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Enlisted shooter has got the new “Invasion of Normandy” campaign and is now available on PlayStation 5

Former Xbox Series X|S console exclusive and a launch title expands to a new platform

Gaijin Entertainment announces that the military online shooter Enlisted has got a new massive “Invasion of Normandy” campaign. This WW2-themed game that allows players to control infantry squads, ground vehicles and combat aircraft has also expanded to the PlayStation 5. Enlisted is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 as a Closed Beta and a “founder pack” purchase is mandatory to play the game. Users that have previously bought the Battle of Moscow founder packs for Enlisted on PC or Xbox Series X|S will get access to the new campaign for free.

“Invasion of Normandy” is based on the events in Operation Overlord, which was the codename for the Allied forces landing in France in 1944. The game missions recreate the atmosphere of the clashes that were typical to that theatre of operations. Players will experience a brave head-on assault on the steel and concrete shoreline defenses under the heavy fire of German forces, gruesome city battles in the labyrinth of narrow streets and dynamic fighting for the rural chateau using offroad vehicles to move quickly through the map. All missions are available for both the US and German sides. Players will use gear like the MP 34(ö) and Beretta M1918 submachine guns, Lee Enfield mod No.4 Mk I rifle, light tank M5A1, 75-mm self-propelled M8 “Scott” howitzer, Sd.Kfz.234/2 armoured car, Ju.188 A-2 and A-20G bombers.There are dozens of vehicles and weapons to unlock and all of them were really a part of the historical battle.

There are two new founder packs in addition to the already available Battle of Moscow packs. Players are now able to purchase the US 83rd Division squad with M2 Hyde submachine guns and the German 77th Division squad with upgraded MP 28 submachine guns with extended magazines. Purchase of any pack will grant access to the Enlisted Closed Beta Test and both campaigns at once.

The PlayStation 5 version of Enlisted works at 4K@60FPS and is practically identical to PC and Xbox Series X|S variants.

You can follow the latest Enlisted Closed Beta Test and other news on the official website of the game: Enlisted.net.

About Gaijin Entertainment

Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, Cuisine Royale and Star Conflict as well as PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

About Darkflow Software

Darkflow Software is a game studio founded in 2016 by video game industry veterans and is located in Riga, Latvia. Currently, the company is working on the squad based multiplayer WW2 shooter Enlisted and Cuisine Royale brutal online shooter.

About Enlisted

Enlisted is a squad-based first person MMO shooter covering key battles from World War II. The game carefully recreates weapons, military  vehicles and the atmosphere of that era, while demonstrating really massive clashes of numerous soldiers, tanks and aircraft with artillery and naval support. Official website: https://enlisted.net

This Week in Red Dead Online: Doubled Rewards in Hardcore Most Wanted, Collector Bonuses, Free Fast Travel, Returning Limited-Time Clothing, Discounts and More

Earn Double in This Week’s Featured Series: A Hardcore Take on Most Wanted Plus Rewards and Bonuses for Collectors, Waived Rank Requirements, Free Fast Travel, and More

Set aside your Ability Cards and consumables to see who’s really the top dog.

This week’s Featured Series is a Hardcore take on Most Wanted, and the rules are simple. It’s kill or be killed, but as you climb the leaderboard, your scalp becomes more valuable to opponents. Take out the highest value players to claw your way to the top. Whether you emerge victorious or not, the Featured Series is dishing out 2X RDO$ and XP to all comers through March 8th.

Collector Bonuses & Rewards

Eagle-eyed Collectors should hone their attention this week: discovering any Collectible (except for the Condor Egg) while in Free Roam will result in twice the usual Role XP. Meanwhile, all Collector Free Roam Events are rewarding an extra 50% RDO$ bonus, as well as boosts for both Character and Role XP.

In addition to the usual rewards, collecting and turning in the Tully Monster Fossil, Cephalopod Fossil, and Rock Bass to Madam Nazar to complete the Deep Blue Collectionwill yield an Offer for 30% off a Novice or Promising Collector Role Item of your choice.

No Rank Requirements on Fence Weapons + Free Fast Travel

Fences across the territories are waiving rank requirements on all their Weapons offerings, namely Throwing Knives, Cleavers, Dynamite, Fire Bottles, Hatchets, Machetes and Tomahawks. Whatever your tastes may be, make sure you’re as lethal as possible.

Meanwhile, rank requirements on all Pamphlets up to Rank 50 have been removed for the next seven days.

Last but not least, Fast Travel is free all this week. Go ahead: move like the wind.

Limited Time Catalogue Additions

The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue is pleased to announce the return of several pieces of clothing and accessories, for a limited time only. The complete list follows below — visit your local Tailor to try the pieces on for size before they’re gone.

  • Boutell Hat
  • Furred Gloves
  • Macbay Jacket
  • Winter Shotgun Coat
  • Morales Vest
  • Shaffer Chaps
  • Darned Stockings
  • Calhoun Boots
  • Cossack Hat

DISCOUNTS

Players looking to venture down the path of the Collector can knock 5 Gold Bars off the cost of the Collector’s Bag when they visit Madam Nazar anytime over the next seven days. Those already dedicated to the nomadic lifestyle can use 40% discounts on the Pennington Field Shovel and Metal Detector to take their digs to the next level.

Stables, meanwhile, are offering 30% off all Criollo Horses until March 8th. Visit your local Fence to get 30% off the cost of all Weapon and Ammo Pamphlets.

Crack open the Catalogue or visit your local clothing purveyor to take advantage of 30% off all Boots and Vests this week, as well.

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for:

  • A free Bounty Hunter License
  • An Award for the Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery

In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming by March 15th will receive a Reward for 5,000 Club XP, an Offer for 50% off the Repeating Shotgun and 200 Shotgun Slugs.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Monster Jam® Steel Titans 2 Back-Flips onto Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation® 4, Xbox One and PC!

Sydney, Australia, March 3rd,  2021 – THQ Nordic and Feld Entertainmenthave released Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 across Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation® 4, Xbox One and PC. Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 delivers an expanded truck roster, five new worlds to explore, updated physics and online multiplayer up to six players.

Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 takes everything fans loved about the original and packs in more trucks, brand new worlds, updated physics for improved truck control, and online multiplayer! The expanded roster of trucks numbers 38 and includes fan favourites like Megalodon, Sparkle Smash, Higher Education, Avenger, and Backwards Bob! The five, brand new, in-game worlds expand on the Monster Jam universe, providing endless exploration and discovery for players. Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 also delivers on the competitive aspects that racing fans crave, such as head-to-head stadium racing, freestyle competitions, and waypoint challenges. Players can challenge friends all over the globe with new online multiplayer up to six players. Follow @monsterjamgames for latest news and special discounts!

Four additional trucks are also available for download on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, and PC now! The Inverse Truck Pack includes popular Spin Master Inverse Truck Series designs of Grave Digger, Northern Nightmare, Monster Mutt Dalmatian and Alien Invasion.

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For more information, please visit the Official Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 Website.

About Monster Jam
Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam® features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push these ever-evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global lives events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track into the home through products, content and merchandise that keep the fun alive year-round.

ABOUT FELD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience and Jurassic World Live Tour. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents

FELD ENTERTAINMENT Website

Owners of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope Receive Free Friend’s Pass and Curator’s Cut for Little Hope

Owners of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope Receive Free Friend’s Pass and Curator’s Cut for Little Hope

Starting today, all existing owners of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope will gain access to a free Friend’s Pass* – allowing players to experience one full playthrough of the game via Multiplayer Shared Story mode with a friend that does not own the game.

Along with this Friend’s Pass, the Curator’s Cut is making its way to everyone, allowing players to get a fresh perspective with new and exclusive scenes following their initial playthrough. On top of this in-game content, players can also access the game’s soundtrack, starting today, on all major streaming platforms.

Little Hope is the second instalment of The Dark Pictures Anthology, a series of stand-alone, cinematic horror games, designed to present a new terrifying experience on a regular basis. Each game features a brand-new story, setting, and cast of characters.

The third game, House of Ashes, is coming later this year and will immerse players in darkness beneath the Zagros Mountains. Something ancient and unearthly awakes… with a new prey to hunt!

*The Friend’s Pass offer applies on PlayStation®4, Xbox and PC – and both players must be playing on the same platform. All owners of Little Hope have been granted one free Friend’s Pass. Friend’s Pass only allows you one full playthrough of Share Story mode with a friend who does not own the full game on one save file, only Friend’s Pass is consumed upon use and is no longer available afterwards. Friend’s Pass is a limited offer and will be available one month after initial release.

The “Power Pack” DLC Out Now for Project CARS 3

The “Power Pack” DLC Out Now for Project CARS 3 

 Featuring, for the first time in any video game, the 2021 Nissan Z Proto, along with three more icons from Nissan and Toyota

The Project CARS 3 “Power Pack” DLC is now available for all players in the Americas on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM. The “Power Pack is the latest release for the Project CARS 3 Season Pass or can be purchased as a standalone update. 

The DLC brings three legendary Japanese icons to the racing game: The 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex (AE86), the Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R Aero, and the Nissan 370Z. In addition, the 2021 Nissan Z Proto will make its much-anticipated first appearance in a video game. All four cars also come with their own unique Race Conversion kits.

The “Power Pack” also includes a new free racing track for all players, the Lake Valley Speedway, located in Utah, USA, with 4 unique layouts.

The “Power Pack” cars:

  • 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex (AE86) + Race Conversion Kit
  • 2002 Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R Aero + Race Conversion Kit
  • 2020 Nissan 370Z + Race Conversion Kit
  • 2021 Nissan Z Proto + Race Conversion Kit

The “Power Pack” also includes:

  • 16 themed events
  • New legends-based achievements and trophies
  • 12 Liveries / 20 Decals / 5 Patterns
  • 5 Rims / 10 Tires
  • 10 License Plates / 5 Race Numbers
  • 1 new character with 10 outfits and 10 helmets

The “Power Pack” is the third of four content packs coming to Project CARS 3. The “Legends Pack” and the “Style Pack” are available now, with the final pack, the “Electric Pack”, to be released in spring 2021. Each pack adds new cars, unique customization items and also features one free track available for all Project CARS 3 players.

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!TM Set To Launch Worldwide On Mobile March 25th

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!TM Set To Launch Worldwide On Mobile March 25th 

Sign up early for this brand-new mobile adventure on iOS and Android to receive an exclusive mobile blue Hyena Skin on launch day

NEW YORK / LONDON, March 2, 2021 – King, a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, today confirmed that the eagerly anticipated Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!™ is set to release globally onto mobile on March 25, 2021.

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! is a brand-new mobile adventure that will transform the runner genre with unforgettable Crash gameplay and social features that add depth and progression to the game. Drawing on inspiration from the best of the Crash Bandicoot™ franchise which is celebrating its 25 year anniversary, gamers will experience classic characters, bosses, enemies and lands all wrapped up in a new mobile game that they can play on the go.

In Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!, the dastardly Dr. Neo Cortex has returned to take control of the multiverse, with the help of his maniacal mutagen henchmen. Only Crash and his sister Coco can save the day and put a stop to their plans. Fans will immediately recognize regions from previous Crash Bandicoot games, such as Temple Ruins, Turtle Woods, Bear It and more.

Players can sign up early for Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! on Android and iOS to receive an exclusive mobile Blue Hyena Skin on launch day – a fun and exotic skin which fans may remember from the Crash franchise. For more information, visit www.CrashOnTheRun.com.

About King

King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world. It had 240 million monthly active users as of fourth quarter 2020 across web, social and mobile platforms, and has developed more than 200 exclusive games that are enjoyed all around the world through its king.com, Facebook, and mobile distribution platforms such as the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Microsoft Windows App Store and Amazon Appstore. King was acquired by Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) in February 2016. King has game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, along with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Malta.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves King’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the features, functionality and pre-registration and launch of Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause King’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to King and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither King nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of King or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

© 2021 Activision Publishing Inc. CRASH BANDICOOT: ON THE RUN!CRASH BANDICOOT and CRASH are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. KING and the KING crown logo are trademarks of King.com Ltd.

World of Tanks ANZ Premier League season two prepares to fire

Eight city and state-based teams to battle for the lion’s share of the $20,000 prize pool

Tuesday 2 March, 2021 — Wargaming, the award-winning online game developer and publisher behind World of Tanks, today announced season two of the World of Tanks ANZ Premier League will kick off on Friday 12 March and run until Saturday 21 May. The Premier League will see eight city and state-based teams compete for their share of a $20,000 prize pool. Games will be broadcast at https://www.twitch.tv/worldoftanksanz and a full schedule including finals games can be found at https://worldoftanks.asia/en/news/announcements/anzpl-season-two-teams/.

A draft to determine team rosters was held last month with the following teams getting to select from among the best talent in the region: Adelaide Action X, Brisbane Bulldogs, Melbourne Matildas, Perth Panthers, North Sydney Sentinels, South Sydney Skorpions, Auckland Archers, and Christchurch Conquerors. As with season one of the Premier League, each team will have its own colours, logo and identity, along with a special broadcast-only camouflage.

“Season two of the ANZ Premier League is set to be bigger and better with new partners, new talent and a prize pool twice as big as season one,” said World of Tanks ANZ Product Manager, Jake Truman. “We’re proud to be continuing the growth of the local esports scene and are keen to see what teams and players have to show us.”

World of Tanks has officially partnered with Fortress Melbourne as the production partner for season two of the Premier League. In addition, World of Tanks has announced that HyperX and Republic of Gamers will both be partners for the upcoming season. HyperX and Republic of Gamers gear will be given away during broadcasts and both sponsors will feature as part of in-game branding. Members of the winning team will receive Republic of Gamers gaming monitors while all finalists will receive Cloud II Wireless HyperX headsets.

In anticipation of the Premier League’s launch, popular local Twitch streamers Bajo and Caaaaate are leading their own teams of streamers against each other in a World of Tanks showmatch this Friday 5 March at 7pm AEDT. Tune in to https://www.twitch.tv/bajo or https://www.twitch.tv/caaaaate to catch the antics in the precursor to the Premier League.

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About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armoured warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armoured vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Official website: worldoftanks.com

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.

Official website: wargaming.com

B.DUCK WADDLES INTO PUBG MOBILE FOR UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION

B.DUCK WADDLES INTO PUBG MOBILE FOR UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION

Beloved IP Character teams with world’s most popular mobile game for exclusive event and adorable outfits

Los Angeles – Mar. 1, 2021 – Little flippers make a big splash as PUBG MOBILEreveals a new partnership crossover with hit IP Character B.Duck. Beginning from Feb 24, PUBG MOBILE fans and B.Duck enthusiasts alike can drop into classic maps for specially-themed in-game collectibles and festive events, on the App Store and Google Play.

The classic image of B.Duck will emerge at five locations on Erangel in PUBG MOBILE. From Feb 24 until Sunday, March 7, players can participate in the special “B.Duck World Tour” in-game event. By competing on PUBG MOBILE’s popular Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi and Livik maps, players will be awarded up to eight “Gas Cans” per day. Gas Cans can be used to move B.Duck forward by one square. By moving their B.Duck across all squares for a map, players will earn postcards and additional rewards. Similarly, the permanent outfit Common Kid Set can be unlocked by completing all five maps. Additionally, players will encounter special events when B.Duck drifts near a group of buildings on the map.

In addition to the in-game event, players can purchase the exclusive B.Duck outfit set with in-game currency, starting from March 2 to March 22.

More details about the B.Duck collaboration event are available through PUBG MOBILE’s official Facebook, Twitter, Instagram account.  

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play

About B.Duck

Designed by Eddie Hui in 2005, B.Duck was originally a gift for his children, he wanted to design a lovely rubber duck toy to accompany the children grow up. He created B. Duck by giving him twinkling eyes and lovely smiles and also playfully incorporating his own hairstyle to B.Duck’s appearance.

Creation of B.Duck was inspired by a real story of rubber ducks. In 1992, cargo ship container that were headed from China to Washington DC, tumbled in the North Pacific, rough seas and huge waves knocked the duckies overboard. 29, 000 rubber ducks began their incredible journey for more than 20 years. These rubber ducks have bobbed halfway around the world. 10, 000 pcs of them have washed up into Arctic ice, the rest of them went South to the shores of Japan, Australia, Indonesia and South America. B. Duck’s parents were one of the Floatees; they have been always role model for B.Duck- positive and love.

B.Duck is designed under the motto of “Be Playful” to appeal to a wide range of consumers across different demographics and has established footprints in Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico and other countries in Asia and Europe.

About PUBG MOBILE

PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILEaccounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Hood: Outlaws & Legends Unveils First Character Gameplay Trailer: The Ranger!

Hood: Outlaws & Legends Unveils First Character Gameplay Trailer: The Ranger!

Hood: Outlaws and Legends, the PvPvE multiplayer heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Home Interactive, has released the first in a new video series giving an in-depth look at the gameplay behind each of the four playable classes available at launch. Today join game director Andrew Willans and discover the Ranger! Able to turn the tide of battle with deadly efficiency, the Ranger delivers a twist on the most well-known figure of folk hero legend: Robin Hood.

Ranger Gameplay Trailer

A master of the longbow, the Ranger specializes in scouting key areas of the map from the shadows and sniping foes from a distance with game-winning headshots. Carrying out the perfect heist often means using every trick in the book: deploy ropes to help your team scale castle walls, tag or blind enemies to create opportunities, and rain down explosive arrows to unleash total destruction in a wide area. In a game where cooperation is key, the stealthy Ranger is just one strategy as you work with your team to plan and execute your victory.

Pre-order Hood: Outlaws & Legends now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC to get exclusive early access on May 7 — three days before the official release on May 10. Pre-orders will also get the “Forest Lords” cosmetic pack for free, featuring unique outfits and weapon skins for your characters. You can also pre-order Hood’s Year 1 Edition, which includes three Battle Passes due to be released post-launch.

And stay tuned for the next exciting character gameplay trailer in the coming days! For more information, visit www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/hood-outlaws-legends.

Capcom Arcade Stadium Review

Capcom Arcade Stadium

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Platforms:PlayStation 4 , Switch (Reviewed), Xbox One, PC
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $39.99 – Available Here

Overview

It now has been over eight years since Capcom Arcade Cabinet released on consoles. With those machines mostly in the past, the timing is right for another re-release of Capcom’s finest. Capcom Arcade Stadium bundles together some of the finest arcade releases, dating from 1984 to 2001. Yes, we know what to expect here, but how does it play and is this package worth its new asking price? Let’s find out. 

Story

Outside of mild moments in Street Fighter and Ghosts and Goblins, or a small intermission from time to time, you won’t find a lot of narrative here. Beat things up, blast them, repeat, and now and then see an “ending” that was created to give the player a reward. These were quarter munchers years ago, and while the quality of every game within is rather decent, don’t hop in here and expect to see some stunning tale unfold before your eyes.  

Gameplay

What Capcom Arcade Stadium does well is service as a platform for some fantastic titles on consoles. For instance, 1941, 1943, and so on are a lot of fun to play, and while short, offer a lot of incentive to hot in and shoot some ships. Other offerings such as Final Fight will be instantly recognizable, with other niche international releases like Powered Gear round out the collection to make it feel complete. Emulation was done almost perfect from my experience with each one of these titles, and minor additions such as being able to rewind gameplay do a lot to make these titles more accessible to current players, so it was good to see the attention placed there. 

I typically would not spend time listing the games within as this is the review, but I think it is very important for this piece to understand the titles within, for good reason. 

  • VULGUS 
  • PIRATE SHIP HIGEMARU 
  • 1942 
  • COMMANDO 
  • SECTION Z 
  • Tatakai no Banka 
  • LEGENDARY WINGS 
  • BIONIC COMMANDO 
  • FORGOTTEN WORLDS 
  • Ghouls ‘n Ghosts 
  • STRIDER 
  • DYNASTY WARS 
  • FINAL FIGHT 
  • 1941 – Counter Attack – 
  • Senjo no OkamiⅡ 
  • MEGA TWINS 
  • CARRIER AIR WING 
  • STREET FIGHTER II – The World Warrior – 
  • CAPTAIN COMMANDO 
  • VARTH – Operation Thunderstorm – 
  • WARRIORS OF FATE 
  • STREET FIGHTER II’ – Hyper Fighting – 
  • SUPER STREET FIGHTER II TURBO 
  • Powered Gear – Strategic Variant Armor Equipment – 
  • CYBERBOTS – FULLMETAL MADNESS – 
  • 19XX – The War Against Destiny – 
  • Battle Circuit 
  • Giga Wing 
  • 1944 – The Loop Master – 
  • Progear 

As you see, there are 32 titles within Arcade Stadium. The main issue is that these games can be purchased in installment, and the actual content is a bit questionable if you happen to be a seasoned Capcom fan. While I love the Street Fighter II love on display and played a ton of Capcom’s beat-em ups, I will say that seeing them stapled in here for the sake of content despite being released in other compilations fairly recently kind of put me off a bit. Sure, there are new backgrounds to add and a slightly different aesthetic, but everyone I know who would buy this bought the other titles the day they came out, myself included. While filler content is forgivable, I think it was fairly brave of Capcom to dive in with so many titles they have re-released in other collections. 

Does that ruin the collection? No, not at all. There is value here even if you own those titles, as you get a great number of high-quality ports in one refined package. That said, it’s a good idea to peer over the list before purchasing to ensure what this compilation has for you. There is a lot of love and history bundled in the special features, so even if you are not in the mood to play, watching that tribute video or flipping through manuals will be sure to crack a smile to any nostalgic player’s face. 

Visuals  

Visually, there is a lot going on here. Some games such as Battle Circuit and Street Fighter II are brightly lit and very colorful, while others such as any of the 1940’s games keep duller tones to focus on their core mechanics. It’s a mix, but the art styles are all on full display and look fantastic for the most part. Players can customize their backdrops on cabinets, and even manually enter quarters into the machines to keep playing. Display ratios were my only issue here, as I didn’t like the camera view of the cabinet themselves and would always change it when playing a game to a more fitting filter. Instead of remembering my choice, Arcade Stadium doesn’t have an option to do so it seems, and players must reset their screen format preference upon entering each game. It doesn’t take but a second to change, but definitely a mild annoyance. 

Audio 

The music here is legendary. I mean, just scroll up and look at the list of titles involved. There is something special about the soundtracks within this selection, and that may be a good trigger for fans to dive in to this compilation. All voices, sounds, and so on play as they should, with little issue of distortion or static (as some ports seem to have from other companies).  

Overall 

Capcom Arcade Stadium is a fantastic compilation that is sure to please any fan of the brand. That said, if you have already purchased the beat-em up or Street Fighter collections, you may want to ensure this pack is for you before taking the plunge. I personally love bundles like this and just getting to play 1941 again (which doesn’t get enough credit) gave me a lot of joy. Arcade Stadium is perfect for jump in and out gameplay sessions, offering players quick entry into their own past at a fairly decent price.