Video games, retrogaming, arcade terminals… The Akiha Pop concept arrives in Lille-Sud

2023-07-22 16:36:02

Par Hervine Mahaud
Published on 22 Jul 23 at 18:36 See my news Follow Lille News Akiha Pop has moved into a space of more than 600 m2 in Lillenium. ©Hervine Mahaud

There’s something new at Lillenium! Since this Saturday, July 22, 2023, Akiha Pop, a room dedicated to games and arcade terminals, has opened its doors on the second floor of the Lille-Sud shopping center. Eventually, around fifty machines will be installed.

Largest existing Akiha Pop

Already present in Roubaix and at Les Tanneurs in Lille-Centre, the Akiha Pop concept therefore took over Lillenium on July 22. In a room of more than 600 m2, it is thus the largest room in the network.

Jurassic Park, Halo, Terminator, Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, but also motorcycle racing or driving a racing car, not to mention football games… There are both recent arcade games and retrogaming. For the opening, nearly forty machines were installed. Others are due to arrive soon, bringing the total to around fifty.

Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat II… Retrogaming classics. ©Hervine Mahaud For racing enthusiasts, there is a choice between motorcycles and racing cars. ©Hervine Mahaud Football fans? ©Hervine Mahaud Some kiosks offer even more immersive games. ©Hervine Mahaud

Akiha Pop also has a boutique space, with a selection of products derived from the biggest pop culture licenses. “From t-shirts to figurines, from posters to accessories, you will find treasures here that bear witness to your passion”, details Lillenium.

In the shop section, there are products derived from many licenses, such as Harry Potter. ©Hervine Mahaud

Finally, the place has a relaxation area, made up of tables and chairs where snack and drink vending machines will soon be installed.

Afterwards, Akiha Pop will organize events like cosplay parties. It will also be possible to reserve and privatize spaces for all types of events, whether birthday parties, company meetings or gatherings of enthusiasts.

Practical information: Akiha Pop Lillenium, 2 rue Faubourg des Postes in Lille. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. More informations on the concept’s website.

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