EVO Japan Roll Call

Oh I really wish I could go.

 

4AM blackstar?!

 

While I'm very much looking forward to my trip to Japan, I will likely only attend EVO Japan if there is a VF tournament. It doesn't have to be official, a side tournament would suffice just so long as something VF related is organized for the event.

Regardless, I would be interested in meeting up and going to arcades.

 

I'm going to Japan next month for the first time but I'm most certainly going to EVO Japan also.

 

Book your flights/lodging!

EVO Japan dates announced. Jan 26-28th @ Akihabara UDX.

They also announced a pre-event May 20-21 at the same place. I leave Tokyo May 15th but hopefully I can stay for an extra week.

 

^no idea. I'll look into it when I get there. Ive heard everything is easy to navigate as an English speaker including hotels. Especially in the main touristy areas like Shinjuku or Shibuya where Im staying. Renzo told me its a good idea to use AirBnB so may give that a try come January.

 

I cant seem to find any VF5 machines anywhere I've been. Been to a few Club Sega in Akihabara and HEY. Also several Taito Stations there and in Shinjuku. Nothing where Im staying in Shibuya either. I heard Nishi Sport has it but only one I see listed is in Osaka. Supposedly there is one in Shinjuku. Anyone know where its at? Only found a single cab for VF2 as far as Virtua Fighter is concerned. I know the game is old but there is a ton of old games here being played still. No love for VF5 Final Showdown or VF in general except for some DOA5 cabs.

 

Takadanobaba has mikado Game Center. It's very close to the train station. Btw, very good ramen shop one block down!

Ooyma has game newton. It's a little haul, but definitely the place to go.

Akihabara has club sega. Pretty dead during the days.

Your going to have to conquer shinjuku station in order to get to these locations. Scary at first, but gets easier if you practice.

Have a good time!

 

Was just at Takadanobaba last night. Will check again. Im a few blocks away from Nishisjhinjuku Sega so Ill check there now and the other spots you listed. Thanks bro!

 

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...do-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

http://oyama.game-newton.co.jp/

 

I went to the old one across from Akihiabara station last night. I assumed the other ones nearby didnt have vf so I didnt even bother entering. Was tired spending a bunch of time playing light gun games at HEY and Game. Ill check them out this weekend.

Just left Club Sega Shinjuku. 2 head to heads with about 6 players. None of them very good for the fact I was able to go on a few win streaks despite not using a joystick in over 5 years. Still alot of fun though. I like that one token gets you 2 plays!