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Newsbytes: DDR ACE; Arcade Expo 3.0; Argus
It has been a busy weekend so far! Hopefully any of you that owns arcade locations out there are seeing good business or if you are a gamer, that you find some arcade goodness
Read More »Konami Launches Dance Dance Revolution A In Japan
The latest version of Konami’s legendary arcade series Dance Dance Revolution has launched in Japan, known as Dance Dance Revolution A. The new version offers more songs and some other aesthetic changes to the
Read More »Bandai Namco Opening VR Zone Project i Can In Tokyo This April
There have been “whispers” about more out-of-home amusement VR projects coming their way although it hasn’t entirely been clear who is working on what. With today’s news we can remove Bandai Namco Amusements off
Read More »Round1USA Adding More Games, Expanding Into More Locations
(Thanks to Stingray_Travel for the tip) Japanese owned Round1USA isn’t taking a break from keeping their locations up-to-date, here is some interesting news regarding their growth. This thread over at the NeoGAF forums has
Read More »Newsbytes: Mortal Kombat Menus; Donkey Kong Remix; JAEPO; Pinball; Polycade
I think we have a few videos to share this time around…. happy weekend! Hidden Menus To Mortal Kombat Arcade Discovered (thanks to everyone that sent this tip in)- In the biggest news of the
Read More »JAEPO 2016 #2: Now with 500% More Videos Of New Japanese Arcade Games
It’s the second day for JAEPO 2016 in Japan and now we have more videos to share of the latest ideas and games that will be making their mark on game centers in the
Read More »JAEPO 2016 #1: The Japanese Arcade Market Struts Their Stuff
That time of year has arrived where Japanese arcade game makers gather together at the JAEPO event (JAEPO 2016 to be precise) to show off to their market and the world what it is
Read More »Discovered: Segasonic Bros. Arcade Prototype by Bubble Bobble Creator Fukio Mitsuji
In the past year or so we’ve seen some Japanese developed prototype games come to light, particularly Hammer Away, Kung Fu Master 2 and Wing Force. Now get ready for this look at a failed test
Read More »Square Enix Offers A Peek Into The Creation Of The Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade Soundtrack
One important component of any video game is the sound mix and the soundtrack. For the new Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade game which Square Enix released in Japan this past November, the company has
Read More »JAEPO 2016: Capcom Keeps Attack On Titan Arcade and Cytus Omega Alive
The next big trade show that is on the arcade calender is JAEPO 2016. This is the major trade show for the arcade/amusement industry in Japan every year, so expect to hear a number
Read More »New Mario Party Medal Arcade Game Testing In Japan
Nintendo has made it clear that they are seeking to do some things differently in 2016 and part of that strategy is working with their partners like Capcom to bring more Nintendo content to
Read More »Newsbytes: Arcade Heroes Turns 9; Namco & Hooters In Japan; Sonic Showcase; Dragon’s Lair
It has been a very busy week so there are a couple of things I overlooked – fortunately the compilation we get from the Newsbytes post is here to save the day. 😉 HAPPY
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