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Arcade Mania: The Turbo-charged World of Japan's Game Centers
By CheapyD 01-05-2009 10:30 AM
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Click through to Amazon (and scroll down) to check out my video review! Note: UK CAGs can find it here. |
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PhaperPlane
- 01-05-2009, 11:05 AM
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Thanks Cheapy for posting a UK link
 I will most likely purchase a copy (Actually I will, whenever I do my next bundle order with Amazon, I'll pick it up), if I ever need to go to Japan (Which I really want to! However, during this economy downfall, the exchange rate isn't that great), this is most likely the only book I will take with me on my trip.  |
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xGunCrazyx
- 01-05-2009, 11:09 AM
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Picked up my copy when you gave it the OK
 I talked to Ashcraft over AIM the other night and I was telling him why I bought it and whatnot, he said you were "a great man". He appreciates your kind words towards his work from the sound of it lol I'd recommend reading the book. I really enjoyed how a lot of it was in color and whatnot, and there are plenty of interesting stories and tidbits that I hadn't heard of before |
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RelentlessRolento
- 01-05-2009, 11:14 AM
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been wanting to read ever since I saw it on Kotaku.
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oscargrouch
- 01-05-2009, 11:19 AM
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I really want to pick this up, it would make a nice coffee table book. However, I will have to wait until next month for it to fit into my new 2009 budget :(
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Vegan
- 01-05-2009, 01:14 PM
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My copy is arriving today. I ordered it on Saturday after watching your review. Looks like a great deal.
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LiK
- 01-05-2009, 01:50 PM
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i blogged that i got the book cuz of you, Cheapy. it worked!
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Wingwright
- 01-05-2009, 01:52 PM
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I've been wanting this game since hearing about it on the CAGcast.
I have some gift cards to Barnes and Noble and they didn't have it in yet before Christmas. Supposedly they didn't get it until January. I'll probably pick it up today. |
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Bluesilo
- 01-05-2009, 02:34 PM
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I've been reading this the past week. I know my opinion might not count for much, but its a great little read. If nothing else it made me nostalgic for a good arcade. Alas, there is nothing close to me so this is a fond memory.
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kPod
- 01-05-2009, 02:58 PM
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Got the book for Christmas. : D
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saunderscowie
- 01-05-2009, 03:07 PM
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I may just buy this to shut you up from plugging it all the time!
It looks like a good read, we will have to see... the presentation does look very good though. |
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plik
- 01-05-2009, 03:46 PM
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i was reading it this weekend, got the book for Christmas from my wife. it's a great read!
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Nibi
- 01-05-2009, 04:01 PM
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Got it as a Christmas gift and I love the content. I just wish the format were a bit larger.
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Emiroo
- 01-05-2009, 04:41 PM
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Got this for Xmas after watching CheapyD's video review on Amazon. The book is outstanding and fascinating. Don't hesitate to buy if you have ever spent 25 cents in any arcade anywhere!
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TahoeMax
- 01-05-2009, 05:22 PM
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They also plug it in this month's issue of Wired, which is kinda nifty
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goomba478
- 01-05-2009, 06:36 PM
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In for one
This way I can support Kotaku and CAG all at once. I've heard great things about this book and was happy to pay full price for it, but at this price I'd be crazy not to get one. Great video review too Cheapy! Not enough of those on Amazon ^_^ |
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JMEPO
- 01-05-2009, 06:37 PM
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Ordered a copy yesterday, should have it by Tommorow.
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ryanflucas
- 01-05-2009, 08:08 PM
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Just put in my order too.
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ryanflucas
- 01-05-2009, 08:09 PM
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While I'm thinking of it, can anyone recommend any DVD's on the topic of Japanese gaming/arcades? Did anyone ever do a video documentary on the subject?
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xGunCrazyx
- 01-05-2009, 09:06 PM
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@ryanflucas
Does The King of Kong count? lol |
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LiK
- 01-05-2009, 09:16 PM
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ryan, the Discovery, History and CNBC channels have done documentaries about video games and their history. they were excellent. not sure where you can find them tho.
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