I attended a League Cup as a player on December 7th, 2025. During one of the rounds, I witnessed…read morethe following incident between two players, I will refer to here as Player 1 and Player 2. Player 1, who was new to completive play, shuffled his deck after a deck search, but did not offer it to Player to for a cut before drawing from a card effect. Player 2 called a judge after this happened. After reviewing the situation, the judge issued Player 1 a warning for failing to present the deck for a cut. Following this ruling, Player 2 became visibly upset and began using profanity and getting very angry, where I was feeling unsafe. Player 1 attempting to deescalate the situation responded, "you don't have to rule shark me over it." Player 2 then escalated the situation by saying, " meet me outside and see what F***ing happens" along with other curses and violent threats. The head judge, Alan, attempted to disqualify both players, despite Player 1 being the target of the threats. Player 2 left the venue. Player 1 stated he would contact the police regarding the threats if he was disqualified, the judges allowed Player 1 to stay and finish the tournament, where he placed second. During the tournament, Judge Alan proceeded to act unprofessionally towards Player 1, and threw prize packs aggressively at him at the end of the rounds. After the event concluded, the judges informed Player 1 that he was banned from future tournaments at that store. Based on what I witnessed, and as an active member in the community and pokemon professor, I believe this decision was unfair, as Player 1 did not instigate the confrontation and was subjected to direct threats from Player 2. This store and the judges have a very bad reputation in the area, being unfair to new players and unsafe for women to play. The judges have also made fun of the community calling them "autistics". I strongly believe that they should not be in good standings with the Pokemon Play Community and should not be a sanctioned store.

This gaming store is located on Main Street in downtown East Stroudsberg. With Spider-Man and a…read moresmiling Pikachu beckoning from the main window display, it's hard not to walk in and check it out. Inside the store, the first area to greet you is board games, with options for different game styles and interests available. Pretty ok selection for reasonable prices. Towards the middle of the store is the cash register area on the right with collectors' "weapons" displays overhead for safe keeping and display. To the left is a section with American DC/Marvel comics and a small shelf of manga. Further back is a smaller, more specific modeling and other comic related section, followed by open tables in the back for Magic and other card games. Terrific idea to incorporate tables for player interaction and provide a space for gamers to enjoy games in person. In the very back is an e-sports area with consoles and computers set up. When I visited, these weren't in use, but good idea for non-covid times. I also noticed signs posted up for special game nights on certain days a week, for example one sign listed a Pokémon weekly game night. Covid-related: staff wore masks as did most of the patrons. There is a sign on the door requesting customers to wear face coverings. There did not seem to be a limit on # of people in the store, and when I was there on a Saturday early afternoon there was probably around 10 people in the front section of the store and about a dozen seated in the game-play area in the back.

I got a PS3 slim there and a good price also a wide selection of games for all consolesread more

Excited at first but than highly disappointed, I purchased a things from the video game store…read more Unfortunately one of the games did not work at all, I have video proof of trying it the day after purchase. They said in order to return it I would need my receipt. When I was there I specifically asked the employee if it had any issues would returning it be a problem and he guaranteed the games should work. Lost the receipt and now stuck with a faulty game! Would still buy here but with extreme caution as it is one of the few if only retro game stores in the area. Person on the phone I felt was pretty rude, I didn't want a refund just an exchange and he gave me the usual you need the receipt run around and didn't even bother to hear me out! As a supervisor that wasn't exceptional or even remotely close to good customer service.

This is one of those local gems you have to discover. Video Game Post is located about a mile from…read moredowntown Wilkes-Barre and parking is on the street, no lot. Nothing about this store is fancy, but it is full of extremely affordable and clean DVD's. Not a large store but has significant stock, enough to keep you looking for a while. They also carried a decent stock of various later generation video games. Employee was very honest about prices and stock. He was also helpful in locating potentially interesting DVD's. The day we shopped they were running a weekend sale, with the majority of DVD's being $1, counter stock $2, and others behind the counter being more as they were specialty/more recent/popular movies. Very much worth the stop, make sure to budget extra time if you like exploring. One of the cleanest and most organized DVD stores I've seen in Pennsylvania.

Knowledgeable and friendly staff with an AMAZING selection of both retro and current video games…read more Everything seems fairly priced for a retail store. Highly recommended!

They have an awesome selection of games and really cool arcade cabinets. It's definitely a…read morenostalgic treat to come in here. I was able to pick up my Switch Lite here and some games. The console was in great condition and I got to test it out before buying. The owner always has some good suggestions and inventory. Always happy to support the local shop.

The Game Gallery has again moved, and this new location remains in downtown Easton, but is on…read moreCentre Square. Parking is on the street or in a local garage. As a video game store, is pretty impressive with a large stock and improved organization. A continuing issue remains that prices are not clearly marked on some items, but during this visit I found more items with prices than before. Rare items are kept behind the counter and one of the more interesting aspects of The Game Gallery is they get some odd items, so it's always worth a look. One of the big changes that occurred because of this move was the return of the arcade! The arcade is located in the back and is a mix of arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and Japanese style cabinets. This is also a quarter arcade, so no play card is needed. As of this review, the arcade however is a mess. During my visit, many of the arcade cabinets were not powered on or experiencing issues. If these machines were active, this would be one of the best arcades in the Lehigh Valley. Several of the pinball machines I attempted to play had issues, with others also not turned on. The Japanese style cabinets all appeared to be functional. The machines I did play, however, seemed to have difficulty levels set to high. The overall arcade was very disappointing despite so much potential. According to online reviews which staff have made comments on, due to electrical issues not all the machines can be turned on. You apparently can ask for the machines to be turned on, but this would require enough staffing, which this store has problems with. If there was signage in the store mentioning these electrical issues, I did not see it. If The Game Gallery had everything priced and the arcade fully working, it would be one the best video game stores and arcades in the Lehigh Valley. I can't see myself returning here again for some time, if at all, and I'm disappointed by my experience.

As a big fan of Pokemon, Feliz is very knowledgable about the various products and games out there…read more A worker at GameStop recommended me to him and I am happy I called. They are always a phone call or text away to answer your question. Reasonable prices as well!

From the owner: For all your Video Games Needs, Satisfaction Guaranteed!…read more No Storefront yet! All business is done through phone/online. I am always getting new inventory daily. If you are ever interested in anything do not hesitate to reach out and ask!

The last reminance of the few greatest gaming stores available yet from retro vintage to retro for…read morebeginners Awesome owner and an awesome cast of customer rps

We stop by here every time we're in Quakertown. He has a huge selection of games, systems, and…read moreother items at reasonable prices. Every time we come in he has found a way to make more room for more displays and racks but the store is still easy to navigate. The display windows and inflatables out front make it hard to miss.

The Portal Comics and Gaming is not a shop I usually stop at when in the Lehigh Valley due to its…read morelocation being closer to Bethlehem, but for certain people this shop will be valuable. It shares the building with other business including a CVS, and parking is shared with their lots or on the street. This is a light comic book shop with limited selection, to the point if they dropped comics from there name, I don't think anyone would notice. Handful of wall books and mostly modern books in their short boxes. Graphic novel selection was better than average with several shelves. Portal primarily focuses on gaming, with them having a large board gaming selection. Other gaming items are located around the shop, including various Warhammer items and paint for gaming items. Gaming space is located in the back of the shop, in a separate room from the merchandise. Overall, if you are looking for gaming items, The Portal should meet your needs. I would do my comic shopping at other shops in the Lehigh Valley, however.

Was a customer for many years back when they first opened and was happy to support them in their…read moregrowing stages. They have been around for 20 years now, but they have really fallen since their prime years. What used to be a fun place with stocked shelves has turned into a skeleton of its former self. May empty shelves with little to no restock other than board games. Their D&D is almost nonexistent, their Warhammer barely there, and comics are laughable. They are always out of stock of MTG boxes so don't try unless you pre order. Seems like they only focus on selling on TCG. Even their webstore is empty, almost every item on their is listed as out of stock. Its actually depressing walking in there now. The employees are awkard and stare at you like you have three heads. I remember years ago there were 4 co-owners and there was always 1 or 2 of them there, I believe their names were Brian and Andy. They were always friendly and would often Join in for a game of MTG or Heroclix if no one else was around. There are now multiple shops around with better service and stock. I recommend skipping this store and trying one of the other Lehigh Valley Stores

It's a small little store hidden down a side street but they have a very nice collection of stuff…read morehere. The guy at the shop was very nice and helpful with the game questions I had.

This business overcharges on shipping & does NOT fulfill orders as paid by consumers. I ordered 3…read moreyarn Yoshi Amiibos that weigh less than 1 lb. & was charged $19.05 for 2-day priority shipping. It DOES NOT cost that much to send under 1 lb., at most $7-$8 but they do not provide any other option for shipping other than 2-day priority so I placed my order as my 6yr old son really wanted these Amiibos for his kindergarten graduation gift. I placed my order on a Tuesday evening & did not receive it until Saturday. That does NOT reflect 2-day priority. So I got gouged with outrageous shipping charges just to have it shipped late!!! When I addressed my concerns to the business they simply stated that they do not guarantee shipping & responded very unprofessionally. They clearly are in the business of ripping off consumers & DO NOT care about customer retention. As a former business owner, DO NOT OVERCHARGE your customers for shipping, be ethical & give the customer exactly what they paid for! You just lost me as a customer.

Game Station since my last visit has moved to Old Forge. Parking is on the street and was easy to…read morefind. Interior is much larger than the old location, with plenty of room. Selection in the overall store is what I would call average, with a decent selection of various games. Console selection seemed limited. DVD/Blu-ray stock was decent and cheap, but perhaps a bit lacking. Where I think Game Station stands out is the selection of in box games, which can be difficult to find but were not cheap. They also had a reasonable selection of games for rarer systems like the Sega CD. Overall, if you are a local, Game Station is probably not a bad store to stop in and check out. I'm not sure I'd travel out of my way to check out the selection.

If I had not read these reviews before I called The Game Station, I would have been completely…read morebaffled. I was hoping to get quotes on some items I had, especially items that other area stores would not take. While asking these basic questions, the owner was brash and seemed offended that I had gone to other stores first. Thankfully, I had read the reviews, so, by the time he started telling me that I had been "scammed" and taken advantage of by the other stores, I kind of just knew to roll with it. As I read through my inventory, hoping to get yes/no answers, he was critical of what I had "Oh, it's model X and it doesn't have the cables? What do you expect me to do?" Well, Wayne, will you give me $5 for it? That's about the extent of it. It's a fat PS2, not fine art. He said he'd take it along with my Wii Balance Board, though not for much. He guaranteed he'd give me better prices than anywhere else. Fine by me. A few weeks later, I found a trove--and I mean a trove--of GBA and PS1 games in my parents' attic. I called and mentioned I respected him being straight with me and saying he'd take some of my undesirable stuff and then told him that I had found hundreds of dollars in retro gaming items--what might we be looking at and when could I bring it down? As I asked for estimates on some of the more notable PS1 games, I was met with a tirade about people who shop around and use him for price discovery. I get it! But then he told me prices anyway, while oscillating between asking if I had other desirable games and criticizing some of my other, less-popular games. Again--you'd think they didn't want my business--but we got through it and the estimates were consistent with what I found online. I showed up with three boxes of electronics and I stood back as they were unloaded. In person, the owner and his wife are really pleasant people. We don't need to get into details, but we exchanged small-talk for an extended period of time and I enjoyed the social interaction. The prices offered were fine but, hey, wait a minute, what about the fat PS2 and Wii Balance Board? They didn't want to take them. With the largest cache of PS1 games that anyone has seen in 2020 on the line, we were able to work something out. I left the store with $400 in my pocket and felt like I had befriended the husband and wife team. A week and a half later, as I unloaded what few items remained, I realized that I was missing my 5th-generation iPod (~$50). I knew that someone at the Game Station must have taken it out of the box and we hadn't discussed it or anything. But almost two weeks and no heads-up call? I called and identified myself ("Hi Wayne, this is Tim O ... ... I was in a few weeks ago and sold you some games ..."), but was stonewalled ("Ok?") into actually explaining why I was calling, at which point the owner admitted "oh, yeah, we put it on the side and were wondering when you were going to come back for that." Err... you were in possession of something belonging to a customer due to your mistake, had my name, address, phone number, *and* the knowledge of when I was leaving NEPA for Chicago and you sat there wondering when I was going to try to come back for it? Sorry--I didn't see a need to write a review but, upon reflecting, it's hard to classify this as an honest oversight. I headed down and was asked to name a song on the iPod I had last used in 2009 in order to prove it was mine. Naming a song correctly, I was provided with the iPod and the comment "nobody listens to that shit anymore." Truer than you'd want to believe.