Chapter 1
The birthplace of shoulder-rubbing play
Chapter 2
The biology of the couch co-op high
Chapter 3
Global flavors of gathering around screens
Chapter 4
The modern renaissance of the living room
Ch 3 · Global flavors of gathering around screens
nintendo African FIFA Gaming Dens
Two players on the screen, side by side (side by side!) / We don't need the web to catch the vibe (catch the vibe!)
nintendo Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable series allowed Japanese gamers to hunt together in cafes, parks, and trains using PSP local ad-hoc wireless.
Quiz
What is the name of the local, device-to-device wireless connection type used by the PSP without an internet router?
Quiz
Which portable console hosted the local wireless boom of Monster Hunter in mid-2000s Japan?
nintendo Street corner maquinitas in Latin America built strong communities through local multiplayer gaming.
Quiz
What is the popular Spanish term for the street-side arcade cabinets found in Latin American corner shops?
Quiz
Which fighting game franchise became a massive cultural phenomenon in Mexican corner-shop arcades?
Fun Fact
The King of Fighters: In Mexico, the popularity of SNK's fighting games was so massive that bootleg cabinets were often decorated with hand-painted murals of the characters.
Quiz
Which real-time strategy game catalyzed the explosive growth of PC bangs in South Korea during the late 1990s?
Glossary
arcade (noun)
An indoor area containing coin-operated game machines. In 1978, Tokyo venues experienced a coin shortage due to the massive popularity of Space Invaders.
An indoor area containing coin-operated game machines. In 1978, Tokyo venues experienced a coin shortage due to the massive popularity of Space Invaders.
Quiz
Which sports video game franchise dominates the local multiplayer scene in African gaming dens?
Quiz
In which Nigerian city did gaming lounges become popular hubs for competitive local football gaming?