While we all revel in the good old days and embrace the games, ads and media that help bring back the gaming nostalgia of yesterday that retro gamers covet, sometimes we still have to say some sad—yet heartfelt—goodbyes…permanently.

In late February of 2011, A.I. (Arcade Infinity) closed its doors for the last time after eleven years of gaming goodness. Specializing in imported Japanese cabinets, some disputes over licensing seem to have placed the final nail in the arcade’s coffin.

L.A. County officials decided to kill the arcade on February 26 after a lengthy, months-long battle over delinquent (or at least mistaken) business licensing. A new business license was denied and the arcade is now officially defunct. The arcade could have resumed business if they were willing to remain closed for roughly eight months while hearings were conducted and licensing was discussed. It was just too long to wait.

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Goodbye Arcade Infinity, 5.0 out of 5 based on 2 ratings

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