A new arcade is coming to Alexander City this summer, bringing back a dedicated venue for classic video games.
The business, named Respawn Arcade, Pinball and E-Sports, is likely to debut in June or possibly July, according to the owners, and will feature traditional arcades, skee ball, air hockey, shuffleboard and modern video consoles.
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