Updates

DDR vs Pump It Up: What's the Difference?

A beginner-friendly comparison of DanceDanceRevolution and Pump It Up, covering pad layout, gameplay feel, music, difficulty, fitness, community impact, related rhythm games, and concon shop DDR and PIU merch.

The History of DanceDanceRevolution

A friendly history of DanceDanceRevolution, from its 1998 arcade debut to its cultural impact, competitive scene, fitness appeal, related rhythm games, and concon shop DDR merch.

What Is BEMANI? A Beginner's Guide

A beginner-friendly guide to what BEMANI means, how Beatmania started Konami's rhythm game legacy, the most popular BEMANI games, BEMANI music culture, and concon rhythm game merch picks.

My First Rhythm Game Merchandise

The story of how concon's rhythm game merch started at Sunnyvale Golfland, grew through MAGFest, and became a convention artist journey built around arcade fans.

What's in My Bag Every Time I Go to Round1

After years of forgetting stuff and overheating at the arcade, here's exactly what I bring to every Round1 session — from arcade cards to the right shoes.