I have been here several times while traveling and I love coming here especially when my flights are delayed (Which seem to happen very often as of late....Which when I'm here, I don't mind at all.)
Gameway is a lounge you can come to relax and play video games on Platforms such as, Playstation 5, Xbox, or PC games. The selection of snacks and drinks are very good, with many items I have only found overseas in Japan, such as the many unique flavors of Fanta Sodas. The CLT does NOT have alcoholic beverages to offer, like their other location in LAX, however, that is not a deal breaker for me to be able to sit in nice comfy chairs and play video games as I wait for my flight.
Gameway is a Priority Pass participant, which means that if you are a Priority Pass Member, you get a free hour and one snack and one drink for free. Depending upon how long my delay is, I will get the all day pass, as it has great value for those pesky long delays.
The staff are extremely professional and very friendly. Video games have changed a lot since the 80's and turning on the machine and trying to select a video game can be overwhelming for those who have not played in a long time. The staff are super patient and more than willing to help in anyway. They also help with video games suggestions and will be more than happy to help with setting you up and begin playing.
On one occasion, while playing, I saw an older gentleman walking past showing curiosity, the staff saw this man and was very polite in asking the man if he would be interested in coming in and playing a game. The gentleman laughed and said he wouldn't know where to begin and that it had been decades since he played a video game. The staff was very kind and assured the man that games are still very fun and asked what game was it that he use to play. The gentleman said he use to play Tetris. When I was leaving to catch my flight, I saw this gentleman sitting and having the time of his life playing Tetris (and Killing it too)
There is a good selection of games to chose from, the staff continually wipe and clean the controllers and headsets after being used by guests, and snacks and drinks are always well stocked and in neat order.
The one drawback to this location is that it is very far from the main part of the airport. This Gameway is located in the very farthest end of Terminal E. Which can take about 15 to 20 min to get to from the main airport depending upon the time and day. It has since also stopped access for my favorite game, however I can understand if they have to pay licensing rights to offer the game and no one other than myself would be playing the game.
All in All, this a a great place if you have time in the airport before your flight to relax and enjoy a good video game. read more