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Ten Arcade Cabinets So Rare They Became Legends
gaming19 days ago

Ten Arcade Cabinets So Rare They Became Legends

A ComicBook.com list highlights ten of the rarest arcade cabinets, from urban-m legend Polybius to limited-run machines like Blaster’s cockpit, Sega’s R360 (G-LOC/Wing War), and LaserDisc titles Time Traveler/Holosseum, back to Pac-Man VR and Quake Arcade Edition. Each entry explains why the cabinet is hard to find—extremely low production runs, special configurations (cockpit setups, vector graphics, or VR rigs), licensing quirks, or barscreens in limited venues—with production totals cited (often just hundreds or a few dozen units). The piece notes these cabinets are sought after by retro gaming fans and collectors, and it emphasizes the cabinets’ distinctive features that made them memorable despite their scarcity.

From FPGA N64 to Modular Mice: 2025's Standout Gaming Gadgets
technology1 month ago

From FPGA N64 to Modular Mice: 2025's Standout Gaming Gadgets

A 2025 roundup of notable gaming gadgets spans premium headsets and keyboards to retro-inspired handhelds, modular mice, and innovative peripherals. Highlights include Analogue 3D FPGA N64, NZXT Capsule Elite mic, GameSir G7 Pro controller, Nacon Revolution X Unlimited with a built-in screen, Backbone Pro for mobile gaming, and affordable picks like Gamakay NS68 and Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition, showcasing a year rich in hardware variety across consoles, PCs, and emulation-focused devices.

Marvel MaXimum Collection Brings Six Classic Marvel Games to Modern Consoles
gaming1 month ago

Marvel MaXimum Collection Brings Six Classic Marvel Games to Modern Consoles

Pure Xbox reports that Marvel MaXimum Collection will bring six classic Marvel arcade/console games—X-Men: Arcade Game; Captain America and The Avengers; Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage; Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety; Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge; Silver Surfer—to PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with added features like rewind, save states, CRT/scanline filters, and access to high-res art; no release date or price yet.

Operation Night Strikers: M2's Taito Collection Shines on Switch
games7 months ago

Operation Night Strikers: M2's Taito Collection Shines on Switch

The collection 'Operation Night Strikers' for Switch, curated by M2, features classic Taito arcade shooters including Operation Wolf, Space Gun, Operation Thunderbolt, and the standout Night Striker, with excellent emulation, multiple control options, and additional ports, making it a must-have for fans of retro arcade games despite some rough ports and longevity concerns.

"Contra: Operation Galuga Unveils Arcade-Style PS5 Platinum Trophy"
video-games2 years ago

"Contra: Operation Galuga Unveils Arcade-Style PS5 Platinum Trophy"

Contra: Operation Galuga offers a marginally modernized version of the classic run-and-gun arcade game, staying faithful to its roots with familiar levels and characters while introducing new playable characters and 2D stages. The game features small combat tweaks like weapon upgrades and overload systems, but ultimately falls short in delivering surprises and evolutionary changes, resulting in a nostalgic yet underwhelming experience for fans of the Contra series.