Pump It Up 2023 Phoenix is out in Korea today and will be released in the world on August 1st. It features a large song selection: over 500 tracks, including more than 150 updated songs. K-POP fans will be delighted to find tracks from popular groups such as IVE, STAYC, and Dreamcatcher. Phoenix also introduces the all-new Premium Mode: it provides access to unique content and unlocks up to six additional songs.A new scoring system is introduced to bring new challenge to the players. Note that Pump It Up XX online services will be discontinued in December 23.

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Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Versus 2 Over Boost is available in Japanese arcades from today. This latest instalment in Bandai Namco's famous series of games features all the gameplay for which it's famous, as well as a number of new features. In addition to the 3 existing EX Burst types, a new 'Vertical Burst' EX Burst has been added. Each X Burst can be activated on allies, allowing new strategies to be created. Many mechas from previous Gundam opuses are present, including playable ones from Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Versus 2 Cross Boost. And of course mechas from recent series such as the PFF-X7/E3 Earthree Gundam, a Gunpla from Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE and the Gundam Aerial from Witch of Mercury, the latest Gundam anime.

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Batsugun, Toaplan's last shmup, is returning to the arcade thanks to exA-Arcadia. Batsugun was released in 1993 and is considered by many players as the origin of the 'bullet hell' genre. It was Toaplan's last game as the company disbanded after its release. After that, some of the company members founded Cave. Junya Inoue (Key Visual) and Yoshitatsu Sakai (Sound) who worked on the original game are returning and Keishi Yonao works on the arranged soundtrack. Batsugun Exa Label is developed by TOAPLAN and exA-Arcadia TEAM EXA-AM1.<5 modes are available: ORIGINAL MODE (100% accurate port + more quality of life features fixing bugs from the original release such as the underpowered Type C ship), SPECIAL MODE (100% accurate port + more quality of life features fixing bugs from the original release), SPECIAL’ (Dash) MODE (a 1 loop only arranged version of SPECIAL MODE), EXA LABEL MODE (a brand new modern version of the game focused on scoring and bomb usage), EXA LABEL EXTREME MODE (the ultimate challenge for players). In addition, both players can now use all 6 ships (previously, there were 3 ships per player).All characters are voiced by anime voice actors : Jeeno (Yuji Ueda), Beltiana (Akiko Hiramatsu), Iceman (Takehito Koyasu), Schneider (Mugihito), Alteeno (Omi Minami) and Olisis (Hikaru Midorikawa). 2 game editions are available: standard (including A1 Poster, marquee (Japanese/English), instruction strip (Japanese/English), vewlix marquee, bezel stickers, instruction Strip Art Set (Japanese) and manual (Japanese/English)), limited edition (including the same fatures than the standard plus kit autographed by series illustrator, Junya “Joker Jun” Inoue (1st print only), 3 Poster Set featuring illustrations by Junya “Joker Jun” Inoue, Sanwa Joystick Accessories Set, exA-Arcadia Joystick Ball, exA-Arcadia Joystick Dust Cover, exA-Arcadia Set of 3 Buttons and 6 Batsugun EXA Label 1800 mm Banners). You can order your copy by Red Sun Systems.

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CHUNITHM SUN PLUS is out today. New songs are added in POPS&ANIME (ONE PIECE FILM RED, Mobile Suit Gundam Witch of Mercury, Chainsaw Man,...), niconico and Variety. New collaborations also start today: Bocchi the Rock!, NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE, Holo Live.

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Komani releases Mahjong Fight Girl in Japan today. This is a spin-off in the Mahjong Fight Club series. It can be played by both first-timers and serious mahjong fans. You can play 4-player (Dongfu), 3-player (Hanso), and 2-player (Hanzo). As in Bomber Girl, Komani only offers female characters and emphasises the kawaii aspect.You can enjoy the reactions and performances of the girls while playing. There a 8 differents characters all voiced by famous seiyu. Girls come from 3 different schools that compete in mahjong fight: Nerima Ichi High School, Akiba Niyaku Girls' Academy and Imperial High School.

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Success releases Shanghai IV - Dragon Gate Leap on ALL.Net P-ras Multi Version 3 today. This is the first numbered title in 30 years since the arcade released of the classic puzzle/mahjong game Shanghai III in 1993. Shanghai IV features 20 stages but unfortunatly is only 1P. The concept is still the same, you have to erase the same tiles two by two from the piled mahjong tile while paying attention to running out of time. The layout of each stage will change each time you play.

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Enter the Gungeon: House of the Gundead is a lightgun shooting game that is available in the USA today. This game is a collaboration between arcade game manufacturer Griffin Aerotech, game publisher Devolver Digital and game developer Dodge Roll. The game is set in the universe of "µEnter the Gungeon, originally a bullet hell dungeon crawler released on multiple home platforms. You explore a series of evolving floors protected by the minions of the Cult of Gundead. During you adventure, you find weapons, power ups and hidden secred that help you blast your way down through the army of the Gundead. Enter the Gungeon: House of the Gundead features very detailled pixel-art graphics. The dedicated cabinet features a 43" LCD monitor, 2.1 stereo system and dedicates subwoofer, Sinden lightgun technology with haptic feedback and deluxe colorful artworks. The game costs $5,499.00 (excuding taxes and shipping) and can be only shipped to the USA.

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Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base LINXTAGE is out in Japan today. The SEASON:01 includes mobile suits from Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and the game Kidou Senshi Gundam Gaiden: The Blue Destiny (Mobile Suit Gundam Sidestory: The Blue Destiny) and many other titles. There are 116 types of cards available. As the rarity increases, processing that combines three-dimensional gold foil and holo is added. All illustrations has been renewed. New battleships and captains are also available: Murrue Ramius (Archangel), Andrew Waltfeld & Lacus Clynr (Eternal), Dren (Musai), Bright Noah (White Base). You can customize battleships and captains you get by clearing various missions. New battleships and captains will be added each season. A new battle mode Link Stage Battle is available. This is a casual mode where rank points do not change and you can receive support from allied battleships. 4 new MS abilities are added to renew players strategies. Shattering attack: damages locked-on enemies with a single attack and disables the main weapon. Shattering attack (Wide angle): performs a fan-shaped area attack centering on locked-on enemies, disabling the main armament. Reinforcement (Annihilation/Penetration): summons annihilation-type allied units that fire piercing shots around you. This unit does not move. Reinforcement (Annihilation/ Bombardment): summons annihilation-type allied units that bombard the area around you. This unit does not move.

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En-Eins Perfektewelt Anastasis is available on NESiCAxLive today. This is the sequel to En-Eins Perfektwelt created to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The game still attracts a strong fan base, and tournaments are still held all over Japan. Subtle Style maintains the simple and deep gameplay but the balance to the existing characters has been adjusted and bugs have been fixed. A new character name Inazuma is added and a new features are available: new training mode, new stages and BGM. More new characters are scheduled to be added in future version upgrades. As with the previous work, there is a co-op play function for those who are new to fighting games and those who are not good at fighting games.

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The Eye of Typhoon - Tsunami Edition is available now for MVS. The Eye of Typhoon is a Korean fighting game created by Viccom (Fight Fever) that was supposed to be released on NeoGeo in 1996 (it was showcased at AOU 96). Alas, the game would only be released on 3DO and PC and only in Korea. As the prototype of the MVS version still did not surface, the French team Balek (Johnny 16bit & OzzyOuzo) reprogrammed the game on NeoGeo using the assets of the PC and 3DO versions. The game being reprogrammed from scratch, many improvements and touches of humour were made (such as a farting character, a name entry screen with a blond Arnold Schwarzenegger on the Lambada music or interventions of David Hasselhoff, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme). In this game, warriors from around the world are fighting to recover the secret book of Kuk-Cho-Ho-Kwon, a long lost mysterious fighting art. The line-up consists of 12 fighters + 2 hidden playable characters (Powell and Kim Hoon) and a hidden non-playable boss (Mahesvara). Note that Jarkill was Italian in the original version, he is now Belgian in this version, his moves are in French, and he shouts "Godverdomme!" when he loses. The originality of the game is the Typhoon mode, which can only be used once per match and allow the usage of super deadly moves. Team Balek was supposed to release the game in May 2023 on MVS and AES, but brought the release forward to February. This MVS version by Team Balek is the only arcade version available. Needless to say, this Tsunami Edition is not official. The game was sold as a pre-order but a few copies are still available. Check the Discord channel to grab a copy!

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