Tag Archives: Arcade Games

2024 is an important year for Capcom. Not only does this year mark the 40th anniversary of Capcom’s first video game released in 1984–arcade shooter Vulgus–it’s also the 10th year of the annual Capcom Cup fighting games tournament. In honor of the milestones, Capcom has teamed up with Humble Bundle …

The annual Evolution Championship Series started as a showcase of the best fighting game players in the world, but in recent years the event has grown to become a celebration of fighting games as a whole. Evo 2024 looks to continue that growth, as its organizers have announced a new …

Over at Fanatical, you can get your hands on some of Capcom’s biggest hits for super cheap right now. From Street Fighter to Resident Evil, several of Capcom’s most iconic franchises are represented in the Capcom Collection bundle. For $10 you can choose from three games, four games will cost …

UC Berkeley is offering a class that’s centered around fighting games for the Spring 2024 semester. Not only will the class teach people how to become better players, but it’ll also explore the impact the genre has had on the world. Thanks to a UC Berkeley course description, we know …

Humble is kicking off the year with its giant Winter Wonderland sale, featuring hundreds of PC games on sale for as much as 90% off from now through February 4. Some of the biggest games from 2023 are discounted in the sale, including the Resident Evil 4 remake for $30 …

Billy Mitchell, the competitive arcade gamer and former Donkey Kong world record holder, has settled his feud with arcade scorekeeping website Twin Galaxies, with the latter reinstating his records–albeit as a “historical database.” Courthouse News Service reported last week that Mitchell’s lawsuit against Twin Galaxies reached a confidential settlement, months …

The Game Awards is an annual event where the exceptional hard work and dedication of hundreds of developers are ostensibly recognized on the grandest stage that the video game industry has. But it also serves as the place where the future of the industry is teased, with trailers showcasing what’s …

Street Fighter 6 is one of the best fighting games in recent memory and one of 2023’s standout games in general. It garnered stellar reviews from fans and critics alike. And despite just launching this summer, the game is already available for just $32.69 (down from $60) at Fanatical. That’s …

Fanatical’s Winter Sale is live, slashing the prices on dozens of PC games in the Fanatical store. You can grab several of 2023’s best games at excellent discounts like the System Shock remake for $24 (was $40), Starfield for $45.49 (was $70), Blasphemous II for $18.59 (was $30), and Dredge …

Sega has announced five new games from some of its classic series. During The Game Awards it revealed that it is developing new entries in five series: Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi. It also teased that there are more unrevealed games being developed …