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On this week's show we get you ready for Amusement Expo International with the news that will shape the show floor and the conversations happening in Vegas. Then we dig into what’s opening, what’s closing, and which new arcade releases might actually move the needle for operators. 

• Amusement Expo schedule plus why this year feels unusually “new” 
• Universal Horror Unleashed IAAPA meetup at Area 15 with a lights-on walkthrough and full show run 
• IAAPA Expo Middle East cancelation and the announcement delay
• Dr. Seuss and WildBrain expansion as IP licensing moves deeper into location-based entertainment 
• New venue openings across mini golf, bar-led social entertainment, claw arcades, VR arenas, karting, and sportstainment closures
• Brand clarity challenges when venues stack too many attractions into one concept 
• Ramses exhibition model blending museum walkthrough with seated VR 
• Six Flags divestment details and open questions about the handover structure 
• Lease risk lessons from a forced closure after property ownership changes 
• Why Arena23 and Illuminarium struggled, including weak F&B and mixed positioning 
• Arcade Corner preview of AEI releases including Zombie Snatcher Outbreak, Pickleball Rivals, Ski Hero, Cyberpunk 2077 Chrome Rush, mystery IP reveals, and Atari Recharged cabinets with Pepper’s Ghost effects

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