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Hi! We are back again in the second edition of ROOMSERVICE by Detlef Schrempf. This time we are going to share our experience when visiting Mahesa Almeida's room. This is probably, one of the most vivid place (in a very positif way) we have ever visited in Jakarta. The room, we say, was full of surprise and with never ending entertainment. We could literally stuck in this room for days (or weeks) without complaining being bored.

So we asked him, what are his best shooting video games. You can find the whole list underneath, but his #1 shmups game is: Xevious (AC/FC/PCE).

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  1. Arcade machine with Street Fighter II Super decoration and custom joystick ball top & buttons.

  2. Mahesa was showing us, newbies, on how to operate an arcade machine. Easy to learn but extremely hard to master.

  3. Our staff was checking on the PC Engine console.

This was not the first time we visited Mahesa's place, but this time was special, we got the chance to look deeply into what he has been collecting for years and to talk to him about geek stuff; from Laser Disc to video games. We could easily say his place was one of the best and good lookin' mancave we have ever visited. During the visit we got the idea that his favorite video game genre was Shoot 'em Up. Here's the list of his top 10 shmups games

Mahesa Top 10: Xevious (ac/fc/pce), Salamander (ac/pce), Zanac (fds), Tatsujin Oh (ac), Armed Police Batrider (ac), Battle Garegga (ac), Dodonpachi Daioujou Black Label (ac/x360), Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu Black Label (ac/x360), Musha Aleste (md), Dogyuun! (ac).

Thanks Mahesa!

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  1. We could spot at least a dozen arcade machines inside this rather compact area. Our eyes could not stop wondering, checking all the eye-catching things & gimmicks inside the room. 100% the most good looking gaming room in Jakarta.

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  2. KIC'S-91. Allowing you to play arcade PCBs without needing the full machine.

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Overall, it was a totally astonishing experience. The fact having this kind of place in Jakarta was like finding a needle in a haystack. We're lucky to call Mahesa a friend, he knows (probably) everything about video games; from the oldschool ones, arcades, down to the latest Nintendo Switch. I hope this article could inspire all the geeks and video gamers in Indonesia to start polishing their mancave. Lastly, don't forget to enjoy the gallery below. See you later fellas.

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    Books, comics, artworks, etc. You can find anything interesting here in this place. Nuts!

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    We did not just come here to enjoy; we learnt about design and stuff as well. LOL.

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    Mahesa not only a geek to me, he is one of a kind collector. He collects books, vinyls, games, action figures.

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    We love this place because its details, little things like these arcade instructions that made me wanted to come back; every week, everyday!

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    This is a 50 inch Pioneer TV. Very very old school. See, "NEW MUTANTS TO THE LEFT", exactly where we were going.

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    If you're a real geek you must know this game.

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    Another corner of geeky stuff. We are fanboys of Starwars as well. Look at that Luke, oldschool, Rey, newschool. This place was perfect.

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    Super 7 figure: Heavy Metal - Lord of Light. Of course he is; the owner.

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    Super 7 figure: Front.

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    Mahesa is a musician as well. I am not too savvy with music but we just think that everything Mahesa bought and displayed were all nice.

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    Arcade/Fighting stick.

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    Count them. You can't. Just like us could not count the time we spent here.

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    What is this? COMBO AV. Ah, I think it's the console which you can link arcade PCB to. Allows you to place arcade PCB without needing the whole machine. I think. You can ask me if you wanted to know in more depth.

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    Click click. Just don't break it, even your money needs effort to trade with this.

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    Retro games and recently released new fighthing game: Street Fighther II & Street Fighter II Turbo.

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    Music instruments & candy case.

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    We did not want to ask what is this which could hence made us look unprofessional.

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    Retro gaming on PVM. Mahesa got tons of PVMs, lots!

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    Our crew was checking on the game. Shoot 'em up.

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    TIPS Number 1: In places like this, act calm & as if you know stuff, even if you didn't understand.

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    TIPS Number 2: Learn from the master himself. Pay attention.

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    Just look at them. If we were to ask to many 'what is this?' questions, this page could never be finished.

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    Battle Garegga, original.

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    Famicom & Sega Saturn, ultimate classics.

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    We were amazed how he kept all the arcade PCB so well. Those things in bubble wraps were all arcade PCB. Can you see now why god provides good stuff only to those who can handle?

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    Princess Leia Organa looked swell here.

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    Video game, music, and art. Good combo.

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    Thanks guys for visiting. Special thanks to Mahesa for allowing us into your place.

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Detlef Schrempf

"Detlef Schrempf" is a media that covers the world of geeks, gamers, and extreme collectors (or should we call hoarders). It started as an individual project, and it slowly became something that we truly believe can make an impact in this untouched subject. We aim to publish articles that will be curated & designed to match the content.

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