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Arcade Mania: The Turbo-charged World of Japan’s Game Centers

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Posted 18 May 2010
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  • ISBN13: 9784770030788
  • Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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Home of Sega, Nintendo, and Sony, Japan has a unique and powerful presence in the world of video games. Another thing that makes Japan unique in the gaming world is the prevalence of game arcades. While the game arcade scene has died in the U.S., there are 9,500 “game centers” in Japan with more than 445,000 game machines.
Arcade Mania introduces overseas readers to the fascinating world of the Japanese gemu senta. Organized as a guided tour of a typical game center, the book is divided into nine chapters, each of which deals with a different kind of game, starting with the UFO catchers and print club machines at the entrance and continuing through rhythm games, fighting games, shooting games, retro games, … More >> Arcade Mania: The Turbo-charged World of Japan’s Game Centers

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Buzz Bee Claw Mania

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Posted 18 May 2010
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  • Electronic arcade light and sounds!
  • Motorized claw with joysticks!
  • PRIZES NOT INCLUDED

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Electronic arcade light and sounds!
Motorized claw with joysticks
Right joystick moves Claw Mania forward, backward, left and right.
Left joystick moves Claw Mania up and down.
Family arcade fun!

Prizes not included
Ages 5+… More >> Buzz Bee Claw Mania

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