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Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
is a Japanese composer of video game music, singer, and video game voice actor. He has composed music for various games produced by Sega, including ''Virtua Fighter 2'' and ''Shenmue''. He first gained major recognition after the release of ''Daytona USA'', for which he had written all music and personally sang all vocals. With the arcade games, ''Derby Owners Club'', ''World Club Champion Football'' and '' Star Horse'', he also recorded live orchestras. Aside from original compositions, he also arranges, provides vocals, and is a performer for a variety of projects, including S.S.T from 1988 to 1993, and .from 2004 onwards. He is well-known voicing the character Kage-Maru of ''Virtua Fighter'' franchise. He has a younger brother named , who is a manga artist and member of the artist-writer duo Ark Performance along with Kōichi Ishikawa. Works Video games Voice acting Concerts Mitsuyoshi's music from ''Shenmue'' was performed live at the first ''Symphonic Game Music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ameba (website)
is a Japanese blogging and social networking website. In December 2009, Ameba launched Ameba Now, a micro-blogging platform competing with Twitter. In March 2009 Ameba launched Ameba Pico, a Facebook app for the English market based on the virtual community Ameba Pigg. Ameba Pigg (PC version) Pigg is a Japanese blog virtual community in which users can customize an avatar, socialize with people around the world using replicas of landmarks around the world like Shibuya 109 and the Statue of Liberty. Users can also decorate their own rooms with different types of furniture, bought with virtual currencies called "Gummies", "Tokens", and "Silver Coin". Users can and invite other players to their rooms and leave them messages. For the English version, Gummies and Tokens are game currencies that are earned by doing in-game tasks such as ringing other people's rooms and giving the props, while "Candy Gold" is a currency in the game which users can only acquire by paying real mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starhorse
Starhorse is a Sega horse racing arcade game which allows players to gamble for tokens. The first in the Starhorse series appeared in 2000; it was followed by ''Starhorse 2001'', ''Starhorse 2002'', ''Starhorse Progress'' (2003), ''Starhorse2 New Generation'' (2005), and ''Starhorse Progress Returns'' (2009 sequel to ''Starhorse Progress''.). ''Starhorse2 Second Fusion'' (2006) has the ability to simulate actual Japan Racing Association events. It was followed by ''StarHorse3'' (2011). In 2009, at least 10,657 machines of ''Starhorse2 Fifth Expansion'' (2009) alone had been sold to arcade 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 * ... operators, and by March 2011, the same game had grossed ¥4.8 billion from machine sales, equivalent to nearly $60 million. In 2011, ''StarHor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virtua Fighter Remix
is a fighting game created for the Sega Model 1 arcade platform by AM2, a development group within Sega, headed by Yu Suzuki. An early prototype version was location tested in Japan by August 1993, before the complete game was released worldwide in October 1993. It is the first game in the ''Virtua Fighter'' series, and the first arcade fighting game to feature fully 3D polygon graphics. The game has been ported to several platforms including the Sega Saturn, Sega 32X, and Microsoft Windows. The game was critically acclaimed and a major hit, becoming one of Sega's best-selling arcade games of all time with more than 40,000 arcade units sold while the Saturn versions sold over copies. ''Virtua Fighter'' was highly regarded for its in-depth 3D fighting engine and real-world fighting techniques, and has been revolutionary and highly influential in the evolution of the genre and video games in general. An update titled ''Virtua Fighter Remix'', developed by AM1, was released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manx TT Superbike
''Manx TT Super Bike'' is a 1995 arcade racing game developed jointly by Sega AM3 and Sega-AM4. It is a motorcycle racing game built for the Sega Model 2 arcade board. Up to 8 players can race in this game if enough arcade cabinets are linked together, following on from ''Daytona USA''. It was later ported to the Sega Saturn by Tantalus Interactive and to Windows by Perfect Entertainment. The game's setting is the Isle of Man TT - the world-famous and demanding motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man. There are two courses to race on: the Laxey Coast course for novices and the more difficult TT (" Tourist Trophy") Course for veteran players. While the TT Course is based on the actual course on the Isle of Man, the Laxey Coast is a fictional course designed by the game developers, though its scenery is drawn from the Isle of Man. The arcade game was known at the time for its impressive graphics and innovative cabinet. Many arcade motorcycle games incorporated a bike-like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sega Rally Championship
''SEGA Rally Championship'' is a 1994 racing video game developed by Sega AM3 and published by Sega. Originally released for arcades using the Sega Model 2 board, it was converted to the Sega Saturn in 1995 and Windows in 1997. The unique selling point of ''Sega Rally Championship'' was the ability to drive on different surfaces, with different friction properties, with the car's handling changing accordingly. As the first racing game to incorporate this feature, ''Sega Rally Championship'' is considered to be one of the milestones in the evolution of the racing game genre.''Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2009'', page 103. It was also an early rally racing game and featured cooperative gameplay alongside the usual competitive multiplayer. The music for the arcade game was composed by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, while the Sega Saturn version's soundtrack consisted of a combination of newly composed music by Naofumi Hataya and arrangements of the arcade originals arranged and pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virtua Striker
is a series of association football sports video games released by Sega for arcades. Originally developed by Sega AM2 from 1994 to 1999, the series moved to Amusement Vision with ''Virtua Striker 3'', but it later moved to Sega Sports Design R&D Dept. with ''Virtua Striker 4''. The original ''Virtua Striker'', released in 1994, was the first association football game to use 3D computer graphics, and was also notable for its early use of texture mapping, along with Sega's own racing video game ''Daytona USA''. Sega advertised the game as "the first three-dimensional computer graphic soccer game". Only two games in the series have been released on home consoles - ''Virtua Striker 2'' (''ver. 2000.1'') for the Sega Dreamcast, and ''Virtua Striker 3'' for the GameCube. History The main arcade series includes: * ''Virtua Striker'' (1995) * ''Virtua Striker 2'' (1997) ** ''Virtua Striker 2 ver. '98'' (update, 1998) ** ''Virtua Striker 2 ver. '99'' (update, 1998) *** ''Virtua Striker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virtua Racing Deluxe
''Virtua Racing'', or ''V.R.'' for short, is a Formula One racing video game developed by Sega AM2 and released for arcades in 1992. ''Virtua Racing'' was initially a proof-of-concept application for exercising a new 3D graphics platform under development, the "Model 1". The results were so encouraging that ''Virtua Racing'' was fully developed into a standalone arcade title. The original arcade game has three levels, designated into difficulties. Beginner is "Big Forest", intermediate is "Bay Bridge" and expert is "Acropolis". Each level has its own special feature, for example the amusement park in "Big Forest", or the "Bay Bridge" itself, or the tight hairpin of "Acropolis". When selecting a car, the player can choose different transmission types. ''VR'' introduced the "V.R. View System" by allowing the player to choose one of four views to play the game. This feature was then used in most other Sega arcade racing games (and is mentioned as a feature in the attract mode of g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic CD
is a 1993 platform game for the Sega CD developed and published by Sega. The story follows Sonic the Hedgehog as he attempts to save an extraterrestrial body, Little Planet, from Doctor Robotnik. Like other '' Sonic'' games, Sonic runs and jumps through several themed levels while collecting rings and defeating robots. ''Sonic CD'' is distinguished by its time travel feature, a key aspect to the story and gameplay. By traveling through time, players can access different versions of stages, featuring alternative layouts, music, and graphics. The Sega CD's flagship game, ''Sonic CD'' was conceived as an enhanced port of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', but was reworked after lackluster sales of ''Sonic 2'' in Japan. Directed by Sonic co-creator Naoto Ohshima, the developers designed the game to show off the technical capabilities of the Sega CD. It features the debuts of Amy Rose and Metal Sonic, and includes animated cutscenes. Two soundtracks were composed for the game: the origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OutRunners
is a racing video game developed by Sega and AM1 and released in Japan, Europe, and North America in 1992. It constitutes the third release in the arcade ''OutRun'' series and was ported to the Mega Drive in 1994. Description ''OutRunners'' is the fourth game in the ''Out Run'' series, following ''Battle Out Run'' and ''Turbo Outrun''. After ''Turbo Outrun'''s departure from ''Out Run'''s laid-back, charming atmosphere, fans wanted a game that captured the spirit of the original. ''OutRunners'' succeeded in doing this; it brought back the ability to take different paths through forks in the road, returned to a lighthearted atmosphere, and distanced itself well from the "serious" ''Turbo Outrun''. The game featured head-to-head support, and with enough cabinets, up to eight players could challenge each other. It was also the only game in the ''Out Run'' series to feature various selectable cars and multiple endings until ''OutRun 2''. ''OutRunners'' was the most successful gam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virtua Racing
''Virtua Racing'', or ''V.R.'' for short, is a Formula One racing video game developed by Sega AM2 and released for arcades in 1992. ''Virtua Racing'' was initially a proof-of-concept application for exercising a new 3D graphics platform under development, the "Model 1". The results were so encouraging that ''Virtua Racing'' was fully developed into a standalone arcade title. The original arcade game has three levels, designated into difficulties. Beginner is "Big Forest", intermediate is "Bay Bridge" and expert is "Acropolis". Each level has its own special feature, for example the amusement park in "Big Forest", or the "Bay Bridge" itself, or the tight hairpin of "Acropolis". When selecting a car, the player can choose different transmission types. ''VR'' introduced the "V.R. View System" by allowing the player to choose one of four views to play the game. This feature was then used in most other Sega arcade racing games (and is mentioned as a feature in the attract mode of g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
After Burner III
''After Burner III'' is a video game released for the FM-Towns home computer in Japan and later ported to the Sega CD in Japan, Europe and North America. It is the third game in the ''After Burner is an arcade vehicular combat game developed and released by Sega in 1987. The player assumes control of an American F-14 Tomcat fighter jet, and must clear each of the game's eighteen unique stages by destroying incoming enemies, using both a m ...'' series, and a port of ''Strike Fighter'', a game released for Japanese arcades, itself a sequel to '' G-LOC: Air Battle''. The basic controls are the same as previous games in the series but this time the player has access to unlimited missiles. Reception Mega Action gave a review score of 48% praising the arcade style graphics and sound, the game intro and the option to change the gameplay camera. They criticized the gameplay lacking plot, detail and playability. References External links * ''After Burner III at UVL'' 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rent A Hero
''Rent A Hero'' is an action role-playing video game series released by Sega for the Mega Drive console in 1991 with a large emphasis on humor. The game features the same graphic engine previously used in the development of '' Sword of Vermilion''. However, ''Rent A Hero'' has an unusual innovation for the genre. Instead of using standard turn-based battles, fights are in a similar format to 2D fighting games. Plot Taro Yamada, or lives in the town of Corja in Japan with his mother, eccentric father and younger sister Alyssa; the family moved there after his father changed jobs. He received his Combat Armor by accident during their house-warming party, when he ordered pizza from 'Sensational Cafeteria' or SECA and instead received the suit. After realizing the suit gave him incredible strength and that he is required to pay for the armor, Taro decides to become a hero for hire, performing various heroic tasks and odd-jobs for the townspeople of Corja. Release ''Rent A Hero'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
