# Japanese arcades suffer week-long blackout following Sega server hack

Source: [Latest from Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/japanese-arcades-suffer-week-long-blackout-following-sega-server-hack-bandai-namco-titles-resume-trial-operations-as-sega-games-remain-offline) · 2026-11-08 · Industry
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Kind: security · Impact: medium

## In brief

- Some Japanese arcades have shown black screens for about a week after a Sega system outage.
- ITMedia News, as reported by Tom's Hardware, links the outage to a Sega server hack.
- As of the report, Sega games remained offline with no clear end in sight.

## Why it matters

Developers and operators relying on Sega's online arcade systems may face extended downtime, and the report suggests a breach can disrupt physical venues as well as online services.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-08: Reports say Japanese arcades have been without Sega games for a week after a server hack and outage

## Coverage

- [Japanese arcades suffer week-long blackout following Sega server hack](https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/japanese-arcades-suffer-week-long-blackout-following-sega-server-hack-bandai-namco-titles-resume-trial-operations-as-sega-games-remain-offline) — Latest from Tom's Hardware, 2026-11-08

Tags: sega, arcade, breach, outage, japan, security

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