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词条 Ground Kontrol
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  1. History

  2. Events

  3. Recognition

  4. See also

  5. References

  6. External links

{{Infobox restaurant
| name = Ground Kontrol
| image =Ground_Kontrol.jpg
| image_caption = Ground Kontrol interior, pre-remodel
| pushpin_map = Portland downtown
| established = 1999
| street-address = 115 NW 5th Ave
| city = Portland, Oregon
| county = Multnomah
| state = OR
| zip = 97209
| coordinates = {{coord|45.523804|-122.675872|type:landmark|display=inline}}
| website = Ground Kontrol website
}}Ground Kontrol is a video game arcade and bar in Portland, Oregon, in the United States. It is known for preserving games from the Golden Age of Video Arcade Games.[1] It also serves as a venue for DJs and live music.[2]

History

Since opening in 1999,[3] Ground Kontrol has undergone several changes. The arcade was originally created and opened by Betty Farrier, and Kneel Cohn of the bands Warshow Angels[4] and The Dead Stars on Hollywood.[5] In March 2003, it came under the new ownership of Timewarp Incorporated. In September 2004, Ground Kontrol moved to a new location[6]

In December 2010, Ground Kontrol moved to a temporary location to accommodate a remodel. During renovation, a kitchen and new seating were added, the restrooms were moved, and the decor took on a Tron-esque vibe.[7] On December 11, 2011, Ground Kontrol announced that it was now a full-service bar.[8]

In April 2017, Ground Kontrol expanded into the former location of Backspace, renovating it to include a new bar area, video screen and a connecting hallway. A further renovation of the entrance on NW Couch St was completed in June 2018.[9]

Events

  • In June 2004, a world record high score competition was held jointly at Ground Kontrol; Aftershock RetroGames Arcade in Madison, Wisconsin; and the Houston Area Arcade Group Expo in Houston, Texas. Twin Galaxies maintained the results of the competitions for world record consideration.[10][11]
  • Portland Pinbrawl, an annual pinball tournament, is held at Ground Kontrol.[12]
  • In 2010, Ground Kontrol was the winner of three arcades competing in Stride gum's "Save the Arcades 2" contest. The owners used the $25,000 prize to assist in funding a full remodeling of the arcade and to buy more games.[13]

Recognition

  • In July, 2010, Sunset Magazine included Ground Kontrol in the "Best of Portland: Hotels, Dining, and Attractions 2010" publication calling it the "Old Hot Spot" in Portland's Chinatown.[14]
  • The San Francisco Chronicle listed Ground Kontrol as one of "Five places to revisit the '80s".[15]

See also

  • List of companies based in Oregon

References

1. ^{{cite news |title= Insert Coins Here: The Best Video Game Spots In The U.S.|publisher= Complex Magazine |date= August–September 2005}}
2. ^{{cite news |url= http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2008/07/is_it_real_or_is_it_rock_band.html |title= Is it real ... or is it 'Rock Band'? Who cares?|last= Machado|first= Jessica |publisher= The Oregonian |date= July 30, 2008|accessdate= March 13, 2009}}
3. ^{{cite news |url= http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2000/03/13/smallb1.html |title= Captivated by retro games |last= Geigerich |first= Andy |publisher= Portland Business Journal |date= March 10, 2000 |accessdate= April 11, 2009}}
4. ^http://www.warshowangels.com/about.html
5. ^{{cite news |url= http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20001211&slug=4055620 |title= Through different eyes |last= Kryza |first= Ap |publisher= The Seattle Times |date= December 11, 2000 |accessdate= October 20, 2008}}
6. ^{{cite news |url= http://www.wweek.com/editorial/3346/9596/ |title= Game On|last= Machado|first= Jessica |publisher= Willamette Week |date= September 26, 2007|accessdate= March 13, 2009}}
7. ^{{cite web|last=Vorenburg|first=Sue|title=Ground Kontrol to reboot after $200,000 face-lift|url=http://djcoregon.com/news/2011/02/17/ground-kontrol-to-reboot-after-200000-face-lift/|publisher=Daily Journal of Commerce|accessdate=2011-03-30}}
8. ^{{cite web |url= http://groundkontrol.com/bar/index.php |title=Ground Kontrol blog |last= |first= |publisher= |date= December 11, 2011|accessdate= December 13, 2011}}
9. ^{{Cite web|url=https://groundkontrol.com/expansion-complete/|title=Expansion Complete!|last=Snow|first=Dylan|date=2018-06-05|website=Ground Kontrol|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-02}}
10. ^{{cite news |url= http://spyhunter007.com/dodge_city_video_game_showdown.htm|title= Classic Video Gaming Championships Across America|publisher= spyhunter007.com |date= March 30, 2006 |accessdate= March 13, 2009}}
11. ^{{cite news |url= http://www.classicarcadegaming.com/media/GKHighScores.htm|title= Ground Kontrol: news coverage / interview on Fox 12|publisher= KPTV, a Meridith Corporation Station |date= June 4, 2006 |accessdate= March 13, 2009}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.crazyflipperfingers.com/portland-pinbrawl-2011/|title=Portland Pinbrawl 2011|publisher=Crazy Flipper Fingers|accessdate=2011-03-30}}
13. ^{{cite web | url = http://savethearcades.stridegum.com/ | title = Save the Arcade's 2 | first = | last = | date = 2010-04-21 | accessdate = 2010-04-24 | publisher = Stride (gum)}}
14. ^{{cite news |url= http://travelupdate.sunset.com/free-travel-guides/best-of-portland-hotels-dining-and-attractions-2010/|title= Best of Portland: Hotels, Dining, and Attractions 2010 |publisher= Sunset Magazine |date= July 2010 |accessdate= July 27, 2010}}
15. ^{{cite news|last=Kelley|first=Jennifer|title=Five places to revisit the '80s|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/03/13/TRT51I2D6K.DTL|accessdate=2011-03-30|newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle|date=2011-03-13}}

External links

{{Portal|Oregon|Video games}}
  • {{Official website|http://www.groundkontrol.com}}
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