So over the past week we have had a thread over at theSGL.com with discussions over the location/date of FireCore #4 but we have the main concern over location, due to the limited amount of LAN centres we have a short list of 3 centres in 3 very different locations across England. We have set up a poll where you will be able to vote for your location for FireCore #4, but please take into consideration all the information below. You can find the poll here.

To help you with your decision in which centre you would prefer we have provided your with a detailed guide into the centres and also travel/accomodation information.



CyberGamesZone, Newcastle

Address: 1/F, 3 Cross Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4XE.
Website: http://www.cybergameszone.com/
Opening Hours: 11am-10pm everyday
PCs: 30
Distance & time from Newcastle Central Train station: 0.2 mile & 2-3 minute walk (link)
Distance & time from Newcastle International Airport: 7 mile & 1 minute walk to metro station then 25 minute on metro then 2-3 minute walk to centre (link)
Distance & time from National Express Coach Station: 0.3 mile & 2-3 minute walk (link)
Distance & time from Mega Bus Coach Station: 0.2 mile & 2-3 minute walk (link)

Hotels/Hostels/B&Bs:

MetroINN: £40 p/n for a tripple sleeper with free parking, roughly a £5 taxi journey and also theres a taxi rank directly above the LAN centre (link)
Albatross Hostel: £16.50 starting, less than a 2 minute walk from LAN centre (link)
Euro Hostel: £16 starting, between 5-10 minute walk from LAN centre (link)
Heros Hotel: £25 starting, minimum 2 day weekend stay, up to 8 bed private rooms with ensuite would cost £400 and at £50 per person for a 2 night stay on fri/sat, less than a 2 minute walk from LAN centre (link)
Backpackers: £19.95 p/p 8 or 10 bed mixed dorm, £159.60 for 8 bed dorm, 5 minute walk from LAN centre (link)
West Park Hotel: £15 starting, £3 taxi fare or 15 minute walk, if you want cheap then this is the place (link)
The Steam Elephant: £75 for 4 person room, £19 each, £2-£3 metro fare or £8 taxi, bar and food (link)

Train/Flight/Coach:

London > Newcastle RETURN £41.25 (image link)
Birmingham > Newcastle RETURN £50 (image link)
Manchester > Newcastle RETURN £30 (image link)

Kyoto Lounge, Manchester

Address: 131 Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HE
Website: http://kyotolounge.com/
Opening Hours: Saturday 11:30am-1am & Sunday 2pm-midnight
PCs: 13
Distance & time from Manchester Piccadily Train station: 0.7 mile & 10-15 minute walk (link)
Distance & time from Manchester Airport: 3 minute walk to train station then 20 minute train journey then 10 minute walk to centre (link)
Distance & time from National Express Coach station: 0.8 mile & 15-20 minute walk (link)
Distance & time from Mega Bus Coach Station: 1.4 mile & 25-30 minute walk (link)

Hotels/Hostels/B&Bs:

Train/Flight/Coach:

Gamerbase Trocadero, London

Address: The Trocadero Centre, Coventry Street, London, W1D 7DH
Website: http://www.gamerbase.com/?a=piccadilly
Opening Hours: Saturday 9:30am-midnight & Sunday 12pm-6pm
PCs: 50
Distance & time from London Kings Cross station: 2.3 mile & 10-15 minute walk (link)
Distance & time from Heathrow Airport: 3 minute walk to the tube then 45 minutes then a 2 minute walk to centre (link)
Distance & time from National Express Coach station: 0.7 mile & 15 minute walk (link)
Distance & time from Mega Bus Coach station: 2.6km & 30-35 minute walk (link)

Hotels/Hostels/B&Bs:

Train/Flight/Coach: