Retro Shark Gaming should reconsider their name, it's hardly retro, and overall a disappointing…read morevisit. I have gone a few times over the past year, and have felt the same dissatisfaction each time. With the scarce options in Gresham for games, I felt I should give them a couple chances. The video game selection is meek if that. With the most variety for new gen consoles XB S/X and PS5 (This would be fine if they didn't price things as badly). The sections for "retro" games are pitiful, with laughable selections. Any game you came in hoping to find, they've either priced it way too high in the glass case, or they don't have it. Serious price gouging overall, this can't be stated enough. It feels like a basement selection of games that nobody wants, or everyone already has. They even offer games that no longer have online services, rendering them useless to the buyer, at the same price as when these games released 5+ years ago. Do those games come with a warning before or after you buy them? At one point I was on the look out for an original Wii controller, when I called the store I got such vague answers. "We might have them" or a long sales pitch on their off branded Wii controllers sold in store (surprise! They are horrible quality and barely catch a read on the sensor bar) Surely they know the quality of these second market controllers they are selling/ promoting? Just a waste of money and time. The main attraction of this store seems to be the tabletop gaming. They have many events during the week, and I think that is helping with the overall traction of people going in and out of the place. It can't be their prices or selection! I truly think this place would be better off just pivoting to exclusively tabletop games, or AT LEAST take "retro" out of the name. Either way- if you're looking for retro games, don't waste your time here.

Thanks for admitting to your price gouging. I'd never support this kind of business. You know…read moreexactly what we were told on the phone 4 days prior to making our trip. Read what you wrote. You want us to call before we made the drive? We left at 8am to make it there by 12. You open at 11. My husband did call you Thursday and you did confirm you still had it in stock and he did not ask the price AGAIN because you had already told him. Now with his interest and him telling you that was a great price and he couldn't find it anywhere else, you took it "off the shelf" for repricing. That's price gouging. You knew you could make an extra $100 so you pulled it and marked it up. That's shitty on your end. Karma comes full circle. I wouldn't disappoint my children so I went ahead and bought it for them. Like I said. Take our money, take the sale. In return you can have a shitty review for your shitty customer service front and back end. I'm a top Google reviewer and do this for a living via YouTube and TikTok. I'll @my post for you to enjoy. Update: check out all their reviews. I'm not just a shitty customer. You're a shitty business DAMN. GET IT TOGETHER RETRO SHARK GAMING. THE GAME IS THEM SCAMMING ALL US

Such a fun store I can't wait to come back to. In the two times I've been a couple weeks apart,…read morethey already have lots of new inventory. So cool to find toys of my yesteryear, most of which is reasonably priced (the higher priced ones are still fair if you're a collector!). Neat to see the vintage My Little Ponys through the latest series. Star Wars, Transformers, Lego sets....most of which are hard or impossible to find! Even saw a Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure in the original box! So cool, check it out, alone or with your kids!

This gem of a toy store is run by a family that truly loves toys. If it's fun to play with, it's on…read morethe shelves. Something for everybody here, children, mature adults and all those in-between. Both Spanish and English are spoken which some folks find convenient. I can't wait to go back!

This place is the best place to go for magic the gathering! The owners are humble and helpful every…read moretime we visit and now we won't go anywhere else my family stopped by today and They made my kid feel important and got him the cards he needed for his birthday. Thanks again for being so humble with good attitudes

MTG Single selection is very good for a local game store, the owner is super nice and personable,…read moreand the store is consistently running weekly tournaments for several MTG formats with prize structures 2-3x that of competing stores. If you are into TCGs, disc golf or comics, this is the place you're looking for!!

We showed up for Friday Night Magic and were told that it was canceled due to a Star Wars event,…read morebut it might be back next week. Go to Guardian Games on Friday nights. They never cancel.

I was really impressed with this gaming store. First off it's big so that have a kid of room to…read moreplay, and there is a cafe at the end of the site that has snacks foods and drinks. Pro Tip: if you order any food or drink, you can rent out any game they have on the rental shelfs for free. The have a variety of two player games, party games, strategy games, card canes, etc to rent. All the way from easy games for kids to challenging games for more demanding games. The staff at the rental counter and the cafe were the friendliest and gave excellent recommendations in games. The games they have for sale cover many popular choices but also lesser known games. They also sell gaming accessories such as D100 dice!!! Oh my! The cafe even has a 3D printed dice tower if you want to choose the fate of your food order. lol! There is limited alcohol here and the food is mostly snacks, but they do have sliders and chicken tenders, pop, liquid death, a couple of canned alcoholic drinks. For a whopping $12 I spent on food, I got to try 4 games, and.....it was karaoke night and we sang songs with random strangers in the specially reservable room they had. You could select the songs on the machine or through an app. They could use a little more variety in the song list that have but a lot of the popular suns are there. I can't wait to go back and try some more games. Parking was street parking and a little challenging but there are side streets too with street parking. The store itself had super modern and clean look, games well displayed, and nice and air conditioned on a warm day. Even the bathrooms have some hygiene products and are unisex! Oh yeah did I mention that are open late. 1am on a Friday night. I would seriously recommend this place to anyone!

An absolute must-visit if you like board games, card games, or tabletop gaming in any form…read more My friend and I have a tradition that anytime we travel, we hit up a good board game store and grab a small portable game for road trips. The selection here is massive and incredibly well organized, with something for everyone from casual players to serious hobbyists. There's also a big game room and playroom in the back that seemed to have some games and tournaments going on I loved the demo tables -- such a smart way to actually try games before buying -- and the staff were genuinely friendly and knowledgeable without being pushy. It's the kind of store you plan to pop into briefly and end up staying for an hour (almost).

As a non-gamer I am probably a terrible person to be writing a review for Guardian Games but I had…read moresuch a great time here that I can't stop myself from sharing the love. Wandered into the store because I needed to kill some time before my lunch reservation at Paper Bridge. The store is so big, so spacious, and so well organized! There are so many different types of games, puzzles, cards, die, mini figures, etc. I loved wandering around and would get excited when I finally recognized a game I knew. There's a gaming section in the back which seems like such a nice option for people to try games they don't own. Staff were friendly, bathrooms were clean, and prices are absolutely reasonable (so I left with a couple party games).

While waiting for some pizza we notice this game store and thought we look around. Apparently they…read morebeen open since February 2020 and I just never notice it before. Anyways they have a wide variety of games. A lot of games you don't see in regular store like Target and stuff. Prices were decent and the people were really nice. The owner or sale person, really knows a lot about games and such and can give you a lot of good suggestion. The store was nice and clean. They follow covid guidelines. They have hand sanitizer and such at the entrance. They even sell lottery tickets and cards. It a great place to pick up some unique gifts and shop at a local small business :)

One star is too much for this place. Run down place just like the manager that has a high ego for…read morehis low self esteem. But seriously don't come, first time and it's definitely the last. Ever go into a place and feel dirty when leaving? Yup this is the place. If you don't want to trust my review then go see for yourself just please PLEASE Don't bring children in there..

this place has to be the most fun ambience of any toy place or hobby shop ever. I couldn't imagine…read morewhat they could do with all of the items they have up if they ever wanted to relocate or close down. They have such huge awesome display pieces. I mean, you can't even get through the door without being in amazement. Lots of fun puzzles lots of fun card games, tons of little knickknacks and very family friendly . kids love window shopping, just cruising around at all of the different options and I couldn't imagine anyone not finding something that they enjoy here . Staff is always super helpful places always spotless. Definitely stop by.

This is my go-to toy store now. We got all of my grandson's birthday gifts there earlier this…read moresummer. A great selection and the prices are very reasonable. I just went there again this morning looking for Sea Monkey (Krill) aquariums for the kids and they had three different types! I couldn't find them anywhere else in town except BiMart, which only had 1 type. The price was essentially the same as BiMart, with a much better selection. Given the choice to spend my money at a small locally owned business, I'll choose the small business every time.

What I expected to be another simple evening of trading card negotiations ended up being pretty…read moredisappointing. I've supported this shop for a long time, and they've supported my passion for the Pokémon TCG. I can literally see cards I once traded in sitting in their binders and display cases. But reflecting on my most recent visit, there are two issues that really stand out. 1. Trade-In and Cash Value Are Low The percentages they offer for both cash and trade are noticeably lower than other shops. A competitor priced the same cards roughly 30% higher--the only reason I didn't go with them that day was because their cash flow was low and they couldn't pay out at the time. That discrepancy alone is frustrating. 2. Staffing & Negotiation Have Become Inconsistent In the past, staff have always treated me respectfully. They weren't rude this time either, but historically they've been fair with negotiation--occasionally offering a small discount or working closer to market value. This time, that didn't happen. They insisted on giving "market value" for just one card and then even less percentage for the rest. I asked for around 40%, and we eventually agreed on a deal involving a $10 card. But at the last minute, I was pressured into dropping the deal by another ~5% "so everyone's happy." The truth is, I wasn't -- especially considering I was already accepting a lower percentage just to make the deal work. If I'm a regular customer, I don't expect special treatment, but I do expect fair negotiation. I wasn't even met in the middle at 35% on a $220 value. Bottom Line: If you're looking for a solid selection of cards and okay pricing, this shop is fine. But if you're interested in selling or trading, I'd strongly recommend going elsewhere. Unfortunately, the stereotype about some hobby shops being cut-throat with trade-ins feels pretty accurate here.

I always pass by this place and see people playing in the evenings so I decided to pop in to see…read morewhat it's all about. I came in early in the day so it was very quiet. The two guys who work in the day are very friendly and chatty. I popped in to browse their pokemon collection. They had a good collection of packs and a few boxes. I've been to other card stores that didn't have nearly as many. I was there just to browse, but the guys working were more than happy to entertain me and answer any questions I had and also show me everything they had that might interest me.

I love checking out fun and nerdy businesses and if they have drinks or food, then it is a must…read morevisit. I called to see if they were dog friendly and they said they were so my boyfriend and I drove over with our two fur babies. Once we arrived inside, we were greeted warmly by the employees and they kindly instructed us to let them if we had any questions. My boyfriend and I first looked at their menu to see what they had and I love how their menu is themed! They also have lots of pastries both savory and sweet. I got their blackberry Faywild soda (their take on a Italian soda) and pumpkin pie macaron which was tart and delightful. My boyfriend got their white chocolate mocha was he was very pleased with, and he was browsing their TCGs and board games. They have plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy your drinks, snacks or to play board games. I cannot wait to come back to try out more of their offerings and to support a neat cafe that is dog friendly!

I really love the concept of this gaming cafe! They have a giant game library where you are free to…read moreplay any game with a purchase from their cafe. They sell new and used games and have gaming tournaments. Also super friendly staff and yummy coffee and treats!