Game Center Chronicles Part 3

Densha de Go! 3

Ikeda remembers there being so many people packed into Hey to play CSV2 that they couldn’t all fit on the floor that it was on at the same time.

Game Center Chronicles Part 2

Xevious

The location test that Ikeda remembers surprising him was The King of Fighters ’95. It brought in 50,000 yen all on its own, and he was floored by the amount of people who showed up to play it.

Game Center Chronicles Part 1

Mikado Takadanobaba Location

Mikado has even been a venue for weddings, fashion shows, and pro wrestling matches. It’s a legendary arcade that opened in 2006.

The History of KOF Part 2

KOF XV Heidern

“It’s not because I fee Japanese players must dominate due to it being a Japanese made game, it’s because I find it fun as an individual player to complete against players from different countries.” – Score, Pro-Gamer

The History of KOF Part 1

KOF Ikari Team

“Thinking that Tougeki will always use the newest title in the series, I figured the only way to create hype around a KOF ’98 scene would be to start a national tournament myself.” – Dune, KOF player and tournament organizer