Raw Thrills used Amusement Expo 2025 to showcase two recent arcade releases: Top Gun: Maverick and The Wizard of Oz. Here is a concise update on what has changed, when each game is expected and what operators can expect.
If you enjoy keeping up with new arcade releases, visit the RETROCADE Arcade Blog for more industry coverage. Previous coverage also looked at Maimai DX and Cyberpunk 2077: Turf Wars.
Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick is Raw Thrills’ first aerial-combat game. Players select from four fighter jets and take on six missions in an action-focused shooting experience. A limited release is already available at Dave & Buster’s locations, while broader availability is planned.
What has changed since Amusement Expo?
- The game is currently available outside the United States.
- US availability is expected to expand widely in June.
- Pricing is expected to be similar to Fast & Furious Arcade DX, which was in the region of $25,000 per unit.
- Gameplay has been adjusted, but no new content was indicated. The changes concern “how you fly” and may address the virtual ceiling that could sometimes be reached on certain levels.
- The controls and hardware remain unchanged.
For operators and venues comparing larger commercial cabinets, RETROCADE’s Arcade Machine Buying Guide provides a useful starting point.
The Wizard of Oz
Raw Thrills’ The Wizard of Oz takes the property into videmption, combining video-game elements with physical cards. The title received less attention during the show, but additional footage is available in the Raw Thrills booth video.
Release and operator details
- Worldwide shipping is scheduled for May.
- The shipping version is expected to match the version shown above.
- Operators can disable the cards if they prefer.
- In testing against Monopoly RNG, the card-enabled version of The Wizard of Oz consistently outperformed Monopoly RNG.
- Pricing is expected to be similar to, but lower than, Monopoly RNG.
Those considering different formats can also browse RETROCADE’s arcade machines and racing arcade range for other commercial-style options.
More Raw Thrills updates to come
Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR and Minecraft Dungeons Arcade Series 4 were also present at Amusement Expo. Further updates on both games are expected, but no additional information was ready for publication at the time of this report.
For now, which of Raw Thrills’ new games interests you most: the aerial action of Top Gun: Maverick or the card-based The Wizard of Oz?
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