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Nintendo Direct 2024
The gaming industry is currently experiencing a heat wave of excitement, with recent PlayStation and Xbox announcements setting the stage for an exhilarating summer of gaming. However, Nintendo refuses to be left in the dust, as they brought their A-game to the table with the Nintendo Direct 2024. The event showcased a plethora of exciting games, including the highly anticipated Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, which has fans buzzing with anticipation.
Amidst the Marvel X-Men ’97 craze, the announcement, and trailer release of the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection has sent shockwaves through the gaming community. The hype surrounding this title has reached unprecedented levels, leaving fans eagerly counting down the days until its release.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.
Capcom announced the release of the highly anticipated “Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.” This collection includes seven legendary games from the Marvel vs. Capcom series, such as “X-Men: Children of the Atom,” “Marvel Super Heroes,” “X-Men vs. Street Fighter,” “Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter,” “Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes,” “Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes,” and “The Punisher.”
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Stills from Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, courtesy of Steam Stills from Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, courtesy of Steam Stills from Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, courtesy of Steam Stills from Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, courtesy of Steam
The trailer showcased the return of these iconic titles, featuring a variety of beloved characters from both the Marvel and Capcom universes. Additionally, the collection will include various enhancements, such as online ranked, casual, and lobby matches, and global high-score leaderboards. The inclusion of the classic beat ’em up arcade game “The Punisher” on PC and modern consoles for the first time in the U.S.
Seven arcade games
X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994)
Enter the mutant-filled world of X-Men and unleash your favourite characters’ powers in this classic 2D fighting game, featuring a roster of characters from the X-Men universe, including Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, and Magneto, each with their unique abilities and fighting styles. The story revolves around the X-Men’s battle against the villainous Apocalypse.
Marvel Super Heroes (1995)
Harness the power of Infinity Gems and battle through a diverse roster of Marvel characters in this thrilling 2D. This game includes a diverse roster of Marvel characters, such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and Doctor Doom, each with their unique powers and abilities. The story follows the heroes’ quest to stop Thanos from obtaining the Infinity Gems.
X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996)
Experience the ultimate crossover as you team up with X-Men and Street Fighter characters, executing dynamic tag team combos and switching characters mid-fight in this action-packed 2D fighting title. The game features a crossover between the X-Men and Street Fighter universes, with characters like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Ken joining forces with the X-Men. The story revolves around the X-Men and Street Fighter characters teaming up to defeat the evil M. Bison.
Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997)
Prepare for an epic showdown as Marvel and Street Fighter worlds collide in this intense 2D fighting game, featuring tag team battles, strategic character switching, and a diverse roster of beloved characters.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes (1998)
Immerse yourself in the ultimate battle of heroes and villains from the Marvel and Capcom universes, with a wide range of characters and tag team combat, delivering fast-paced, strategic gameplay. This game features characters from both the Marvel and Capcom universes, including characters like Spider-Man, Captain America, Ryu, and Chun-Li. The story revolves around the heroes’ battle against the powerful Onslaught.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000)
Experience the pinnacle of crossover fighting games with a massive roster of characters from both Marvel and Capcom, delivering fast-paced, tag team action, and allowing for unique and powerful team combinations. This game features a massive roster of characters from both the Marvel and Capcom universes, including heroes and villains from various franchises. The story follows the heroes’ battle against the powerful Galactus.
The Punisher (1993)
Step into the shoes of Marvel’s anti-hero, The Punisher, in this side-scrolling beat ’em up game, as you take on crime with an arsenal of weapons and special moves, delivering justice in your brutal style. The game features the Marvel character The Punisher, a vigilante anti-hero who takes on various criminal organizations. The story follows The Punisher as he battles through different levels, taking down enemies with his arsenal of weapons and special moves.
Pricing and release date
“Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics” is set to release later this year on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam, priced at $49.99. Fans can look forward to reliving the nostalgia of these classic fighting games while enjoying modern features and competitive online gameplay.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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