{"id":4517,"date":"2010-01-11T06:37:22","date_gmt":"2010-01-10T20:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=4517"},"modified":"2010-01-11T06:38:44","modified_gmt":"2010-01-10T20:38:44","slug":"australia%e2%80%99s-first-dedicated-video-game-bar-opening-february-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=4517","title":{"rendered":"Australia\u2019s first dedicated video game bar opening February 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monday, 11th January 2010 \u2013 The \u2018Mana Bar\u2019 is the first licensed venue in Brisbane, Australia opening in February 2010 that will allow people to enjoy a drink while playing the latest video game systems.<\/p>\n

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Located in the heart of Brisbane\u2019s entertainment district \u2013 Fortitude Valley \u2013 the Mana Bar will feature a stylish geek chic interior design with multiple LCD screens attached to the walls with playable next-gen console systems. The venue will be accessible to a wider casual market, while still catering to the hardcore gamer crowd.<\/p>\n

Entry to the venue will be free, with no charge to play the games. The Mana Bar has a 50 person maximum capacity, and will host many special events such as game release parties, guitar hero tournaments, trivia nights, launch events, and many more.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Mana Bar is the creation of 4 Brisbane locals \u2013 Guy \u2018Yug\u2019 Blomberg, Ben \u2018Yahtzee\u2019 Croshaw, Pras Moorthy, and Shay Leighton.<\/p>\n

For more information, please keep an eye on the Mana Bar website at http:\/\/www.manabar.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Monday, 11th January 2010 \u2013 The \u2018Mana Bar\u2019 is the first licensed venue in Brisbane, Australia opening in February 2010 that will allow people to enjoy a drink while playing the latest video game systems. Located in the heart of Brisbane\u2019s entertainment district \u2013 Fortitude Valley \u2013 the Mana Bar will feature a stylish geek<\/p>\n

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