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Breakers Collection online beta test

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Back in July we brought you the news that Breakers Collection, featuring online play, was coming to modern platforms. Well, the clever folks over at QUByte Interactive have just completed testing of the online matching service. The tests were open to everyone until November 7th and now we await the results. Breakers is fighting game that was released in arcades and Neo Geo in 1996. It has a cult following
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Splatterhouse – Arcade Review

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When it comes to horror movies, the 1980s were the golden years. Tongue-in-cheek humour splashed across a gore-infused plot that is usually very silly. More sensationalism than genuine scare fests but entertaining all the same. When I was asked to review Splatterhouse for this issue, my thoughts instantly went to chuckling at ridiculous deaths at the hands of some masked madmen. Maybe I am sadistic or borderline insane, but I
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Physical Galactic Wars EX release heading to PS4

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Galatic Wars EX is a retro-inspired shmup that was released on Steam earlier this year by developer VolcanoBytes. The arcade shooter is getting a physical release on PS4 courtesy of Indie publisher VGNYsoft and set for release later in the year with no scheduled pre-ordered date yet. The physical is limited to 1,500 numbered units and looks to be a USA exclusive currently. The game itself features 40 bosses, chiptunes
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Rumble Fish 2 release date confirmed

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The news of the Rumble Fish 2 release was exciting for fighting fans and we now know the 2005 arcade game is coming to consoles and PC 8th December 2022. This will be the first time the technical one-on-one fighter will be available outside arcades and comes in digital as well as physical collectors versions. It will be releasing on PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox and Steam. The Collector’s Edition will
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Cannon Dancer announced for consoles

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Retro publisher ININ Games have announced that Cannon Dancer, a 1996 action arcade title from Konami, is being released for Switch, PS4 and PS5. The game has only ever seen release in arcades but will now be available digitally and physically. It features six stages with boss fights and three different power -ups. There is added rewind functions as well as save and load features. The Strictly Limited collectors edition
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Arcade1Up Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Arcade Cabinet

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During the Evo 2022 tournament, Arcade1Up announced a brand new 3/4 scale home arcade cabinet featuring Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and seven other classic fighting games. Not only that, but it comes with built-in wi-fi to allow players to compete over the internet. The full list of titles are: • Marvel vs. Capcom• Marvel vs. Capcom 2• Marvel Super Heroes• Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter• Marvel Super Heroes in
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Final Vendetta – Switch review

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Bitmap Bureau, the team behind the excellent Xeno Crisis, are tugging at that arcade nostalgia again with Final Vendetta. The beat 'em-up genre is having a resurgence and this one is up there with the best. Taking the traditional approach of team of do-gooders must take down the evil street gang and rescue a loved one, this brawler will take you straight back to the 80s. Featuring six levels of
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Antstream strike deal with Irem

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Antstream Arcade goes from strength to strength and continues to build on its large selection of games on its streaming platform. The latest batch of games to be added come from arcade legends Irem and includes R-Type, Lode Runner, Spelunker, Kung-Fu Master and 10-yard Fight. In a statement Antstream say 'players will be able to enjoy Irem classics in new ways, with daily challenges, tournaments, and Antstream’s new “Giant Slayer” feature - where
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Pac-Man Museum+ Launch Animation

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To mark the arrival of Pac-Man Museum+ this week, Bandai Namco has released a brilliant trailer showing off some wonderful pixel work. The animation, complete with great tunes, is inspired by a number of different Pac-Man titles that are included in the new complication. 14 classic games are included in Pac-Man Museum+: PAC-MANSUPER PAC-MANPAC & PALPAC-LANDPAC-MANIAPAC-ATTACKPAC-IN-TIMEPAC-MAN ARRANGEMENT Arcade ver.PAC-MAN ARRANGEMENT CS ver.PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITIONPAC MotosPAC’N ROLL REMIXPAC-MAN BATTLE ROYALEPAC-MAN 256
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