Welcome to the second a part of our IAAPA 2025 wrap-up, the place we run down the assorted firms with new arcade video games that have been on the present this 12 months. Final time gave a take a look at Arcade Heroes’ web site advertisers, and on this put up we’ve a number of massive names within the type of Bandai Namco, Sega Amusements, and LAI Video games. Initially UNIS have been going to be a part of this too, however because of the quantity of latest video games they introduced and movies needing to be uploaded due to that, they must wait for an additional half. To make up for that, there may be one small further inclusion on the finish… learn on to seek out out.

Bandai Namco

Yearly at IAAPA, the American and European wings of Bandai Namco’s amusement enterprise be a part of forces to current their product traces. This implies you get a packed sales space, with each their very own video games but in addition examples they completely distribute in both territory, as you will note beneath. Bandai Namco had a better proportion of product out of their Chinese language companions than earlier years, bringing extra video video games over by these companions than they’ve finished up to now. They’re nonetheless working with studios in each Asia and Europe, although China has risen in prominence as you possibly can see right here:

The complete checklist of the video games that they had (not together with the European aspect’s distribution community) seems to be like:

  • Velocity Rider 4DX
  • The Future
  • Mini World
  • Pac-Man Pixel Bash Bistro
  • Pac-Man Road Vary
  • GoldStorm Pirates
  • Taiko no Tatsujin
  • Animal Kaiser Plus
  • Rockin’ Bowl-O-Rama
  • Jumpin’ Jupiter
  • Ball Insanity
  • Tower Island
  • Strike Hook
  • Tom & Jerry Kitchen Chaos
  • Looney Tunes Pink Zone Rush

For a sport Bandai Namco have picked up in North America however nowhere else (as different firms struck offers for it in numerous areas), Velocity Rider 4DX by veteran Taiwanese arcade sport studio IGS and Chinese language cupboard makers Baohui is the most recent evolution of the previous firm’s unique bike racer sequence. Earlier incarnations of this have maybe blended in with the pack somewhat too effectively, however this one boasts a marked enchancment over what got here earlier than in practically each division, notably presentation (each software program and {hardware}). The modern drift-shift function additionally works fairly nice:

BN additionally had not one, however two rail shooters from the Chinese language outfit Superwing (although their brand oddly says “Superwin”), which they’re carrying throughout all Western territories. These are somewhat stunning, contemplating they solely simply bought GoldStorm Pirates out right here, in addition to having Resident Evil 2: Lifeless Shot (presently not prepared for commerce reveals – but) within the works, however it does actually permit extra selection. Each are environmental motion-type cupboards, with The Future being an unique sci-fi blaster, while the three participant Mini World chases the youngsters viewers extra with its Minecraft-esque type primarily based on a Chinese language property.

Each are undoubtedly much less strong total than GoldStorm, although are in all probability cheaper, and the sturdy mounted gun kick-back mechanism (touted by Superwing as a primary) is neat at the very least. Additionally, the movement seat on The Future is surprisingly well-articulated, with it swaying as your troopers stroll:

For their very own produce, initially it appeared Bandai Namco’s Pac-Man merchandise would solely encompass the prevailing Pac-Man Road Vary, the brand new Baller Jr addition to that, and the latest Bistro version of Pac-Man’s Pixel Bash, however in the long run they did have the newer Pac-Man whacker (now renamed Whack-The-Ghosties) and interactive kiddie experience not too long ago seen at GTI Asia China, regardless of neither being previewed upfront. In addition they have a brand new pores and skin for the Pac-Man Pixel Bash which follows together with the opposite Road Vary video games, and has the “forty fifth anniversary” brand on it, however I didn’t discover any additions to the software program. These are each very properly themed and designed, although apparently are priced excessive:

GoldStorm Pirates and Taiko no Tatsujin additionally returned, following their US debuts eventually 12 months’s IAAPA. Sadly there was a cloud over the rollout of the latter for a while now – in keeping with the final phrase gleaned from Bandai Namco on the present, the whole course of has presently been paused indefinitely, owing to numerous points with the cupboards that have been assembled within the US (believed formally to be the drum harnesses). Many Round1USA areas have nonetheless been receiving their cupboards, however gamers are inspired to not attempt superior content material on them attributable to their defects.

It’s a disgrace for issues to have gone this fashion with Taiko, particularly after the temper was so excessive on its debut eventually IAAPA, however they need to put it proper and get it again on monitor quickly. As ever, this must also function a lesson for anybody else trying to convey out rhythm video games within the West… the cupboards must be high quality. In the event that they aren’t, gamers is not going to solely discover, they are going to broadcast it on-line and phrase travels quick.

Sega Amusements

Sega Amusements hosted a sales space full of selection this 12 months; while final IAAPA that they had Apex Rebels and Alpha Ops VR Strike (accessible once more right here of their customary and absolutely full manufacturing variations, respectively) at one finish, with the remaining largely dedicated to redemption, this time that they had quite a few completely different items unfold throughout the total gamut of their house. Prize video games actually nonetheless fashioned a big a part of that, with Mini Dice Prize World and others taking delight of place, however there was a lot extra apart from.

Their full lineup as follows:

  • Putt It! Par-Tee
  • Simon Arcade
  • Daytona Championship USA Movement Version
  • Hyper Cross Single
  • Apex Rebels Normal
  • Alpha Ops VR Strike
  • Maimai DX
  • Subsoccer Arcade
  • Huge Sea Fishing
  • Mini Dice Prize World
  • Excessive 5 Tickets
  • Excessive 5
  • Ability Fall Revolution sequence
  • Allstars Sports activities sequence

Although not a new-new sport as such, Maimai DX made its first ever look at an IAAPA present right here, to a lot appreciation from its devoted followers and admirers (Sega had a group of professional gamers available once more, like they did at Amusement Expo again in March). The present US rollout for it appears to be going fairly effectively proper now, with quite a few Genda-owned areas now receiving their cupboards following Round1’s (although there was a number of minor hold-ups owing to networking paperwork at some). Undecided what number of impartial locations are getting one, as they’re nonetheless fairly the acquisition, however at the very least a number of appear to be. There may be additionally now a older Maimai (not of the DX selection) in my arcade; extra particulars on that one other time.

Segueing properly into our subsequent piece (given the monitor being performed within the above video), Daytona USA got here again as soon as once more right here too with the brand new Movement Version of Daytona Championship USA. Utilizing the air compressor base design initially engineered for Apex Rebels (the brand new non-motion model of which was sited subsequent to it), that is getting its first correct deluxe movement cupboard in consequence, since its SDLX one was arduous to return by. This bought tons of play all through the entire present, and has been essentially the most seen video from it on the channel up to now, which fits to indicate how massive a draw sturdy, basic titles like Daytona nonetheless are:

In redemption, their primary two video games have been Simon Arcade and the brand new mini golf/alley curler fusion Putt It! Par-Tee. While Simon was a easy sufficient ball toss effort welded with the foundations of that sport, Putt It! had extra happening gameplay-wise, with its aggressive socializing component placing a very good twist on two previous arcade sport tropes, and the video screens make it extra engaging and characterful. The cupboard design might probably be tweaked, as a number of discovered the playfield barely slim to become familiar with, however it’s enjoyable:

Of some observe within the social leisure aspect of issues, Subsoccer Arcade is now accessible by Sega Amusements and confirmed up right here. That they had a brand new video boxer available by the title of Cyberboxer too, nevertheless that one will solely be carried by them exterior of North America. Current video games like Hyper Cross (with its new single cupboard), On Goal, and Huge Sea Fishing have been additionally current; it initially appeared like a number of different items together with the 2-Participant version of On Goal can be there, however they weren’t in the long run.

Additionally observe that there have been fewer Japanese representatives or staff of Bandai Namco Expertise and Sega Fave this 12 months, seemingly owing to their very own Amusement Expo solely simply taking place, although the Western counterparts had loads of new faces from their UK groups round. Sega Amusements moreover had somewhat recognition for the late Paul Williams on their sales space desk, following his unhappy passing final month.

LAI Video games

LAI Video games have been upping their presence at IAAPA in recent times, to the purpose the place they’re now one of many arcade exhibitors with the largest cubicles by far. That very a lot continued this 12 months:

LAI’s full checklist of video games was:

  • Phantom Vanguard
  • Kaiju Rampage Unite
  • Hyper Grid
  • Dice Conflict
  • Soccer Rocker
  • Ubisoft All-Star VR
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Turf Wars
  • Asphalt Moto Blitz DX
  • NASCAR Pitstop
  • Galaxy Hunter
  • Twister
  • Seasons Cranes

Although it had already made its world premiere at IAAPA Expo Europe in September, this present provided the primary likelihood for anybody within the States to present Ubisoft All-Star VR a attempt exterior of location testing. As such, LAI have been giving it a hefty push right here with two linked models, although what number of areas that purchase multiple stays to be seen. The curved billboards within the again do make for fairly the spectacle:

This one was talked about already within the earlier put up overlaying Wahlap, however their Phantom Vanguard shooter made with IGS and unique Trendy Fight sport creators Gameloft was additionally accessible on LAI’s sales space, because of them completely distributing it over right here. For extra taking pictures sport thrills from Wahlap and IGS, that they had the brand new Kaiju Rampage Unite 4 participant mannequin too (although no environmental one).

LAI additionally had a brand new Playmore and IGS-made pusher, Dice Conflict, the Hyper Grid and Soccer Rocker social leisure points of interest, and returning video games like Cyberpunk 2077: Turf Wars. That one was enjoying and feeling a lot better than it did at Amusement Expo earlier this 12 months, which was good to see, and it additionally received second place within the IAAPA Brass Ring awards (Coastal’s Scorching Wheels Final Speedway got here first).

Participant One Amusement Group

As a bonus, Participant One Amusement Group deserve a fast point out right here too for bringing far more than earlier years. Along with Blue Movement Video games’ beforehand lined two participant version of Desert Chase, Taito and Wahlap’s Getter Spin D, and the Kiddleton-branded mini cranes, that they had a pair surprises out of Japan – owing to P1AG’s new possession by Genda, Marvelous’ Strive Catch prize sport and Naruto Emblem Battle have been available. These have each been showing at Genda-owned areas in North America for a while, and now P1AG have gotten their palms on them. It does look like Naruto is simply accessible for different areas and operators as a income share choice, although don’t take that as sure (bemBlake within the video beneath was asking the workers available, and didn’t get a 100% certain reply):

That’s the top of this a part of our IAAPA 2025 protection, however test again subsequent week for the subsequent put up; the likes of exA-Arcadia, UNIS, JET Video games, and extra are nonetheless coming, relying on our YouTube channel’s uploads. Which of the brand new arcade video games seen right here curiosity you most?