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09.10.2014
jp BlazBlue Chronophantasma version 2.0

BlazBlue Chronophantasma version 2.0BlazBlue Chronophantasma version 2.0 is out today. This update adds two new characters: Celica A. Mercury and Lambda-11. Various changes have been made related to the distortion drive and the overdrive. Character balance has been refined, see the PDF from Arc System Works to learn more about it. You can watch the trailer here.

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08.10.2014
us Bandai Namco unveils Star Wars Battle Pod

Bandai Namco unveils Star Wars Battle PodToday, Bandai Namco unveiled the new Star Wars arcade game at the New York Comic Con. There were some rumours about this game on the Internet since several days. Star Wars: Battle Pod is played in a cabinet similar to Mach Storm. The gameplay is also the same: the player follows a predetermined path and shoot enemies. 4 stages are available: Hoth, Endor, Death Star II and Yavin. A bonus stage allows the player to fly Darth Vader's TIE fighter. Star Wars: Battle Pod is on location test at Midtown Dave & Busters in New-York until November 2. Check the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgYBLRv2_yg.

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25.09.2014
jp Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxi Boost September update

Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxi Boost September updateA new update of Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxi Boost is available in Japan today. Only one new mecha is added: the GF13-050NSW Nobel Gundam. It is piloted by Allenby Beardsley and comes from the anime series of 49 episodes Mobile Fighter G Gundam released between April 1994 and March 1995. The Nobel Gundam has a female appearance and is equipped with a Vulcan Gun, a Beam Ribbon (replacing the traditional Beam Saber) and a Beam Hoop. This mecha features a Berserker System that sends a special type of energy waves into the pilot's brain, allowing him to bring out 120% of his fighting potential.

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

19.09.2014
jp maimai ORANGE

maimai ORANGESega starts operation of maimai ORANGE in Japan Yesterday. There are 12 new songs available divided in the diffents categories: pop, anime, game, original, Joypolis, niconico, Touhou Project, variety and collaborations. The new maiCHALLENGE feature adds different challenge modes for beginners and expert players. You can watch the trailer here.

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18.09.2014
jp Initial D Arcade Stage 8 Infinity ver1.2

Initial D Arcade Stage 8 Infinity ver1.2Initial D Arcade Stage 8 Infinity ver1.2 is available today. Thanks to this update, players will discover new features related to the D coins. Cars performances have been adjusted for the national competition. The Tag Battle Mode from Initial D Arcade Stage 7 AA X comes back. A new pass is now available for the first time in the series: Hakone, the final course in the manga. An opening time attack challenge will be held on Hakone course from September 26 to 28.

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

17.09.2014
jp beatmania IIDX 22 PENDUAL

beatmania IIDX 22 PENDUALKonami launches beatmania IIDX 22 PENDUAL today. This is the 22th installment of the famous rhythm game. The theme is based on the time divided into two periods: the "present" represented by the white colour and the "future" represented by purple. The cycle between the present and the future follows a full week: from Tuesday to Friday for the "present" and from Saturday to Monday for the "future". Each phase has its own characteristics and features unique songs. The title track also changes from one mode to another: "chrono diver -fragment-" for "present" and "CHRONO DIVER -NORNIR-" for "future". The new STEP-UP mode allows beginners to progress faster and the EXPAND-JUDGE option offers a new challenge to veterans. beatmania IIDX 22 PENDUAL features more than 900 songs.

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

30.08.2014
be Retro MIA

Retro MIAMade in Asia convention comes back in a smaller format, but with the same passion; it's Retro MIA! This convention will be held at Namur Expo on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of September 2014. As usual, a free entrance evening will be organized on Friday 12 but in order to enter, you will have to "buy" a free ticket. As its name implies, this show is focused on cartoons of the '80s/'90s and on retrogaming. Akihiko Yamashita (Hauru no ugoku shiro, Gake no ue no Ponyo, The secret world of Arriety, From up on Poppy Hill, ...) and Miho Shimogasa (Cutie Honey Flash, Gravition, Ultra Maniac, Psychic Academy, Sailor Moon, ...) will be the guests of the show. There will be several concerts during the three days with on Friday, 2080, on Saturday, Duo Sweet 17, on Saturday and Sunday Neko Light Orchestra and Bernard Minet! As usual, the traditional solo and group cosplay tournaments will be held as well as many other activities (cooking, art, ...). Arcade Belgium will of course be there with the largest booth we have ever had at a convention until now with dedicaded cabinets in addition to our usual machines. We will organise a Gundam vs. Gundam Next 2vs2 tournament (with prizes offered by Bandai Namco Amusement Europe) on Saturday and a Capcom vs. SNK tournament on Sunday. Ticket price is €9 per day and €16 for the weekend (presale price). Attention, the number of available tickets is limited to 10000 a day! Please feel free to also pass on the stand of our friend Lyyniadaro.

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27.08.2014
jp Bandai Namco announces Pokkén Tournament

Bandai Namco announces Pokkén TournamentPokkén Tournament has just been announced during the stream organised by Famitsu and The Pokémon Company. Rumors were running for a while on this game but against all expectation it will be an arcade game. Developed by Bandai Namco Games and supervised by Katsuhiro Harada, Pokkén Tournament will be a fighting game between Pokémon. The released date is scheduled for 2015. A teaser is already available here.

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

25.08.2014
jp Gunslinger Stratos 2 ver1.10

Gunslinger Stratos 2 ver1.10Gunslinger Stratos 2 ver1.10 is available in Japan today. This update fixes several bugs, adds a new weapon pack for each character, changes the scoring method of the national competition and introduces a new character: Rakan-do Rin. She comes from 20 years into the future to find the killer of her mother. She uses a fan among other weapons to fight.

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23.08.2014
jp Classic Capcom games are coming through NESiCAxLive

Classic Capcom games are coming through NESiCAxLiveThe Isshun Sengeki Cup was held today. This is the Tokyo qualifier for the Ultra Street Fighter IV official tournament in Japan. During this event, Taito and Capcom announced that four legendary Capcom's fighting games will be re-released through the NESiCAxLive network. These games are Hyper Street Fighter II, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, Street Fighter Zero 3 and Vampire Savior. Taito will organise a public test during the Osaka qualifiers on August 30. Players will be asked to provide feedback. There is no release date yet for these titles but some info are already available: the display is in wide-screen format and players can save their name, points, ranking and number of KOs on a NESiCA card.

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