maimai deluxe BUDDiES started operation in Japan today. As usual new songs, collaborations and in-game features are available as the new Banquet Hall category and Buddy Music that can be played only for two players.

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Konami vient d'annoncer un nouveau jeu musical : Polaris Chord. On sait déjà que 4 chansons de du duo de youtubeuses virtuelles HIMEHINA (Hina Suzuki et Hime Tanaka) seront présentes dans le jeu. Un location test se tiendra du 8 au 10 setpmbre au Tokyo Leisureland Akihabara. 30 personnes pourront gagner une carte e-amusement pass card Polaris Chord et chaque jours 30 personnes pourront gagner une carte HIMEHINA.

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Dynamite Bomb!! is a Japanese anime fighting game released today on exa-Arcadia. The game is co-developed by Light Green 8 and exA-Arcadia Team EXA-AM2. It features 10 super powered citizens who gather to discover the root of their power. in a strange town named Inaho Town where reality and unreality intersect and where many superhuman and demons live. All the characters are unique such as a magician who works in a bookstore, a martial arts fighter who attends high school, and a cyborg detective. They all have their own special techniques and combos and voiced stories. Dynamite Bomb!! uses 6 buttons (3 punches and 3 kicks) and features a 0,5 frame input lag response. The game kit includes the cartridge, a A1 poster, a A3 instructions, instruction Strips (Japanese/English) and a manual (Japanese/English). The game is compatible with horizontal (recommended) and vertical orientations, and supports both 16:9 HD LCD and 4:3 SD CRT monitors. You can order your Dynamite Bomb!! copy by Red Sun Systems.

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The 18th QMA game is out in Japan today. It celebrates the 20th anniversary of Konami's series. Quiz Magic Academy: Kogane no Michishirube features a new solo quest mode with RPG elements and uniforms worn by the 23 student characters have been renewed.

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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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