100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience
2012 · 68 MIN · IMDB 6.5 · 148 VOTES · DIR. Brad Crawford
Overview
Imagine a world where video games reign supreme. Five story buildings filled with arcade cabinets, old and new, inundate the streets. Welcome to downtown Tokyo, Japan. A place where the arcades of the 80s and 90s not only still exist, but thrive and have evolved into an elaborate, unmatchable gaming experience. 100 Yen is a historical documentary about the evolution of arcades and the culture surrounding it - from the birth of arcades to the game centers that still thrive today. With a predominant focus on the three major arcade genres, Shooting games, Fighting games and Rhythm games, 100 Yen explores the culture and evolution of arcades through the past and present. Featuring interviews with industry professionals, game programmers and designers, casual gamers and gaming icons from Japan, Canada, and the USA.
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00:01:34 Taito was founded 60 years ago.
00:04:14 Historical records show that
00:05:57 and i'll swap it out in the machine.
00:07:50 'That's good enough'
00:10:18 Of course...
00:13:18 One other thing is, for the person who deposited their 100 yen coin
00:15:15 that in an interesting way, has been about purchasing time.
00:16:31 and that's what really attracted me to fighting games.
00:18:22 Without a doubt, for 2D fighters
00:19:47 Once I was around that age I really didn't get nervous.
00:21:37 Because of this, you treat the game differently
00:23:36 between Japan's and foreign countries' arcades.
00:25:56 That's the kind of atmosphere you can expect in an arcade.
00:27:55 my gaming alias is Akudaikan.
00:30:30 It's just completely different playing these games
00:31:42 until it becomes second nature or muscle memory.
00:36:27 and more about making friends.
00:48:45 they are always trying to appeal to passerby
00:50:39 that's usually where you'll see the most customers...
00:52:45 Arcades like Round 1, for example, are becoming
00:53:43 is essentially losing to today's consoles...
00:55:04 like Mahjong Fight Club or other elaborate titles
00:56:51 we aren't just giving up.
00:59:24 Is really popular among foreigners.