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Konami 80's Arcade Gallery
''Konami 80's AC Special'' (known in Japan as is a compilation of arcade video games, originally released in arcades in 1998. It was later ported to the PlayStation in 1999, where it was renamed to ''Konami Arcade Classics'' for its North American release. Unlike most of Konami's PlayStation games, the PlayStation version was not released in PAL regions. While many compilations on home consoles predate ''Konami Arcade Classics'', it is one of the earliest examples of an arcade reissue of classic games, being preceded only by the '' Namco Classics Collection'' series. It is also, to date, one of only two arcade compilations with both a coin-op and consumer release (the other being Space Invaders Anniversary, which was only released in Japan and Europe). Development The collection was developed for the System 573 arcade system - hardware based on the Sony PlayStation architecture. This made the collection easy to convert to the PlayStation home console. A look into the software's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nintendo DS
The is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo, released globally across 2004 and 2005. The DS, an initialism for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen", introduced distinctive new features to handheld games: two LCD screens working in tandem (the bottom one being a touchscreen), a built-in microphone and support for wireless network, wireless connectivity. Both screens are encompassed within a clamshell design similar to the Game Boy Advance SP. The Nintendo DS also features the ability for multiple DS consoles to directly interact with each other over Wi-Fi within a short range without the need to connect to an existing wireless network. Alternatively, they could interact online using the now-defunct Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. Its main competitor was Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony's PlayStation Portable during the seventh generation of video game consoles. Prior to its release, the Nintendo DS was marketed as an experimental "third pillar" in Nintendo's cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyruss
is an arcade shoot 'em up game designed by Yoshiki Okamoto and released by Konami in 1983. ''Gyruss'' was initially licensed to Centuri in the United States for dedicated machines, before Konami released their own self-distributed conversion kits for the game. Parker Brothers released contemporary ports for home systems. An enhanced version for the Family Computer Disk System was released in 1988, which was released to the North American Nintendo Entertainment System in early 1989. The gameplay is similar to that of ''Galaga'' in a tube shooter format, with the player's ship facing into the screen and able to move around the perimeter of an implicit circle. Stars come into view at the centre of the screen and fly outward, giving the impression of the player's ship moving through space. ''Gyruss'' is the second and last game Yoshiki Okamoto designed for Konami, after ''Time Pilot''. Due to pay disputes, he was fired after the release of this game, and he soon joined Capcom, wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arcade Video Games
Arcade most often refers to: * Arcade game, a coin-operated game machine ** Arcade cabinet, housing which holds an arcade game's hardware ** Arcade system board, a standardized printed circuit board * Amusement arcade, a place with arcade games * Arcade (architecture), a series of adjoining arches * Shopping mall, one or more buildings forming a complex of shops, also sometimes called a shopping arcade Arcade or The Arcade may also refer to: Places Greece *Arcades (Crete), a town and city-state of ancient Crete, Greece Italy * Arcade, Italy, a town and commune in the region of Veneto United States * Arcade Building (Asheville, North Carolina) * Arden-Arcade, California * Arcade, Georgia, a city in Jackson County * Arcade (village), New York * Arcade (town), New York * The Arcade (Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts), a historic site in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts * The Arcade (Providence, Rhode Island), a historic shopping center * Arcade, Texas Arts and entertainment Books an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konami Video Game Compilations
, is a Japanese multinational video game and entertainment company headquartered in Chūō, Tokyo, it also produces and distributes trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, pachinko machines, slot machines, and arcade cabinets. Konami has casinos around the world and operates health and physical fitness clubs across Japan. Konami's video game franchises include ''Metal Gear'', ''Silent Hill'', '' Castlevania'', ''Contra'', ''Frogger'', ''Tokimeki Memorial'', ''Parodius'', ''Gradius'', ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'', '' Suikoden'', and ''Pro Evolution Soccer''. Additionally Konami owns Bemani, known for ''Dance Dance Revolution'' and ''Beatmania'', as well as the assets of former game developer Hudson Soft, known for ''Bomberman'', '' Adventure Island'', ''Bonk'' and ''Star Soldier''. Konami is the nineteenth-largest game company in the world by revenue. Konami also publishes the ''Yu-Gi-Oh'' Trading Card Game. The company originated in 1969 as a jukebox rental and repair business in Toyonaka, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 Video Games
1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The ''Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently shadowed craters near the Moon's poles. * January 11 – Over 100 people are killed in the Sidi-Hamed massacre in Algeria. * January 12 – Nineteen European nations agree to forbid human cloning. * January 17 – The ''Drudge Report'' breaks the story about U.S. President Bill Clinton's alleged affair with Monica Lewinsky, which will lead to the House of Representatives' impeachment of him. February * February 3 – Cavalese cable car disaster: A United States military pilot causes the deaths of 20 people near Trento, Italy, when his low-flying EA-6B Prowler severs the cable of a cable-car. * February 4 – The 5.9 Afghanistan earthquake shakes the Takhar Province with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (''Very strong''). With up to 4, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Konami Games
The following is a list of games either developed, published or licensed by Konami. Arcade 1977–1989 ; 1977 :*''Block Yard'' (released by Leijac) ; 1978 :*''Block Invader'' (released by Leijac) :*''Destroyer'' (released by Leijac) :*''Super Destroyer'' (released by Leijac) :*''Breaker'' (released by Leijac) ; 1979 :*''Car Chase'' ('' Head On'' clone, released by Leijac) :*''Astro Invader'' (''Kamikaze'' in Japan, released by Leijac (JP) and Stern (NA)) :*''Space King'' (''Space Invaders'' clone, released by Leijac) :*''Space King 2'' (''Space Invaders Part II'' clone, released by Leijac) :*''Rich Man'' ('' Gee Bee'' clone, released by Leijac) :*''Space Ship'' (''Star Fire'' clone, released by Leijac) :*''Space War'' (''Intruder'' in North America, ''Space Laser'' in Europe, released by Leijac (JP), Game Plan (NA), and Taito (EU)) ; 1980 :*''Maze'' (released by Leijac) ; 1981 :*''Barian'' (released by Leijac) :*'' The End'' (released by Leijac (JP) and Stern (NA)) :*''Amid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is a home video game console developed by Microsoft. As the successor to the original Xbox, it is the second console in the Xbox series. It competed with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles. It was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, with detailed launch and game information announced later that month at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The Xbox 360 features an online service, Xbox Live, which was expanded from its previous iteration on the original Xbox and received regular updates during the console's lifetime. Available in free and subscription-based varieties, Xbox Live allows users to: play games online; download games (through Xbox Live Arcade) and game demos; purchase and stream music, television programs, and films through the Xbox Music and Xbox Video portals; and access third-party content services through media streaming applications. In addition to online multimedia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konami Classics
''Konami Classics Vol. 1'' and ''Konami Classics Vol. 2'' are retail packages of three Xbox Live Arcade games developed and published by Konami. The disc works by inserting it into the console just like any other game. However, rather than directly launching any of the titles, it adds three items to the Xbox Live Arcade menu with a small disc icon next to each name. Games All games included in the compilation feature online leaderboards and achievements; online multiplayer is also supported for all games with multiplayer functionality.. Vol. 1 *'' Castlevania: Symphony of the Night'' (1997) *''Frogger'' (1981) *'' Super Contra'' (1987) Vol. 2 *''Contra'' (1987) *''Rush'n Attack'' (1985) *''Track & Field'' (1983) See also * ''Konami 80's Arcade Gallery'' - also titled ''Konami Arcade Classics'' and ''Konami 80's AC Special''. * ''Konami Antiques MSX Collection'' * '' Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits'' - also titled ''Konami Arcade Classics'' in Europe. * '' Konami Collector's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konami Antiques MSX Collection
''Konami Antiques MSX Collection'' is a series of compilations of MSX computer games released by Konami in Japan for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn between 1997 and 1998. Releases ''Konami Antiques MSX Collection Vol. 1'' — 1997 — PlayStation * ''Antarctic Adventure'' * ''Gradius'' a.k.a. ''Nemesis'' * '' Gofer no Yabō Episode II'' a.k.a. ''Nemesis 3'' * ''Hyper Sports 2'' * ''Konami's Boxing'' * ''Konami's Ping Pong'' * ''Mopi Ranger'' * ''Road Fighter'' * ''Sky Jaguar'' * ''Yie Ar Kung-Fu'' ''Konami Antiques MSX Collection Vol. 2'' — 1998 — PlayStation * ''Athletic Land'' * '' Gradius 2'' a.k.a. ''Nemesis 2'' * ''Knightmare'' * ''Konami's Golf'' * ''Konami's Billiards'' * ''Hyper Sports 3'' * ''Magical Tree'' * ''Super Cobra'' * ''TwinBee'' * '' Yie Ar Kung-Fu II'' ''Konami Antiques MSX Collection Vol. 3'' — 1998 — PlayStation * ''Comic Bakery'' * ''King's Valley'' * ''Konami's Tennis'' * ''Konami's Soccer'' * ''Konami Rally'' * ''Parodiu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arcade Hits
Arcade most often refers to: * Arcade game, a coin-operated game machine ** Arcade cabinet, housing which holds an arcade game's hardware ** Arcade system board, a standardized printed circuit board * Amusement arcade, a place with arcade games * Arcade (architecture), a series of adjoining arches * Shopping mall, one or more buildings forming a complex of shops, also sometimes called a shopping arcade Arcade or The Arcade may also refer to: Places Greece *Arcades (Crete), a town and city-state of ancient Crete, Greece Italy * Arcade, Italy, a town and commune in the region of Veneto United States * Arcade Building (Asheville, North Carolina) * Arden-Arcade, California * Arcade, Georgia, a city in Jackson County * Arcade (village), New York * Arcade (town), New York * The Arcade (Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts), a historic site in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts * The Arcade (Providence, Rhode Island), a historic shopping center * Arcade, Texas Arts and entertainment Books and comics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arcade Advanced
''Konami Collector's Series: Arcade Advanced'', known in Europe as ''Konami Collector's Series: Arcade Classics'', is a compilation video game created by Konami. It was first released on March 22, 2002 for the Game Boy Advance. A version was also released as a plug & play by Majesco Entertainment. Games ''Arcade Advanced'' is a compilation of six popular Konami games from the 1980s: ''Rush'n Attack'' (1985), ''Frogger'' (1981), ''Gyruss'' (1983), ''Time Pilot'' (1982), ''Scramble'' (1981), and ''Yie Ar Kung-Fu'' (1984). The games themselves are very accurate ports, with some minor exceptions. Four of the six games feature a two player mode which can be played both with and without a second cartridge, but having a second cartridge offers additional gameplay benefits. The famous Konami Code can also be used to enhance each of the games. ''Frogger'' (1981) ''Frogger'' is ported accurately except for the title screen theme song (in order to avoid copyright problems for using the child ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GameSpot
''GameSpot'' is an American video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information on video games. The site was launched on May 1, 1996, created by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. In addition to the information produced by ''GameSpot'' staff, the site also allows users to write their own reviews, blogs, and post on the site's forums. It has been owned by Fandom, Inc. since October 2022. In 2004, ''GameSpot'' won "Best Gaming Website" as chosen by the viewers in Spike TV's second ''Video Game Award Show'', and has won Webby Awards several times. The domain ''gamespot.com'' attracted at least 60 million visitors annually by October 2008 according to a Compete.com study. History In January 1996, Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein quit their positions at IDG and founded SpotMedia Communications. SpotMedia then launched ''GameSpot'' on May 1, 1996. Originally, ''GameSpot'' focused solely on personal computer games, so a sis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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