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arcade
Stationary Arcades May Be Dead, But What About One On Wheels?
With video arcades on the wane, a Florida couple are trying a different approach to public gaming: Packing an arcade's worth of games into a van that can be rented out for parties. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: You know what would really help? 25 cents per play coming back. I don't want to pay a buck just... 14 Responses | Other threads
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clips
LEGO Asteroids, LEGO Pac-Man & LEGO Frogger
Here's some LEGO. And some stop-motion animation. And some old arcade games. It's amazing stuff. Enjoy! More »
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Comment by zach a mac rack alack: for whatever reason, lego + stopmotion seems to be a winner combo. 4 Responses | Other threads
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shoes
Gender Equality At Nike: Pac-Man Shoes
Remember those sexy Ms. Pac-Man Nike Dunks from last month? This month, Nike is previewing their male counterpart. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by EDFACTOR: I like em but, wearing a size 13, I'd look like a clown in those for sure. 5 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Golden Tee at Sea: Watching the Game in Motion On the Ocean
Supercarrier USS John C Stennis is now home to one Golden Tee arcade machine. More »
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Comment by Lythium: I used to be completely addicted to the Golden Tee arcade machines. Must find one again *twitch*. I think I've worn... 3 Responses | Other threads
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dlc
Space Invaders Extreme Gets A Bit More Extreme Tomorrow
More levels, more bosses, more enemies, and two classic arcade emulators add even more extreme to Space Invaders Extreme as new DLC for the Xbox Live Arcade version drops from the sky tomorrow. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Sooku: I'll stick to my DS version. Imported Paddle controller FTW. 14 Responses | Other threads
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screengrab
Virtua Fighter 5 Arcade Update Piles On The Sega Fan Service
As seen on Sega's official Japanese Virtua Fighter 5 web site via UK:R.
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Comment by MehGinla: The actual news about VF is that the community had a mass post frenzy on Facebook untill Sega came out... 6 Responses | Other threads
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clips
See Metal Gear Arcade In Action
Konami is looking to squeeze a little more cash out of the development of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots by taking the online portion of that game to Japanese arcades. More »
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Comment by [ZTF]214A, 2A, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 214B, 214D: The only thing that'd kill this for me is pricing. Seems like it would cost alot more than your standard... 9 Responses | Other threads
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arcade
Metal Gear Arcade Out In 2009
Announced at E3, Meta Gear Arcade is slated to come to Japanese arcades this year. This week's Famitsu magazine has a short piece on the game — few, if any, new details, though. More »
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Comment by billysan: MGO got annoying to quickly. The controls are made for A.I. opponents and do not react fast enough to humans. 5 Responses | Other threads
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clips
New H2Overdrive Trailer Full Of Raw Thrills
Developer Specular Interactive's spiritual sequel to Hydro Thunder, known as H2Overdrive, looks to offer everything you'd want from a proper sequel to Midway's high-speed, big jump-filled boat racing game. Specifically, that's just more Hydro Thunder. More »
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Comment by magnakaiser: I remember spending god knows how much money on Hydro Thunder in the blowing alley in my hometown. I... 15 Responses | Other threads
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game announce
Sega Finally Brings Jambo! Safari Home
Jambo! Safari may not be Sega's most recognizable arcade title, but it ranks as a personal favorite. So I'm probably more excited than 99% of you to learn that Sega is finally bringing it home. More »
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Comment by Kobun: Sega Finally Brings Jambo! Safari Home YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! coming to the Wii NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh we... 9 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Secret Of Monkey Island Special Edition Sails To 360?
Both a mysteriously disappearing German rating and sources close to Adventure Gamers seem to indicate that a special edition of The Secret of Monkey Island is on its way to the Xbox 360. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Jellocakes: Mouse pointer through Xbox zcam ? The first Monkey Island came out on the SegaCD so its no stranger to consoles... 7 Responses | Other threads
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maximum risky
Gonzo Adult Flick, Japanese Game Center
After tackling such Japanese adult video mainstays as classrooms and offices, gonzo pornography maker "Hunter" has taken its naughty, low-budget guerilla filmmaking to arcades. More »
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Comment by alexdiaz: I find it weird that Japanese pornos are blurred out and that hentai stuff is so graphic with rape, incest... 23 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Bullet Hell Developer Offers Arcades Its Games For FREE
Cave, the Japanese developer behind such shmup classics as Mushihime-sama Futari, recently announced a revolutionary way to release arcade games in Japan: For free. More »
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Comment by damatman: Thats the first non-creepy picture of Deathsmiles that I have seen 4 Responses | Other threads
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shoes
Ms. Pac-Man Gets Her Own Nikes
Nike isn't shy about flirting with video game references for its Nike Skateboarding line of sneakers, having already released Dunks "inspired by" 720° and Skate or Die. And speaking of not shy... Ms. Pac-Man sneakers! More » -
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First Shining Force Cross Trailer PSOs Us Off
Sega is bringing the Shining series to the arcades with the upcoming release of Shining Force Cross, a four-player action role-playing game that, if it stays only in arcades, will likely stay in Japan. More »
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Comment by LedRush: I feel like sega is trying to rape every one of my positive childhood game memories. First they ruin Sonic,... 13 Responses | Other threads
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arcade
SEGA Makes Hummer Driving In Japan Easy!
Japanese cars tend to be on the small side for good reason. In heavily populated urban areas, many streets are narrow, making it difficult to drive enormous American cars through them. More »
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Comment by VyseTheQuick: I just can't escape from the hummer...they're everywhere... Who are all these people that can afford them!? 21 Responses | Other threads
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street fighter
"2D Fighting Game God" Gets Fan Site
One word: Daigo. Yes, that Daigo. He's such a great Street Fighter player that another player has created a Daigo fan site. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: I wonder if Arc System Works has already sent Daigo a pre-release copy of BlazBlue. I'd love to take... 9 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Cute Arcade Fighter Gets Not-So-Cute PS2 Port
Chick fighter Sugoi! Arcana Heart 2, which features classic moe girl archetypes duking it out, looks great in Japanese arcades. On the PS2, it looks less so. More »
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Comment by ara: They most likely hit the texture size limitation on PS2, only the girl and wolf sprite is lower quality. There... 11 Responses | Other threads
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trademarks
Konami Sneaking Metal Gear Into Arcades?
Two new trademarks filed by Konami hint that the publisher might be bringing the Metal Gear franchise from consoles to arcades. What could Metal Gear: Tactical Online Action possibly be? More »
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Comment by EGBTMagus: OMG It's no longer exclusive to the PS3! X360 Port Confirmed! 40 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
Konami Brings Silent Scope To iPhone
Konami continues to relentlessly march its franchise through the iTunes App store, announcing the classic arcade sniping game Silent Scope, coming soon for the iPhone and iPod Touch. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by DarkTetsuya: Why not bring this to the wii instead of shoveling some shitty 16-bit grade shooter and charging FULL PRICE for... 3 Responses | Other threads
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arcade
360 Arcade Stick Cuts The Cord
We know. You're a fighting game pro. Can't spare the time to blink while fighting, let alone juggle cords. Which is why you may want to take a look at Dream Arcades' wireless 360 stick. More »
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Comment by Antiterra: Isn't the fact it's wireless usually a con? I'm no fighting game badass, but it was always my understanding that... 4 Responses | Other threads
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only in japan
Taito Bringing FPS To Arcades (Again!)
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Terminator Salvation Getting Arcade Game
This May, flick Terminator Salvation hits movie theaters. Sources tell arcade site Arcade Heroes that a Terminator Salvation light gun arcade game is getting released. More »
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Comment by Snowdaddy: I used to love the old Terminator Gun Game back in the day. 5 Responses | Other threads
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oddities
A Clawful Of Boobs
As Jason Chen at sister site Gizmodo aptly points out, those are not onions. He should know! Dude loves onions. More »
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Comment by ヽ(´ー｀)ﾉ (NO MEANS YES): Wsn't ths pstd lrdy? hhh n jst sw t rlr tdy n Gz. mmky. 11 Responses | Other threads
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arcade
Throw Balls At Streakers
Taiwanese arcade game Star Ball has players lob balls at a screen. It's like a light gun game, but with balls. More »
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Comment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: Uhm... Pretty sure Streakers don't need any more "balls" than they have already... Unless they're female, but thats a story for another... 9 Responses | Other threads
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fight!
More 2D Fighting Comes To PS3, Xbox 360 With BlazBlue
Guilty Gear developers Arc System Works dropped BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger in Japanese arcades last November. Today, a console port has been announced, with the 2D fighting game coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. More »
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Comment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: Oh please please PLEASE localize this game. I hate it when I have to import and pay all this... 17 Responses | Other threads
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arcana heart 2
Cute Fighting Game Getting Cute Fighting Stick
The sequel to moe arcade fighting game Arcana Heart, Arcana Heart 2, got a PS2 port. That port is getting an arcade fighting stick. More »
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Comment by Ghetto Cornetto: OMG that is like soooooooooooo super kuwaii desu ^_______^ Actually, considering it's Hori, it should be a pretty reliable stick. I... 13 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Elevator Action Arcade Shooter Has Great Name, Even Better Gimmick
Taito is giving Elevator Action fans another dose of floor-changing espionage action with the beautifully named Elevator Action: Death Parade. What separates Death Parade apart from its predecessors? Well it's a light gun shooter. More »
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Comment by Gruntybreath: They should add this functionality to mass effect! 5 Responses | Other threads
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street fighter
Want To Own This Amazing Street Fighter IV Cabinet?
Well, you can. It's up for sale/auction on eBay right now, looks amazing and best of all, all proceeds go to charity. More »
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Comment by Japhei: Here is a picture of my Street Fighter 4 Arcade cabinet :O) [IMG][i215.photobucket.com]] [i215.photobucket.com] 13 Responses | Other threads
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mods
And How Much Does *Your* Dad Love You?
About two years ago, a proud father began work on a custom pink arcade cabinet for his then 2-year-old daughter. Well, now she's four, and he just moved it into her room. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Jandlecack: For... a girl? Wow. I think she would have appreciated a Pony more than this, or something along those lines. 53 Responses | Other threads
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oddities
Michael Jackson's Arcade Collection Is Insane
You thought Michael Jackson's arcade fetish started and ended with Sega's R360 and Namco's Ms. Pac-Man? You have no idea how much hardware this man owned. The gloved one had a massive arcade. More »
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Comment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: What? All that and he doesn't even have Moonwalker? Are you kidding me? 10 Responses | Other threads
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street fighter
British Kid Sets Street Fighter World Record
Britain's Zak Bennett entered the record books last week, setting a Guinness World Records...record for most consecutive wins in Street Fighter IV. And it sounds like it took him all day to do it. More »
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Comment by AEREC: What did he play against AI on hardest or real players? 20 Responses | Other threads
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sega
Check The Specs Of Sega's New Arcade Hardware
At Japan's AOU arcade expo held last week, Sega unveiled a couple of new arcade boards for use in upcoming games. One of which is the amazing-looking Border Break. So what are the specs? More »
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Comment by KamikazeSailor: I don't understand why they have a RingEdge and a RingWide? What's the difference? One doesn't really seem DRASTICALLY better... 7 Responses | Other threads
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arcade
Check Out These Crane Game Prizes
The great thing about Japanese arcades isn't only all the cool games you can play, but also the cool things you can get in crane games. More »
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Comment by 浴武士!!!! I'd like to start a manga like that: i think im the only japanese person that doesnt have an affection for kazumi's huge breasts.....am i normal? 6 Responses | Other threads
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booth babes
2009's Cosplaying Arcade Game Booth Companions
This weekend wrapped up arcade show AOU 2009 in Chiba, Japan. The event was held at the Makuhari Messe, home of the Tokyo Game Show. Besides arcade games, the event featured cosplaying booth companions. More » -
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Xbox 360 Port of DoDonPachi Dai Ou Jou Buggy, Developer Apologizes
Xbox 360 port of maniac shooter DoDonPachi Dai Ou Jou Black EXTRA was originally slated for Christmas Day, but was delayed until February 19. Now that the game's out, it's reportedly plagued with bugs. More »
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Comment by burnin_squirrrl: nd ppl wndr why th 360 dsn't sll n Jpn... 12 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Gothic Lolita Shooter Goes Christmas
Here's more reason for ghoulish smiles. At this year's arcade show AOU, the sequel for Lolita maniac shooter DeathSmiles has been unveiled today. It's all Christmasy. More »
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Comment by RomieYO: Why does Japan get all of the cute loli sexy games? I want some.WAH:( 4 Responses | Other threads
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arcade
Castlevania Arcade Game Now Released In Japan
This week, Konami is releasing Castlevania arcade title Akumajo Dracula THE ARCADE in game centers across Japan. More »
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Comment by ShaggE wants to join the Egg Council.: That reminds me of some sword-fighty arcade game that used a very similar controller and cabinet. Wish I could find... 5 Responses | Other threads
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arcade
Hooray For SEGA Bobsledding
Four words: High. Speed. Bobsled. Racing. This March, SEGA's Joypolis amusement theme park are getting just that. More »
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Comment by Elliuotatar: Six dollars? For TEN MINUTES? Are they nuts? I mean, when you consider a movie costs you maybe $20 for... 3 Responses | Other threads
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arcade
Bid For Michael Jackson's Arcade Games [Update]
Back before Michael Jackson was accused of molesting children, before he started losing money and before his face started melting off, the King of Pop enjoyed the simpler things in life. More »
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Comment by L: Wow, lots of mature comments in this thread. Not to say MJ didn't do alot of questionable stuff, but c'mon, that... 17 Responses | Other threads
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