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Big Buck Hunter XVI crowns its champion, while Pinball Expo, Naruto, Pac-Man and a packed set of arcade-industry headlines share the spotlight.
Bandai Namco’s Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 6RR+ adds cars, music and features for Japan, with a possible Asia and Oceania release still unconfirmed.
Air Strike Warplane may reach the United States through LAI Games, with IAAPA 2023 offering clues about the aerial-combat cabinet’s identity.
VR 360 Action planned an unusually substantial IAAPA 2023 giveaway: a two-seat, motion-based OMG Simulator valued at approximately $30,000.
Gesture Art & Design enters the arcade market with Food Flight, a motion-capture redemption game designed for full-body play and future platform updates.
Sega Amusements and 3MindWave’s Apex Rebels racing cabinet has been spotted testing in the UK, revealing its screen, camera and unanswered hardware questions.
Wahlap’s IAAPA 2023 line-up includes Asphalt Moto Blitz DX, Prize Popper, Thunderbolt Shot, Alley Oop Blitz and new crane machines.
Sega Amusements unveils Apex Rebels, a four-player motion racer with Aero-Drift, a 65-inch display and Unreal Engine 5 visuals for IAAPA 2023.
Touch Magix presented Crazy Prize, Pop It!, Carnival Cups Crane and new merchandise plans at IAAPA Expo 2023 in Orlando.
LAI Games’ IAAPA 2023 line-up includes two coin pushers, Asphalt Moto Blitz DX and the motion-based aerial combat game Air Strike.
Amusement Source International’s IAAPA 2023 line-up spans motorcycle racing, augmented reality, overhead driving, redemption games and more.
Sega Amusements’ IAAPA 2023 line-up includes Apex Rebels, Hyper Cross, zombie redemption, Bop It! Battle, Allstars Air Hockey and prize machines.
Sega’s Zombies! Ready, Deady, Go! turns ball rolling into a frantic zombie race with animated hazards, ticket rewards and four playable characters.
Raw Thrills is introducing a more compact Fast & Furious Arcade Standard Edition with updated software, four colours and an approximate $13,000 price.
The Walking Dead is joining Big Buck Hunter Reloaded alongside new mini-games, returning caribou content and two existing zombie-themed hunting experiences.
Andamiro’s IAAPA 2023 line-up includes Pump It Up Phoenix, Bobblehead Baseball VS, a new crane machine and several themed redemption attractions.
Bullseye: Crack Shot returns at IAAPA 2023 with standard and deluxe cabinets, metal light-gun gameplay, ticket support and unresolved stage details.
Raw Thrills has revealed King Kong of Skull Island II, adding two new chapters, fresh enemies and updated artwork for existing and new cabinets.
Raw Thrills previewed Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR at IAAPA 2023, combining kaiju battles, motion effects, mounted cannons and a two-stage VR format.
IAAPA 2023 brings new arcade games, pinball, redemption machines, VR attractions and simulators into focus ahead of the 2024 amusement season.
IAAPA 2023 delivered major arcade announcements, large-scale attractions, VR systems, pinball and release updates for operators, venues and Australian enthusiasts.
Raw Thrills brought Godzilla VR, King Kong’s final chapters, Fast & Furious Arcade SD and an expanded Big Buck Hunter to IAAPA 2023.
exA-Arcadia expands its fighting-game line-up with Arcana Heart 3 Xtend, Omen of Sorrow: Arising Chaos and Phantom Breaker: Omnia.
Sega’s IAAPA 2023 booth featured Apex Rebels, Hyper Cross, Zombies! Ready, Deady, Go! and a broad selection of new redemption attractions.
IAAPA 2023 brought Stern, Jersey Jack, American Pinball, Chicago Gaming and Retro Arcade Remakes together for a look at new pinball attractions.
Amusement Expo 2023 revealed major Japanese arcade projects from Bandai Namco, Konami, Sega, Taito and Capcom, plus attendance trends shaping the industry.
LAI Games showcased Asphalt Moto Blitz DX, Air Strike, Dragon’s Bane and Cosmic Spire at IAAPA 2023, balancing spectacle with operator-focused practicality.
JET Games brought Mega Shot, Big Shot, darts, videmption and interactive rides to IAAPA 2023 as the Florida company expanded beyond redemption attractions.
Adrenaline Amusements showcased Drakons: Realm Keepers at IAAPA 2023, combining motion, shooting gameplay, LED visuals and nine levels for arcade operators.
The Polycade Sente brings wall mounting, interchangeable controls and licensed digital games to a more modular arcade cabinet for home and commercial use.
Andamiro USA’s IAAPA 2023 showcase featured Pump It Up Phoenix, Bobblehead Baseball VS., cranes, merchandisers and licensed redemption attractions.
Coastal Amusements showcased Bullseye Crackshot, Surf League, Wild Things, Dinosaur Era and a broad redemption line-up at IAAPA 2023.
Wahlap and Amusement Source International brought racing, redemption, shooting and family arcade games to IAAPA 2023, including Thunderbolt Shot and Zombie Crisis.
Catch up on Nova Blast City, Big Buck Hunter Reloaded, Goldstorm Pirates, Avian Knights, Daytona USA 2 and wider arcade-industry news.
Seventeen years of arcade coverage are celebrated with a new identity, reflections on the industry, and a question about readers’ favourite games.
UNIS showcased Bigfoot Mayhem, Lane Master Xtreme, Godzilla Vs. Kong Smasher and a substantial range of redemption games and cranes at IAAPA 2023.
Spooky Pinball’s next two machines pair the colourful Looney Tunes universe with the horror of Texas Chainsaw Massacre on one shared design.
Street Fighter 6 Type Arcade gets a Japanese launch date as Sega updates Chunithm and Men in Black amid wider arcade industry concerns.
IAAPA 2023 revealed a packed 2024 arcade pipeline, spanning racing games, pinball, redemption machines, licensed attractions and evolving VR experiences.
Coastal Amusements’ Bullseye Crack Shot brings eight shooting scenarios, recoil guns and multiple cabinet formats to the latest arcade redemption line-up.
Arcana Heart 3 Xtend reaches Japanese arcades on exA-Arcadia, adding new characters, refreshed graphics and a pink cartridge kit for Western pre-orders.
Crazy Racing is a six-player motion racing simulator with three 4K screens, wind effects and a mix of modified arcade games and driving titles.
December 2023 brought new arcades across North America, Europe and Asia, from independent rhythm venues to huge family entertainment centres.
DSM Arcade entered 2024 with two released games, growing production support and Perfect Pour, a new bar-focused arcade concept planned for launch.
Street Fighter 6 Type Arcade has reached selected Round1USA venues, replacing Street Fighter V setups while remaining a limited US arcade release.
A detailed 2023 arcade industry review covering operator performance, trade shows, new game releases, venue growth, equipment costs and the year’s biggest stories.
Stern Pinball is preparing to reveal its JAWS machine, with information arriving in stages and gameplay details scheduled for Sunday.
Stern Pinball’s JAWS brings the Amity Island shark hunt to pinball with film footage, Richard Dreyfuss speech, John Williams music and three models.
LAI Games expands its arcade-exclusive lineup with a motion motorcycle racer, aerial combat cabinet and three-player coin-pusher attraction.
CES 2024 brought Stern Pinball, Raw Thrills, Bandai Namco and My Arcade together, highlighting new pinball, VR, classic-game and home arcade products.
Sega’s Japanese restructure, GENDA’s first arcade game, ExA-Arcadia’s Aka & Blue Type-R revival and the latest trade-show headlines lead 2024’s roundup.
Our EAG Expo 2024 preview covers the London show’s expected arcade games, pinball, redemption attractions and key exhibitors from 16 to 18 January.
EAG 2024 brought new European arcade games, VR attractions, rhythm machines, redemption titles and pinball releases to London’s ExCeL exhibition floor.
Project NEON brings a modern TATE shoot ’em up to Neo Geo AES and MVS, with co-op play, five stages, Collector’s Editions and pre-orders now open.
DPVR’s E4C arcade VR headset debuted at CES 2024 with 4K visuals, 3DoF tracking and commercial features aimed at attractions and simulator operators.
Dave & Buster’s Dallas introduced a Store of the Future format with Social Bays, The Arena, immersive sports viewing and major opening-weekend promotions.
January’s arcade venue roundup covers new barcades, pinball rooms, family entertainment centres and international openings, plus upcoming projects and closures.
ICE is testing Quarterback Pro, a compact American football redemption game that may launch under a different name—or remain a beta project.
Andamiro’s Bobblehead Baseball VS. brings two-player baseball, a 43-inch display and flexible ticket or amusement-only operation to modern arcades.
Raw Thrills’ T-Rex Safari VR Adventure brings four short dinosaur-themed VR experiences, motion effects and interactive prehistoric encounters to arcades.
Sega’s Apex Rebels brings motion racing, adaptive difficulty, boost mechanics and four-player linking to arcades with a substantial 65-inch cabinet.
The latest arcade news covers Avian Knights’ world tournament, an Insert Coin watch party, TouchTunes’ acquisition and EAG 2024 highlights.
LAI Games has teased Smash DX, an off-road arcade racer that may be connected to Superwing’s Extreme Offroad ahead of Amusement Expo 2024.
Sega’s Apex Rebels brings five distinctive cars, varied performance stats and four tracks to the arcade racing scene, including a Daytona-inspired AC7B.
American Pinball has begun shipping the limited Galactic Tank Force Signature Edition, featuring signed artwork, animated tank details and a collector gift package.
Multimorphic is adapting The Princess Bride for its P3 pinball platform, with three dedicated editions, interchangeable game kits and updated hardware features.
Touhou Scarlet Diabolique Fantastica headlines exA-Arcadia’s latest showcase, with TATE support, worldwide platform plans and a preview of upcoming releases.
Explore Motorland Sakura in Apex Rebels, an Expert Japanese arcade-racing circuit featuring cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji, temples and challenging elevation changes.
A packed arcade industry update covering MajorMega’s acquisition, exA-Arcadia, StepManiaX, Mike Jang, VR venues, sports games and new research.
BlueBurst is a growing directory for arcades, gaming retailers, repair shops, tournaments, events and communities, founded by Khalill Marsh.
Triotech’s SuperBlaster begins shipping worldwide, while Raw Thrills’ 2018 TMNT arcade game reaches PC and consoles as Wrath of the Mutants.
Arcade trade-show news from FEExpo, IAAPI, DEAL and Amusement Expo, including new games, distributor line-ups and upcoming industry showcases.
LAI Games reveals Smash DX, a motion-based off-road combat racer with four-player linking, ten vehicles, five tracks and destructive arcade action.
Sega’s Zombies! Ready, Deady, Go! brings four-player ball-rolling derby action, zombie racers, a 65-inch screen and ticket-winning competition to arcades.
Bike Dash Delivery, Bandai Namco’s pedal-powered food delivery arcade game, has reached the US for testing at Round1USA in Aurora, Illinois.
TouchMagix has revealed its Pudgy Penguins redemption cabinet, with two-player controls and a planned appearance at Amusement Expo 2024.
American Pinball’s Barry O’s Barbeque Challenge celebrates Barry Oursler with a grill-themed playfield, two editions and royalties supporting his estate.
Atari is heading back to dedicated coin-op gaming with Alan-1, bringing Recharged titles, interactive hardware, optional tickets and competitive high-score systems to arcades.
Raw Thrills has updated its long-standing website and revealed a production-ready Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR cabinet ahead of Amusement Expo 2024.
exA-Arcadia will bring twelve fighting games to EVO Japan 2024, including released titles, Japanese market reveals and several unannounced projects.
Amusement Expo 2024 dominates this arcade news round-up, alongside Bike Dash Delivery tests, Japanese rhythm-game updates, pinball reveals and industry headlines.
Atari’s Asteroids Recharged Arcade is the first of ten Recharged titles heading to modern arcades through Alan-1, with a Q3 2024 release target.
Amusement Expo 2024 previews the arcade, pinball, redemption and VR machines manufacturers planned to showcase for the coming summer season.
Minecraft Dungeons Arcade is set to receive a two-player cabinet, offering operators a smaller and more affordable alternative to the original four-player machine.
Jitsu Squad Feat. Samurai Pizza Cats brings a distinct arcade-balanced beat ’em up, new playable character and operator blood setting to exA-Arcadia.
Marvel: Contest of Champions Arcade is expanding beyond Dave & Busters, with revised cabinet branding, collectible cards and a wider operator release announced.
A first look at Amusement Expo 2024 booth tours, covering Team Play, Raw Thrills, Bandai Namco, Sega, LAI Games and leading pinball manufacturers.
Animal Kaiser Plus revives Bandai Namco’s collectible card arcade series, with a new red cabinet, card-buying mode and UK and US releases planned.
Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR is now shipping to arcades, bringing mounted-gun monster combat, two launch stages and plans for three more levels.
Touhou Scarlet Diabolique Fantastica adapts the sixth PC game for exA-Arcadia, adding TATE support, lower input lag, new voices and two pre-order kit options.
Thunder Attack combines giant chaingun-style weapons, a 65-inch screen and scannable power-up cards in a challenging new four-level arcade shooter.
Alan-1 has opened pre-orders for Asteroids Recharged and Avian Knights, with two- and three-player Asteroids cabinets planned for arcade release.
Amusement Expo 2024 showcased new redemption games, racing attractions, immersive experiences, cranes and operator tools from major arcade exhibitors.
March 2024 delivered new arcades, barcades, pinball venues and FEC developments across North America, Europe, Japan, the Philippines and Australia.
A fictional Five Nights at Freddy’s VR arcade cabinet promised motion, wind, sanitisation and jackpots before its April Fools origins were revealed.
JET Games USA’s Mega Shot is a large-format shooting arcade game with aluminium rifles, six scenarios, linked multiplayer and single or DX cabinet options.
Shooters Fes 2024 revealed exA-Arcadia updates for Airgallet, Fixeight, Jamjam’N Jelly and Cambria Sword AC, including new gameplay features.
From Stern’s John Wick pinball teaser to Omen of Sorrow, location tests and Starcade episodes, here are the latest arcade industry updates.
The latest arcade news covers NBA Superstars, rhythm-game updates, boutique Alice pinball, Round1USA attractions, trade shows and industry headlines.
AAMA Gala 2024, UNIS trailers, Asteroids Recharged, Maimai DX Prism and tributes to Namco veteran Shukuo Ishikawa headline this arcade news roundup.
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