Tag: arcade

  • The Hori Fighting Stick EX 2

    The Hori Fighting Stick EX 2

    This Xbox 360 native stick is a compact and budget friendly option that has a couple drawbacks to consider. First the strengths: And then the drawbacks: Overall, it’s a good beginner stick if you can find a deal on it (think $40 or less). Considering the vintage, there are better options out there for under…

  • Rental Recap: The Robot Wars

    Rental Recap: The Robot Wars

    We trialed a handful of games for addition to the Mystery Game Tournament library last Sunday, March 19th, 2023, and all but one played have made the cut. The theme this time around was “robot wars” so I had picked competitive games that exclusively featured robots or mecha. I had some very odd issues using…

  • Fightcade 2 – 90s arcade games, online

    Fightcade 2 – 90s arcade games, online

    Fightcade (formerly GGPO) has been a mainstay for playing fighting games online for well over a decade. The newest iteration of it, Fightcade 2, features an overhauled user interface, support for a ton more games, and improved emulation. Give this program a try if you enjoy classic arcade games from the 90s, whether it’s fighters…