Wickford: Game centre a cyber success

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The sight of joysticks wagging and the sound of mice clicking are common-place at a new Wickford gaming centre.

Cyber Realm, in the High Street, is the brainchild of former IT manager Mike Raistrick and has been a hit since its opening a few days ago.

New venture - for Mike Raistrick, left, and staff member Michael Brand at the innovative Cyber Realm store in Wickford which is already proving a hit with customers Picture: LUAN MARSHALL

Having spent £50,000 of his own money on the venture, Mike said he was hopeful that as more gamers became aware of his store's existence, its popularity would grow rapidly.

He said: "It is going to take a while to pick up but the number of people using the centre is starting to rise. So far I would say things are going quite well."

Published Friday August 23, 2002

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