taito
Retro

Now You Too Can Play The Terrible Akira Video Game!

In 1988, Taito released Akira, cash-in on the hugely-popular animated film of the same name. Just in case you were wondering if Japanese developers somehow made better movie adaptations in the 1980s, no, they did not. The game was terrible.

January 31, 2012
Mobile

13 Bucks Is A Lot For An Old Game

Rayforce was first released in Japanese arcades in 1993 — when I was 15. The game is now out on the iOS. For $12.99.

November 10, 2011
In Real Life

So Many Wonderful Arcade Prizes. Which Do You Want?

The 26th Prize Fair recently wrapped up, showing off prizes available in arcade redemption games during the first half of 2012. Companies including Taito, Banpresto and Sega were on hand. Ditto for their prizes.

October 10, 2011
Retro

The Only Things Missing From This Model Spacecraft Are Lasers

RayStorm, the classic 1990s shooting game, always felt like it got somewhat overlooked compared to the spate of shooters released that decade.

September 20, 2011
In Real Life

The Games, The Girls And Prizes Of Japan’s Amusement Machine Show

The 49th Amusement Machine show wrapped up recently in Japan. The show played host to new arcade games like Sega’s Operation G.H.O.S.T., new medal games for Monster Hunter and Pokémon, and a bunch of prizes.

September 12, 2011
In Real Life

Giant Plastic Alien Heads, Badass Fantasy Art & Video Games

Fans of classic rock and fantasy art will no doubt be familiar with the name Roger Dean. The British artist is as synonymous with 1970′s prog rock (especially the band Yes) as epic guitar tracks, and his bold, unique art style means you’ve probably seen and remembered his work, even if you’ve never remembered his name.

September 6, 2011
In Real Life

Akira Was A Great Comic, An Amazing Movie, But Its Games, Hrm…

It’s one of the defining works of modern popular culture, and features plenty of stylised, graphic action. So why is it nobody has ever made a good game out of Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira?

September 2, 2011
In Real Life

When You’re A Rock Star, You Snort Cocaine Off Space Invaders

Noel Gallagher, the former Oasis songwriter, probably doesn’t remember most of the 1990s. He was out of his mind, doing drugs — maybe even doing them off a glass top Space Invaders arcade cabinet.

August 27, 2011
PlayStation

Elevator Action Deluxe Adds Pompadour To Arcade Classic

What’s a developer to do when the game they’re bringing from the arcade to console is already just fine? Add funky dancing and crazy haircuts of course!

July 9, 2011
News

In A World Invaded By Space, Two Producers Launch A Film Project No One Wants To See

Not satisfied with aiding in the creation of the childhood-stealing Transformers and G.I. Joe movies, producers Lorenzo di Bonaventura has teamed up with Odd Lot Entertainment’s Gigi Pritzker to bring Space Invaders to the silver screen. Oh joy.

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