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03/12/31 23:30 ★ Looking back in 2003 ~ Winning! Industry 7 big news

【１#1: "G" Rocket Reports to the "Hampaika House"）！】

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【2nd place: Sega, the end of the merger dysfunction, the sammy umbrella!】

Well, I’m not sure about the news that was the most shocking in 03 years.

【３We're moving forward with the reorganization of the industry.！】

The second place and subtle intertwined, Sammy and Arse entered the video market and launched and announced the title one after another. On the contrary, Namco and Titeau had a large number of long-established stores, and it was a year that I felt that the dynamics of the long-established industry are being reappeared.

【4th place: Full revival of the capcom with the expectation and ambitiousness! 】

In September of 01, Kapcon had been far from the arcade after “Gundam Regent DX” (Made there is Mahjong Kokushi). After the revival of the new “Z Gundam” for the first time in 2 years, the title has been released! Even if it is expected to be a savior of video activation, a strong commercial law that breaks the industry...

【5th place:“Anniversary” commercial law boom...】

It’s not limited to AC, but in the third year, there will be a boom of “○th anniversary” and “VF 10th anniversary”, “SF 15th anniversary”, “FC 20th anniversary”, and “Invader 25th anniversary”.

By the way, SF was quite impossible to say "15th anniversary of the appearance of home use". (It is not that the household is also a capcon release ...)

【6th place: New and Old Substrate Shop is closed without enduring depression!】

"Arcade Express", "Phantom" and "Time Machine (Unchecked)" are closed. Also, "Setup" is specialized in mail order by opening a store in Akihabara.

【7th place: GM Santra CD release! The movement of omnibus and omnibus is coming soon】

03The year is exactly the year of GM Santra! Especially if STG doesn't release major labels, they'll be releasing them themselves, and "Ketty-Great", "Borderdown", "Castle of the Gods 2" and "Storm of the Progie" will be released by the maker's own production and direct sales.（「SST
BEST」「GM NOW＆THEN」「BLAST！」「STORM！」）！

However, unfortunately, “Gwange”, “Walves” and “Solar Assault” are still unCDed again this year. “Gwange” and “SA” are not included in “BLAST!” and “STORM!”, so I would like to expect that “Gwange” was not included in “BLAST!”.

And not only STG, but also WCCF and New Blood Temple, which are self-producing, and I'm very sad that the future is bright, and the silence of Namco is very bright.…

【Outside: Personally unsuccessful...】

The title of this game is not one of the most popular games in the world. The title of this game is not one of the most popular games in the world. The title of the game is not one of the most popular games.

I would like to expect PS2 "G5" next year, but I would like to expect that AC will continue to have a great title.

03/12/31 2:30 (5:30 added)

●This is the only place to leave this year~Scoupe information 4 reciprocal Chan! (Thanks!)

◆Able from mystery STG "Kaosfield"! * Information provided by "Otake"

(Ref. Dec. 30; Niigata Game Center: Technopolis page)

http://www.kisnet.or.jp/otake/note/c_note.cgi

◇Mr. Arika Mihara is looking for the direction of transplanting and launching of Cave “Espgarda”?

*Information provided by anonymous readers

◇Tyto "Zoid Infinity" is supplied with two twin enclosures + server (?)

※“I'm going to give you more information than Mr.

◇Sega "Initial D Ver.3" starts operation on 1/10! * Information provided by "Higeko"

03/12/29 18:00(23:40 added)

●2 days to the rest of the year! 12/29 news link

◇Thank you very much. I'm considering Autron 2 NewVer.？！

Ibu's news link (12/25 3:25 p.m.) is a new expansion of "Outrun 2" which was wicked, but it is really new version is considered!

※The sauce is folded ... I noticed now (^ ^)

Please refer to this page for instructions on registration for Internet ranking.

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/outrun2/jp/info.html

◆Start AW-NET operation to connect the internet, mobile phone, and PC with the card! Is the card required for the game anymore?

Sorry, this entry is only available in Japanese.

http://allabout.co.jp/game/amusementspot/closeup/CU20031226A/index.htm

http://allabout.co.jp/game/amusementspot/closeup/CU20031226A/index2.htm

◇Happynet Robin "Figurex Street Fighter Heroes R1" will be held!

“The peach-colored Versh is a draw for the top 500.。

[Bonus]

◆Rin Kurosawa won't be appearing...

http://www.avp-movie.com

03/12/28 17:00 (added 23:00) ● Completely independent! News link for 12/28

◇The phantom shelved game “Tsuinx (Takemoto Izumi Ver)” is now in operation at Akihabara Toratawa!

*Information provided by “Hirobei”

◇SNK will be planning many commemorative products in 2004 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of "THE KING OF FIGHTERS"!

PS2 "2002" will be released on March 25th, announced in e-mail magazine! *Information provided by “Buraiha”

◆It has been discovered that there is a problem with the blue skeleton key included with PS2 "Battle Gear 3" (first limited edition) that cannot be used at the game center! Exchange with Taito

http://www.battlegear.net/page/ps2bg3_key.html

◆“Keys of Avalon” Player’s Guide: Introducing tournament mode “Magic Competition” etc.

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031228/ava.htm

[23:00 addition]

◆Akihabara board shop Phantom's website is finally closed! (already lost)

http://www.funtom.com/

◆Is the wandering circuit board shop time machine dead? (while lost)

http://www.t-machine.com/

03/12/27 17:30～12/28 2:30 ●12/27 news link

◆Sammy “Rumble Fish” introduction page has been quietly opened on December 25th!

(Damn, you did it again! Chinami Dimps' website only has a text announcement.)

http://www.sammy.co.jp/japanese/product/amusement/atomiswave/ramblefish/index.html

◆“Invaders 25th Anniversary” official website, English page opened! CF broadcast overseas released!

(Hmm, it looks like it won't end on 12/31...)

http://pc.spaceinvaders.jp/eng/index.html (Go to MENU>GALLARY>TRANSVISION)

◆AMI's website has been slightly renewed (Isn't this what it looked like at first?)

http://www.ami-toy.co.jp/mainindex.html

◆Introduction to Monthly Arcadia February 2004 issue (No. 45) (Maybe the Emblem side that was announced this morning is more detailed)

http://www.arcadiamagazine.com/product/arc_045.html

◆e-Capcom, Petit Cap 11.5 times: It's a mishmash of seasonal nothings, but it's a gift!

(Wow, I didn't know there was a "Hiryu 2" badge...)

http://www.e-capcom.com/puchi_capu/puchi_capu_011_5/index.html

◆DC version “Shikigami 2” release date decided! First limited edition too

http://gameonline.jp/news/2003/12/27011.html

03/12/27 5:15 ●News link for work part 3 ~ Event related

◆“AOU Expo 04” official page opened!

http://www.aou.or.jp/expo/index.htm

・The number of exhibitors and exhibits has increased! Konami, which did not appear at the AM show, exhibited, and Capcom also exhibited successfully.

・Kato, River Service, and Tecmo will not be exhibiting (perhaps you won't be able to see "Ai no Takuto Dance" and "ZERO"...)

・Sammy “The Rumble Fish” scheduled to be exhibited, Namco “Wangan MN MB” confirmed to be exhibited

◆“Tougeki” website is fully open! Local qualifying schedule posted

http://www.tougeki.com/

・Currently recruiting staff for the final tournament

http://www.tougeki.com/info/info_031122.html

03/12/27 5:15 ● News link for work payment part 2 ~ Other than Sega

◇Shock! Are "EZ2DJ" currently operating in Japan being removed one after another? ? ! *Information provided by “Kouga”

Is there pressure from a rival company that will not provide online services unless it is removed? *Information provided by “Jinawa 2”

◆Atomis “Chicago 1929” is a driving game

http://www.ampress.co.jp/ampo_latest.htm

◆Atomis' new fighting game announced in the February issue of Arcadia is "The Rumble Fish"!

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/magazine/2003/2003_11547-02.html

◆Namco “Wangan Midnight MAXI BOOST (tentative name)” game introduction!

http://www.namco.co.jp/aa/am/vg/wanganmaxi/intro/

・Premier ranking based on location test version will also be held!

http://www.namco.co.jp/aa/am/vg/wanganmaxi/ranking/

・The board uses cihiro! ＜※Information provided by “Koto 2”

◆Challenge the queen at “Quiz Magic Academy”!

http://www.mainichi.co.jp/life/hobby/game/kenbun/kenbun20031226.html

◆The number of stores operating "Pochitto Nya~" is increasing one after another → Please send us information about operating stores←

http://www.aiky.biz/pochinya/festival3/tenpo/kadouten.cgi

・Posting form for operating stores

http://www.aiky.biz/pochinya/festival3/tenpo/

(Huh? On August 8th, you said, “Taito handles sales, so we have to let Taito do things like that.” So, instead of covering it up with such a blatant lie, you should have just honestly said, “It's not out yet.” Don't you think this kind of response will destroy trust?)

[Prize]

◆Banpresto has reopened the game prize information page and arcade game machine page!

http://www.banpresto.co.jp/japan/amuse/

http://www.banpresto.co.jp/japan/amuse/machine/

◆“Taito Amusement Toy News” January item lineup

http://www.taito.co.jp/sr/prize/

[Bonus]

◆Seta merges again - Planning Design Studio Battleship and

http://gameonline.jp/news/2003/12/26005.html

◆“Guwange” x “Esplayed” = “Otogi Shrine (Junya Inoue)” Volume 3 is now on sale!

http://shop.wani.co.jp/shop/goods/goods.asp?goods=4-8470-3461-9

03/12/27 5:15 ●News link for work payment part 1 ~ SEGA

◆Tokyo Joypolis has “King of Beetles”
“Mushiking” dedicated space “Mushiking Stadium” opened.

http://sega.jp/joypolis/mushiking_stadium.html

◆Looking back at SEGA-AM2 in 2003!

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/jp/wam2/2003/2003_12_26/2003_12_26_1.html

◆ 『WCCF CUP WINNER'S CUP” FINAL event held at Sega headquarters

http://sega.jp/release/nr031226_1.html

◆"WCCF 2002-2003" Serie A legend, data on rare cards "International Superstars" and "2002 Italian World Cup Team" released

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/wccf0203_list2.html

◆Pickup Arcade "WCCF 2002-2003" Episode 3.5: Fighting with the starter...Attack Edition Part 2

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031226/wccf.htm

03/12/26 5:40 ●Christmas news link

◆Able "Great Revolution" images released for the first time & "Heist 2" is in operation on 1/28!

http://www.able-corp.com/

◆The latest issue of Monthly Amusement Journal will be released on the 30th

http://www.am-j.co.jp/amusement_journal/amj200401.html

◆Namco publishes semi-annual report for the fiscal year ending March 2004 (March 2004) (PDF)

(As expected, it is the same as a short report, and there is nothing noteworthy.)

http://www.namco.co.jp/an/finance/pdf/2004-3m/hanki.pdf

◆[Creators Note] Developer Interview: “Outrun 2” Director, SEGA-AM2 Osaki
Mr. Makoto

http://sega.jp/community/creators/vol_26/1.html

◆Which do you want, the player character or the dragon? “Dragon Treasure” special tapestry will be given to you!!

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2003/12/25/103,1072361507,19470,0,0.html

◆ Applications for Namco's "Annual Special Project 2004 New Year's Gift" have started!!

http://www.namco.co.jp/present2004/

◆Let's spend Christmas with Mari from Super Real Mahjong!

http://www.zdnet.co.jp/games/gsnews/0312/25/news03.html

◆If you buy a ported software from Sega Direct, you will get various bonuses!

PS2 “SEGA AGES 2500 Series Vol.8 & 9 Set DX Pack” > “T-shirt (red)” & “Can Badge”!

DC “PSYVARIAR2 THE WILL TO FABRICATE” > “Dog Tag”
！

PS2 “GUNBIRD 1 & 2” > “Mobile Cleaner”
！

http://segadirect.jp/Catalog/ProductList1.aspx?ST=CP

◆Konami has achieved 20,000 pre-orders and has decided to commercialize PS2 "beatmania IIDX 7th style (tentative)"!

http://www.konamistyle.com/customfactory/bm2dx_next/#step2

03/12/25 3:45 ●Christmas Eve news link is a great catch!

◆Amazing! South Korea's Mega Enterprise plans to develop an online game based on "Metal Slug"!

http://www.gpara.com/news/03/12/news200312243612.htm

◆Aruze, “Jakuseido” release postponed! “Battle Marine Arcade” will also be released this spring! ! !

http://www.aruze.com/pr/01_products/04_am/10_puratonet/01_janseido/index.html

http://www.aruze.com/pr/01_products/04_am/10_puratonet/02_battlemarine/index.html

◆Merry Christmas from “Colon”!

http://www.kollon.net/kollon.html

◆Notice of postponement of release date of “Street Fighter II RYU VS. Revival of Fujiwara Kyo”

(Since it says it's postponed, it seems that cancellation of the release can be avoided...)

http://suleputer.capcom.co.jp/suleputer/ana/fujiwara.html

[Sammy]

◆The official website for “New Sangoku Senki” has been opened! *Information provided by “Naka”

(Wow, 12/18?! Let's make a proper announcement...)

http://www.sammy.co.jp/japanese/product/amusement/atomiswave/sangoku/index.html

◆Notice regarding personnel changes ~ Former WOW member Rikiya Nakagawa has been appointed as the head of the Research and Development Division! (PDF)

*Information provided by “K-SONIC” (In other words, this is what is called headhunting...)

http://ir.sammy.co.jp/release/pdf/03_12_24ir2_j.pdf

◆About business alliance with International Game Technology, the largest casino slot company (PDF)

(Following Konami, we are expanding into casino machines...)

http://ir.sammy.co.jp/release/pdf/03_12_24_ir1_j.pdf

◆ Cooperation? Battle royale? "Guilty Gear Isuka"

http://www.gpara.com/comingsoon/20031220-01.htm

[SEGA]

◆Segawau website has been renewed *Information provided by “Naka”

(Perhaps it's just my imagination that it seems like there's some kind of connection...)

http://www.segawow.com/

◆We are currently conducting a survey regarding "Outrun 2" for reference in future product development!

(Hmm? In the future?... Does that mean you're considering a minor change version or a home port?)

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/outrun2/jp/questionnaire/index.html

◆12/24 = Days with numbers 2 and 4 are Puyo Day. “Puyo Puyo Fever” hidden character appearance conditions revealed!

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/puyo_f_kaku.html

◆“SEGA Network Competitive Mahjong MJ2
Pre-sale version” added 5 stores in Hokkaido

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/mj2/index.html#tenpo

◆ Sega AC “OutRun2” is a masterpiece that allows you to enjoy drifting easily

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031224/or2.htm

[Konami]

◆Video report: Direct confrontation with professional mahjong players in “Mahjong Fight Club 2”

http://www.konami.co.jp/ja/infomercial/index.html

PDF

(Although it is a large volume of about 1MB and over 70 pages, it is not much different from the previous short report.)

http://www.konami.co.jp/ja/ir/yuho/32/hanki.pdf

03/12/23 3:30 ●12/22 news link

◆“Sammy & Dimps New Fighting Fight (tentative)” will be announced at Arcadia later this month!

(Is this the one that was announced as an untitled fighting fight (spring operation) on the AM show?)

http://www.arcadiamagazine.com/index.html

◆The “VF4EVO” Japan-Korea competition was suddenly held last Saturday, December 20th! *Information provided by “Kouga”

(This event is completely ignored in Japan...)

http://ruliweb.intizen.com/data/rulinews/read.htm?num=11747

◆"Soul Surfer" official website is closed! *Information provided by “Naka”

http://www.s-surfer.com/

◆Additional stores operating "MJ2 pre-sale version" (Hokkaido + 6 stores. Eventually there will be about 30 stores?)

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/mj2/index.html#tenpo

◆Pickup Arcade “WCCF 2002-2003” Episode 3: Fighting with starters…Attack edition

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031222/wccf.htm

◆Your dragon soars in the sky! Namco, multiplayer video game “Dragon Chronicle” product information

http://www.namco.co.jp/aa/am/vg/dragonchronicle/

◆Kato, various updates!

・Discontinuation of production of current types of “Pocket Lifter” and “Pocket Rock Paper Scissors”

・“Fancy Lifter EX2” is in limited stock

・Production of “Survival Ocean,” “Play of Dragon,” “Flying Kids,” and “Cat Burger” will be increased sequentially.

http://www.kato-mfg.co.jp/topic/Topic-index.html

◆Number of visitors to “Game Day Core Event” increased by 14% to 12,000 people! (PDF)

(I'm probably counting people who were just lured in using desk calendars...)

http://www.aou.or.jp/news/0312/newa0312-a.pdf

[Bonus]

◆“Taiko no Tatsujin figure with fortune” on sale at convenience stores starting today! *Information provided by “Naka”

http://www.zdnet.co.jp/games/gsnews/0312/19/news22.html

03/12/22 4:15 ●Bonus astonishing video follow-up

◆“Hibee no mistakes clear” movie by PS2 “Angoushu Doubi Daiojo”!

(Played with the same hand - or rather, macro operation - as in yesterday's "Gura". It seems there was also "TGM Desclear"...I wanted to see it)

http://210.157.13.197/

03/12/20 21:30 ●Weekend news link

◆Amusement Journal: Quickly introduce this month's interesting new product information

http://www.am-j.co.jp/newmachine/top0312.html

◆Konami “Quiz Magic Academy” special website launched just before Christmas! *Information provided by “Naka”

http://www.912.konami.co.jp/

◆The secret behind the numerous hits - Interview with genius creator: Mark Cerny

*Information provided by “Jinawa 2” (creator of “Marble Madness”)

http://www.mainichi.co.jp/digital/coverstory/today/index.html

[Bonus]

◆Is the operator “Arashi”? Superb play video of “Gradius (FC version)”!

(It looks like it's being used as a "flaming top"...Is this real?)>Follow-up on 12/22

http://none.s11.xrea.com/grad.htm

03/12/20 2:00 ●12/19 news link is the biggest catch in a while!

◆Dr. Mikami “Zoids Infinity” important announcement!

http://www.taito.co.jp/gm/matsukiri/index.html

・Exhibited at "Next Generation World Hobby Fair" Tommy booth http://www.whobby.com/booth/tomy.html

・A little published in the currently on sale CoroCoro Comic (a small image of the case...)

・“Zoids Infinity Official Website (tentative name)” currently under active planning

◆Taito's "Battle Gear 3" album special site is now open!

http://www.taito.co.jp/ztt/ztl59/bg3.html

◆Let's go, Tokyo&To Osaka! Pop'n's Christmas present "11" emergency location test underway!

http://www.web-konami.com/event/ac/popn11/index.html

◆「ee'A series of problems with “MALL2”!

・About loss of unaccumulated points at the time of transfer

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/eemall/eemall2/

・Report and apology for problems related to distributed songs

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/gfdm/gf10dm9/apology.html

◆ Important notice to Sammy and AW-NET registered members (Still not restored since yesterday?!)

http://www.sammy.co.jp/press/press.jsp?n=211

◆Aiki's MVS version of "Pochitto Nya~" has started operation (shipping has been delayed by one week)

http://www.aiky.biz/info_031219.html

◆Aiki “Pochitto Nya~” Χmas Festival held!

http://www.aiky.biz/pochinya/festival3/index.html

◆Namco belatedly announces location information for “Wangan Midnight MB (tentative)”

*Information provided by “Naka”

(Even though the company's newsletter was delayed, there were no images of the screen or the housing, so it had no impact...)

http://www.namco.co.jp/aa/am/vg/wanganmaxi/

◆Obtain new magic! “Key of Avalon” Magical Improvement Campaign is being held!

http://www.a-key.jp/topics_frm.html

◆SEGA will exhibit "Mushiking" at next month's Next Generation World Hobby Fair!

http://www.whobby.com/booth/sega.html

◆SEGA will exhibit a special trial version of "Puyo Puyo Fever" at tomorrow's Jump Festa 2004!

We will give you a special “Puyo Puyo Eye Mask” at the stamp rally!

http://www.sega.co.jp/event/ev_jumpfes04.html

◆“Inufuku stuffed animal set of 2” sold out!

http://www.inufuku.jp/goods_inuset.htm

03/12/19 5:10 ●12/18 news links are the first in a while!

◆The location test schedule for “Wangan Midnight MAXI BOOST (tentative)” has been revealed!

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2003/12/18/103,1071738455,19273,0,0.html

◆Notice of postponement of release date of Famitsu DVD “Capcom Arcade Chronicle” from Cellputa

(Maybe it has something to do with the copyright of the original work... There is a similar notice for CS Chronicle as well)

http://suleputer.capcom.co.jp/suleputer/ana/dvd-a.html

- Returned to Emblem's schedule! (All trilogy revived)

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/future.html#dvd

◆“Jaleco” is back! PCCWJ, notice regarding change of trade name (PDF) *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

(Honestly, as long as you don't put out AC, I don't care...)

http://www.pccw.co.jp/corporate/investor/news/20031218.pdf

◆AM&Eat it! Sammy and others will open a comprehensive facility in Osaka next year

http://www.zdnet.co.jp/games/gsnews/0312/18/news16.html

[SEGA related]

◆SEGA AM “Outrun 2” product information

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/outrun2_01.html

・Incidentally, I'm already revealing my little tricks!

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/outrun2_06.html

◆“Beetle King Mushiking” original goods are now on sale at Tokyo JP! (I was serious...)

http://sega.jp/joypolis/mushiking_goods.html

◆SEGA announces the integration of its amusement facility business

http://sega.jp/release/nr031218_1.html

◆Segawau, Mr. Nakagawa’s resignation is due to “personal reasons”… *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://www.dengekionline.com/data/news/2003/12/18/4d4a8ae26dda66a792a41d7964d8faf8.html

[New bonus]

◆The latest work of Namco's "Driller" is now available as multimedia terminal content! "Mr. Driller Sugoroku"

(Actually, the news was over a month ago...I didn't notice it because it wasn't talked about at all.)

http://www.namco.co.jp/aa/multimedia/driller/

03/12/18 3:30 ●New rush this week! Booklet distribution status

How-to-play booklets have become pretty standard these days, but the latest version looks something like this.

-MJ2: How to play booklet (usual)

-Dragon Chronicle: Player's Guide Beginner Edition, Advanced Edition (Luxury booklet with plenty of pages!)

*The booklet distributed during the location shoot is not distributed with the product version.

-GG Isuka: AW-NET access method card (not an IC card, but a flyer)

-ee’MALL2: Booklet (usual)

-BG3t: No booklet this time (why?)

-Outrun 2: No booklet (unfortunate)

-Avalon Ver1.20: There is no new booklet accompanying the expansion (it cannot be said that there will be no new booklet even when it is officially launched)

-Blue Lagoon, Dino King 2: Both have booklets

- Taito location: The latest issue of "Side B" is being distributed

03/12/18 2:00 ●12/17 news link

◆Segawa's president Nakagawa retires (...so what is he doing now...)

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2003/12/17/103,1071662170,19249,0,0.html

◆“SEGA Network Competitive Mahjong MJ2 Pre-Sale Version” now available at some stores in some areas!

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/mj2/index.html

◆“Guilty Gear Isuka” is in operation! And AW-NET starts!

http://www.guiltygearx.com/ggx/awisuka/index.html

http://www.awnet.jp/

◆Aruze “Bingo Cruise Paradise Resort” product introduction

http://www.aruze.com/pr/01_products/04_am/02_medalgame/04_bingo_c/bingo_c.html

◆Technotop “Mahjong Momotaro” rental start date decided!

http://www.t-top.co.jp/pc/page/game/momo/page 01.html

◆Substrate shop Tops has finally opened a website! (It's not well known, but it's quite long)

http://www.tops-game.jp/

03/12/17 2:45 ●12/16 news link

◆Konami “ee’MALL
2nd avenue” product introduction

http://www.web-konami.com/products/ac/eemall2/index.html

◆SEGA AM “Wonder Hockey” product information

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/wonderhockey.html

◆Battle Gear Net has been renewed with the start of “BATTLE GEAR 3 Tuned”!

http://www.battlegear.net/index2.html

◆Weekly AM2: Just before “Outrun 2” goes live! Developer interview

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/jp/wam2/2003/2003_12_16/2003_12_16_1.html

◆Year-end and New Year holiday schedules for arcade manufacturers

http://www.able-corp.com/timely.htm

◆Aruze will be distributing “Super Real Mahjong” winter comic limited trading cards for free at Comiket 65!

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031216/aruze.htm

◆Taito holds PS2 “Battle Gear 3” completion presentation Nanako Fujisaki appears in tie-up with Car Seven

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031216/taito.htm

[Bonus]

◆“Arcadia February issue” is back on the release schedule, but the description in the “Contents” column is deleted (why do they go that far…)

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/magazine/2003/2003_11547-02.html

03/12/16 3:30 ●12/15 news link ~ Still not good enough...

◆12/16 is Toratawa's 8th anniversary & expansion commemoration! Free play of popular models!

*Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://www.try-inc.co.jp/tower

◆Talk show between Mr. Miyamoto and Mr. Iwatani held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography “Level X Video Game Exhibition”

Pac-Man Conversation ~A deep conversation that goes beyond just that~

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031215/lx.htm

◆Introducing Namco's 256k app "Star Blade Rush Edition", which achieved amazing reproducibility, as an anime GIF (682KB)

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031215/namco.htm

◆Dream competition on your desktop! G-para: This week's wallpaper is "SVC CHAOS"

http://www.gpara.com/cgi-bin/tobira/index.cgi

◆“Shingoketsuji Ichizoku Fighting Wedding” soundtrack CD sales have ended!

http://www.noise.co.jp/

◆Inufuku stuffed toy will be commercialized! Now accepting orders for only 600 sets

http://www.konamistyle.com/customfactory/inufuku/index.html

http://www.inufuku.jp/goods.htm

03/12/14 2:10 ●Weekend news link

◆“Pop’n Music 11” is linked with the mobile app! Coming in March

http://gameonline.jp/news/2003/12/14004.html

[Bonus]

◆“Konami Magazine Vol.29” is now being distributed! (There seems to be no article related to AC) *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://www.web-konami.com/products/km/29/

◆Atlas “Double Dragon Advance” introduction page opened

http://www.atlus.co.jp/cs/game/gbadvance/wd/index.html

[Bonus of bonus]

◆Ikaruga experience FLASH game “Black&White』

http://www.geocities.jp/yasu_xxx2000/ikaruga_FlashGame.htm

[Bonus of bonus of bonus]

◆“Shingoketsuji Ichizoku Touken” soundtrack CDs remain 43 copies until sales end! (Compared to the previous day
-20）

http://www.noise.co.jp/

03/12/13 5:45 ●12/12 news link...It's already fatally low

◆Capcom Sound Team HP “SoundSphere” opened!

http://www.capcom.co.jp/sound/

◆Column: Mainstream driving game “Outrun 2”

http://www.zdnet.co.jp/games/gsnews/0312/12/news18.html

◆Steel Mecha Base: A fighter that has its own will and can speak! twin bee

http://www.gpara.com/contents/robobase/robo_bn_119.htm

[Bonus]

◆“Shingoketsuji Ichizoku Fighting Wedding” soundtrack CD sales are about to end! (63 more photos)

http://www.noise.co.jp/

03/12/12 2:40 ●12/11 news link...Hmm, it's not quite right.

[Sammy, Sega related updates]

・Notice regarding stock transfer of CSK and SEGA Co., Ltd. *Information provided by “Naka”

(12/8 It seems like it came out late at night)

http://www.csk.co.jp/news/detail.asp?2003_245

PDF

http://sega.jp/IR/cr/pdf/20031211.pdf

[Other news]

◆Konami "ee"'MALL 2nd avenue” official page pre-opened!

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/eemall/eemall2/

◆Is “Hyper Strike 2” an inventory reduction for CPS2? ! (See number 3)

http://www.ampress.co.jp/newsd_latest.htm

◆SNK "KOF2003" This week's information added is female fighter team

http://www.snkplaymore.jp/official/kof2003/index.html

◆Ah! The next issue of Arcadia has been removed from Enterbrain's magazine release list once again!

(The introduction page that I reported on yesterday still exists, but it has disappeared from the list.)

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/future.html

[Bonus]

◆Konami Style "Pop'n Music 9 Special Edition" reservations now available!

http://www.konamistyle.com/customfactory/popn9sp/index.html

◆Aiki's last (?) secret event! (This is the third or fourth time...)

http://www.aiky.biz/event/031214.html

03/12/11 0:20 ●12/10 news link...I don't have any good news today either.

[Sammy, Sega related updates]

・Sammy asks SEGA to strengthen business for commercial use - Selection and concentration for home use *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=80000006&sid=avvOMDO4iL6Q&refer=top_kigyo

・President Osamu Sammy Satomi will become SEGA advisor this week *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20031210-00000605-reu-bus_all

・Sega stock rises significantly: Sammy becomes a subsidiary and announces additional investment

http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=80000006&sid=adU8bSN9NeDI&refer=top_kigyo

[Enterbrain related]

◆Will the release of the DVD “Capcom Arcade Chronicle” be canceled? !

(The entire trilogy, including Consumer Chronicles 1 and 2, has disappeared from the release schedule!)

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/future.html#dvd

◆"Arcadia February Issue" This month's lineup is already complete!

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/magazine/2003/2003_11547-02.html

◆Notice of Japan's largest fighting game tournament "Tōgeki 2nd" (PDF)

(It was released on December 5th, but I didn't notice it at all because it wasn't mentioned anywhere...)

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/c_outline/pdf/togeki2004.pdf

[Bonus]

◆Seta merges with broadband-related technology company

http://www.zdnet.co.jp/games/gsnews/0312/10/news11.html

03/12/10 2:00 ●12/9 news link...Still, there aren't many this month.

◆Neo Geo USA releases the "KOF2003" movie! (There are two Chizuru...)

http://www.snkneogeousa.com/medial3.html

◆Konami “beatmania II DX 10th style” location test underway!

http://www.web-konami.com/event/ac/2dx10/index.html

◆SEGA AM “Star Horse Progress” Product Introduction

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/shp_01.html

◆Various games: Impact of Sammy's acquisition of Sega shares held by CSK

http://www.gameiroiro.com/talk/

03/12/08 23:45 ●Turbulent News Link

[Industry shock! Sammy becomes Sega's largest shareholder! Considering making it a subsidiary! ]

・SEGA notice regarding change in largest shareholder (PDF)

http://sega.jp/IR/cr/pdf/20031208.pdf

・Sammy acquires shares of SEGA Co., Ltd. (becomes an equity method company) (PDF)

http://ir.sammy.co.jp/release/pdf/03_12_08_irj.pdf

・List of breaking news from news companies *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://dailynews.yahoo.co.jp/fc/economy/sega/

*Currently, there seems to be no release from CSK.

[Other news]

◆Namco releases multiplayer video game “Dragon Chronicle” (PDF)

http://www.namco.co.jp/pr/49/49-043.pdf

◆“Dragon Chronicle” is now being tested (= advance) in Wonder City Chofu following Tsurumi!

http://www.dragon-web.com/home/index.html

◆About the data transfer from the previous work of “SEGA Network Match Mahjong MJ2”

(Some data can be inherited and some data cannot be inherited.)

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/mj2/hikitsugi03.html

◆Sammy's amusement homepage is new real *Information provided by “yuji”

http://www.sammy.co.jp/japanese/product/amusement/index.html

◆“Super Real Mahjong” will be exhibited at Comiket 65, P6 character profile released (after all, they are getting younger...)

http://www.srmj.com/

◆JAMMA Journal No. 35 - AM show related reports, etc.

(You can read the exact same related articles on the AM Show official website.)

http://www.jamma.or.jp/jour/index.htm

03/12/07 24:10 ●News (from overseas) link

◆Amazing! Is it true that Leona and Clark will be participating in "MetaSura 5"? (Cora??)

http://fuego.red32.net/~mature/emuforos.png

http://fuego.red32.net/~mature/emuforos1.png

◆"KOF2003" location screen (I don't understand it well...)

http://allgames.gamesh.com/kof/update/news/2003/12/12-3.htm

[Bonus]

◆Heated typing battle continues this year as well! “TOD2004” Quick typing master competition! Will it be held with a new work next year?

(As for Saturday's news, I didn't realize that "TOD" = "typing o/t dead"...)

http://www.dengekionline.com/data/news/2003/12/06/d838ae94adbc9f69b1ed758b83f94b2b.html

http://www.zdnet.co.jp/games/gsnews/0312/06/news03.html

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031207/segatype.htm

03/12/06 23:50 ●News link ~ From Namco “NOURS”

◆The latest issue of Namco's location magazine "NOURS" (Vol.43) is now being distributed! Special feature is Sweetland!

(Must read the history of SL and interviews with developers! It was news from December 1st, but I didn't notice it until now...)

http://www.namco.co.jp/nours/vol43/

◇“Taiko no Tatsujin figure with fortune” to be distributed at Namukoroke on December 2nd!

A different version with a different package from the commercially available product! It's not a prize, and the distribution method is unknown...

◇The comic version of “Taiko no Tatsujin” is now serialized in Comic Bonbon! (11/15 issue onwards)

Is the illustrator Junji Ohno the same guy who drew the billiards manga for Weekly Shonen Magazine?

◇The third 256K app compatible with Vodafone is “Star Blade”! (These are amazing times...)

[Bonus]

◆Enterbrain's "Tougeki" introduction page *Information provided by "irei" (more details from togeki.com)

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_pickup/togeki2004/index.html

[Bonus of bonus]

◆16 consecutive shooting games by Master Takahashi ~ Comes with a movie of the highest record 130 by Master Takahashi

(I barely got over 100...Maybe the master's hairstyle is a must-see...)

http://www.hudson.co.jp/hde/vol006/omake/tr16/index.html

◆Doujin circle known only to those in the know: Trial version of the latest STG “May Rain” by Amusement Makers

http://am-tdu.s10.xrea.com/cgi-bin/patch_dl/sh_cook4/161.html

03/12/06 5:30 ●There were quite a few news links for 12/5!

◆SEGA sues Electronic Arts - Copying "Kretaku"!?

http://gameonline.jp/news/2003/12/06002.html

◆The largest fighting game tournament in Japan"Fighting drama 2004"To be held!

(Details of the final competition will be announced in the next issue of Arcadia)

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2003/12/05/103,1070607849,18913,0,0.html

◆Commercial game machine “Space Invaders” re-shipped for the first time in 25 years

http://gameinfo.yahoo.co.jp/info/headlines/mai/20031205/cpt/21140000_mai049.html

◆Taito: Re-release of “Invader” in the US – Production and sales outsourced to Namco *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=80000006&sid=aa138SpMJX7w&refer=top_kigyo

◆The folktale “Momotaro” is now available in a mahjong game! [Mahjong Momotaro] Rental scheduled to start next spring!

http://www.t-top.co.jp/pc/page/game/momo/momo.html

◆"Puyo Puyo Fever" astonishing battle video!

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/puyo_f.html

◆STG omnibus album “STORM!” details announced!

(“Feveron” is included again, but it seems to be a mistake)

http://www.team-e.co.jp/products/kdsd-00023/index.html

◆From game sound legends to the latest game music...

This is the history of game music! "Game Music NOW & THEN"

http://www.webcity.jp/ds/detail.msp?id=1125

◆DVD “Capcom Arcade Chronicle” product details

http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/dvd/2003/dvd10841.html

◆Taito launches PS2 “Battle Gear 3” online mode and other original elements

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031205/bat.htm

◆Tecmo game software reservation campaign where you can get popular "DOA" character goods!

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2003/12/05/103,1070607374,18912,0,0.html

03/12/05 2:00 ●12/4 news links are becoming fewer and fewer...

◆Various information updated on the SNK "KOF2003" official website, revealing the remaining two main character teams and the angry team

(Hmm, if you look at it like this, the participation aspect is completely rut. How about a metasla team?)

http://www.snkplaymore.jp/official/kof2003/index.html

◆If you order "Puyo Puyo Fever" from Sega Direct, you will receive an original bonus (currently unreleased)!

In addition, we also sell the “DX Pack” which includes a special Puyo Puyo BIG bead cushion!

http://segadirect.jp/Catalog/CustomPages/CustomDetail2.aspx?File=puyofever.htm

[It's really a bonus since there's so little news]

●“Chiyohato” is a game made based on “Ikaruga” ~ Please call me “Chiyoruga” for now lol

(This is a game where you can't shoot shots and proceed only by "releasing your power.")

http://www.geocities.co.jp/AnimeComic-Brush/7752/page 011.html

●This is a seriously recommended doujin STG “Parsec 47”

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~cs8k-cyu/windows/p47.html

03/12/05 2:00 ●There are fewer news links for 12/3 for the first time in a while...

◆The "Outrun 2" soundtrack and the original "Outrun" will also be included and finally released on the Sega AM2 label!

http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail.asp?sku=1906009

◆“Konami Arcade Fan” has been completely renewed!

http://www.konami.co.jp/am/

[Bonus because it's small]

◆SEGA holds "'The Typing of the Dead 2004' Typing Master Probably the Best in Japan!"!

http://sega.jp/event/ev_tod04_asobit.html

03/12/03 2:10 ●12/2 news link

◆“Dragon Chronicle” official website grand opening! i-mode site also opens on 12/1

(The game was launched in December. Contrary to expectations, it was not renewed...)

http://www.dragon-web.com/home/index.html

◆This time! "Click here~" X'Operation decided from MAS Eve! (I hope it doesn't get collected again)

http://www.mak-jp.com/

◆River service "KOF2003" location intercom released! (Average 450!)

http://www.riverservice.co.jp/j_income/index.html

◆“Virtua Fighter” developer x Korean top player roundtable discussion: Part 2

http://www.sega-am2.co.jp/jp/wam2/2003/2003_12_02/2003_12_02_1.html

◆AV, “F-ZERO GALAXY CUP IN Ikebukuro” event report at Ikebukuro GIGO

http://www.amusementvision.com/event/2003_11_30_fz_glxycup.html

◆Game tournament, ○× quiz, coloring book! SEGA “Mushiking Winter Carnival” held!

http://sega.jp/location/031202_2a.html

◇The BGM of “Wangan Midnight MB” is by Yuzo Kodai! *Information provided by “Kuonji”

◇DVD “beatmania IIDX visual works vol.1” 12/20 resale

[Bonus]

◆Home music game “Dance Dance Revolution” has sold 6.5 million copies worldwide!

http://www.konami.co.jp/press/2003/12/029/r.15.12.02.html

◆DC version “Cyvaria 2” exhibited at SEGA “New Lineup Meeting”!

*Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20031201/sega2.htm

03/12/02 4:30 ●12/1 News Link Part 2 ~ Other than Sega

◆Toratawa 8th anniversary! From 12/16, the 6th & 7th floors will be revived as reggae floors!

Celebrate by setting up a service table on the day! *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://cgi.try-inc.co.jp/cgi/try-inc.co.jp/user-cgi-bin/tower/cgi/view.cgi?strings=top

◆What is the shipping date for "KOF2003"?

・12/17 if I don't purchase "MetaSura 5" new? *Information provided by “…”

http://www.riverservice.co.jp/j-sinseihincalender/index.html

・12/12 even if I purchased it?

http://www.challenger-am.com/

◆Taito "Battle Gear 3tuned" will be updated at stores nationwide on Tuesday, December 16th!

http://www.battlegear.net/news/bg3tuned.html

・Staff comments prior to operation

http://www.battlegear.net/news/staff.html

◆Aruze “Dawn with fireworks!” introduction page

http://www.aruze.com/pr/01_products/04_am/07_videogame/04_hanabi/hanabi.html

◆Cave “Espgaruda” Stage 2 movie released! *Information provided by “K-SONIC”

http://www.cave.co.jp/arcade/espgaluda/movie.html

◆December prize information

・Banpresto (Why isn't "Capcom & SNK & Sammy figures" listed?)

http://www.banpresto.co.jp/japan/amuse/index.html

・Aruze (type of “Hi★Pai cushion” revealed)

http://www.aruze.com/pr/01_products/05_prize/03/12/12.html

◆Amusement Journal December issue on sale now

http://www.am-j.co.jp/amusement_journal/amj200312.html

◆A bonus CD-ROM will be given to all customers who order direct sales of Jusosha's "Alpha System Saga"!

*Information provided by “Kagehisa Asami”

http://www.kisousha.com/as-saga/index.html

03/12/02 4:30 ●12/1 News Link Part 1 ~ Sega

◆The second edition of "Mushiking" 2003 fall version cards will be introduced from December!

http://sega.jp/mushiking/card.html

・Click here for all card images

http://sega.jp/mushiking/02_Card/fuyu_card.jpg

◆“Key of Avalon” in Card Game Festa 2003 AUTUMN Report 1

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/avalon_event002.html

◆“F-ZERO GALAXY CUP in Ikebukuro” breaking news

http://www.am.sega.jp/utop/news/fzeroax/galaxy_ike.html

◆2004 is the “Year of Puyo”! Various promotions are held on the 24th of every month (Puyo Day)!

Aya Matsuura, also known as “Ayaya”, is appointed for all promotions!

http://sega.jp/release/nr031201_2.html

◆SEGA's PS2 software release schedule updated! Various release dates confirmed and subject to change.

http://sega.jp/ps2/

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