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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

Adam 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

Adam 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

Adam 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

Adam 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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AOU 2012 Mega Videos Post

AOU 2012 Mega Videos Post

Adam February 18, 2012 3

Now that a little time has passed, here come the videos from the AOU 2012 event taking place in Japan this week, with enough footage to keep anyone busy for a little while. The

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Happy AOU 2012 Day! New arcade games from Japan

Happy AOU 2012 Day! New arcade games from Japan

Adam February 17, 2012 4

The slow early year news cycle has had us counting down to this event in Japan, the AOU 2012 expo, where different amusement companies will get together to show off some of their latest

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What’s coming to AOU 2012 (Part 1)

What’s coming to AOU 2012 (Part 1)

Adam 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, AOU 2012, is just around the corner, this time in

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Astro Ranger Re-Appears Out Of The Blue

Astro Ranger Re-Appears Out Of The Blue

Adam 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

Adam 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

Adam 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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Namco’s Katsuhiro Harada Details Fan Support and Arcade Business in Tohoku Quake Aftermath

Namco’s Katsuhiro Harada Details Fan Support and Arcade Business in Tohoku Quake Aftermath

Adam December 21, 2011 0

Newsfeed 1146 via When natural disasters hit, the immediate concern for the survivors is to keep on surviving and to make the best out of a terrible situation. It’s not just your physical side

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Square Enix and ByKing Inc. cooking up a new arcade title for 2012

Square Enix and ByKing Inc. cooking up a new arcade title for 2012

Adam December 16, 2011 1

When it coems to arcade titles, Square Enix might not be a household name in that regard but that seems to be due for a change. We recently ran news of their transforming arcade

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