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Capcom Arcade Stadium

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Capcom Arcade Stadium
Capcom Arcade Stadium cover art full
Developer(s)Capcom
Publisher(s)Capcom
EngineRE Engine
Platform(s)
ReleaseNintendo Switch
February 17, 2021
PS4, Windows, Xbox One
May 25, 2021
Luna
May 5, 2022
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Capcom Arcade Stadium is an arcade video game compilation by Capcom. It includes 32 arcade games originally published by Capcom between 1984 and 2001.[1][2] The compilation was initially released on Nintendo Switch in February 2021, then on PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One later 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 games purchasable as downloadable content (DLC). Ghosts 'n Goblins was made individually purchasable,[6] while the rest were initially grouped into three packs of ten games, with each pack spanning 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, it was announced that the games would also be made available as individual purchases in addition to the packs.[11] In June 2022, Street Fighter II was made free to download until July 2022 to celebrate the upcoming release of Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, as well as the game's 1st anniversary and Capcom's 39th anniversary.[12]

The games run in an emulator which adds the ability to rewind gameplay, select difficulty, adjust game speed, and use nostalgic visual filters to simulate vintage arcade CRT screens.[13] Minor graphical alterations to the Street Fighter II games include the removal of the Rising Sun in E. Honda's stage, and the replacement of the Flag of Hong Kong SAR with the flag of the People's Republic of China for Fei Long in the character selection screen.[14] In May 2021, Capcom released paid DLC enabling an invincibility 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
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium logo
Developer(s)Capcom
Publisher(s)Capcom
EngineRE Engine
Platform(s)
ReleaseJuly 22, 2022
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

In May 2021, Capcom announced its intention for the collection to be expanded, and invited fans to suggest ideas through Twitter.[16] On April 11, 2022, Capcom announced a sequel called Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium,[17] which was released on July 22, 2022, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, 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[5]

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 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle, 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]


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. {{cite web}}:
  2. ↑ Romano, Sal (December 10, 2020). "Capcom Arcade Stadium announced for Switch - 32 Capcom arcade classics". Gematsu. https://www.gematsu.com/2020/12/capcom-arcade-stadium-announced-for-switch. 
  3. ↑ Romano, Sal (February 17, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC". Gematsu. https://www.gematsu.com/2021/02/capcom-arcade-stadium-coming-to-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc. 
  4. ↑ Romano, Sal (April 26, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium for PS4, Xbox One, and PC launches May 25". Gematsu. https://www.gematsu.com/2021/04/capcom-arcade-stadium-for-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc-launches-may-25. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Romano, Sal (June 9, 2022). "Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium debut trailer, games list announced". Gematsu. Retrieved June 11, 2022. {{cite web}}:
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Saed, Sherif (January 30, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium fact sheet, screenshots". Nintendo Everything. https://nintendoeverything.com/capcom-arcade-stadium-fact-sheet-screenshots/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Curran, Robert (December 17, 2020). "Capcom's Arcade Stadium Was Done Once Already... by Capcom". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 18, 2021. {{cite web}}:
  8. ↑ Doolan, Liam (December 10, 2020). "Capcom Arcade Stadium Brings More Retro Action To Switch Early Next Year". NintendoLife. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/12/capcom_arcade_stadium_brings_more_retro_action_to_switch_early_next_year. 
  9. ↑ Moyse, Chris (December 11, 2020). "Capcom Arcade Stadium brings these 32 coin-op classics to Nintendo Switch". Destructoid. https://www.destructoid.com/stories/capcom-arcade-stadium-brings-these-32-coin-op-classics-to-nintendo-switch-613140.phtml. 
  10. ↑ Saed, Sherif (December 11, 2020). "Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection, Capcom Arcade Stadium coming to Switch in February". VG247. https://www.vg247.com/2020/12/11/ghosts-n-goblins-resurrection-capcom-arcade-stadium-switch/. 
  11. ↑ "Capcom Arcade Stadium individual games now available to purchase". Nintendo Everything. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021. {{cite web}}:
  12. ↑ "Reminder: Street Fighter II Free For A Limited Time In Capcom Arcade Stadium". Nintendo Life. June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022. {{cite web}}:
  13. ↑ Russell, Graham (December 10, 2020). "Capcom Arcade Stadium Brings Retro Hits to Switch in February 2021". Siliconera. Enthusiast Gaming. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020. {{cite web}}:
  14. ↑ Ashcraft, Brian (February 19, 2020). "Rising Sun Removed From Street Fighter II In Capcom Arcade Stadium". Kotaku. https://kotaku.com/rising-sun-removed-from-street-fighter-ii-in-capcom-arc-1846304549. 
  15. ↑ Phillips, Tom (April 27, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium has invincibility cheat paid DLC". Eurogamer. https://www.eurogamer.net/capcom-arcade-stadium-has-invincibility-cheat-paid-dlc. 
  16. ↑ "Capcom Arcade Stadium: The Stadium is being expanded!". Capcom. Retrieved May 6, 2021. {{cite web}}:
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Dinsdale, Ryan (April 11, 2022). "Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Announced With 32 New Classics". IGN. Retrieved June 11, 2022. {{cite web}}:
  18. ↑ "Capcom Arcade Stadium for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021. {{cite web}}:
  19. ↑ Schmid, Matthias (February 24, 2021). "Test: Capcom Arcade Stadium (Arcade-Action), Nintendo Switch". 4Players . Computec. Retrieved March 6, 2021. {{cite web}}:
  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. {{cite web}}:
  21. ↑ Shive, Chris (February 21, 2021). "Review: Capcom Arcade Stadium (Version Reviewed: Nintendo Switch)". Hardcore Gamer. Hardcore Gamer LLC. Retrieved February 24, 2021. {{cite web}}:
  22. ↑ Martínez, David (February 19, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium con 32 juegos. Análisis para Nintendo Switch". HobbyConsolas . Axel Springer SE. Retrieved January 21, 2021. {{cite web}}:
  23. ↑ Ayden_ (February 22, 2021). "Test : Capcom Arcade Stadium : La compilation grand spectacle ? (Switch)". Jeuxvideo.com . Webedia. Retrieved February 24, 2021. {{cite web}}:
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Freeman, Will (February 24, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium Review (Switch eShop) - Keep your loose change". Nintendo Life. Nlife Media. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021. {{cite web}}:

External links[]

Capcom video game compilations
Arcade Capcom Generations • Capcom Classics Collection • Capcom Puzzle World • Capcom Digital Collection • Capcom Arcade Cabinet • Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle • Capcom Arcade Stadium • Capcom Fighting Collection
Darkstalkers Vampire: Darkstalkers Collection • Darkstalkers Resurrection
Mega Man Mega Man: The Wily Wars • Mega Man Anniversary Collection • Mega Man X Collection • Mega Man Zero Collection • Mega Man Legacy Collection
Street Fighter Street Fighter Collection • Street Fighter Anniversary Collection • Street Fighter Alpha Anthology • Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
Other series Buster Bros. Collection • Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy • Marvel vs. Capcom Origins • Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara • The Disney Afternoon Collection
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