Capcom is compiling another collection of coin-op classics, in the awkwardly named Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium for the PlayStation 4. This contemporary compendium of quarter guzzlers previously leaked in Korea, but has since been confirmed by the Japanese publisher. Like its predecessor, Capcom Arcade Stadium, it’ll include a total of 32 titles – presumably enhanced with save states, rewind functionality, and more.
As was the case with the previous collection, there’ll be a free version to download featuring SonSon, the firm’s 1984 adaptation of the legendary Chinese novel, Journey to the West. For those of you who’ve never heard of this game, it’s essentially an auto-scrolling platformer where you work your way up and down six different platforms, fighting off all sorts of enemies, including bats, rats, and a menagerie of other animals.
A second bonus title, Three Wonders, has also been confirmed. This, curiously, is a 1991 collection featuring three different games: Midnight Wanderers, Chariot, and Don’t Pull. This package was actually ported to the PS1 in the late 90s in Japan, under a different name: Wonder 3. Curiously, you’ll get access to Three Wonders if you pre-order another of Capcom’s upcoming compilations, Capcom Fighting Collection, but there’s no word on if it’ll be available separately yet.
The publisher has, of course, promised more information soon. Microsoft’s reliably leaky online store appears to have pegged a 22nd July, 2022 release date to the package – but that’s, of course, always subject to change. Still, it’ll be fascinating to see which titles are added to this package: Cadillacs and Dinosaurs? Saturday Night Slam Masters? Alien vs Predator? Mars Matrix? Dimahoo? Capcom Sports Club?! Oh, we can but dream.
[source twitter.com, via gematsu.com, twitter.com]
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I'm glad more publishers are beginning to appreciate the value of their back catalogues.
@get2sammyb It’s slightly off topic, but I want either a new Motorstorm in the spirit of Pacific Rift, or for it to be remastered. I don’t care for remasters overall but I want that game so badly. This was all in regard to Sony’s older library.
Three wonders is a excellent collections of games .i will definitely getting this.word up son
@OmegaStriver I'm with you, would love a MotorStorm on PS5 — even if it was just a remaster!
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs. There's a flashback.
There used to be a cabinet in one of our locals back in the day. It never grabbed my attention like Turtles or 1942, but it was good fun.
Will add this to my wishlist for sure.
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs is so good!
I like SonSon, it has a nice charm to it. 3 Wonders is a gem, 3 games in 1. I played both of these games back on the PS2 when Capcom released some arcade collections back then. Looking forward to this new collection.
Alien vs Predator and Cadillacs and Dinosaurs are 2 beat ‘em ups I would love to play. I doubt Capcom will put them in this collection though. I do have the Punisher game thanks to the Marvel 1upArcade machine.
@get2sammyb If Capcom released a compilation of games that they just released on the Dreamcast, I would be all over it.
That was a golden era for Capcom.
@get2sammyb @OmegaStriver With Evolution studios now part of Codemasters, I suspect it's unlikely (though Sony still have IP, they don't have any of the talent any more).
What irritates me though is that Codemaster Evo haven't been let off the leash to build a "Storm of Motors" title in the same vein. Perhaps their masters at EA don't appreciate classy arcade racers?
In addition to Motorstorm (RIP), perhaps Media Molecule could get their fingers out of their collective Dream arses and give us the LBP 1 & 2 remasters? Glad I've still got a fully functioning PS3....
Read insert coins, thought about coins like digital currency in games.
What a bad joke this could have been))
@Kriandis POWER STONE!
I'd still have liked a Ghosts'n'Goblins collection myself aa it could've had the arcade games, plus the likes of Super Ghosts'n'Goblins,maybe Demon Crest & Ultimate G'n'G & the Maximo games!🤔😔
Anyway,yes it would be nice if the likes of Alien vs Predator were available to buy rather than paywalled behind an expensive plug in joystick!
"Don't Pull"! - That's what he said...
My predicted line up...
Already confirmed:
SonSon (1984)
Three Wonders (1991)
1985-1988 pack:
Exed Exes (1985)
Gun.Smoke (1985)
The Speed Rumbler (1986)
Hyper Dyne Side Arms (1986)
Avengers (1987)
Black Tiger (1987)
Street Fighter (1987)
Tiger Road (1987)
1943 Kai (1988)
Last Duel: Inter Planet War 2012 (1988)
1989-1992 pack:
Led Storm (1989)
Willow (1989)
U.N. Squadron (1989)
Buster Bros. (1989)
Magic Sword (1990)
Super Buster Bros. (1990)
Nemo (1990)
The King of Dragons (1991)
Knights of the Round (1991)
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition (1992)
1993-2001 pack:
Saturday Night Slam Masters (1993)
Super Street Fighter II (1993)
Eco Fighters (1994)
Pang! 3 (1995)
Mega Man: The Power Battle (1995)
Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters (1996)
Capcom Sports Club (1997)
Strider 2 (1999)
Mars Matrix (2000)
Giga Wing 2 (2001)
@get2sammyb Tech Romancer too. An overlooked gem
I just realized Willow is a licensed game based on the movie of the same name. That'd be a good game to have on Disney+ if they ever start streaming video games.
My revised predicted line up...
Already confirmed:
SonSon (1984)
Three Wonders (1991)
1985-1988 pack:
Exed Exes (1985)
Gun.Smoke (1985)
The Speed Rumbler (1986)
Hyper Dyne Side Arms (1986)
Avengers (1987)
Black Tiger (1987)
Street Fighter (1987)
Tiger Road (1987)
1943 Kai (1988)
Last Duel: Inter Planet War 2012 (1988)
1989-1993 pack:
Led Storm (1989)
Buster Bros. (1989)
Magic Sword (1990)
Super Buster Bros. (1990)
Block Block (1991)
The King of Dragons (1991)
Knights of the Round (1991)
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition (1992)
Saturday Night Slam Masters (1993)
Muscle Bomber Duo: Ultimate Team Battle (1993)
1993-2001 pack:
Super Street Fighter II (1993)
Eco Fighters (1994)
Ring of Destruction: Slam Masters II (1994)
Pang! 3 (1995)
Mega Man: The Power Battle (1995)
Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters (1996)
Capcom Sports Club (1997)
Strider 2 (1999)
Mars Matrix (2000)
Giga Wing 2 (2001)
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