Do you think PC gaming is restoring the feeling of the Arcade
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Pasta la Vista
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what
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
Like, most all good releases are on all the platforms, why PC only? Anyway, nothing's getting restored, they're a niche that sticks around in limited capacity with re-releases or emulation or indie stuff or the occasional actual sequel/successor that rarely will make waves to anyone outside the niche...
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baphomet
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I mean, with a high end GPU in there you're probably burning more money to continue playing than a handful of quarters in an arcade.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
No.
Same shit as with consoles im still alone in my house playing games.
LAN parties are still close but organizing them is harder than just going to an Arcade and playing whatever is there.
Launches of new machines/games will probably never be matched ever again.
I remember my local Arcade got a R360 Afterburner machine and there was a line around the block(not literally) just to try it and everyone would come out smiling ear to ear.
The Arcade was a location where we all played together or even just watched good players going through a game.
The Arcade wasnt just about the games it was also about the atmosphere of actually being there.
Otherwise we have had Arcade-esc games since forever.
Same shit as with consoles im still alone in my house playing games.
LAN parties are still close but organizing them is harder than just going to an Arcade and playing whatever is there.
Launches of new machines/games will probably never be matched ever again.
I remember my local Arcade got a R360 Afterburner machine and there was a line around the block(not literally) just to try it and everyone would come out smiling ear to ear.
The Arcade was a location where we all played together or even just watched good players going through a game.
The Arcade wasnt just about the games it was also about the atmosphere of actually being there.
Otherwise we have had Arcade-esc games since forever.
DaleinCalgary
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Pinball was the only game in arcades worth a quarter
Punished Miku
Gaslighter Pro: 16.7 Fireflops
Not at all. Arcades are social destination spots where you hang out and play.
Trogdor1123
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I get it's Friday… but what?
ArtHands
Banned
Because PC has a more good releases than all other platforms. Also free online for fighting games, and compatible with all sorts of fight sticks.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
That's one way to do it, other folks use Pis, or other such stuff. Older consoles are also used as emulation boxes and what not. And of course all kinds of android devices. But hey they're all computers, even PlayStations
Also actual arcade machines have been using PC parts for aeons now (like when was the first Lindbergh or whatever by SEGA, 2005 or whatever) so that'd have been a better point to make, probably. Still wrong of course.
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CrimsonTide
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Arcades were always about the atmosphere and social part
That is like comparing having a 6 pack in your living room to a bar
It's the atmosphere/in person/social aspect that makes it a bar, same with arcades.
I do like the fact we get tons of beat em ups though.
That is like comparing having a 6 pack in your living room to a bar
It's the atmosphere/in person/social aspect that makes it a bar, same with arcades.
I do like the fact we get tons of beat em ups though.
diffusionx
Gold Member
Yes, I do remember paying $2000 to enter my local arcade back in the day.
yurinka
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No, but I'm glad to see these and other arcade subgenres are becoming popular again.
I think Street Fighter 6's Battle Hub (or in the past PS Home) is the closest modern experience that revives the social experience in the arcades. But still, not the same than being in-person there with real people next to you.
I think VR would be a great improvement regarding trying to digitally replicade the arcade experience because highly improves the sense of presence vs a tv experience.
P.S.: the main platform for fighting games is PlayStation, not PC.
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Windle Poons
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Until nvidia find a way to put a pound into the graphics card each time, no.
Windle Poons
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
The sun is out. Haggles people's brains.
I get it's Friday… but what?
ArtHands
Banned
fightcade really plays a big part in helping to cementing PC as the best modern platform for arcade games.
I have about 50+ 2D fighters on Steam alone, with classics like Arcana Hearts, Battle Fantasia, all the Blazblue games, Vanguard Princess etc
And just a while ago, IGS also announced IGS classic arcade collection for Steam too
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
Only got to play this once, like 30 years ago. Still a fond memory.No.
Same shit as with consoles im still alone in my house playing games.
LAN parties are still close but organizing them is harder than just going to an Arcade and playing whatever is there.
Launches of new machines/games will probably never be matched ever again.
I remember my local Arcade got a R360 Afterburner machine and there was a line around the block(not literally) just to try it and everyone would come out smiling ear to ear.
The Arcade was a location where we all played together or even just watched good players going through a game.
The Arcade wasnt just about the games it was also about the atmosphere of actually being there.
Otherwise we have had Arcade-esc games since forever.
Even though Playstation is the main platform. PC has way more fighting games that can be played on there.
Fess
Member
Great video! I've done pretty much the exact same thing as that, but with a Raspberry Pi inside.
Brilliant idea with the pull out keyboard shelf!
I have to ssh into mine if I want to do some file work on it.
Picade
Post in thread 'DIY Arcade Cabinet Discussion'
https://www.neogaf.com/threads/diy-arcade-cabinet-discussion.972833/post-232096601
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
If there aren't kids screaming around and some dude smoking his cigarretes right next to you while you bet all your quartes on a barely functioning machine that's been set to max difficulty then no, it's not an arcade.
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Signalis
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How else would he know he is super hardcore and that he plays games on PC
ArtHands
Banned
I started with the Raspberry Pi too, but graduated to a mini PC when I want to include more modern and powerful arcade games on Steam.
I upgraded my arcade to a RTX3070ti PC with light gun peripherals (Retro shooter), for light gun games like Time Crisis and House of the Dead
cash_longfellow
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Did you ever actually play an arcade game in the arcade, OP?
BlackTron
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Unlikely how else is this thread possible
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hououinkyouma00
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Huh?
Have you ever been to an arcade? Like a real arcade not modern Dave and Busters?
Why would PC give this feeling if the same thing has been on consoles for years and years?
Have you ever been to an arcade? Like a real arcade not modern Dave and Busters?
Why would PC give this feeling if the same thing has been on consoles for years and years?
Wonko_C
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This is practically it, it only needs multiplayer with customizable full body avatars. Imagine joining a multiplayer lobby populated with a couple dozen players, (or a private room with your friends) casually approaching a machine and joining a 4-player session of TMNT that's already mid game, only the other 3 guys don't stink. =P
These are all playable (uses a version of MAME). There is a bit of input lag, though, probably because I'm streaming to my Quest. Maybe it's better when using a wired PCVR headset, I don't know.
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cash_longfellow
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Indeed, did we just become best friends?
Gameplay Gods Bless
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25 cents in 1985 is the equivalent of $69 today.
Justinus
Member
I remember playing this at an arcade in Okinawa. There were no lines, fortunately. It was an amazing experience.No.
Same shit as with consoles im still alone in my house playing games.
LAN parties are still close but organizing them is harder than just going to an Arcade and playing whatever is there.
Launches of new machines/games will probably never be matched ever again.
I remember my local Arcade got a R360 Afterburner machine and there was a line around the block(not literally) just to try it and everyone would come out smiling ear to ear.
The Arcade was a location where we all played together or even just watched good players going through a game.
The Arcade wasnt just about the games it was also about the atmosphere of actually being there.
Otherwise we have had Arcade-esc games since forever.
Fess
Member
It's such an awesome idea for hobby project for longtime gamers really. Mine has a carefully curated list of games, shmups and beat'em ups I like, 2D games from mid 80s to early 90s, which all play perfectly. I tweaked all emulators to have the right input too. Even added my own description texts in some cases. Ready for action with a press of a button in the living room.
But unfortunately things don't last forever … The screen sometimes turn off so it's no longer stable. And I built it so the screen had a snug fit in the wood frame, so it can only be repaired by finding the exact same screen, otherwise I need to rebuild the wood frame around it and repaint and all that. Bummer.
Maybe some day I'll try build another one.
kunonabi
Member
No, when I put a coin in a machine it works outside of worn down controllers. With a PC it can work fine one day and then all of a sudden nothing wants to work the next. Also you get fewer showboating assholes in the arcade since theyre going to get knocked on their ass if they pull that shit with the wrong person.