GAIME Light Gun Revives Classic Arcade Shooters with AI Tech for Modern Screens

In an ambitious move to bridge classic gaming with modern hardware, Tassei Denki and parent company Dashine Electronics have officially announced the GAIME light gun system—an innovative, AI-enhanced controller designed to make legendary arcade titles like Time Crisis, Point Blank, Steel Gunner, and Steel Gunner 2 accessible on today’s flat-screen displays.

The GAIME light gun is set to launch on Kickstarter at 12 noon EST on June 24th, 2025, aiming to deliver a seamless plug-and-play experience for retro gaming enthusiasts. Traditionally, beloved arcade shooters like Namco’s Time Crisis were restricted to older hardware, specifically CRT televisions compatible with PlayStation’s G-Con controllers.

Modern solutions have been scarce or technically demanding, leaving many fans longing for the authentic light-gun experience.

The GAIME system, however, promises to sidestep these barriers by using proprietary technology featuring a high-resolution camera and AI algorithms.

According to the official statement from Tassei Denki, the AI-driven system “automatically recalibrates as you move or change angles and distance, requiring no complex setup or calibration.

It’s designed for true plug-and-play simplicity, letting you jump straight into gameplay.” To celebrate this revival, Tassei Denki has secured global licensing from Bandai Namco to include a custom-licensed version of Time Crisis, based on the iconic System 22 arcade ROM.

This approach ensures a faithful recreation of the original experience and preserves the high-octane gameplay that made Time Crisis a household name.

Furthermore, the inclusion of additional classics like Point Blank, Steel Gunner, and Steel Gunner 2 broadens the package’s appeal for all fans of rail shooters and retro games. The GAIME light gun system will be offered in several packages.

The base $89.99 edition includes the main unit and gun controller.

A deluxe package, priced at $119.99, adds a pedal controller—essential for that authentic Time Crisis feel—alongside additional bonus items.

Early bird Kickstarter backers can look forward to exclusive perks like a unique keychain and discounted pricing.

Tassei Denki will also debut the GAIME system at Bellesalle Akihabara on March 15th, providing fans a chance to see the hardware in action before its fall release. In a recent statement, Tassei Denki emphasized its commitment to revitalizing classic gaming peripherals: “Specialized controllers such as racing wheels and fight sticks are thriving, but light guns have nearly vanished from the modern games room.

Our goal with GAIME is to restore light-gun games to their rightful place in gaming culture.” GAIME aims to eliminate the technical hurdles of infrared sensors and complicated setups, offering intelligent self-calibration that ensures high accuracy and responsiveness across a variety of distances, perspectives, and screen sizes—even when angled or tilted.

Promotional footage and hands-on demos suggest the system lives up to its promise of accuracy and ease of use, delivering a “gameplay experience as exhilarating as back in the old days.” The GAIME Kickstarter launch marks a major step in rejuvenating light gun arcade shooters for the Nintendo Switch generation and beyond, reaffirming Tassei Denki and Dashine Electronics’ roles as innovators in retro gaming technology.

For more updates, visit the official GAIME website or follow their Kickstarter campaign for pre-order information and future announcements.

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