RETROCADE
RETROCADE
Eight years after release, Dragon Ball FighterZ still combines approachable controls, deep combat, substantial solo content and an expanded 45-character roster.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls delivers stylish 4v4 combat, but its limited costume selection and paid alternates leave a disappointing gap for Marvel fans.
John Wick: Continental Pursuit is now open to arcades worldwide, bringing a three-level light-gun adventure, motion effects and Mustang-inspired cabinet design.
Camp Miasma turns slasher sequels, fan sites, arcade memorabilia and space-bound killers into a detailed fictional franchise within Jane Schoenbrun’s new film.
LAI Games is bringing Asphalt Moto Blitz DX Plus to North America with a new cabinet, motion motorcycle controller, expanded content and cross-play support.
The #NoticeMe Game Jam produced five winners, but adapting indie games for coin-op play demands clear controls, fast starts, replay value and personality.
Bandai Namco’s Pac-Man Battle Royale Chompionship update covers June shipping for the standard cabinet, eight-player upgrades and the deluxe model’s venue exclusivity.
GIGA SHOT brings four-player shooting, an 86-inch screen and air-powered weapons to the arcade, but its ambitious hardware currently outshines the software.
Bandai Namco refreshes its commercial Pac-Man line-up with Battle Royale Chompionship Deluxe and the redesigned basketball game Pac-Man Baller.
Raw Thrills has revealed new footage, cabinet colours and gameplay details for Fast & Furious Arcade, alongside updates on production and shipping.
Sega’s Drone Racing Genesis swaps the steering wheel for a joystick, combining linked multiplayer, selectable drones and four colourful courses.
IAAPA 2022 showcased new arcade games, redemption machines, pinball tables and VR attractions, from compact skill games to enormous theme-park experiences.
Sega’s Drone Racing Genesis brings aerial competition to arcades with five drones, four courses, vivid visuals and a joystick-based control system.
Step ManiaX DX is now shipping, bringing a larger screen, stronger audio and expanded LED lighting to the rhythm arcade game’s deluxe cabinet.
Jousting Heroes updates classic aerial arcade combat with weapons, egg transformations, wind feedback and multiplayer cabinets for up to eight players.
Orders are open for Enter the Gungeon: House of the Gundead, a compact Griffin Aerotech light-gun cabinet with procedural gameplay and customised recoil.
A fictional Rocket League arcade cabinet promised steering-wheel controls, collectible cards, rocket effects and eight-player linking in an elaborate April Fools joke.
Wahlap’s Asphalt Moto Blitz DX brings three-axis motorcycle motion, four-player linking and nitro-fuelled racing to its 2023 arcade debut.
Nitto Game’s Zombies Crisis light-gun shooter has arrived at an Amusement Source International warehouse in Texas, opening North American sales to arcade operators.
Drakons: Realm Keepers is a large motion-based arcade attraction with competing display details, location testing and pricing still to be announced.
UNIS has unveiled Bigfoot Mayhem, a large dual-screen monster-truck arcade racer with motion hardware, four-player linking and destructive timed gameplay.
Raw Thrills is introducing a more compact Fast & Furious Arcade Standard Edition with updated software, four colours and an approximate $13,000 price.
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.
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.
TouchMagix has revealed its Pudgy Penguins redemption cabinet, with two-player controls and a planned appearance at Amusement Expo 2024.
Raw Thrills has updated its long-standing website and revealed a production-ready Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR cabinet ahead of Amusement Expo 2024.
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.
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.
Marvel: Contest of Champions Arcade is expanding beyond Dave & Busters, with revised cabinet branding, collectible cards and a wider operator release announced.
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.
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.
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.
Atari’s Asteroids Recharged arcade cabinet has begun a three-month Utah location test, giving Alan-1 valuable feedback on hardware, software and gameplay.
KungFu Kickball reaches arcades with a four-player cabinet, internet updates, eight characters, six stages and a listed price of $6495.
Bandai Namco has confirmed that Taiko no Tatsujin will reach North American arcades in November 2024, with US-assembled cabinets and online Passport support.
Atari and Alan-1 have opened orders for Asteroids Recharged Arcade, with three cabinet versions, US location testing and modern multiplayer features.
BumbleBear Games is adapting ZOMBEEZ: A Killer Queen Remix for a compact arcade cabinet with two-player play, high-score boards and boss battles.
Raw Thrills’ NBA Superstars has entered wider North American production and shipping, while online features and European availability remain works in progress.
Bandai Namco’s GoldStorm Pirates returns to US location testing with a redesigned motion cabinet, more playable stages and a possible Q1 2025 release window.
Raw Thrills has confirmed the Halo: Fireteam Raven two-player cabinet and detailed its wider IAAPA Expo 2024 line-up, including new updates and releases.
Taiko No Tatsujin USA Version has begun shipping in limited numbers, with online Passport access, per-song fees and further cabinets expected in 2025.
From 1975 pioneers to 1985 classics and 2000’s final arcade-era highlights, revisit the machines and design ideas reaching major anniversaries in 2025.
Three new North American arcade releases bring competitive bird combat, motion-based VR treasure hunting and multiplayer mining to venues.
Alan-1 is developing a large two-player arcade cabinet for Missile Command Recharged, with twin seating, a huge screen and distinctive new controls.
Bike Dash Delivery returns to a US Round1 location test, with localised cabinet elements, revised seating hardware and its commercial future still undecided.
Raw Thrills has fully unveiled Top Gun: Maverick, a four-player motion arcade flight game combining fighter jets, score racing and licensed music.
Sega’s Maimai DX heads towards North America with South Korean manufacturing, a $30,995 MSRP, planned updates and more details for arcade operators.
Alan-1’s Soda Slam! adapts precision drink pouring for two-player FEC redemption play, with a 70-inch 4K display, interactive effects and June shipping planned.
From the 1980 original to Battle Royale and giant LED cabinets, explore PAC-MAN’s 45-year arcade history across classic, rare and modern machines.
Food Fight Frenzy brings Atari’s food-throwing arcade action to a new multiplayer cabinet, with ready-to-ship machines and future conversion support.
Bandai Namco’s GoldStorm Pirates is preparing for Western arcade release, combining two-player motion shooting, treasure collection and a five-stage pirate adventure.
Alan-1’s Missile Command: Recharged Arcade expands Atari’s classic with trackball controls, state-based waves, physical effects and dedicated cabinet hardware.
New footage reveals Resident Evil 2: Dead Shot’s wired light guns, standing cabinet, precision shooting and possible release outlook.
Speglar brings mirror-powered combat, four-player controls and modern arcade hardware together in a dedicated cabinet inspired by classic single-screen action.
LAI Games and CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077: Turf Wars expands worldwide with a huge mixed-reality shooting cabinet, multiple modes and a gameplay update.
Bandai Namco has unveiled One Piece Dawn Strike, a vertically screened punching arcade game featuring characters from the hit One Piece franchise.
Alan-1’s Dr Pepper SODA SLAM! adds Fansville artwork, redesigned tap handles and updated cabinet displays to its competitive drink-pouring arcade game.
exA-Arcadia has released Hunter × Hunter: Nen × Impact for arcades, adding fast input response, expanded content and a 20-character roster.
Blue Motion Games is bringing two-player versions of Desert Chase and Cannonball Jam to venues seeking immersive arcade attractions with a smaller footprint.
Alan-1 is shipping Gravitar: Recharged Arcade, with revised gameplay, new features, ticket support and Pro and Pro+ cabinet options.
Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution World is coming to Europe with Electrocoin’s new Universal cabinet, larger screen and illuminated dance platform.
Bandai Namco has begun shipping Speed Rider 4DX and Mini World Motion, two IAAPA 2025 arcade releases with distinctive racing and motion features.
LAI Games is bringing Phantom Vanguard to North American arcades, with dual 4K screens, force-feedback guns and two military campaign theatres.
Alan-1’s MirrorFX cabinets bring three Atari Recharged games to arcades with glasses-free depth, expanded gameplay features and optional redemption hardware.
Adrenaline Amusements has revealed Disney Speedstorm Arcade, a licensed multiplayer kart racer with collectible cards, a motion base and four-cabinet linking.
Bandai Namco has revealed new details about Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune Ignition, including its cars, cabinet, handling, sound design and uncertain overseas release.
Raw Thrills has teased a Stranger Things arcade game, but its cabinet, gameplay and release details remain unknown after a brief social reveal.
National Arcade Day is a chance to revisit first arcade visits, early coin-op discoveries, owned cabinets and the enduring appeal of social gaming.
Disney Speedstorm Arcade is heading towards production with a revised cabinet, optional collectible cards, four-unit linking and substantial racing hardware.
Incredible Technologies’ Silver Strike: League Night updates arcade bowling with realistic physics, league play, operator tools and a compact portrait cabinet.
Raw Thrills has fully revealed Stranger Things Arcade, a huge four-player ball-toss cabinet with an 86-inch 4K screen and summer shipping planned.
LAI Games is bringing Asphalt 9 Legends Arcade DX Plus to North America, with an 85-inch 4K display, motion seat and four-player linking planned.
A warm RETROCADE reflection on friends, salt air, neon cabinets, pinball sounds, and the summer arcade nights that still glow in memory.
A nostalgic return to the crowded roller rink lobbies of the 1980s, where neon, arcade sounds, rental skates and friends made Friday night unforgettable.
A nostalgic walk through the crowded Christmas toy aisles of the 1980s, when packed shelves, bright boxes and handwritten wish lists made the season feel enormous.
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