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Masao Shiroto (白戸政男)

Masao ShirotoMasao Shiroto (白戸政男) is a Japanese video game designer, director, and planner who was active mainly during the late 1980s and 1990s. He is best known for his work with Technos Japan.

He is sometimes credited under alternative names such as M. Shiroto, Scirocco, or Shiro, …

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Double Dragon’s lasting influence on the video game industry

double dragon jp flyerThe redefinition of a genre

Double Dragon’s influence on the video game industry goes far beyond its immediate commercial success. The series fundamentally redefined the beat’em up genre by establishing gameplay mechanics that have become unavoidable standards. Before Double Dragon, side-scrolling fighting games were relatively simple in their approach. The …

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Best Game Merch Stores in Tokyo

tokyo best retro game stores

Akihabara, bustling district in Tokyo, is widely celebrated as a heaven for all things related to electronics, anime, and video games. It is home to numerous shops and establishments catering to enthusiasts and collectors of retro gaming hardware and software. So here is our list of the best shops to

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Best Arcades in Osaka: The top 5 !

Even with the complicated economic situation especially since covid, Osaka still has some of the best arcades in Japan. So here is our best 5 arcades in Osaka, enjoy !

1- TaiTo Station (Namba, Osaka)

taito-station-nambaWhile most modern arcades have drifted toward flashy claw machines and rhythm games with touchscreen …