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Ikeda Minorock x Gichi Otsuka

Minoru Ikeda, owner and operator of Mikado arcades in the Tokyo area, and author Gichi Otsuka sitting together at a table, drinking, and discussing arcade game history while looking at old magazines.

“Darius, without a doubt, represents the ultimate form of arcade games as machines, continuing from the ‘70s and ‘80s.” – Ikeda Minorock, Mikado arcade owner and operator

Darius in 1987: An Account by Zenji Ishii of Gamest

Former Gamest editor Zenji Ishii posing for a photo that appeared in his interview in the D30 fanzine, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Darius.

“It’s a game where you can really immerse yourself in the world…I find it challenging to articulate my feelings well. Whether in words or writing, expressing how amazing this game is can be difficult for me.” – Zenji Ishii, Editor at Gamest magazine

Game Center Chronicles Part 3

Densha de Go! 3

Ikeda remembers there being so many people packed into Hey to play CSV2 that they couldn’t all fit on the floor that it was on at the same time.