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Konami launches official Dance Dance Revolution community

HeavyElectricity June 20, 2008 1

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Dance Dance Revolution series (known as Dancing Stage in Europe), Konami has launched an official community portal for the site. It is extremely comprehensive, featuring an official

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Park Avenue Open Day – Familiar games as well as brand new ones

Shaggy June 6, 2008 2

For an industry that is supposedly dead, it happens to have a lot of official events where new product is being shown. Take for instance the Park Avenue Open Day, which took place a

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Tekken 6 on US location via The Stinger Report

Shaggy April 8, 2008 13

(Click on the thumbnails to enlarge) I had mentioned in my ASI reports that I had the opportunity to meet up with Kevin Williams of The Stinger Report during the show and after discussing

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The Stinger Report looks at ASI 2008 (part 1)

Shaggy March 29, 2008 0

ASI ends today and with it of course we have updates from what has happened at the show. First, here is a look at the show from The Stinger Report’s point of view, then

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Konami Testing sequel to GTI Club in Japan

Shaggy March 24, 2008 0

My sister loves Mini’s (not M&M’s but the cars) so much that she bought a brand new one last year. It’s a cool car but personally I would hate to be stuck with those

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Namco's Tekken 6 Debaucle

Shaggy March 22, 2008 2

There is no question that 2008 is the year of the fighter for arcades. Japan is seeing a large number of developers creating new fighters and other markets expect to see some of these

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Promises of Arcade Street Fighter Used to Entice Visitors to London Show

Shaggy March 16, 2008 4

Here’s another fine article by Kevin Williams of The Stinger Report. It sounds like some people are using Street Fighter IV like it was the GTAIV of the industry to get attention. Read on:

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Taito launches re-branding effort

Shaggy March 8, 2008 0

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Space Invaders along with seeking to improve it’s image in the game industry, Taito announced a new branding strategy that includes new logos, a unification of their

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Tekken 6 – Artificial Shortage by Namco?

Shaggy February 29, 2008 10

Here’s another feature article from our friends at The Stinger Report. Enjoy! Tekken 6 – Artificial Shortage? Players in the US and UK accuse Namco of creating an artificial shortage of Tekken 6 machines.

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First pics from ATEI – Tekken 6

Shaggy January 22, 2008 0

ATEI is finally upon us and with it of course, pictures! Expect a lot more over the next few days as both The Stinger Report and Twisted Supreme will be at the show, taking

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Wacky Races to be at ATEI

Shaggy January 14, 2008 0

While we weren’t sure about it at first, The Stinger Report confirms that Wacky Races will be at ATEI this year at booths U2240 and U2110. And also thanks to TSR we have the

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The Stinger Report #599 – IAAPA 07 coverage part I

Shaggy November 29, 2007 0

The Stinger Report has released the first part of their IAAPA coverage and it is loaded with information pertaining to arcades and what the future holds for our industry. Certainly this is shaping up

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