Published in Sega Arcade History (February 27, 2002). One of a number of interviews with key figures in Sega’s arcade titles featured in the book. This one is with then-Sega AM2 department head Yu Suzuki, and discusses the history of Sega’s large-scale experience arcade games.
Published in Arcadia issues 27 (August 1st, 2002) and 28 (September 1st, 2002). Interviews and character profiles from Arcadia’s monthly beatmania IIDX column, Beat Raizing IIDX.
Published in Arcadia Issue 26 (July 1, 2002). Interview with beatmania series (as well as many other Bemani series) producer Yoshihiko Ota, in celebration of the recently released beatmania THE FINAL, the last entry in the 5-key beatmania series.
Published in Arcadia Issue 28 (September 1, 2002). Conversation with pop’n music sound director wac and beatmania IIDX sound director dj TAKA, in honor of the upcoming simultaneous soundtrack releases for pop’n music 8 and beatmania IIDX 7th style.
All sales data comes from Monthly Arcadia, with data from 35 cooperating game centers.
