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Japan Update: New BlazBlue and Sega’s Chunithm
Before getting started into this update from the arcade scene in Japan, I just wanted to express condolences over the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. He may not have any direct work in the arcade industry but he seemed like a genuinely great person and was a gamer at heart. His enthusiasm and creativity drove the direction »
JAEPO 2015 Begins: The Latest On Arcades In Japan (Part 1)
The biggest Japanese arcade trade show of the year is upon us once again, here is a collection of the various announcements and happenings from the JAEPO 2015 event in Tokyo. (Update: Part 2 is here) Bandai Namco Harada looking thrilled as he dons a Pikachu suit. They have announced that Pokkén Tournament will »
Ramping Up For JAEPO: New Arcade Games For Japan
Being late January, we all know what that means for the arcade sector – new Japanese arcade titles are approaching fast! February is the time when a big game expo takes place in Tokyo, called JAEPO and in anticipation of that event comes new teasers and unveils. Luigi Mansion Arcade – This game is »
Newsbag: Homebrew Arcade; Darius Store; New Sega Rhythm Game “Chunithm” In Japan
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done the newsbag of collecting some stories for a quick look as I’ve been busy with the IAAPA stuff but with that past, let’s get back at! One of the most popular pages on the website is the ‘New Releases’ link above. I’ve been keeping this updated »
Arcade Releases for 2015
The world of coin-op arcade entertainment is alive and well and here is your place to track what is slated to hit venues around the world through 2015. We are doing a new format for the page this year by using the tab feature in WordPress. Simply select the region you wish to browse »
Bandai Namco Testing Synchronica In Japan
While most attention on rhythm/music gaming in Japan is soaked up by Konami, that doesn’t stop other developers there from trying their hand at it. Sega has titles like Project DIVA and MaiMai; Taito has Groove Coaster and Music GunGun; Namco has Taiko No Tatsujin. Now Bandai Namco can add something new to the »
Now Testing In South Korea: Beatcraft Cyclon
(Thanks to Phil Arrington for the links!) A new rhythm/music game is now on test in South Korea, brought to the world by a new company called Nurijoy. Nurijoy is made up of some of the same people that worked on PentaVision’s DJMAX Technika series, before PV ended the series. Their new game, called »
JAEPO 2014 Preview: What To Expect From Namco, Sega, Konami, and Taito
The Japan Amusement Expo 2014 (JAEPO 2014) will be getting underway tomorrow and with that, new arcade games to talk about. Unlike most Western trade shows, the Japanese market likes to promote a majority of the games they will have on hand in advance, which is helpful to any of us that won’t be »
Newsbag: Tough Coded Live ; Galloping Ghost Fundraiser; Sonic Arcade Game; JAEPO News
It has been a busy week for me, thus the few updates to the site here. This has been due to a partial move at my arcade – most arcades have a back room or office where dead games, parts and other assorted items are stashed away and I found out on Tuesday that »
Arcade Releases For 2014
Do you want to know what brand new arcade games are hitting the market? Stay up-to-date with this comprehensive list of arcade releases for the 2014 calendar year. This includes games already released starting in January 2014 and those which have been hinted at a release by their parent companies. It is split it »
