Gamerz Phunk Lab

I came here because I wanted to preorder fallout. I was originally going to go reserve a copy at gamestop since that’s where I’ve always gone. However I stumbled across this hidden location and decided to give it a try there since it never hurts to support local businesses. I went in, reserved my copy and was on my way out with the promise that it would be here tuesday (The day it released). The day came to go get my copy and when I went in they said the shipment got delayed. I was a little bummed since I came all the way to the store without a game and with less gas on my car. I was okay about it, would’ve appreciated a call but I understand businesses get busy since my dad has his own. When I asked when they would get them in, the guy who’s name is Nathan I believe, said he had no clue. What kind of shop has no clue about their own merchandise??? He didn’t even bother saying that he would let us know when they came. So I left, I called Wednesday and Thursday and got the same response, «We don’t know, they got delayed but we will call you when they get here». I came in Friday because it was enough waiting and I had youtube videos to put up for my fans. As I asked for my money back the guy at the front desk asked, «Okay, but would you like your copy of fallout instead?» I was very confused since they said they never had them in, when I asked when they got their shipment, they guy upfront said Tuesday afternoon, which was the same day it released. I waited 4 days for no reason. No call, and I’m sure I would’ve waited longer if it weren’t for me going in myself to the store. I called Thursday and they said they did not have them yet, however they already had them Tuesday? They guy admitted to it. So basically either they have no idea how a business is ran, or they just wanted to scam me and sell my copy ro someone else, which sounds more like what they tried to do. And they had the nerve to already have a copy ready for people to pay to play in the TVs they have. Never going here again. Horrible business

I was looking to trade in a pre used game and went to Gamerz Phunk Lab who offered me a $ 15 store credit. Of course I went to other places to see the prices. I thought GameStop would be the best choice but they offered me only $ 2! I then went to target and they offered me 2.27! Not better! So I am now gladly returning to Gamerz Phunk Lab. So from now on I know where to go buy, trade, and return games!

This place is awesome Mike and Nathaniel were very patient in helping me figure out what types of games I might be interested in. I got to demo a few and will be back to get a PS4. very cool place. nice set up. very nice staff. AND Supports local business!

I was looking for NBA 2k15 and madden 15 on PS3! I don’t have ps4 yet so I wanted to see if they had any used NBA 2k or madden 15…
They informed me they had madden 15 brand spanking new for only 19.99!!! Amazing price for new! I checked GameStop and Amazon and they were all over $ 30 used! They even held it for me under my name!
Unfortunately they did not have NBA 2k15 used but they had it new for $ 49!!! Way too expensive for used! GameStop had NBA 2k15 for $ 37 used and madden 15 for $ 30 used! But non came close to this place!
Good customer service… BUT I’m marking one star down because when you walk in, it’s not very welcoming like GameStop. There are a bunch of dudes all playing games and there is a huge crowd… Tournaments going on or battles but it takes away the customers who want to browse for games… It’s a cool idea about the live gaming but they block the walls so customers who want to pick up a game and leave can be difficult.
My lady couldn’t even walk in due to the smell… Had a funky smell of gamers spending all day there… But at least they had fun…
Game on!

Love that a video game store opened so close to my house that I don’t need to step foot in a Gamestop anymore. The prices are amazing here and the staff is authentically friendly and not fake. The Loyalty Program was a great deal as well so I signed right up. I hope these guys stick around because I think it’s awesome. I can’t say much about the lounge part of the store, other than it looks cool and it seems to be dong well for them as it’s always packed when they’re having a tournament or a party. I also love that they started inviting tabletop gamers in as well. I might have to take them up on that some time soon.

These guys are super awesome and students from the school across the street come here and there very welcoming and are super nice. They also have really good deals for video games and could rent cool new games also.

Friendly staff. Good selection. Real fun idea with playing games at the store. Great for a party.

Now is the time to write a review about this store, I’ve been waiting until it was fully set up to give it my best review, and better determine my review as well. This store is not like Gamestop at all, which is a good thing, because Gamestop blows anyways. I support most local game stores if the atmosphere is right and not gouging in prices like a few game stores in Sacramento do (won’t drop any names). When I first visited this store, they were still getting everything situated, which I didn’t mind, shelves were a bit bare and I guess they didn’t have a license yet to buy games, as I said not a big deal. What caught my eye was how cheap they were selling Destiny for every system for only $ 30, prior to the game barely being out for a few weeks, I was shocked by this and even asked the store owner if this was a mistake. He laughed and said «not a mistake at all», I then had a small chat with him about the store in general and how I’ve been waiting for quite sometime for the store to open.
I was then left alone to browse. At first when I walked in, I told myself to not buy anything. When I walked out, that was a whole different story. I ended up buying Dark Souls 2, because it too was in sale for $ 20 and I also bought a PS3 game also on sale. As I proceeded to check out I was told for $ 5 more I could purchase the Loyalty Program card. Now me hating GameStop and never purchasing whatever Loyal member faa club they have you sign up for, instead of denying it, I actually wanted to know what it was about before even considering it.
The Loyalty Program is definitely worth it, you get many perks AND, GET THIS, they have games that you can rent once a month for up to a week FREE if you join. That is one of the perks, but there is no other place that let’s you rent video games anymore from an actual store. Since Redbox took over, there are no more Hollywood Videos or Blockbusters to rent from.
They also have some TVs set up and game chairs. I check it out as much as I can and play some PS4 games on it, since there’s only a few games I’d like to play on that system and I only own an Xbox 360… well, I will be owning an Xbox One soon, thanks to the owner who let me put one on a Layaway plan. Just a heads up though, he no longer has that Layaway plan, it was only during the Holidays, so don’t try and show him this review thinking he’ll do it for you also. And thanks Nicole for asking him! (She works there as well)
It being a brand new store, I feel it deserves the 5 star rating just for great customer service there all the time. My only concern is, being such a small store and wondering if there will be an expansion in another area just because of the space there now. But, I may be thinking too far ahead at the moment. Great place, great location, and great employees/​owner.

Walked in here out of curiosity and was greeted by the coolest guys! They have great video console deals, have chairs and tv’s set up to game, and sell games!
The prices are great, too! They’re working on getting their pawn license, too!

My fiancé and I just walked into this place on a whim, and I’m so glad we did! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff and ridiculously reasonable… to the point where we thought they were joking about the price ! We will definitely be coming back again. Any gamer should definitely check this place out!

This place is great! The owners and employees are very nice and knowledgeable with all of the products. Gamerz Phunk Lab really care about the local gaming communities and love to help run events. Please go and support this local game store!!!

Very awesome place, very friendly staff that are well knowledged on gaming, that aren’t pushy about reserves and subscriptions, though they do have a loyalty program that has great perks (highly recommended).
Just came from a gaming tournament there, looks like it will be at least 1^st a month ranging from all kinds of games.
Wide selection on all new gen systems as well as xbox360 and ps3
Great sales on all things in store, check out there black Friday ad on Facebook it’s great deals, try not to sleep on it.
Why look somewhere where there all sold out lol come on out and support your local businesses not corporations
Most importantly Michael is a great manager and very friendly and seems to be like a genuine guy that’s trying to help the community not take your money.
Check them out guys and decide for yourself, I’m sorry for ranting but there was so much I enjoyed about this store and there future.

It is definitely nice to have an alternative to Gamestop.
The atmosphere is very how do i say this… AWESOME! They have 4 big screens with 2PS4’s and 2 Xbox One’s connected to them and you get to play any used game in the store at the time for like 3 bucks a half hour. Its great if you just want to try out a game before you buy it. They have games for PS, Xbox, And Nintendo. They do buy back used games but i think its only certain ones.
They have great deals on New PS4 games, they had Infamous Second son NEW for 19.99 and others. They have video game specials that are better than any other video game store. I will for sure come here for all my gaming needs, And it doesn’t hurt to support local businesses.
This is the same review i made on 11÷14÷14 but i can’t find it yet.

Love this place. Great deals on video games. The staff is not pushy like they are at Gamestop. They hold videogame tournaments and birthday parties where you can play new games on their big screen TV’s. Fun atmosphere, this is definitely my new go to gaming store.