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From Wichita to Melbourne, May 2023 brought a wave of new arcades, pinball rooms, bar venues and family entertainment centres worldwide.
Arcana Heart 3 Xtend is testing in Japan on exA-Arcadia, bringing 26 characters, four modes and a worldwide arcade release to fighting-game fans.
Amusement Expo 2023 revealed major Japanese arcade projects from Bandai Namco, Konami, Sega, Taito and Capcom, plus attendance trends shaping the industry.
From rhythm-game specialists to licensed FECs, June’s location watch surveys new arcade venues, expansions and upcoming attractions across four regions.
Bandai Namco’s Penda Beats enters testing at Namco Ikebukuro, revealing illuminated wotagei-style controllers and a colourful cabinet inspired by Japanese arcade rhythm games.
From MAGFest’s indie cabinets to Japanese arcade tests, Florida pinball and major industry headlines, catch up on the latest arcade news for February 2025.
Our October 2025 Location Watch visits new arcades, pinball lounges and family entertainment venues across North America, Europe and Asia.
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