A European arcade game distributor is preparing to showcase three new products at IAAPA Expo with a line-up spanning survival horror, anime and competitive multiplayer entertainment.
New titles including Resident Evil 2 Arcade, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Ninja Coin Clash and PAC-MAN Baller Derby, will lead Bandai Namco Amusement Europe’s exhibition across three stands in two halls at the Orlando trade show. The showcase will also feature existing arcade products, a preview of a new Warner Bros.-licensed vending product and celebrations marking 20 years of partnership with Raw Thrills.
One of the headline attractions will be Resident Evil 2 Arcade, a new two-player cooperative shooting game based on Capcom’s popular survival horror franchise. Scheduled to launch in spring 2027, the arcade machine will recreate elements of the Raccoon City outbreak, with players working together using realistic recoil gun controllers.
The experience will incorporate additional physical effects, including blasts of air and floor vibrations, designed to immerse players in the game’s horror setting.
The attraction brings one of gaming’s established franchises into the arcade environment, combining cooperative shooting gameplay with effects intended to enhance the physical experience.
Anime fans will also be catered for with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Ninja Coin Clash, a themed coin pusher inspired by the globally popular anime franchise. The game introduces a card feature alongside a prominent jackpot presentation, adding further elements to the traditional coin-pushing format.
Competitive arcade gaming
Another of the three headline attractions is PAC-MAN Baller Derby, a multiplayer social game combining basketball shooting with a racing-style competition.
The attraction accommodates four players competing against each other around a large LED display. Combining accurate basketball shooting with a first-past-the-post challenge, the game brings together elements of sport and competitive arcade entertainment.
Bandai Namco reports that initial location testing at major venues in the UK and US has produced strong results. The machine placed second among 212 titles during its initial testing and generated higher earnings than other licensed basketball titles.
The company has not provided further breakdowns of the testing results, but the reported performance forms part of its showcase for prospective operators.
Anniversary celebrations
Beyond the three new titles, visitors will receive an exclusive first look at a new Warner Bros.-licensed vending product. Further information about the machine is expected to be revealed ahead of the exhibition.
The show will also provide an opportunity for Bandai Namco to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its partnership with arcade developer Raw Thrills.
The companies’ arcade portfolio will feature in the wider exhibition, including Stranger Things Arcade and Godzilla: Kaiju Wars. A party celebrating the partnership milestone is also planned during IAAPA Expo in Orlando, USA.
James Anderson, Commercial and Sales Director at Bandai Namco Amusement Europe, said: “Every year, we bring our strongest line-up of machines to IAAPA Expo US, and this year, we have gone even bigger, with three stands across two halls.
“Visitors to stands S4409, S4609 and S4809 can enjoy the debuts of some of our most exciting new products, featuring some of the world’s biggest IPs, with a showcase of Bandai Namco Experience’s attractions and more reveals to come closer to the show opening its doors.
“We cannot wait to be there and celebrate the industry with friends and colleagues in the South Building this November.”
Over 70 years of entertainment
Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd is a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Amusement Inc., whose experience in amusement machine development dates back to 1955.
The European business supplies coin-operated amusement machines across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as other global markets. Its portfolio combines Bandai Namco products with games from leading manufacturers worldwide, serving a range of leisure and entertainment venues.
Alongside machine distribution, the company provides support services for operators, including machine spares, components, prizes, consumables, servicing, payment solutions, reporting and merchandising support.
Its IAAPA Expo 2026 showcase will bring together new licensed arcade releases and established products, with Resident Evil 2 Arcade, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Ninja Coin Clash and PAC-MAN Baller Derby leading the line-up at the top US industry trade show.
