Arcade classic Metal Slug X coming to PC
The PlayStation One classic arcade shooter, Metal Slug X, is making its way to PC. The post Arcade classic Metal Slug X coming to PC appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleSierra’s first game is out next month
Geometry Wars 3, the first title from the revived Sierra Games, os out next month The post Sierra’s first game is out next month appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleMay the Force be with you: Star Wars Battle Pod revealed
Get ready to take a run at the Death Star in Star Wars: Battle Pod. The post May the Force be with you: Star Wars Battle Pod revealed appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleTime Crisis is reloading back into arcades
Time Crisis, the king of light gun shooters, is finally headed back to arcades. The post Time Crisis is reloading back into arcades appeared first on Critical Hit.
View Article900 classic arcade games for free
Do you miss all the awesome classic arcade games of the 70s, 80s and 90s? Well now you can play them in your browser, for free. The post 900 classic arcade games for free appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleInsert Coin – Aliens Armageddon
Grab a pulse rifle, get ready and start shooting anything that moves in Alien Armageddon. The post Insert Coin – Aliens Armageddon appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleFlappy Bird now has an official arcade game
Stand aside kids, because you’ll be pumping in plenty of coins when Flappy Bird flaps into town. The post Flappy Bird now has an official arcade game appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleInsert Coin: Revolution X
We look back at some classic arcade games from yesteryear. This time? Midway's Revolution X. Remember, Music is the weapon! The post Insert Coin: Revolution X appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleOf course Pikachu is going to be in Pokkén Tournament
What, you thought that Nintendo Pokemon mascot Pikachu would sit this game out? The post Of course Pikachu is going to be in Pokkén Tournament appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleInsert Coin – Star Wars Battle Pod
Star Wars games have been in arcades before, but you’ve never done a Death Star run in this kind of cockpit before. The post Insert Coin – Star Wars Battle Pod appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleThe Evopoints Downloads of the Week – 30/01/2015
Confused about what new games are available for your platform of choice? Don’t fret – we’ve got you covered. The post The Evopoints Downloads of the Week – 30/01/2015 appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleInsert Coin – Sunset Riders
Get ready to slap leather and draw some iron, as we look back fondly at the greatest Western game ever made. The post Insert Coin – Sunset Riders appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleInsert Coin–Time Crisis
Arcade games weren't ready to change from the standard formula of on-rails shooting. And then Time Crisis came along to shake things up. ACTION! The post Insert Coin–Time Crisis appeared first on...
View ArticleBring back the magic of arcades through Virtual Reality
This virtual arcade is about the best application for VR I've seen yet. The post Bring back the magic of arcades through Virtual Reality appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleThere’s only one real way to play Mortal Kombat X
And this guy has nailed it. NAILED IT I SAY! The post There’s only one real way to play Mortal Kombat X appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleInsert Coin – Afterburner
I feel the need! The need for speed! And a kickass flight down memory lane in a game of Afterburner! The post Insert Coin – Afterburner appeared first on Critical Hit.
View Article$98 000 buys you your very own Star Wars Battle Pod
The latest Star Wars arcade cabinet features proper lights, sounds and a kickass visual system. And it’s a system that you can actually own. For close to $100 000. The post $98 000 buys you your very...
View ArticleThere’s a new Guilty Gear Xrd game on the way…
Called Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator, the currently Japanese-exclusive arcade game will feature something else that the original Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN didn’t: The return of an old fan-favourite character....
View ArticleInsert Coin – Mad Dog McCree
Few games managed to be as magnificently terrible yet addictive as Mad Dog McCree. The post Insert Coin – Mad Dog McCree appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleInsert Coin – Manx TT Superbike
There was only one motorcycle game that ruled the arcades in the mid-1990s. And it was a masterpiece of racing around the Isle of Man. The post Insert Coin – Manx TT Superbike appeared first on...
View ArticleInsert Koin – Mortal Kombat II
I’ve seen a ton of great fighting games grace arcades over the years. Killer Instinct, Eternal Champions, Tekken, Dead or Alive, Street Fighter and a truckload more. But nothing, nothing ever beats...
View ArticleFinally, a reason to play League of Legends
I'm a fan of design. Specifically, the kind of design that you rarely find outside of a video game arcade. And this custom arcade stand for League of Legends, has my attention and my interest. The post...
View ArticleLook at the drokkin’ Judge Dredd arcade game that almost was
Judge Dredd: He is the law. And also the star of a cancelled arcade game, made by none other than the grandmasters over at Mortal Kombat HQ, during the glory days of the 1990s. The post Look at the...
View ArticleTekken 7 could hit consoles in 2016
Tekken 7 has been knocking around Japanese arcades since March, gobbling up coins and fight-sticks. Bandai Namco has been mum on when the game can be expected to escape those gaming halls, but one...
View ArticleMotoGP is returning to the arcade
There’s nothing like throwing your sizable weight over a plastic replica of a motorcycle, and coming perilously close to dipping your face in the diseased linoleum of an arcade floor. Now that’s...
View ArticleInsert Coin – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time
The best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game wasn’t found in your home. It was found on the streets. In an arcade next to them. The post Insert Coin – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time...
View ArticleInsert Coin – Crazy Taxi
Crazy Taxi. A video game which not only encouraged reckless driving, but rewarded you for it. The post Insert Coin – Crazy Taxi appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleA long-lost Beavis and Butt-Head arcade game has been restored
At least one Beavis and Butt-Head arcade game, never saw the light of day. Until today that is, as they live again in an arcade cabinet. The post A long-lost Beavis and Butt-Head arcade game has been...
View ArticleWhat you’ll need to get Forza Horizon 3 revving on PC
Planning to play Forza Horizon 3 on PC instead? Here's what you'll need to get it up and running. The post What you’ll need to get Forza Horizon 3 revving on PC appeared first on Critical Hit.
View ArticleFirst Nintendo Switch accessories leak ahead of Friday’s big reveal
What, you thought the Nintendo Switch would launch without a boatload of accessories? I envy your innocence. The post First Nintendo Switch accessories leak ahead of Friday’s big reveal appeared first...
View ArticleAn 80s competitive gaming show is getting a remake
You might not have known about it, but in the 80s esports got its very first televised show. STARCADE! is returning with a retro-reboot featuring modern day esports. The post An 80s competitive gaming...
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Classic Nintendo arcade games are coming to the Switch
Nintendo’s been unbearable quiet regarding the Virtual Console for its hit Switch console - but at least we're getting old arcade games.
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The 10 greatest wrestling games of all time
You wouldn’t think that watching two sacks of muscles manhandle each other could be riviting, but the right wrestling games proved the naysayers wrong. Here’s ten such instances, when wrestling games...
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Gravel Review – Need For Trees
It may have the blandest visuals on the block and its multiplayer offerings are currently in shambles, but Gravel is still brimming with attitude and excellence. No-frills racing to the extreme,...
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SNK’s Neo Geo Mini officially announced
A little while ago, SNK hinted that we’d soon be getting a miniaturised version of the Neo Geo. Ever since Nintendo’s NES Classic Mini debuted to phenomenal success, other old-school console...
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343 Industries has announced a brand new Halo…..arcade game
When it comes to exclusives, the Xbox One isn’t doing as well as its fans had hopes. While the Xbox One X is undoubtedly the best place to play third party console games, first party output has been...
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Friday Debate – What was your killer arcade game?
What was your favourite game in your local arcade? What did you pump token into token after, mastering and etching your three initial name into the eternal scoreboards of? Was it Time Crisis and its...
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Forza Horizon 4 celebrates the seasons in meaningful ways
Forza Horizon 4 is all about refinement, but its new seasons systems does a lot to push the series in a new interesting direction. The post Forza Horizon 4 celebrates the seasons in meaningful ways...
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My Arcade’s mini gaming units are nostalgic fun in the palm of your hand
E3 is also home to plenty of other companies who want to proudly show off their consumer goods. One of those companies? My Arcade, a producer of arcade cabinets with a twist: They’re adorably tiny...
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The Namco Museum Player is an entire gaming arcade that fits into your pocket
My Arcade is bundling 20 games from yesteryear into one handheld gaming console. Of course it happens to also look incredibly adorable. The post The Namco Museum Player is an entire gaming arcade that...
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Friday Debate – What’s the best arcade game of all time?
Which arcade game that isn't Time Crisis is the very best in your opinion? Sound off below and let’s start reminiscing yo. As originally seen on Critical Hit! Friday Debate – What’s the best arcade...
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Here comes a new challenger! Capcom teases arcade-related announcement
Yesterday, Capcom teased something new was on the way, saying just that “A new challenger appears” and that there’d be an announcement coming today
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Mortal Kombat 11 – How to do every Fatality
In Mortal Kombat 11 every character gets a single Fatality unlocked from the start. If you want that second finisher, you’ll have to grind for it in the Krypt, an idea so foul that I’d rather spend my...
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Mortal Kombat 11 Brutalities guide
Fatalities may be the bread and butter of Mortal Kombat 11, but I kind of find myself favouring Brutalities lately. They’re that extra bit of salt in the wound of a pal, a finishing move that is not...
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Gears 5 is using its new Arcade mode multiplayer to create a hero shooter...
Gears 5 debuts later this year, and with it comes a new multiplayer pursuit in the form of Arcade mode. The idea is simple: Two teams of five players pick their favourite character and race to see who...
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Drawkanoid is breaking out onto Steam on January 21st
Developed by Cape Town based QCF, it’s not just the neon lights messing with your eyes, it’s a brick breaker game that’s really, really fast.
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Relive the glory arcade days of Sega with a new pop-up history book
A sexy collection of stories detailing the development of Sega’s biggest arcade game sellers, Space Harrier, After Burner, Hang-On, Out Run, Thunder Blade and Power Drift by games writer Keith Stuart,...
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SEGA’s next mini gaming console is a teeny tiny Astro Mini City arcade unit
If there’s a console that SEGA has had a hand in over the years, chances are looking pretty solid that it’ll live once again. Only smaller! Cuter! More justified expensesier! After releasing the Sega...
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Capcom’s new Retro Station home arcade unit looks just like Mega Man’s head
Capcom’s Retro Station might be the best alternative then to a full arcade stand, even if it only plays ten games from two franchises. While the publisher hasn’t officially confirmed it, Amazon Japan...
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Capcom Arcade Stadium Review – Casa Blanka
Almost three dozen games, a trip into a bygone era, and plenty of reasons to have a pocket full of coins jangling away as you peruse the offerings. Depending on your fondness for the past, Capcom...
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