14 May 2012
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
バーチャファイター5 ファイナルショーダウン

Sega have just posted a new trailer and release date (5 June 2012)
for the Xbox 360 / PS3 Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown (2010)!

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnSS4YsEm2E
Interview with AM2's Makoto Osaki and Daichi Katagiri:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gRhERnsV1w
Official blog: http://blog.sega.jp/amcvt

30 Mar 2012
Sega Ages Online
セガエイジスオンライン

A new Sega Ages Online series has just been announced for Spring 2012,
starting with 6 classic titles presented with tons of options and bonus features.
On PSN all 6 titles will be available individually for ¥600 each,
on Xbox Live Arcade they are bundled into two packs for 800 points each.
Alex Kidd in Miracle World (1986) The Super Shinobi (1989) Super Hang-On (1987)
Wonder Boy Monster Land (1987) Monster World III (1991) Monster World IV (1994)

Official page: http://ages.sega.jp/

23 Mar 2012
Thunder Force V High Score Contest 2012
サンダーフォースV ハイスコアコンテスト2012

Interesting news for shooting game players: Gameside are running
an official high score competition for Thunder Force V (1997), using
the PlayStation Network / PlayStation Store version of the game.
It's still unconfirmed whether it's open to non-Japanese residents or not
but it's still a great campaign that deserves all the support it can get!

Official page: http://gameside.jp/tfhsc01.html

18 Mar 2012
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Unlimited
鉄拳タッグトーナメント2　アンリミテッド

Previewed last month at the AOU 2012 show (17 Feb) the 'Unlimited' update
of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (Sep 2011) is now on general arcade release.
Featuring 2-on-2, 1-on-1, 4-player tag team and Namco Data Card support,
this is Tekken at its very best, and a good foundation for the home version.

AOU Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWwOwVxBXxQ

8 Mar 2012
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D
メタルギアソリッド スネークイーター 3D

We got this in a few days ago but forgot to update the front page:
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D is out for the 3DS,
available in both 'Standard' and 'Premium Package' editions.
The Premium Package comes bundled with a 'Snake Skin' 3DS unit;
also available are the 'Accessory Set' and 'Official Guide Book'.

E3 Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qACSp3WU8rE

8 Mar 2012
Street Fighter X Tekken Master Guide
ストリートファイター X 鉄拳 マスターガイド

As all heads turn toward Street Fighter X Tekken (2012),
here's the game's official guide book from Gemaga Books:
the Street Fighter X Tekken Master Guide features character profiles,
move lists and more in a glossy coffee table magazine format. Schweet.

8 Mar 2012
Street Fighter X Tekken
ストリートファイター X 鉄拳

The big day is here: Street Fighter X Tekken pits two of gaming's most
successful series against each other in an all-star tag team extravaganza!
The hype is over at last, time to see if there's any meat on the bone...
Available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 4 different editions:
Standard, Collector's Package, Standard [e-Capcom], Collector's [e-Capcom]

1 Mar 2012
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Ver.2012
Kyoku no Sho - Arcadia Extra Vol.89
スーパーストリートファイターIV アーケードエディション Ver.2012 極の書

Vol.89 of the Arcadia Extra returns to the SF4 series with an in-depth
guide book for Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Ver.2012 (2011).
Features updated profiles and move lists for all 39 characters,
collision / hit box galleries, frame data and more. Essential!

23 Feb 2012
Under Defeat HD
アンダーディフィートHD

G.rev's superb shooting game Under Defeat (2005) gets a welcome re-issue
given that the Dreamcast version is now worth a sheer fortune.
The Xbox 360 / PS3 Under Defeat HD features the original arcade game
and an all-new HD / widescreen 'Remix' game for your enjoyment.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aciSirkBsvk

3 Feb 2012
Shooting Gameside Vol.4
シューティングゲームサイド Vol.4

The Gameside 'Shooting' series returns for a fourth issue,
this time focusing on ye good olde boys from Toaplan.
Due out on Friday 3rd Feb 2012.

Official page:
http://gameside.jp/sgs/sgs4.html

2 Feb 2012
Soul Calibur Settei Shiryōshū
ソウルキャリバー 設定資料集

To celebrate the release of Soul Calibur V (2012) comes this luxury
Soul Calibur 'Bandai Namco Official' art collection from V-Jump Books.
Features illustrated character profiles, background / concept art
and the renowned design sketches from the entire Soul series.
Another really nice art book, recommended!

2 Feb 2012
Soul Calibur V
ソウルキャリバーV

The 6th chapter of Namco's Soul series is here, complete with
overhauled game engine, super bar, 'Just Guard' counter mechanic
and a ridiculously in-depth character edit mode.
The only downside is irritatingly commercial presence of
Ezio from Assassin's Creed as a bonus character.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp3vXoGzDsM

31 Jan 2012
Zelda no Densetsu Skyward Sword Special CD Tsuki
Wii Remote Controller Plus (Shiro) Set
ゼルダの伝説 スカイウォードソード スペシャルCD付き
Wiiリモコンプラス(シロ)セット

With the Zelda 25th Anniversary 'Gold' pack selling out quicker than
you can say 'Skaiwaado Soodo', Nintendo issue a 2nd limited box set
of Zelda no Densetsu Skyward Sword (2011) for the Nintendo Wii.
Includes the same game + CD bundle, this time with a 'White' Remote Plus.

26 Jan 2012
Biohazard Revelations
バイオハザード リベレーションズ

The latest chapter of the Biohazard series is a 3DS exclusive:
Biohazard Revelations (2012) features classic Survival Horror action,
over-the-shoulder gameplay similar to Biohazard 4 (2005) and Biohazard 5 (2009)
and support for the Nintendo 3DS 'Slide Pad' peripheral.
Available in both 'Standard' and 'Limited Edition'.

Promo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIDh6r_Wf_E

13 Jan 2012
XRGB-mini Framemeister
フレームマイスター

Happy new year everyone!
Hope you've had a good one! We're very much looking forward to this year,
there's so many good releases on the horizon it's hard to know where to start.
To kick things off we got a few more Framemeister units in stock.
If you're looking to run old consoles on a HD screen, look no further.

21 Dec 2011
Hyrule Historia Zelda no Densetsu Taizen
ハイラル・ヒストリア ゼルダの伝説 大全

Celebrating the Zelda series' 25th Anniversary,
Hyrule Historia is a superb book that chronicles the entire series
with tons of official art, concept designs, trivia and more.
The first batch sold out pretty quickly, so we got a few back in.
A very nice book - grab one while they last, they're going fast...

16 Dec 2011
Tekken Blood Vengeance & Tekken Tag Tournament 2
The King of Iron Fist Archives
鉄拳ブラッド・ベンジェンス&鉄拳タッグトーナメント2 設定資料集

Luxury A4-size art book from V-Jump Books featuring materials from
the movie 'Tekken Blood Vengeance' and Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (14 Sep 2011).
Over 100 pages of detailed character profiles, official art
and all the latest design work from the Tekken team.

15 Dec 2011
Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun Special
熱血硬派くにおくんすぺしゃる

The iconic Kunio-kun series returns in this stylish little game for the 3DS.
Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun Special (2011) features all the violence and comedy
the series is renowned for, with the machine's 3D effect used to project the old
2D sprites as cut-out characters. If you have a 3DS this one's worth a look.

Arc System Works promo video #2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5J7hbEL_VE

12 Dec 2011
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Kobushi Dojūrai
鉄拳タッグトーナメント2 拳怒重来

To tie-in with the arrival of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (14 Sep 2011)
Enterbrain have released a quality Arcadia Extra guide book.
Features detailed move lists for every character, gameplay tactics,
versus strategies, staff interview and more.

2 Dec 2011
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Ver.2012
スーパーストリートファイターIV アーケードエディション Ver.2012

The arcade Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Ver.2012 update becomes
active today, with the Xbox 360 / PS3 patch due on 13th of December.
'Ver.2012' features numerous character tweaks and overall balancing,
and will upload automatically (free of charge) when you boot up AE.

Promo video (English):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Scz5-dhPI

1 Dec 2011
Tekken Hybrid
鉄拳ハイブリッド

Today is a good day for Tekken aficionados: Tekken Hybrid features:
1) The full-length CG movie 'Tekken Blood Vengeance' (2011) on Blu-Ray
2) A superb HD reworking of the classic Tekken Tag Tournament (1999)
3) A playable 'Prologue' demo of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (2011)

Promo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHGWlZNWQW4

1 Dec 2011
The King of Fighters XIII
ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズXIII

The home version of The King of Fighters XIII (2010) is here at last!
Balanced gameplay, 2 new characters, trials, online mode and more.
The game is brilliant, and a great opportunity to get back into this amazing series.
If anything, get it just to show your support: this is last chance for old masters SNK.

Promo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o1p28nPNP0

30 Nov 2011
Shooting Gameside Vol.0
シューティングゲームサイド Vol.0

Gameside are back with another special 'Shooting' issue!
Shooting Gameside Vol.0 talks to Namco arcade shooting game staff,
features in-depth articles on the Gradius and Darius series,
and an interesting analysis of 'Shooting Game Aesthetics'.

Official page:
http://gameside.jp/sgs/sgs0.html

23 Nov 2011
Zelda no Densetsu Skyward Sword
ゼルダの伝説 スカイウォードソード

The Zelda series celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release
of an all-new adventure for the Wii: Zelda no Densetsu Skyward Sword (2011).
Available in 2 different versions: [Game+CD] and [Game+CD+Controller]

Official page (& video):
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/souj/

23 Nov 2011
Metal Gear Solid HD Edition
メタルギア ソリッド HD エディション

Kojima Productions are back with a second 'HD Edition' pack
featuring HD versions of Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001) and Metal Gear Solid 3 (2004).
Also included are the MSX versions of Metal Gear (1987) and Metal Gear 2 (1990),
and the first Metal Gear Solid (1998) is accessible via a download code.

Promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKVHwhogA0s

17 Nov 2011
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
アルティメット マーヴル vs カプコン3

The much hyped Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 is here at last, and that's
all the noise you'll get from us. Capcom USA have been so utterly relentless
with their promotional campaign, we're just glad it's finally over.
If they're smart, the next step should be an arcade version.

Official site: http://www.capcom.co.jp/mvsc3/

14 Nov 2011
Toaplan Shooting Chronicle
東亜プラン シューティングクロニクル

We are currently taking orders for the soundtrack set
Toaplan Shooting Chronicle (5 x audio CD + 1 x Data CD-ROM)
Released in extremely limited numbers, this will almost certainly
become very valuable item in the future - so grab it while you can!

Official site and tracklisting: http://sweeprecord.com/?p=4457

10 Nov 2011
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD Edition
メタルギア ソリッド ピースウォーカー HDエディション

First of 3 planned 'HD Edition' re-issues from Kojima Productions,
the PSP Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker (2010) comes to the big screen!
Available in 'Standard' and 'Premium Pack' editions.
Next up are HD versions of MGS2 and MGS3, and a ZOE double pack.

'HD Edition' website: http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/hd/mgspw/

3 Nov 2011
Cave Shooting Artworks
ケイブ シューティング アートワークス

SoftBank have discreetly released Cave Shooting Artworks,
a superb 160-page artbook featuring designs & materials from:
Guwange (1999), Ketsui (2003), Espgaluda (2003), Mushihime-sama (2004),
Pink Sweets (2006), Muchi-Muchi Pork (2007), Deathsmiles (2007),
Akai Katana (2010) and more.

3 Nov 2011
Super Mario 3D Land
スーパーマリオ 3Dランド

No Nintendo machine is complete without a dedicated Mario release;
the Nintendo 3DS finally gets its own with Super Mario 3D Land (2011).
If you have a 3DS, you really can't go wrong with this one.

View promo video on official website:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/arej/movie/index.html

1 Nov 2011
Let's Go Island 3D
レッツ ゴー アイランド3D

Sega's 3D remix of Let's Go Island (2010) is on general arcade release,
and an official trailer has been uploaded onto Sega's YouTube channel.
Give the game a try: it's a fun arcade game with a great sense of humour.

Promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQM1rQc-60A
Official site: http://letsgoisland3d.sega.jp/

26 Oct 2011
Daytona USA
デイトナUSA

Gentlemen, start your engines: Daytona USA (1993) is back!
Ported by the same team behind the Xbox Live Virtual On Oratorio Tangram
the game features high-res visuals, steering wheel support, 8-player versus play,
online ranking leaderboards and more. We've waited 18 years for this!

Official site: http://amcvt.sega.jp/daytona/ Blog: http://blog.sega.jp/amcvt/
Promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS_ToP2ievs

19 Oct 2011
Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2 Soundtrack
ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ1＆2 サウンドトラック

The official Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2 Soundtrack was released today.
Features the complete MD soundtracks of Sonic (1991) and Sonic 2 (1992)
by Masato Nakamura (now a member of j-pop group 'Dreams Come True').
CD1 features the complete MD scores, CD2 Masa's original demo versions
and CD3 has 4 bonus mixes. 84 tracks in total.

5 Oct 2011
Starblade Operation Blue Planet
スターブレード　オペレーション・ブループラネット

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their UGSF / Galaga series
Namco have opened a slick official website at http://ugsf-series.com
The 'Special' section reveals a video of 'Starblade Operation Blue Planet',
an unreleased 2001 sequel to Starblade (1991) and Galaxian³ (1993).
Also pictured is the game's cocoon-like 'O.R.B.S' cabinet. Interesting stuff!

View video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leT3saYfZr4

24 Sep 2011
Shooting Gameside Vol.03
シューティングゲームサイド Vol.03

The 3rd issue of 'Shooting Game Special' Gameside is here!
Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Namco's UGSF series, and reviews
Galaga Legions DX (Xbox Live), Starfox 64 3D (3DS), Deathsmiles (iPhone),
the RayForce R-GRAY1 and Ikaruga model kits. Also interviews,
a look at various classic shooters and more.

Official page:
http://gameside.jp/gs/gs3.html

23 Sep 2011
Operation Ghost
オペレーション ゴースト

The sequel to Ghost Squad (2004) has finished its location test run,
the official website is up, and the final version is now appearing in arcades.
We're up for an expertly made game - it delivers complex gameplay,
sharp visuals, corny music and that unique Sega arcade atmosphere!

Official site:
http://operation-ghost.sega.jp/

22 Sep 2011
Konami Shooting Collection
コナミ シューティングコレクション

The Konami Shooting Collection box set features 10 CDs of
classic shooting game soundtracks. The 'Salamander' side of the Gradius series
and TwinBee are extensively covered, along with a massive selection
of previously unreleased material, bemani remixes and more!

Official site:
http://www.konamistyle.jp/sp/shooting_c/index.html

17-18 Sep 2011
Tougeki 2011
闘劇2011

As you're probably already aware, the Tougeki 2011 tournament was on
this weekend in Tokyo. The competition was as ruthless and unforgiving as ever,
and the skill level on display was way above what anyone could have expected.
The results have been posted on the Tougeki page.

Official site:
http://www.tougeki.com/

8 Sep 2011
Biohazard Revival Selection
バイオハザード リバイバルセレクション

Capcom's Biohazard Revival Selection is here, featuring
high resolution versions of two great chapters of the Biohazard series:
Biohazard Code: Veronica Kanzenban (2000) and Biohazard 4 (2005).
A great package - as good an excuse as any to re-visit these
Survival Horror classics, and sharpen those skills.

Promo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaEzJdeq6ak

8 Sep 2011
Biohazard 15th Anniversary Box
バイオハザード15周年記念BOX

Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Biohazard series, Capcom
release an all-inclusive Biohazard 15th Anniversary Box for the PlayStation!
Includes the PS3 'Biohazard Revival Selection' (Code Veronica & Biohazard 4),
the PS1 versions of Biohazard Director's Cut, Biohazard 2 and Biohazard 3,
2 soundtrack CDs (Code Veronica & Biohazard 4), 2 pin badges and 2 stickers.
Available only from the e-Capcom website, and selling out fast!

Official page:
http://www.capcom.co.jp/bio_series/15th.html

23 Aug 2011
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Online Edition
ストリートファイターIII サードストライク オンラインエディション

Capcom USA's 3rd Strike Online Edition is here at last,
complete with GGPO-based net code and a slew of extra content.
A very welcome release, but the american style artwork and presentation raise even
more concerns over the direction that Capcom USA is taking with the series.

Promo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS_Ccpwc6qc

14 July 2011
Starfox 64 3D
スターフォックス64 3D

Nintendo strike again with Starfox 64 3D, the second N64 remake
for the handheld 3DS. You know what to expect here - the game remains
the same, but to be fair the visuals and controls are vastly improved.
Also released today is a 'Flare Red' Nintendo 3DS model.

Promo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbWw9c1Y4EA

14 July 2011
Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary
ぷよぷよ！！ 20th Anniversary

Compile's puzzle game masterpiece Puyo Puyo returns in an all-new
Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary handheld edition for the original Nintendo DS!
Features no less than 20 different game modes and 8-player wireless versus.
Available in 'Standard' and 'Anniversary Box' editions.

Promo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IcYncS3GX4

30 June 2011
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition
スーパーストリートファイターIV アーケードエディション

Available since the 7th of June as a downloadable upgrade,
the stand-alone Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of SSFIV AE are finally here.
Also on sale are 2 exclusive e-Capcom bonus items:
'Premium Soundtrack' 4-track CD and deck of 'All-Star Playing Cards'

Promo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwhxiaGBLL4&NR=1&feature=fvwp

30 June 2011
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition
Shōjin no Sho - Arcadia Extra Vol.85
スーパーストリートファイターIV アーケードエディション 精進の書

Arcadia jump onto the SSFIV AE bandwagon with a second
Arcadia Extra mook, released to tie-in with the consumer version.
Features detailed info on Oni and Evil Ryu, updated tips and data
for all 39 characters, meticulous frame data, hit box collisions etc.
A great book, highly recommended!

16 June 2011
Zelda no Densetsu Toki no Ocarina 3D
ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナ3D

Nintendo turn to the Zelda series to get the 3DS some attention, with a
remake of the immensely popular Zelda no Densetsu - Toki no Ocarina (1998).
Includes the original N64 adventure and the remixed GameCube 'Ura' game,
all nicely enhanced with touch-screen controls and 3D effects.

Promo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glg_iR9X-y4

31 Mar 2001
Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta!
~Meikai Katsugeki Wide Ban~
まもるクンは呪われてしまった ~冥界活劇ワイド版~

Previously released for the Xbox 360 in June 2009, G.Rev's quirky and
colourful shooting game returns in an updated version for the PS3!
Fast, old-school arcade action, available in both 'Standard' and 'Limited Edition'.

Promo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzeJctCb8Rc