Chennai's gaming zones

Is your everyday conversation sprinkled with words like “Burnout" or “Roadrash”? Do you love to spend extra hours at swanky gaming arcades? Then read on ... for your fun quotient begins right here.

Those of you who consider Spencer’s Plaza (Anna Salai) as second home, must have surely stumbled on Game World, the huge gaming zone on the second floor of the mall (1^st Phase). Rooms filled with computers and stimulating games invite you from all corners. Choose a game of your choice, grab a seat and get lost in the wonder-world packed with action and adventure. Dune, Prince of Persia, Car races, basketball and many more are in store.

Zebronics nZone, a cool new PC gaming arcade in the new Phase in Spencer’s Plaza is another hideout for gamers. Watch game enthusiasts across age-groups freak out and have a whale of a time. MotoGp, Nascar, NFS are some of the racing games; while Battlefield, Breed Doom 3, Harry Potter are other adrenaline pumpers. If you love cricket, you could try your hand at some virtual cricket games as well.

Not in the mood to travel across town, but wouldn’t mind some action in your backyard? Try ZAP in Adyar. A pioneer in computer and 3D games, this place is a haven for many. Don’t just spend an afternoon fighting battles, or racing against your friends; rather participate in their contests, and get noticed. Watch a group of players sweating through a game of Counter Strike 2, a game involving strategies and smart thinking.

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