Aimed at enthusiasts, the video game bar located in Albink is particularly popular for its stellar PS 5 console. Theme nights and crazy vibes are in the spotlight. We checked it out for you.
Stepping through the door of Reload Gaming Bar, the very first video game bar in Castres, set in Albinque in the former Le Zazou bar, and the very first establishment of its kind in the region, it’s hard to resist the bell. games and most importantly, it is difficult to choose which car we will start the festivities on! Switch, Playstation 4, Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega Mega Drive…
In the main room, 4 zones with sofas for TV were specially equipped with a separate console for each of them. Not forgetting, of course, the Playstation 5, which was a big hit with the community: “The console is taking it by storm every day! And the FIFA game should take a break of 30 minutes, at most, a day, let’s say … It’s incredible! “Commenting all the smiles is Cédric Herbault, the manager of the bar, who for two years has been striving to open this “friendly place where you can play, meet friends or family at a lower price,” exclaims the northerner from Douai. .
Drink gives access to games for 45 minutes
To play, principle and simple, you must have a drink at the bar (alcohol or not). This drink gives you access to all consoles and computers in the facility for 45 minutes. After this time, you must drink. And for the most greedy, cheese and sausage boards are also available.
“The concept works well, I didn’t worry about it from the beginning. Sometimes some players are so focused on their game that they need a little “reminder”, but as soon as the game is over, they start drinking again and continue,” admits Cedric Herbeau. And when it comes to concentration, 21-year-old Nathan knows what he’s talking about. This Mario Kart fan visits the Reload Gaming Bar very regularly, so much so that he unlocks all levels of certain games and wins all tournaments, in particular on MKT8 Mariotens, Smash Bros and Tekken7.
A FIFA game should take a break of 30 minutes, at the most, a day, let’s say… It’s unbelievable!
“Given the number of young people in Castres, the city needed such an institution. A friendly atmosphere reigns here, everyone communicates with each other and shares their experience and knowledge about games. It is enough for two people to play three minutes each, and they will spend the evening together,” admits the one who is called “unsurpassed”. As for tournaments and theme nights, there is something for everyone. Every week the institution updates its program. “We noticed that the tournaments work very well, we have a lot of people. We had over 60 people that evening!
And for fans of board games, a room in the back of the establishment is specially designed for this! So do not hesitate: play!