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 UFO ...

Depending who you ask, arcades have been dead or dying or on their last legs for… almost 40 years now. The reality is more complex, with new business models ...

It took me visiting a Taito Station arcade in Japan to truly understand what makes arcades special. I’ve always been infatuated with arcade-inspired games. I enjoy revisiting those classics and love ...

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What are Japanese Game Centers? Game centers are a cornerstone of Japan's entertainment landscape. These popular amusement facilities offer a variety of attractions, from classic video games and ...

Gashapon are hugely popular in Japan among people of all ages. Many have become collectors’ items. Rows of gashapon vending ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese superhero Ultraman vanquishes an evil enemy during a live performance at a Tokyo games arcade. But Ultraman's real battle is proving much harder -- enticing customers back ...

The Fatal Frame franchise has been dormant for a number of years now, so fans will probably be pleased to learn that the series will soon be revived, albeit in the form of a Pachinko slot machine.

Japanese holding company Sega Sammy has announced the closure of over a third of its arcades in the territory. The Tokyo-based gaming giant - formed after a merger between Sega and Sammy Entertainment ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. The update to Gundam Extreme Versus 2 Over Boost will start ...