This year's AOU exhibition, held in Japan from February 19-21, saw a dramatic increase in attendance numbers compared to previous years, and could be an indication that 2008 will be a stronger year for the amusement industry.

The total number of visitors reached over 38,000 and new games, including Konami’s Byon Byon action arcade game, received a great response.

A telescopic fist simulator, in which players use a plastic fist to punch enemies in a variety of mini-games, it has been described as a cross between old robot wrestling games and whackers.