During my trip to Japan in August 2023, I extensively photographed. Below is a collage featuring the highlights of these three weeks through my lens. Not enough yet? Check out our hour-long vlog of our trip in 2018. https://www.deschuurr.nl/2019/trip-through-japan-film/
In October 2023, I visited World Game Circus, also known as “音楽ゲーム&レアゲームメインゲームセンター” (translated: Main Game Center for Music Games and Rare Games). Situated on the outskirts of Tokyo, World Arcade Circus is originally an arcade focused on international rhythm games. It consists of two buildings: a main building and a smaller branch across the road. […]
On August 19th, the Windjammers National Competition took place at the DDR-Exp arcade, Games Guild in Alphen aan den Rijn. This event brought together 13 participants who engaged in fierce competition to claim the title. The stakes were high, with prizes and certificates awaiting the winners. The competition featured matches played on both the original […]
AbunaiCon took place from August 9th to 11th in Veldhoven. The theme for this year was “Summer Magic Academia.” The weather was beautiful and warm, but not as hot as during the two previous editions. The program was once again stuffed with activities, ensuring there was plenty to do. Think of activities like miniature painting, […]
Now available for listening on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, and YouTube Music: the official soundtracks from the Airforce Ultra game, composed by Jerros and published by DeSchuurr. The album features 5 tracks that perfectly capture the chiptune vibes and retro sound and feel of the game: Airforce Ultra (main theme) Rambo mode Composed The Extend […]
About the app BMGRESS is an app created for score keeping in Beatmania. The game released on arcade is not able to save your scores. This can be frustrating, especially if you want to track your progress and improve yourself. Since I have access to play “Beatmania THE FINAL”, this is currently the only game […]
A day full of Japanese culture took place in central Leiden on 28 May. During the busy market, visitors could become acquainted with a wide variety of the Japanese culture. Upon arrival, visitors were greeted by stalls selling prints, bonsai trees, ikebana and detailed kimonos. But modern Japanese culture was also represented. Manga, anime […]
On May 6th and 7th, Made in Asia took place in Gorinchem, an event comparable to a comic convention but with a focus on Asian culture. On the ground floor, there were mainly booths selling goodies and food. The first floor hosted workshops, martial arts demonstrations, and other activities. A notable feature was the significant […]
Building the Arcade of DDRExp on miniature Scale In this exciting project, I embarked on the journey of constructing not just one, but eight miniature arcades. The challenge was to replicate the charm and essence of the original arcade machines while working on a smaller canvas. With Fusion 360, a powerful 3D design software that […]
On February 15th, the Gamestate Pump Cup was held at Gamestate Arena in Amsterdam. Three machines were set up for this competition and placed back-to-back in a circle, which was impressive to behold. The tournament was divided into three divisions, all using the double elimination bracket. This means that if you scored low in a […]