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gaming23 hours ago•7 min saved

Marvel MaXimum Collection Brings Six Classic Marvel Games to Modern Consoles

Pure Xbox reports that Marvel MaXimum Collection will bring six classic Marvel arcade/console games—X-Men: Arcade Game; Captain America and The Avengers; Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage; Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety; Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge; Silver Surfer—to PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with added features like rewind, save states, CRT/scanline filters, and access to high-res art; no release date or price yet.

via Pure Xbox|

#arcade #gaming #marvel

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

David Rosen, Sega Co-Founder, Dies at 95, Helped Shape Modern Gaming

David Rosen, a Brooklyn-born entrepreneur who transformed a photo booth venture in Japan into Sega Enterprises, died Dec. 25 in Los Angeles at 95. Over four decades, he helped elevate arcade and home gaming, contributing to a burgeoning industry now valued at about $200 billion with iconic titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Streets of Rage.

via The New York Times|

#arcade #david-rosen #sega

gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

Yakuza Kiwami 3 Expands with Sega Arcade Classics and Game Gear Library on PS5/PS4

Yakuza Kiwami 3 for PS5/PS4 adds another SEGA arcade title, Magical Truck Adventure, and bundles a refreshed Game Gear lineup with QoL updates, turning the package into a retro handheld/arcade compilation alongside the main remake.

via Push Square|

#arcade #game-gear #gaming

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Double Dragon Returns with a Modern Twist on Switch this October

Double Dragon Revive, a modernized version of the classic arcade beat 'em up series, is set to release on Nintendo Switch and other platforms on October 23, 2025, featuring updated 3D graphics, new bosses, and pre-order bonuses including a classic Dodgeball game.

via Nintendo Life|

#arcade #beat-em-up #double-dragon

games5 months ago•4 min saved

Operation Night Strikers: M2's Taito Collection Shines on Switch

The collection 'Operation Night Strikers' for Switch, curated by M2, features classic Taito arcade shooters including Operation Wolf, Space Gun, Operation Thunderbolt, and the standout Night Striker, with excellent emulation, multiple control options, and additional ports, making it a must-have for fans of retro arcade games despite some rough ports and longevity concerns.

via Nintendo Life|

#arcade #emulation #games

games6 months ago•4 min saved

He-Man's Retro Brawl: Dragon Pearl of Destruction and New Mobile Battle

Bitmap Bureau is developing a new retro-style He-Man game, 'Masters of the Brawliverse,' which promises to be a high-quality arcade beat-'em-up with 12 levels, inspired by the original 80s cartoon, featuring chunky sprites, dynamic combat, and multiple characters, with a release anticipated in 2026.

via Push Square|

#arcade #beat-em-up #games

gaming6 months ago•2 min saved

Terminator 2D: No Fate Excites Retro Gamers with New Gameplay and Classic Quotes

Terminator 2D: No Fate, a SEGA Genesis-inspired retro game by Bitmap Bureau, is set for release on October 31st for PS5 and PS4, featuring 15 levels with diverse gameplay modes, adjustable difficulty settings, and a nostalgic arcade experience for fans of 16-bit consoles.

via Push Square|

#arcade #gaming #ps4

technology6 months ago•5 min saved

Marvel Cosmic Invasion: A Nostalgic Arcade Brawler for '90s Fans

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a nostalgic, arcade-style beat-em-up game that pays homage to '90s Marvel comics and classic brawlers, featuring pixel art, a roster of 15 superheroes, and both co-op and solo gameplay options, aiming to capture the simple, fun essence of vintage arcade games.

via IGN|

#arcade #beat-em-up #cosmic-invasion

games6 months ago•8 min saved

Marvel Cosmic Invasion: A Nostalgic Arcade Brawler with Deep-Cut Characters

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a retro-inspired, arcade-style beat 'em up featuring a mix of popular and lesser-known Marvel characters, with a focus on simple, nostalgic gameplay, cooperative multiplayer, and a comic book theme, set to release later this year on multiple platforms.

via Rolling Stone|

#arcade #beat-em-up #characters

local-news7 months ago•1 min saved

Wiltshire Appeals to Gamers to Save Unique Retro Arcade

Highest Score Arcade in Salisbury, a unique retro pinball and gaming venue, faces closure due to costs and low visitors, but the owner is organizing open days to rally community support and raise funds to keep it alive.

via BBC|

#arcade #community-support #fundraising

local-news7 months ago•2 min saved

Arcade Struggles to Stay Open Amid Survival Challenges

Highest Score Arcade in Salisbury is reopening temporarily to raise funds and avoid permanent closure due to financial difficulties caused by low trade and rising costs. The owner is seeking community support through low entry fees and donations, emphasizing this as a last effort to keep the arcade open for the local community.

via Time Extension|

#arcade #closure #fundraising

video-games1 year ago•6 min saved

"Contra: Operation Galuga Unveils Arcade-Style PS5 Platinum Trophy"

Contra: Operation Galuga offers a marginally modernized version of the classic run-and-gun arcade game, staying faithful to its roots with familiar levels and characters while introducing new playable characters and 2D stages. The game features small combat tweaks like weapon upgrades and overload systems, but ultimately falls short in delivering surprises and evolutionary changes, resulting in a nostalgic yet underwhelming experience for fans of the Contra series.

via IGN|

#arcade #contra #operation-galuga

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Iconic Michigan Arcade Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum to Make Way for Meijer Redevelopment"

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, a beloved vintage arcade and museum in Michigan, is set to be demolished to make way for a new development, including a Meijer store, despite a petition with over 52,000 signatures to save it. The owner, Jeremy Yagoda, has vowed not to close and plans to relocate the business elsewhere in the area, stating "This will not be the end of MMMM." The arcade, known for its decades-old games and oddities, has been a staple since its origins as a corner drug store in 1937.

via MLive.com|

#arcade #business #demolition

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Double Dragon Gaiden: The Epic Conclusion to the Dragon Saga"

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons offers a nostalgic, pixel art beat 'em up experience with competent gameplay mechanics and strong replay potential. The game features tag team combat, allowing players to switch between characters with different playstyles. With the ability to tackle stages in any order and roguelike-style buffs, the game offers strategic choices and customization. While the visuals may not be as impressive as other recent beat 'em ups, Double Dragon Gaiden still holds its own in the genre. Launching later this month, it aims to provide an enticing experience for fans of the genre.

via IGN|

#arcade #beat-em-up #double-dragon-gaiden

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

LEGO releases Pac-Man arcade set with mechanical maze.

Lego has announced the release of a 2650-piece Lego Icons Pac-Man set, which recreates the classic Pac-Man arcade cabinet, complete with a light-up coin-slot, joystick, and mechanical crank that lets you move characters around the maze mechanically. The set will cost $270 and will be available June 1 for Lego VIP Members, and June 4 for everyone else.

via Boing Boing|

#arcade #entertainment #gaming