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SEGA announced Virtua Fighter 3tb Online for arcades in Japan during the Amusement Expo in Tokyo Big Sight event before beginning the “APM3” exhibition match event for Virtua Fighter esports. The game will have similar features seen in Virtua Fighter esports (Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown in US & EU) such as national matches, in-store matches, password competition with friends, ability to use Aime cards to save progress, and change from original and arrange BGM.Virtua Fighter 3tb Online will be released for Japanese arcades on November 28th. This is exciting news for competitive VF players in Japan, however, it ...
CD “Virtua Fighter 3tb Online PREMIUM MUSIC COLLECTION” will be released on December 14th💿Includes many VF3 Arr. songs, rare sound sources, and new vocal songs by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi!
Pachinko was a bit of a dying market due to demographic factors and also expensive underlying regulations that force frequent upgrades and replacement of these machines at a minimum every two years, but it was compounded in 2016 by laws around gambling addiction, that were enacted into law not because of the Pachinko industry but because of the recent legalisation of casinos - Pachinko got caught in the crossfire. The industry has been shrinking since re-regulation till now by about 5% per year driven by parlour closures. Payouts from the machines were reduced and so was excitement, and advertising curbs also limited growth. But rules have loosened recently, specifically allowing more latitude for Pachinko advertising but also around Pachinko machine features, and analysts in the sector typically see the regulatory cycles playing out over a decade before turning again. This is going to be good for smaller Pachinko operators that have been under a lot of pressure from both higher utility costs and the inability to run profitably with all the regulation, who have otherwise been leaving the market in droves over the last decade. The end of the pandemic has also helped. Although, the market is still generally on a downtrend, especially on general inflation.There are more trends to be aware of. There are now Smart Pachislot and Smart Pachinko machines that are easier to manage because they don't shoot out medals or coins associated with their slot machine-like jackpots. These are really expensive machines, and only really make sense for high profile parlours to buy. The good thing is Sega Sammy is highly exposed to these sorts of machines and high quality customers, and ordering for these units has wholly beaten expectations and puts them ahead of less sophisticated competitors. This is also why Pachislot grew but Pachinko not as much - Pachislot is younger and the smart machines drive more of the mix there, while Pachinko is still waiting for the smart products to grow in the mix. Utilisation rates are also growing faster on Pachislot compared to Pachinko, driving upgrades. Sega Sammy, as well as competitor Universal Entertainment (OTCPK:UETMF), have also both been benefiting from the periodic need of parlours to upgrade machines to comply with gambling standards, now getting lots of orders for the 6.5th generation Pachislot machines, and also orders for Smart Pachinko machines too although smartification hasn't ...
“IAAPA 2023 was truly an unforgettable event! A big thank you to all guests who visited us during the four-day show; it was a pleasure to see you all there! We are genuinely humbled by your positive feedback that Sega Amusements had the most impressive line-up of games at the show,” commented Paul Williams, CEO at SEGA Amusements. Apex Rebels truly stole the spotlight as a showstopper. Players and operators were raving about it, calling it one of the slickest arcade racing games on the market, with gameplay that won them over instantly. This game is definitely a must-watch in 2024, as operators are already looking to make space for it in their arcades and FECs. Hyper Cross debuted alongside Apex Rebels, exciting operators with its innovative approach to motion games. The new snowmobile experience captivated players and operators alike. Another jewel that attracted large crowds was Zombies Ready Deady Go! Players are calling it the best derby-styled, fast-paced game they've ever played, while ...
