This influence has seen Capsule Force kitted out with levitating characters, big energy beams, and a visual style made to emulate the look of 16-bit Japanese arcade games from the ‘80s.

There also will soon be three Suntory highball tap towers on the premises, which owners Johny Chow and Christi Allen say will make Misuta Chow’s one of 33 restaurants in the wor ...

Toaplan was a popular arcade game developer in the 80s and 90s that had a huge influence ... racing and beat ’em ups, including both Japanese and international versions of the games (full ...

Pasokon Retro is our regular look back at the early years of Japanese PC gaming, encompassing everything from specialist '80s computers ... high-pressure arcade contest against the clock.

Japan's arcade culture is thriving, with a variety of arcades bustling with locals enjoying after-school fun, date nights, and hardcore gaming. Gēsen are a must-visit in Japan, offering floors of ...

But Sega’s site includes a bunch of other tips I wish I’d known before my first visit to a Japanese game center. Like, if you want to take pictures or record videos, ask the arcade staff for ...