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Blue Motion Games to Debut John Wick Arcade

Replay Magazine·article·analyzed·Mar 18, 2026
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TL;DR

Blue Motion Games debuts John Wick arcade game at Dave & Buster's May 11.

Summary

Blue Motion Games is launching John Wick: Continental Pursuit, a 2-player motion-based arcade shooter, exclusively at all U.S. Dave & Buster's locations starting May 11 in collaboration with Lionsgate. The game emphasizes cinematic storytelling and immersive gameplay designed to capitalize on the John Wick film franchise's popularity.

Key Claims

  • John Wick: Continental Pursuit will launch May 11 at all U.S. Dave & Buster's locations

    high confidence · Direct statement in article from Blue Motion Games and Dave & Buster's partnership announcement

  • The game is a 2-player shooter with motion-based arcade design

    high confidence · Article describes game format and design elements

  • Dave & Buster's secured exclusive launch partnership rights

    high confidence · Putnam Shin statement: 'as the exclusive launch partner'

  • The collaboration is between Blue Motion Games and Lionsgate

    high confidence · Opening sentence: 'In collaboration with Lionsgate, Blue Motion Games is bringing...'

Notable Quotes

  • “Fans don't just want to watch movies – they want to live them. Together with Lionsgate, we're delivering that fantasy in the arcade space. This is not just a game. It's pure adrenaline for players and a powerhouse for operators.”

    Salim Sabbagha — Blue Motion Games president articulates the strategic vision: converting passive film fans into active arcade participants, emphasizing both player experience and operator revenue potential.

  • “At Dave & Buster's, we're committed to delivering first-to-market entertainment that our guests can't experience anywhere else. Bringing John Wick: Continental Pursuit to all U.S. locations as the exclusive launch partner underscores our focus on immersive, high-adrenaline gameplay that turns blockbuster franchises into unforgettable, in-person experiences.”

    Putnam Shin — Dave & Butter's chief entertainment officer emphasizes exclusivity and franchise-to-experience conversion as competitive positioning strategy.

Entities

Blue Motion GamescompanyLionsgatecompanyDave & Buster'scompanySalim SabbaghapersonPutnam ShinpersonJohn Wick: Continental PursuitgameJohn Wickproduct

Signals

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    product_launch: Official announcement of John Wick: Continental Pursuit arcade game launching May 11 at Dave & Buster's locations

    high · Direct product announcement with specific date and venue partner

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    licensing_signal: Lionsgate John Wick film franchise being adapted into arcade gaming experience

    high · Partnership between Blue Motion Games and Lionsgate for arcade adaptation

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    market_signal: Dave & Buster's securing exclusive launch partnership for John Wick arcade, indicating venue competition for premium IP-licensed content

    high · Putnam Shin statement about exclusive launch partner status

  • ?

    product_strategy: Lionsgate expanding John Wick franchise revenue streams beyond film and merchandise into arcade gaming

    high · Collaboration announcement emphasizing converting fans from passive viewers to active participants

Topics

Arcade game development and licensingprimaryIP licensing and franchise expansionprimaryMotion-based arcade gameplayprimaryDave & Buster's venue strategy and exclusive partnershipssecondaryFilm-to-game adaptationsecondary

Sentiment

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Transcript

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In collaboration with Lionsgate, Blue Motion Games is bringing the 2-player shooter John Wick: Continental Pursuit to players this year. The cinematic gameplay will first be introduced May 11 to all U.S. locations of Dave & Buster’s. “Fans don’t just want to watch movies – they want to live them,” said Salim Sabbagha, president of Blue Motion Games. “Together with Lionsgate, we’re delivering that fantasy in the arcade space. This is not just a game. It’s pure adrenaline for players and a powerhouse for operators.” Added Putnam Shin, the chief entertainment officer of D&B: “At Dave & Buster’s, we’re committed to delivering first-to-market entertainment that our guests can’t experience anywhere else. Bringing John Wick: Continental Pursuit to all U.S. locations as the exclusive launch partner underscores our focus on immersive, high-adrenaline gameplay that turns blockbuster franchises into unforgettable, in-person experiences.” The game will combine storytelling power in a motion-based arcade design, the companies said, so players will feel immersed in the action. Visit www.bluemotion.games to learn more.