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Remembering Batsugun – One Of The Subgenre-Defining Danmaku Games

Remembering Batsugun – One Of The Subgenre-Defining Danmaku Games

arcadehero June 30, 2023 0

The following is a guest post submitted by Ted Haydon for you readers to drink in; It’s good timing given the recent release of Batsugun EXA Label, Saturn Tribute Boosted, and Kumagumi’s official merchandise

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Toaplan Returning To The Arcade With Batsugun Exa Label

Toaplan Returning To The Arcade With Batsugun Exa Label

arcadehero December 1, 2022 0

If you’re a seasoned fan of arcade games, particularly of the shoot ’em up (“shmup”) genre, then the name Toaplan likely conjures up some warm gaming memories. The company was a trailblazer in the

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New Games Coming To exA-Arcadia: Cambria Sword AC; Jamjam’n Jelly Exa Lente; Shinorubi Pink Label

New Games Coming To exA-Arcadia: Cambria Sword AC; Jamjam’n Jelly Exa Lente; Shinorubi Pink Label

arcadehero April 2, 2022 0

Shooters Fes began in Japan yesterday, loaded with game announcements to please shoot ’em up fans across the board. Since we’re into arcades here, naturally I’m going to cover what has been announced for

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Pre-Orders Open For Akai Katana/Crimson Katana EXA Label

Pre-Orders Open For Akai Katana/Crimson Katana EXA Label

arcadehero January 6, 2022 0

Arcade shoot ’em ups aren’t as strong as they used to be on the North American market, but the genre isn’t dead. Thanks to the efforts of some indie companies and now exA-Arcadia, fans

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Touhou Perfect Sakura Fantastica Headed To The exA-Arcadia

Touhou Perfect Sakura Fantastica Headed To The exA-Arcadia

arcadehero September 26, 2021 0

We’ve got yet another exA-Arcadia announcement to start the week off, with this one certainly coming with a big impact for arcades in Japan. For us Westerners, I imagine that most interest will be

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CAVE & exA-Arcadia To Release Akai Katana EXA Label To Arcades Worldwide This Winter

CAVE & exA-Arcadia To Release Akai Katana EXA Label To Arcades Worldwide This Winter

arcadehero July 29, 2021 1

Back in December of 2020, CAVE rejoined the coin-op arcade scene with the release of their popular title DoDonPachi True Death EXA Label. Despite the pandemic pressures in Japan suppressing a lot of potential

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exA-Arcadia Announces P-47 Aces Mk. II, Only For Arcades

exA-Arcadia Announces P-47 Aces Mk. II, Only For Arcades

arcadehero April 25, 2021 0

[Updates] Note that a few updates have come along since I first posted this story; Scroll down for more. Yesterday and today have been great for fans of the shoot ’em up genre, thanks

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Coming Soon To JAMMA Arcade Machines: Twin Tiger Shark – Not The SAME!

Coming Soon To JAMMA Arcade Machines: Twin Tiger Shark – Not The SAME!

arcadehero January 20, 2021 1

It sure has been a spell since we had a standalone arcade news story to discuss, so I’m happy to say that this one is about a “new retro” game. New retro probably fits

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Raiden IVxMIKADO Remix Headed To Arcades Worldwide In 2021 On ExA-Arcadia

Raiden IVxMIKADO Remix Headed To Arcades Worldwide In 2021 On ExA-Arcadia

arcadehero December 21, 2020 1

I think we’re all ready to leave 2020 in the distant past, and we’re almost there with just a little over a week to go. Fortunately, we get to end the year on some

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DODONPACHI TRUE DEATH EXA LABEL Now Available For Arcades

DODONPACHI TRUE DEATH EXA LABEL Now Available For Arcades

arcadehero December 1, 2020 1

Bullet hell shooter and CAVE fans rejoice, as one of the most recognizable names in the genre has made a return to coin-op with the release of DODONPACHI TRUE DEATH EXA LABEL on the

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ExA-Arcadia News: Paul Jacobs Joins The Company; DoDonPachi SDJ & Vritra Hexa Orders Open

ExA-Arcadia News: Paul Jacobs Joins The Company; DoDonPachi SDJ & Vritra Hexa Orders Open

arcadehero October 8, 2020 0

We’ve got some exA news for you today, starting with a personnel announcement. Paul Jacobs is very well known in the industry, having worked for numerous amusement companies over the years including Data East,

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Newsbytes: National Video Game Day; Exa Game Updates; MaiMai Splash & More

Newsbytes: National Video Game Day; Exa Game Updates; MaiMai Splash & More

arcadehero September 12, 2020 0

Good morning/evening where ever you are, and welcome to Newsbytes. This is a curation of news from around the arcade/pinball world, that usually contains quick information about these stories that aren’t full enough to

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