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Arcade1Up’s X-Men ’97 Cabinet Is A Treasure Trove Of Classic Marvel Fighting games

Arcade1Up has announced a new cabinet, and for X-Men fans, this could be the piece of retro-but-modern gaming hardware to keep an eye on. In collaboration with Disney, the X-Men '97 arcade cabinet comes loaded with eight Marvel games inside of a nostalgic frame.The X-Men '97 arcade cabinet by Arcade1UpLike the other units from Arcade1Up, this cabinet looks like it came straight out of the '90s as it sports decals and images reminiscent of that era. This cabinet uses the sharp and colorful designs of the…

Arcade1Up’s Infinity Game Table Has Promise, Needs Content

The Infinity Game Board contains some old classics like Operation or Risk, but there’s a lack of some of the most engaging board games that have already been digitized.Photo: Kyle Barr/GizmodoIf you, like me, look at your board game shelf and wonder if it will eventually topple over and send meeple and cards skittering across the floor, then you have also wondered about electronic alternatives.Two things stop that thought in its tracks. One, virtual tabletops take away that tactile feel that is intrinsic to the…

Arcade1Up’s NBA Jam: Shaq Edition Review – Is Bigger Always Better?

When Arcade1Up released its NBA Jam cabinet in 2020, it was a much-needed salve for my household's Boomshakalaka-loving hearts as we spent an inordinate amount of time at home due to, at the time, a brand-new pandemic. It was the first Arcade1Up cabinet to feature Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to play against others who owned the cabinet. Much like all of Arcade1Up's other titles, though, it was on the smaller side. Now, the company is addressing that particular issue with its NBA Jam: Shaq Edition…