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On Test From Raw Thrills: Godzilla Kaiju Wars [Non-VR]; Jackpot Racer

On Test From Raw Thrills: Godzilla Kaiju Wars [Non-VR]; Jackpot Racer

Arcadian September 4, 2025 0

With the start of the next big trade show season for the amusement industry edging closer, today we have got two games that have recently been seen on location test out in the arcade

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Location Test Mania: Resident Evil 2: Dead Shot (Capcom/Bandai Namco); Pop’n Music (Konami); Forklift Frenzy (Bay Tek)

Location Test Mania: Resident Evil 2: Dead Shot (Capcom/Bandai Namco); Pop’n Music (Konami); Forklift Frenzy (Bay Tek)

Arcadian July 16, 2025 0

While it’s been a slow news period for the summer, that doesn’t mean nothing is happening behind-the-scenes within the arcade world. We have three games on test to discuss today, known as “location tests”

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On Test: Star Wars Death Star Assault, Beatmania IIDX 33 Sparkle Shower, Earthion EXA Label

On Test: Star Wars Death Star Assault, Beatmania IIDX 33 Sparkle Shower, Earthion EXA Label

Arcadian June 29, 2025 0

Though usually light on big announcements or releases, Summer often brings with it a good chance for companies to try out upcoming titles or concepts, so it is time once again to round up

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LAI Games Begins Testing Ubisoft All-Star VR

LAI Games Begins Testing Ubisoft All-Star VR

Arcadian May 31, 2025 0

Much has been said in recent months about arcade virtual reality (and VR in general) declining from the heights of its second boom period. That doesn’t stop new pieces from appearing altogether, however, as

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Bandai Namco Tests Bike Dash Delivery In The US Again

Bandai Namco Tests Bike Dash Delivery In The US Again

Arcadian March 10, 2025 0

Back in 2023, two new Bandai Namco arcade games suddenly appeared on test; one was GoldStorm Pirates, the other being Bike Dash Delivery. GoldStorm is just about ready to release in the West, following

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Raw Thrills Reveals Top Gun Maverick For Arcades

Raw Thrills Reveals Top Gun Maverick For Arcades

Arcadian February 27, 2025 0

Top Gun Maverick is one of the biggest movies to come along in the past few years, and given the action-packed premise, what better film to turn into an arcade game than this? That’s

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Bandai Namco Tests New Magic Wand Shooter “Magi Blast”

Bandai Namco Tests New Magic Wand Shooter “Magi Blast”

Arcadian February 26, 2025 0

Big arcade news has just kept on coming with Bandai Namco of late, be it their overseas launches of Taiko No Tatsujin and GoldStorm Pirates or tests for their next music game and Wangan

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Bandai Namco To Test New Arcade Music Game “Penda Beats” In Japan

Bandai Namco To Test New Arcade Music Game “Penda Beats” In Japan

Arcadian January 30, 2025 0

A few weeks ago, mention was made in a Newsbytes of a mysterious new Bandai Namco Amusement trademark. Little was clear but from the logo design and title, it looked like it could be

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New On Test From Triotech: VR Drone Invasion / SkyRider Interactive VR

New On Test From Triotech: VR Drone Invasion / SkyRider Interactive VR

Arcadian December 24, 2024 0

We don’t always receive news of a new piece on location test just before the end of a year, but here is one that has just been spotted. This surprise is coming from Triotech,

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Taking A Look At Two On Test From Konami: Contra Burst (US) & Gitadora Arena Model (JP)

Taking A Look At Two On Test From Konami: Contra Burst (US) & Gitadora Arena Model (JP)

Arcadian November 4, 2024 0

Though IAAPA season brings forth a lot of tests for new arcade games that will likely appear at the event, some companies who don’t attend it are also trialling some new developments – one

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