If you’ve ever wondered what a North Korean propaganda clip for arcade gaming looks like, well, it apparently looks like this.
An Unlikely Origin Of Japanese Arcades
Every business has a starting point. For Japanese arcades, one of them was on department store rooftops. Read more…
When People Get Angry And Destroy Arcade Machines
Why Arcades Haven’t Died In Japan
In many places, arcades seem to have nearly, if not completely, vanished. Yet, in Japan, they continue to hang on. Read more…
The Four Ways Of Sitting At Japanese Arcades, Explained
There are four common ways players sit at arcade cabinets in Japan. Here they are.Read more…
Konami Turns Bomberman Into Bombergirl
It’s been over twenty years since a Bomberman title has been released in Japanese arcades. So, I assume, Konami decided it was time for Bombergirl.
Koei Tecmo’s VR Cabinet Has Touch And Smell Functions
Meet “VR Sense.” This is a Koei Tecmo’s dedicated VR arcade cabinet. It won’t only have VR headsets, but is equipped to respond to all five senses, including smell and touch.
Man Vs. Snake Documents One Man’s Obsession With Nibbler
Nibbler is a snake arcade game similar to Pac-Man where the player grows longer the more things they eat. In Nibbler, however, there aren’t any ghosts chasing you. Instead, the only thing the serpent has to fear is itself. If it makes contact with another part of its body while zig-zagging through mazes, the game ends. The game’s fail state is literally a snake eating its own tail.
Man Vs. Snake Documents One Man’s Obsession With Nibbler
Nibbler is a snake arcade game similar to Pac-Man where the player grows longer the more things they eat. In Nibbler, however, there aren’t any ghosts chasing you. Instead, the only thing the serpent has to fear is itself. If it makes contact with another part of its body while zig-zagging through mazes, the game ends. The game’s fail state is literally a snake eating its own tail.
At This Japanese Bar, You Drink And Play In A Ball Pit
As a kid, I remember the Chuck E. Cheese’s ball pit being fun. A new bar called Ball Pool Bar Dive in Osaka recreates that experience for boozy adults.