some brewery hopping. It's on Altamont Ave. ***EXPERIENCE*** My gamer friends and I have been wanting to check out this spot for a while. I'm happy we finally did. It has tons of video game nostalgia, plushies, figurines, and anime you could dream of all under one roof. My friends and I came to try out their starcade that had rhythm games, pinball machines, and other arcade games. We had the tiny space to ourselves most of the time which was amazing. It's a small and intimate space, which is really nice because sometimes arcades can be too loud to have a conversation. There were about 10 different gaming machines, but we still had a great variety and fun choices. This is an incredible spot for a gaming date or some fun with friends. I really enjoyed our time here. The games we played were vintage games and/or Japanese games (that had limited English). I really enjoyed this experience. My friend bought some GameCube controllers before we left. ***PRICE*** It's one fee for all the games in the starcade. I paid $10.80 total on my card. ***CONCLUSION*** I loved DawnStar Video Games! I highly recommend checking this place out for any gaming needs or arcade fun.

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    Love this place! They have a good selection and friendly staff. I get all my retro games here.

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    Alpha Comics And Games

    Alpha Comics And Games

    4.5(13 reviews)
    1.8 miWillow Lawn, Near West End
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    Nice little simple shop that has a good amount of selections in stock. I will say this shop is…read moreparticularly for those who are looking for newer releases than older issues to maximize their collection as this store usually stops ordering books if it isn't really in current popularity. Basically they either have what you're looking for or don't. The employees are amazing and friendly, always striking up conversations with guests so the environment feels welcoming. I definitely will keep coming back when there is a new release.

    KA-POW! ZONK! Yep!! I can be a comic geek sometimes! And Alpha Comics feeds the need! Several…read moremembers of my family are comic book fans, aka sequential art, and my nephew and I are actually working on writing comics! Whether you are team DC or team Marvel or both, this shop has a tremendous selection of your favorites. This place is very organized and neat! Boxes and rows of comics to sift through and choose from will fill an afternoon of nerdy bliss. If you are a collector of action figures, toys, Pop characters, etc. this store has some nice choices. Their selection isn't huge, but definitely worth a gander. There was a Mad Magazine Robin figure that was really cool and hilarious! And the prices are fair, pretty much the same as other similar places. The young man who checked me out (I stocked up on Archie Double Digests!) was super friendly and helpful. He even offered me some sandwiches that had been catered from Jimmy Johns! WOW! BOING!! Lunch and a good read... my day is looking up!! BAM!

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    Gamestop - Hah Henry and jasper

    Gamestop

    3.3(10 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    I went here with my son to sell two video games and to buy Madden. The gentleman that helped us was…read morevery helpful and we agreed to a trade in credit and purchase. We owed about $15 extra to cover the purchase. When I attempted to use my credit card it was declined three times in a row using the chip. Then declined twice more with a second credit card's chip. This hasn't happened before and I use these cards regularly so I suspected there was something wrong with the credit card machine. The gentleman helping us said it was going through and not getting an error so he asked if he could try it with his personal credit card to see if it was a problem on his side. He performed a debit transaction on my balance successfully. Since I was trying credit I was skeptical that it was an apples to apples test but then he handed me the bag with receipt and told me to have a nice day. He essentially was covering my balance so, in my opinion, I would not look silly in front of my son since my credit cards weren't working. While I thanked him for the offer and appreciate his gesture, I could not accept his generous offer out of principle since I had plenty of money to pay. I luckily had enough cash to cover the balance and asked him to use it cover my balance which he graciously did. I usually don't have cash. Even though the experience was slightly embarrassing since my cards would not go through, the GameStop gentleman treated me respect and did whatever he could to fix the issue as if he was in my shoes. I can't say I always experience when I have interactions with other strangers. We should all take a lesson from him and treat each other with kindness. Thank you, sir!

    I am continuing the story here, it began at another Gamestop. I was disappointed that I quickly got…read moreshut down on a return as a pro member of Gamestop. After coming to Staples Mill on an unrelated issue, I began to describe my experience to the manager. She was very compassionate and empathetic to my situation. She then began to tell me about a seven day return policy for members, and that I had not been given the right information. After hearing my struggle with the previous Gamestop in the area, she took care of my return with no problems, since I was still within that seven. This Gamestop has given me hope for Gamestops everywhere. I will be returning primarily to this location for all my game needs.

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    Collector's Den - The outside.

    Collector's Den

    4.8(6 reviews)
    68.8 mi

    There's two doors when you walk in here, my experience was with the door to the left. I haven't…read morebeen in the door to the right, but I think it's owned by the same family, and has a lot of Kawaii/Cute things for sale. My wife found this awesome little hobby shop last night while hanging out with a couple of friends, and when she came home and told me about it, we ended up going back together the next day. I'm into all things nerdy, especially anime and GUNPLA, so I grabbed an SD model kit and a Thousand Sunny Bandai kit from One Piece. They've also got individual actual Pokémon, One Piece, Magic decks, and individual cards in binders for sale (at least for Pokémon, I'm unsure of the other cards games.) They had some Anime models, Manga, a bunch of stickers, different types of dice (for tabletop gaming), plushies, some older video game stuff, and I think there were Warhammer model kits. It's a small local shop, so prices are a little bit higher than what you'd see at big box stores. BUT you're supporting a local business, and that's always really worth it. There are some game rooms in the back where people can play tabletop stuff like board games or Dungeons & Dragons. They've got a bathroom (I didn't check it out), plus a little section with snacks and sodas to indulge if you get hungry while you're there playing. Big shoutout to the guy behind the counter. He was super cool to my wife and her friends last night, and even more so when we came back today. I watched him today helping other customers too. Super patient, very friendly, and just seems like a genuinely good guy. Definitely the kind of shop and person I love to support. He also said that if we have We will absolutely be back here.

    i bought 2 cute sanrio stickers. very reasonable too. lots of cute kawaii things in here1 you need…read moretime to look around. the cashier was super nice too!

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    Collector's Den - If you are a gamer we have both modern and retro games, consoles, and accessories!

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    The Link To The Past

    The Link To The Past

    4.8(6 reviews)
    14.3 mi

    Wow! The Link To The Past is an amazing retro game shop located in Chester, it is filled to the…read morebrim with retro games, dvds, consoles, figurines and more! My partner and I popped in to get some Gameboy games. We were pleasantly surprised by their expansive collection of gameboy advance and gameboy color games. The prices were fairly set at loose game value and the workers there were very kind answering all of our questions. We had a great conversation about modding gameboys and they even helped us remove some magic marker off the games we were hoping to purchase. They not only have gameboy games but also NES, Playstation, Xbox and many more. They also purchase games/gaming items as well so this may be a great one stop shop if you're hoping to unload or update your collection. All of their games are tested and authenticated so you can rest easy knowing you're making a good purchase. They also will replace batteries on dead cartridges! Check this place out! You won't be disappointed!

    This is a must stop for your retro gaming fix! The staff is…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. They buy and sell all the gaming stuff you had as a kid. Perhaps the stuff you didn't have and now it can be yours! I feel like we're here weekly for my son. He is a huge retro game/console enthusiast. We just picked up Super Mario World for the SNES he recently purchased. Definitely check them out! Game on.

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    Gamestop

    Gamestop

    2.6(11 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    Wow!! Being in here made me feel so old!! This gaming store was Packed with young whippersnappers…read moreready to get their game on!! There was a pretty good selection of Mario games other video games, and game systems - Xbox, Play Station, etc. We went in looking for a dinosaur Wii board, and the dude behind the counter chuckled when we inquired. I don't blame him, they are pretty obsolete but we thought we'd check anyway! He said to try on line! He was cool tough! There's a clearance section in the back with lots of toys, games and figurines. Lots of Star Wars stuff. Worth checking out for your video gaming needs. Game over.

    I almost want to give no stars, but there is a reason I will give one. The man who was in there was…read moreYoung and helpful. He had a good vibe after buying a headset. I went back to return it after opening it. The manager as I walked in the store did not greet me. Just asked me what I needed help with. I was carrying the original bag and box for the headset I had bought it had been opened. That was her second question. She then told me they could not take returns, and her computer would not let her do that, I was very disappointed. I did not wish to pursue a return anymore. I was just sad. I wish I went somewhere else to buy it. Not good costumer service from the manager. Bad experience. The second half of this review will be written on the Staples Mill, Gamestop page. If you want to know the happy ending, you will see the great review that I give to that location.

    DawnStar Video Games - videogamestores - Updated May 2026

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