Capcom Arcade Stadium

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Capcom Arcade Stadium
multiplayer

Capcom Arcade Stadium is an

Windows, and Xbox One in May 2021,[3][4] and Amazon Luna
in May 2022.

A sequel, Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, was released on July 22, 2022.[5]

Overview

Capcom Arcade Stadium

Capcom Arcade Stadium features 1943: The Battle of Midway as a free inclusion, with the remaining 31 games purchasable as downloadable content (DLC). Ghosts 'n Goblins was made individually purchasable,[6] and the rest were initially grouped into three packs of ten games. Each pack spans a particular time period: Dawn of the Arcade (1984–1988), Arcade Revolution (1989–1992), and Arcade Evolution (1992–2001).[6][7][8][9][10] In October 2021, the games also became individual purchases.[11] In June 2022, Street Fighter II was made free to download until July 2022 to celebrate the game's first anniversary, Capcom's 39th anniversary, and the upcoming release of Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium.[12]

The games run in an

cheat for each game.[15]

Games

Dawn of the Arcade (1984–1988)
Arcade Revolution (1989–1992)
Arcade Evolution (1992–2001)

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
multiplayer

In May 2021, Capcom announced the expansion of the collection, and invited fans' suggestions through

Windows, and Xbox One.[5] The collection features 32 new games, including SonSon as a free inclusion, and Three Wonders as a launch bonus for pre-orders and early purchases of Capcom Fighting Collection.[17]

Games

Reception

Upon Capcom Arcade Stadium's initial December 2020 announcement, Comic Book Resources found it to be an improvement over the 2013 predecessor Capcom Arcade Cabinet for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, by almost doubling the library. However, it lamented the trend of emulation "retreads" from Nintendo and Capcom: "The downside is that these companies have normalized the practice of re-selling consumers classic games every console generation, and that's a price gamers shouldn't have to pay."[7]

Although noting that several of the games have been available in previous compilations such as

Nintendo Life praised the selection of shoot 'em ups in Capcom Arcade Stadium, which includes the console debuts of games such as Progear and 1944: The Loop Master.[24]

As of December 2023, Capcom Arcade Stadium sold 1.8 million units and Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium sold 1.2 million units.[25]

References

  1. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 10, 2020). "News: Capcom Reveals Capcom Arcade Stadium Switch Collection of Arcade Titles - 32 games available separately or in packs in February 2021". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  2. ^ Romano, Sal (December 10, 2020). "Capcom Arcade Stadium announced for Switch - 32 Capcom arcade classics". Gematsu. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  3. ^ Romano, Sal (February 17, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  4. ^ Romano, Sal (April 26, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium for PS4, Xbox One, and PC launches May 25". Gematsu. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Romano, Sal (June 9, 2022). "Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium debut trailer, games list announced". Gematsu. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Saed, Sherif (January 30, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium fact sheet, screenshots". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Curran, Robert (December 17, 2020). "Capcom's Arcade Stadium Was Done Once Already... by Capcom". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  8. NintendoLife
    . Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  9. ^ Moyse, Chris (December 11, 2020). "Capcom Arcade Stadium brings these 32 coin-op classics to Nintendo Switch". Destructoid. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  10. ^ Saed, Sherif (December 11, 2020). "Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection, Capcom Arcade Stadium coming to Switch in February". VG247. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  11. ^ "Capcom Arcade Stadium individual games now available to purchase". Nintendo Everything. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  12. ^ "Reminder: Street Fighter II Free For A Limited Time In Capcom Arcade Stadium". Nintendo Life. June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  13. Siliconera. Enthusiast Gaming. Archived
    from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  14. ^ Ashcraft, Brian (February 19, 2020). "Rising Sun Removed From Street Fighter II In Capcom Arcade Stadium". Kotaku. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  15. ^ Phillips, Tom (April 27, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium has invincibility cheat paid DLC". Eurogamer. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  16. ^ "Capcom Arcade Stadium: The Stadium is being expanded!". Capcom. Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  17. ^ a b Dinsdale, Ryan (April 11, 2022). "Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Announced With 32 New Classics". IGN. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  18. CBS Interactive
    . February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  19. ^ Schmid, Matthias (February 24, 2021). "Test: Capcom Arcade Stadium (Arcade-Action), Nintendo Switch". 4Players (in German). Computec. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  20. ^ Moyse, Chris (February 23, 2021). "Review: Capcom Arcade Stadium - Continue...? Capcom Arcade Stadium (Nintendo Switch [reviewed], PS4, PC, Xbox One)". Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  21. ^ Shive, Chris (February 21, 2021). "Review: Capcom Arcade Stadium (Version Reviewed: Nintendo Switch)". Hardcore Gamer. Hardcore Gamer LLC. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  22. ^ Martínez, David (February 19, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium con 32 juegos. Análisis para Nintendo Switch". HobbyConsolas (in Spanish). Axel Springer SE. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  23. ^ Ayden_ (February 22, 2021). "Test : Capcom Arcade Stadium : La compilation grand spectacle ? (Switch)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  24. ^
    Nintendo Life. Nlife Media. Archived
    from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  25. ^ "Platinum Titles". Capcom. December 31, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2024.

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