The Wild Card Arcade

A sprawling entertainment complex that has turned into a city district by sheer size and money-making capacity. The Wild Card Arcade is a mecca for geeks and otakus, featuring cinemas, clubs, cafés, VR lounges, shops and much more. It is the district that never sleeps, always illuminated by neon signs, holograms, gigantic displays and even the very clothes of the populace, which developed a distinctly futuristic mode of dress seen nowhere outside.

The Whims of Fate Casino
The premier place in Academy City for the enterprising gambler to win big or lose all. Regulars may receive a membership card with various perks such as access to the private lounge, free drinks and meals in the buffet, and access to higher stakes games. Trusted members may rise to the rank of VIPs and play against the owner themselves, as well as in the special tables, where it is said that the stakes are power, favours, influence, fame, and even one's own name and freedom.

The Hidden Arena
The Syndicate unofficially controlling the district operates an underground fighting ring where Academy City’s supers can battle and settle scores without devastating the entire town around each other. The only rule the Syndicate imposes is against the killing of one’s opponent, besides that, the fighters are free to decide upon the terms, with bets ranging from innocent favours and cash rewards to things like submitting to the winner, retirement, or even transferring one’s entire hero identity to the victor. The arena is fronted as a virtual fighting arcade and the fighters may agree to have their battle (and aftermath) streamed under the guise of a virtual match. Much of the Arena’s profits come from the streams and pay-per-views.