Shu-Daisai 2026 Shooting Game Event to Stream on May 30
The event is one of the few large-scale live streams dedicated solely to shooting games, a genre that has seen a resurgence in interest through arcade revivals and indie releases.
Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, MoguLive.
City Connection and Game Center Mikado will co-host the streaming event "Shu-Daisai ~Shooting Game Thanksgiving Festival~ 2026" on May 30, 2026. The event will be live-streamed on the Game Center Mikado YouTube channel. City Connection announced the date and opened the official website, which lists participating companies. The event is dedicated entirely to shooting games, a niche genre that has maintained a dedicated following in arcades and among retro enthusiasts. Game Center Mikado, a well-known arcade in Tokyo, has hosted similar events in the past, drawing both domestic and international viewers. The announcement did not specify the full lineup of games or participants, but the website is expected to update with more details as the date approaches. The event is free to watch on YouTube, and no tickets or registration are required for the stream.
The event is a collaboration between City Connection, a game publisher known for the Psyvariar and Saturn Shooting series, and Game Center Mikado, a Tokyo arcade that has been a hub for competitive shooting game play since its opening in 2009. The official website lists participating companies including City Connection, Exa-Arcadia, M2, and Taito, though the full game lineup has not been announced. The stream is expected to feature live gameplay demonstrations, developer commentary, and announcements of new shooting game releases or ports.
Game Center Mikado's YouTube channel has previously hosted similar events, including the "Shu-Daisai" in 2023 and 2024, which drew thousands of concurrent viewers from Japan and overseas. The arcade is known for its extensive collection of classic shooting games and its role in preserving arcade culture. City Connection has been active in reviving retro shooting game franchises, including recent ports of Battle Garegga and Armed Police Batrider to modern platforms.
The event is free to watch and requires no registration. The official website is expected to update with a detailed schedule and participant list closer to the date.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.