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Game Profile
INFO BOX
PLATFORM:
GameCube
PUBLISHER:
Midway
DEVELOPER:
Digital Eclipse
GENRE: Compilation
PLAYERS:   1-4
RELEASE DATE:
October 11, 2004
ESRB RATING:
Teen
IN THE SERIES
Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play

Midway Arcade Treasures 3

Midway Arcade Treasures 3

Midway Arcade Treasures 3

Midway Arcade Treasures 2

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 Written by Kyle Williams  on July 22, 2004
First Impressions: Memories...In the corner of my mind...
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Midway once ruled the video arcades. In fact, from the beginning of gaming history Midway has been at the top of the heap. Last fall's Midway Arcade Treasures reminded us of their climb to the top and this fall's sequel, the aptly titled Midway Arcade Treasures 2, will take us back to their glory days.

Now, you are probably asking, "What games does Midway still have up their sleeve? They've already shown us more than twenty arcade classics. What else is left?" You fool. There was an arcade craze in the early 1990s, remember? You want a break down of what MAT2 is including for your gaming pleasure? Well, have at it.

A.P.B.
Arch Rivals
Championship Sprint
Cyberball 2072
Gauntlet 2
Hard Drivin'
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat III
NARC
Pit Fighter
Primal Rage
Rampage World Tour
Spy Hunter 2
Steel Talons
STUN Runner
Timber
Total Carnage
Wizard of Wor
Xenophobe
Xybots

There are a lot of titles here that rocked, broke down walls and reinvented the idea of what a videogame could be. Midway Arcade Treasures 2 will capture all of the original glory, complete with emulated graphics and sound, for us to enjoy at home. As a side note, Midway rocks for throwing in the first three Mortal Kombat games. Most publishers would disrespect game players by charging $20 for each of the three titles. Okay, maybe they'd be nice and charge $30 for a package of all three. However, Midway has stepped up and thrown in their marquee titles as part of this package. It's nice to see a game publisher step up and do something special for the fans. 'Bout time, eh?

Final Thoughts
Midway Arcade Treasures 2 includes the games I played in high school, the very same games that I spent countless hours getting thumped at. Let's face it, I never was very good at Mortal Kombat. But now, in the privacy of my living room, I will be able to polish up my finishing moves for that next retro gaming tournament. And when I'm done having my butt handed to me on a plate I can play some Cyberball 2072.


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