Arcade1Up celebrates the launch of X-Men '97
In honor of the launch of one of the most anticipated Marvel series to hit Disney Plus, Arcade1Up is preparing to launch a special edition X-Men '97 Arcade machine exclusively through their online store. The special edition cabinet will bring together nearly all of the X-Men and Marvel fighting games into one machine.
The sleek cabinet, shown below, will feature the following arcade and 16-bit console titles:
- Marvel vs. Capcom
- Marvel vs. Capcom 2
- Marvel Super Heroes
- Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
- X-Men vs. Street Fighter
- X-Men: Children of the Atom
- Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems
- X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse
The artwork adorning the cabinet is based on the new show, which is a continuation of the classic 1990's X-Men cartoon. I must say, I am surprised that they haven't included the side-scrolling beat'em up X-Men as well, as they have released that game on other machines. It would have capped off a nearly perfect package for X-Men fans. The machine will begin shipping sometime this Spring while the show launches on March 20.
Arcade1Up team up for epic X-Men ‘97 collaboration
Housing eight iconic Marvel games, this brand-new cabinet for 2024 is sure to excite fans and gamers alike
Miami, FL - February 27 2024 - Marvel and Arcade1Up have collaborated to produce an all-new X-Men ’97 arcade machine inspired by the Marvel Animation series coming to Disney+ on March 20.
Boasting bespoke features and legendary pre-loaded titles such as Marvel vs Capcom 2, X-Men vs Street Fighter, and Marvel Super Heroes, this heroic deluxe edition cabinet is now open for pre-orders directly on Arcade1up.com and will be available for direct purchase in Spring 2024. Bring the thrill of unleashing hyper combo finishers home. Excelsior!
In creating the most authentic officially licensed Marvel multiplayer arcade experience with the X-Men ’97-inspired cabinet, players will be dazzled by the awesome side panel displays, a light up marquee, 17 inch BOE Colour Monitor, 2-player control deck, 3-D faux coin doors, and Wi-Fi functionality, with online leaderboards that will allow players to compete with others and ultimately come out on top.
This new cabinet emphasises Arcade1Up’s continued passion and commitment to redefining the arcade machine gaming experience with monumental collaborations, whilst also catering to what the fans enjoy with the inclusion of eight highly revered Marvel games.
With X-Men ‘97 revisting the iconic era of the 90s animated series, what better way to join in on the fun than being in possession of this thrilling at-home arcade experience! Heed the call of battle and come to blows with your opponents while watching your favorite Super Heroes take on the Goblin Queen and the X-Cutioner in style.
David McIntosh, Head of Brand and Communications at Arcade1Up, added: "We are honored once again to be collaborating with Marvel on this extraordinary project. Combining both Marvel's hugely beloved characters and our unique cabinet designs, we're absolutely thrilled about this latest endeavour. At Arcade1Up, we are always pushing ourselves beyond the normal. With our vision, passion and dedication to crafting wonderfully nostalgic pieces of equipment within these collaborations, we're just getting started!"
Assets including images and videos can be found in our online press kit, and for more information on Arcade1Up’s new products, check out the official Arcade1Up site. The Arcade1Up companion app is also available in the iOS App Store and Google Play.
Pre-orders are now live directly on Arcade1up.com.
ABOUT MARVEL ANIMATION’S “X-MEN ’97”
Marvel Animation’s “X-Men’97” revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
The all-new series features 10 episodes. The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, JP Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, AJ LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto, and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler. Beau DeMayo serves as head writer; episodes are directed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura, and the series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and DeMayo. Featuring music by the Newton Brothers, Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ’97” begins streaming on Disney+ on March 20, 2024.
