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Namco holding a show in Singapore March 2nd & 3rd

Namco holding a show in Singapore March 2nd & 3rd

Shaggy February 20, 2010 7

(Thanks to Kieranmay for the tip) Namco has announced a private show in Singapore where they will be showing off their latest product lines for overseas customers. This will include titles we know about

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Oh boy: Woman sues Chuck E. Cheese for getting hit by a stray air hockey puck

Oh boy: Woman sues Chuck E. Cheese for getting hit by a stray air hockey puck

Shaggy February 20, 2010 5

Via The other day I came across an article about some people who got into a fight at Chuck E. Cheese again, this time over a dispute at a vending machine. I decided not

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AOU round-up for today, with videos!

AOU round-up for today, with videos!

Shaggy February 20, 2010 4

Here’s a rundown of the AOU news and info for today, complete with videos. Via Metal Gear Arcade in action.The videos below by Gigazine show how the glasses work. The new Melty Blood. I

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AOU news – Metal Gear Arcade trailer, new VF5 and more

AOU news – Metal Gear Arcade trailer, new VF5 and more

Shaggy February 19, 2010 5

News is starting to pour out of AOU 2010 in Japan and here’s a quick rundown of what we’re getting. First, Konami has shown a trailer for Metal Gear Arcade, along with new screen

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Taito's new 4 player shooter – Gaia Attack 4 + Hopping Road for kids

Taito's new 4 player shooter – Gaia Attack 4 + Hopping Road for kids

Shaggy February 19, 2010 5

(Image above via AM-Net) Links below thanks to AOU is just starting and with that comes a little bit of news related to things we hadn’t heard about prior to today. First off, Taito

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Terminator Salvation now sampling; H2Overdrive sees first player to reach Fleet Admiral rank

Terminator Salvation now sampling; H2Overdrive sees first player to reach Fleet Admiral rank

Shaggy February 19, 2010 0

Here’s some news out of the Raw Thrills’ camp today, with two press releases on two separate products. First off Terminator Salvation will be shipping out in limited quantities to certain locations with the

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Sega opens flagship arcade in Akihabara

Sega opens flagship arcade in Akihabara

HeavyElectricity February 19, 2010 5

Ah, Akihabara. How I have longed to visit this mythical location, in order to peer into the heart of Japanese arcade gaming (well, also to stage an homage to Densha Otoko, but that’s another

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Metal Gear Arcade will be at AOU 2010

Metal Gear Arcade will be at AOU 2010

Shaggy February 18, 2010 1

Via We have been wondering what happened to konami’s Metal Gear Arcade – it turned heads when it was announced at the console game heavy e3 last year but after that the game suddenly

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Coney Island revival project begins this summer

Coney Island revival project begins this summer

Shaggy February 17, 2010 2

Via I have never been to Coney Island in New York, but I have always heard about this historic amusement park through various media sources. It used to be the largest amusement park area

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More shooters from China – 'Four Guns' and 'Terrorist Action'

More shooters from China – 'Four Guns' and 'Terrorist Action'

Shaggy February 16, 2010 0

Via You have probably noticed that we are having an influx of news from Chinese, Tawainese and Korean coin-op firms lately and I am told that there is a reason behind the build-up although

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Disney Interactive releases 3D Ping Pong in China

Disney Interactive releases 3D Ping Pong in China

Shaggy February 16, 2010 0

Via Now here is something a little different, especially coming from Disney called Disney 3D Ping Pong. By jumping into the 3D craze with both feet first, not only is Disney going to be

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SNK Neo Geo 20th anniversary T-shirt

SNK Neo Geo 20th anniversary T-shirt

HeavyElectricity February 16, 2010 1

If you’re familiar with Japanese video game merchandise, you might well have heard of the clothing company Mars16. They’ve been responsible for some very tasty Sega AGES 2500 tie-in stuff in the past, and lately

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