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From Target: Terror to Godzilla Kaiju Wars, explore Raw Thrills’ biggest arcade releases, redemption machines, cancelled projects and future direction at 25.
Raw Thrills and Betson have released eight advertising kits for arcade operators, covering titles such as Halo: Fireteam Raven and Super Bikes 3.
Bowl Expo 2022 promised an unusually busy arcade line-up, with new redemption games, VR attractions, racing-style experiences and major amusement exhibitors heading to Las Vegas.
Raw Thrills’ Fast & Furious arcade racer brings dual 65-inch displays, motion hardware, licensed supercars, new tracks and QR-based accounts.
MotoGP VR has appeared in location testing at Dave & Buster’s, offering a headset-based take on Raw Thrills’ serious motorcycle racing simulator.
Raw Thrills updates Injustice Arcade with Series 4 cards and offers a closer look at the Fast & Furious Arcade cabinet ahead of IAAPA 2022.
Raw Thrills has revealed new footage, cabinet colours and gameplay details for Fast & Furious Arcade, alongside updates on production and shipping.
Raw Thrills announces Big Buck Hunter Championship XV livestreams and shares new Fast & Furious Arcade images, locations and availability details.
Big Buck Hunter’s 15th world championship, a new Pokémon ball-toss machine and the latest pinball, racing and arcade industry developments.
Raw Thrills showcased a new Halo: Fireteam Raven cabinet, MotoGP VR, Minecraft Dungeons Arcade Series 2 and Fast & Furious Arcade at IAAPA 2022.
Minecraft Dungeons Arcade expands to 98 collectible cards with Series 2, the Hidden Depths level, and three more stages planned for future updates.
Enter a planned giveaway for a physical Nintendo Switch copy of Cruis’n Blast signed by Eugene Jarvis, with one to three raffle entries available.
EAG 2023 showcased European arcade distributors, redemption equipment, pinball and new video games, offering a remote look at the commercial amusement market.
A fictional Rocket League arcade cabinet promised steering-wheel controls, collectible cards, rocket effects and eight-player linking in an elaborate April Fools joke.
Amusement Expo 2023 showcased record attendance, new arcade games, pinball, redemption attractions and VR hardware from leading industry manufacturers.
Raw Thrills has two unannounced arcade prototypes on test: King Kong of Skull Island II and the dinosaur-themed T-Rex Adventure VR.
May 2023’s arcade releases include House of the Gundead, Donut Dodo Do! and a new four-player tethered model of Halo: Fireteam Raven.
Raw Thrills’ MotoGP VR has begun shipping to ordered arcade venues, bringing updated circuits, new riders, VR headsets and eight-bike multiplayer racing.
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.
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.
Raw Thrills brought Godzilla VR, King Kong’s final chapters, Fast & Furious Arcade SD and an expanded Big Buck Hunter to IAAPA 2023.
IAAPA 2023 revealed a packed 2024 arcade pipeline, spanning racing games, pinball, redemption machines, licensed attractions and evolving VR experiences.
CES 2024 brought Stern Pinball, Raw Thrills, Bandai Namco and My Arcade together, highlighting new pinball, VR, classic-game and home arcade products.
DPVR’s E4C arcade VR headset debuted at CES 2024 with 4K visuals, 3DoF tracking and commercial features aimed at attractions and simulator operators.
Raw Thrills’ T-Rex Safari VR Adventure brings four short dinosaur-themed VR experiences, motion effects and interactive prehistoric encounters to arcades.
Triotech’s SuperBlaster begins shipping worldwide, while Raw Thrills’ 2018 TMNT arcade game reaches PC and consoles as Wrath of the Mutants.
Raw Thrills has updated its long-standing website and revealed a production-ready Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR cabinet ahead of Amusement Expo 2024.
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.
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.
Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR is now shipping to arcades, bringing mounted-gun monster combat, two launch stages and plans for three more levels.
Bowl Expo previews, DPVR’s arcade VR partnerships, an Asteroids Recharged location test and key arcade and home-gaming headlines.
Raw Thrills’ Series 3 update for Minecraft Dungeons Arcade raises the card total to 118 and introduces holographic Hero Cards for players.
Raw Thrills reveals fresh footage and details for Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR, T-Rex Safari VR Adventure and Marvel: Contest of Champions.
Catch up on the latest arcade news, including Raw Thrills trailers, Japanese game updates, Amusement Expo products, trade shows and Golden Axe television plans.
Raw Thrills’ Angry Birds Boom! has appeared as a playable location test, offering early clues about its cabinet, gameplay and possible arcade future.
Raw Thrills and Play Mechanix have teased Superstar, a four-player basketball arcade game that could connect to the legacy of NBA Jam.
NBA Superstars brings licensed NBA teams, four-player action and Tim Kitzrow’s commentary to a modern arcade basketball cabinet from Play Mechanix and Raw Thrills.
Raw Thrills’ Marvel: Contest of Champions leaves Dave & Buster’s exclusivity behind with collectible cards, casual battles and a wider arcade release.
Bowl Expo 2024 brings cranes, redemption games, VR attractions, pinball and arcade releases from Raw Thrills, Sega, TouchMagix and more.
Bowl Expo 2024 showcased new redemption games, cranes, videmption attractions and arcade releases from Raw Thrills, LAI Games, UNIS and more.
Raw Thrills’ NBA Superstars has entered wider North American production and shipping, while online features and European availability remain works in progress.
Raw Thrills and Play Mechanix unveil Angry Birds Boom!, a competitive two-player redemption cabinet with destructible scenes, force-feedback launchers and ticket play.
New screenshots suggest Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR could receive three promised chapters, potentially debuting at IAAPA 2024 alongside other Raw Thrills titles.
Raw Thrills has released a two-player upright version of Halo: Fireteam Raven, adding a more compact cabinet option for arcades and entertainment venues.
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.
IAAPA 2024 previews the arcade, redemption, pinball, VR and simulator products expected to shape amusement venues in 2025, from Orlando’s vast trade show floor.
IAAPA 2024 delivered new redemption games, VR attractions and major arcade releases from Raw Thrills, TouchMagix, Wahlap, Alan-1 and Night Heron.
From OutRun 2 and Wangan Midnight to Taiko no Tatsujin, revisit 18 years of arcade news, industry milestones and unexpected reader favourites.
A detailed look at 2024 arcade business conditions, trade shows, new games, venue openings, hardware announcements and arcade-history preservation.
Raw Thrills is testing a motion-based Top Gun Maverick arcade game, with aircraft controls, Dave & Buster’s promotion and a rich air-combat history.
Raw Thrills is adapting The Wizard of Oz for video redemption arcades, combining a giant spinner, ticket bonuses, a 110-inch display and reusable cards.
Raw Thrills has fully unveiled Top Gun: Maverick, a four-player motion arcade flight game combining fighter jets, score racing and licensed music.
Minecraft Dungeons Arcade Series 4 adds the Pumpkin Patch level, new Hero cards and promotional materials, with connected cabinets set to update automatically.
Amusement Expo 2025 delivered major arcade reveals, from Top Gun Maverick and Maimai DX to mixed-reality shooters, redemption games and connected attractions.
Raw Thrills has shared new details on Top Gun: Maverick and The Wizard of Oz, including release timing, pricing and gameplay updates.
Raw Thrills has released Minecraft Dungeons Arcade Series 4, adding 25 cards, Pumpkin Pastures and a free update for connected machines.
PlayX4 spotlights South Korean arcade makers, while Raw Thrills, Konami, Wangan Midnight, UNIS and Jersey Jack Pinball share major updates.
Raw Thrills completes Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR Ultimate with four new chapters and ships Top Gun: Maverick to North American arcade buyers.
Bowl Expo and IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 delivered a varied look at new arcade games, redemption machines, racing titles, VR attractions and operator-focused equipment.
Jamjam’n Jelly EXALENTE reaches exA-Arcadia, while Raw Thrills’ Fast & Furious Arcade Edition brings the driving game to Switch, Xbox and PlayStation.
Raw Thrills is testing a non-VR Godzilla cabinet and Jackpot Racer, a dual-screen motorcycle redemption game that may change before production.
IAAPA Expo Europe 2025 in Barcelona showcased new arcade games, redemption equipment, pinball, VR and mixed-reality attractions for commercial venues.
Raw Thrills’ IAAPA 2025 preview covers Jackpot Racer, Godzilla Kaiju Wars Deluxe, plus new features for Angry Birds Boom! and The Wizard of Oz.
Our IAAPA Expo 2025 preview tracks announced arcade games, redemption machines, pinball, racing cabinets, VR attractions and exhibitor booth locations.
IAAPA 2025 brought new arcade games, redemption machines and cabinet updates from Raw Thrills, TouchMagix, Wahlap, Alan-1 and Blue Motion Games.
Raw Thrills adds the Chicken Jockey to Minecraft Dungeons Arcade and 40 cards plus a solo story mode to Marvel: Contest of Champions.
Angry Birds Boom v1.29 is now live, adding jackpot scoring, leaderboards, mid-game joining and interface changes to Raw Thrills’ ticket arcade game.
January 2026 brought new arcades, pinball venues, museums and family entertainment centres to North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Our Amusement Expo 2026 preview covers major arcade manufacturers, new cabinets, redemption games, pinball, racing titles and immersive attractions in Las Vegas.
Raw Thrills has teased a Stranger Things arcade game, but its cabinet, gameplay and release details remain unknown after a brief social reveal.
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.
Big Buck Hunter: Reloaded receives the Mountain Goat, three bonus games and a Pro account T-shirt sweepstakes for online-connected arcade cabinets.
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