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Namco to Open New Facility in Japan; tiny Star Wars Arcade playable cabinet; DNA US Conference Moved

Namco to Open New Facility in Japan; tiny Star Wars Arcade playable cabinet; DNA US Conference Moved

arcadehero April 26, 2012 1

Newsfeed 1195 & 1196 via Most of our location opening news comes from out West but the occasional news from the East doesn’t hurt either. Namco has a new facility that is opening tomorrow

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Friday Videos: Jr. Jockey; Become an Ace Gundam Pilot; Let’s Go By Train, Sega Card Gen

Friday Videos: Jr. Jockey; Become an Ace Gundam Pilot; Let’s Go By Train, Sega Card Gen

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While we wait for more news to come along from the Dubai arcade trade show that took place this week, here are some videos, almost all from Japan about some developments there. Universal Space

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Japanese News Round-Up: Gunslinger Stratos Event, Guitar Pee, Puzzle Bobble + more

Japanese News Round-Up: Gunslinger Stratos Event, Guitar Pee, Puzzle Bobble + more

arcadehero April 7, 2012 0

Newsfeeds 1182-85 brought to you by It’s Easter Weekend and as such you can’t expect much out of the news but thanks to The Stinger Report, here are a few newsfeeds of randomness to

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News from Japan: Konami’s Jubeat Saucer, More Gunslinger Stratos

News from Japan: Konami’s Jubeat Saucer, More Gunslinger Stratos

arcadehero March 29, 2012 3

Let’s cast our eyes over to Japan for some news, as there are a few developments going on there. First off, Konami has a new entry location testing there starting tomorrow called Jubeat Saucer(not-so-much-better

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For the Weekend: Taito Gamestation Video, eBay Pick of The Week

For the Weekend: Taito Gamestation Video, eBay Pick of The Week

arcadehero March 24, 2012 2

Rarely is there any news coming at us on a weekend so some general arcade interest stuff should suffice for us. First here’s a video taken recently at a new Taito Gamestation that opened

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New Trailer for 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience

New Trailer for 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience

arcadehero March 20, 2012 2

It’s well-known that the arcade scene in Japan is a strong one, supported by a culture that fully embraces the arcade concept in all of its forms. But if you are like me and

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AOU2012 Mega Videos Post

AOU2012 Mega Videos Post

arcadehero February 18, 2012 3

Now that a little time has passed, here come the videos from the AOU event taking place in Japan this week, with enough footage to keep anyone busy for a little while. The only

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Happy AOU Day! New arcade games from Japan

Happy AOU Day! New arcade games from Japan

arcadehero February 17, 2012 4

The slow early year news cycle has had us counting down to this event in Japan, the AOU Expo where different amusement companies get together to show off some of their latest ideas and

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What’s coming to AOU2012 (Part 1)

What’s coming to AOU2012 (Part 1)

arcadehero February 1, 2012 3

Newsfeed 1162 & 1163 via If you didn’t get a fill from the EAG show last week then never fear, another arcade trade show is just around the corner, this time in Japan. The

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Astro Ranger Re-Appears Out Of The Blue

Astro Ranger Re-Appears Out Of The Blue

arcadehero January 20, 2012 0

There are times where we hear about a game, it presents a cool or unique concept and then we never hear about it again. Namco’s Afrec! comes to mind. Then there are times where

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Namco updates UGSF Special Site with New Space Order details

Namco updates UGSF Special Site with New Space Order details

arcadehero January 4, 2012 3

(Thanks to Bryan A. for the tip!) Just a little background on this before we get too far into it – back in 2007 we ran a story about a unique new arcade game

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Taito aims to expand Japanese stores to 100; New Gyrozetter info

Taito aims to expand Japanese stores to 100; New Gyrozetter info

arcadehero January 3, 2012 0

Happy (belated) New Year everyone. I hope that the time went by without a negative incident for everyone. Newsfeed 1151 via First piece of news for 2012, just so happens to be an article

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