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Sega Amusements tests seated VR shooter Alpha Ops VR Strike, while Konami revives Contra for a surprising gun-based redemption arcade conversion.
Sega’s Alpha Ops VR Strike combines a military-vehicle cabinet, motion seating, hybrid VR controller and Unreal Engine 5 combat for IAAPA 2024.
IAAPA 2024’s preview day revealed new rhythm, VR, racing, sports and competitive arcade attractions before the main trade show opened.
IAAPA 2024 delivered a substantial 2025 arcade pipeline, from Taiko No Tatsujin and GoldStorm Pirates to new VR, racing and redemption attractions.
Alpha Ops VR Strike receives a revised cabinet design, confirmed pre-orders and an expected April or May industry release from Sega Amusements.
DEAL Expo 2025 in Dubai revealed new arcade games, revised cabinets and distributor line-ups from Sega, Bandai Namco, ASI and other manufacturers.
AAA 2025 day one in Guangzhou showcased Wahlap’s VR, Pokémon, basketball and multiplayer games alongside Bandai Namco’s latest Chinese arcade releases.
A stage-by-stage preview of Alpha Ops VR Strike, Sega Amusements and 3MindWave’s seated VR motion shooter, including its final boss mission.
SEGA Amusements has begun shipping Alpha Ops VR Strike, a three-stage motion-based VR arcade shooter with a transforming vehicle and dual 65-inch displays.
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