It\u2019s nearly time for the next major arcade trade show out in China, GTI Asia China Expo 2026, which means that, among many others, site advertiser Wahlap are bringing out a slew of new releases. They typically always offer decent previews of these in advance of the event, and have done so this year in English<\/a> and Chinese<\/a>, (with some releases being exclusive to the latter). So, let\u2019s take a look at both to see what\u2019s up next from them before the show gets under way on the 10th:<\/p>\n The biggest of the bunch is undoubtedly the first ever appearance of Bandai Namco\u2019s Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune Ignition<\/em> outside of Japan, where it is still yet to release. Ever since being announced in early 2025<\/a> this has been one of the most anticipated arcade titles out there, and an early showing in China has looked likely after it was confirmed it would be coming there via Wahlap just under a year ago. As such, this is going to be their headlining game at GTI this year, so expect the red carpet to be well and truly rolled out for it on their booth.<\/a> Hopefully we\u2019ll also see that happening for it outside of Asia soon, and perhaps we\u2019ll get an announcement about that at the special live event coming up on Friday\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n As well as their showcase of Maximum Tune Ignition<\/em>, Wahlap are debuting a new-new title based on a major Chinese IP. Whilst it isn\u2019t the most known property outside of the country, Battle Through The Heavens<\/em> has been a big animated television series there since 2018, and now Wahlap are bringing out a card battler based on it with Taiwanese arcade veterans IGS. This further underlines the importance of the genre over there \u2013 also of note is that their card-based version of Raw Thrills and Play Mechanix\u2019s NBA Superstars<\/em> will be returning here. It would be surprising to see this one come over to the West, though:<\/p>\n We almost missed this one as Wahlap weirdly did not include it in their initial Chinese preview, but there will also be a new Pok\u00e9mon piece, Pok\u00e9mon Spot,<\/em><\/a> on hand. Like most amusement pieces based on this franchise, I wouldn\u2019t expect to see this one leave Asia, but we\u2019ll cover what is shown about it. Little has been revealed about the title so far, however the name suggests it is likely some sort of spotting game, and it does look to be self-made by Wahlap with The Pok\u00e9mon Company, unlike previous examples that have only came out of Japan by Bandai Namco and Marvelous. That\u2019s pretty notable\u2026<\/p>\n Wahlap will additionally be bringing a number of returning games (like the aforementioned NBA Superstars<\/em>), and among them are a pair that are already beginning to make waves out West. We have recently covered how LAI Games are carrying both of the vertical screen Plus<\/em> updates<\/a> to Asphalt 9 Legends Arcade<\/em> and Moto Blitz DX<\/em>, with the former already shipping<\/a>, and they will be back in full force at GTI. Not long afterward, both will be appearing at IAAPA Expo Europe too, and are surely going to get plenty of attention at IAAPA proper in November.<\/p>\nWangan Midnight Maximum Tune Ignition<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nBattle Through The Heavens<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPok\u00e9mon Spot<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAsphalt 9 Legends Arcade \/ Moto Blitz DX Plus<\/h3>\n
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