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Wednesday2nd Oct 2024
Adjustments, bug fixes and more
It's been almost a month since Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics arrived on the Switch. With this in mind, Capcom has today rolled out a new update, containing some new features and a bunch of bug fixes. Version 1.0.2 includes regional limits being "relaxed" for online matches as well as a number...
Friday20th Sep 2024
News Capcom Outlines Its 'Tokyo Game Show 2024' Online Program
Expect the latest titles and more
The Tokyo Game Show is fast approaching and more developers are revealing their plans for this year's event. Capcom has now lifted the lid on its own schedule, revealing it will be running its online program from 26th September 2024. Fans can expect the following titles to feature as well as the upcoming release...
Tuesday17th Sep 2024
News Marvel Vs. Capcom Players Beware, Fighting Game Legend Justin Wong Is Crushing Online Opponents
Well and truly taken for a ride
We've all been having fun with Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics over the past few weeks, right? If you answered "yes," then you probably haven't come up against a formidable online opponent called 'Wazzler'. That's because Wazzler is better known as Justin Wong, the fighting game legend and...
Poll What Is Your Favourite Game In The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection?
Go on, tell us!
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection arrived on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch last week, and now that the community has had the chance to check it out over the weekend, we're wondering what game everyone has been spending the most time with so far. Is it the most modern release in the collection Marvel vs. Capcom...
Friday13th Sep 2024
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection For Switch Confirmed As "Code In Box" Release (Europe)
It seems other regions will still get a physical cartridge
As you might have seen, the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection made its digital debut on the Switch this week. It will be followed by a physical release on 22nd November 2024. Unfortunately, there won't be a proper physical release on Nintendo's platform in Europe. Capcom provided this...
Thursday12th Sep 2024
Nintendo Download 12th September (North America)
Marvel vs. Capcom! Grapple Dogs! Fabledom!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting...
Poll Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Is Out Today, Will You Be Getting It?
Go on, tell us
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is finally available on the Nintendo Switch eShop today. It's had some impressive reviews so far, including our own here on Nintendo Life (we gave it an "excellent" nine out of ten stars). This package includes a total of seven classic fighting games, rollback netcode, bonus...
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Producer Voices Interest In New Entry (Again)
The team is up for it, but needs fans to "show their support"
This week marks the arrival of the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection on the Switch and multiple other platforms. The collection's producer has already voiced interest in a new entry in the future, and now he's reiterated this in another interview. Speaking to Comicbook.com about the...
Tuesday10th Sep 2024
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
"A must-own for fighting game fans"
The big week has arrived for the fighting game community, with the launch of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. Many fighting game fans already suspected this was going to be an all-star package, and it seems like it's living up to expectations. In our own review here on Nintendo Life, we've...
Tuesday3rd Sep 2024
Video Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection Spotlights Two More Games
Out on Switch next week
Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection will launch on the Switch next week, and ahead of the big day, Capcom has been releasing highlights of each game in the collection. The latest videos give us a look at 'X-Men vs. Street Fighter' - another all-star fighting game that originally landed in arcades in 1996. Its roster is...
Sunday1st Sep 2024
Video 16 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In September 2024
Zelda, Marvel vs. Capcom, Epic Mickey and much more
September has officially arrived and it's going to be an action-packed month on the Switch front. Starting off early on the 6th, we've got games like Ace Attorney Investigations Collection to look forward. Then there's the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection in the following week. Another...
Wednesday28th Aug 2024
Video MvC Fighting Collection 'Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter' Spotlight
Seven games in one collection
Capcom has released another new trailer for Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection. This time it's for Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter. This game was originally released in arcades in 1997 and will be one of seven games in this upcoming collection. This fighter introduced a whole host of heroes - allowing players...
Tuesday27th Aug 2024
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Punches Up September Release
Physical editions coming later
We were hoping we'd get a release date for Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics during today's Partner Showcase, and Capcom has delivered. The upcoming compilation for these classic fighting games will be launched on the Switch eShop on 12th September 2024. Pre-orders are available now on the Switch...
Friday23rd Aug 2024
Video Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection 'The Punisher' Spotlight
One of seven games
Capcom has released another new trailer for Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection. This time it's for the arcade side-scrolling beat 'em up, The Punisher. It was originally released in arcades in 1993 and will be one of seven games in this upcoming collection. As the Punisher, you can team up with Nick Fury (an agent of...
Tuesday20th Aug 2024
Video Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection 'Clash Of Super Heroes' Trailer
Capcom's seven-game collection launches in 2024
Capcom is beginning to ramp up promotions for the Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection - Arcade Classics. As part of this, it's now released a trailer for Clash of Super Heroes. In the words of Capcom, this is Marvel and Capcom's "third game effort" - featuring characters like Mega Man, Spider-Man,...
Friday16th Aug 2024
Video Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection 'Marvel Super Heroes' Trailer
Capcom's 7-in-1 retro collection arrives later this year
Capcom is gearing up to release its Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection on the Switch later this year, and as part of this, it's spotlighting each game with a new trailer. The latest one features Marvel Super Heroes, which originally made its debut in arcades in 1995 and followed with a home...
Tuesday13th Aug 2024
Video Capcom Spotlights 'X-Men Children Of The Atom' In New MvC: Fighting Collection Trailer
One of seven games included
Capcom is bringing its Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection to the Switch at some point later this year and in the lead up to the big release, it's given fans a look at one of the games in this retro compilation. It's footage of 'X-Men Children of the Atom' which originally made its debut in arcades back in the mid...
Sunday11th Aug 2024
News Capcom Wants To Revive All Of Its Legacy Fighting Games On Modern Platforms
"We know fans out there really want them"
Capcom wants to revive all of its legacy fighting games on modern platforms, according to the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection producer Shuhei Matsumoto. Speaking to IGN at EVO 2024 recently, Matsumoto explained how Capcom is aware of the demand, and hopes making these classic fighters more accessible...
Monday22nd Jul 2024
Round Up EVO 2024 - Every Switch Announcement And Much More
That's a wrap
The biggest fighting game tournament EVO 2024 took place on the weekend and if you're curious to know what went down, read on... We've put together this guide filled with all the announcements and news related to games on the Switch, games announced for Switch as well as some other highlights you may or may not have seen throughout...
Sunday21st Jul 2024
Video Here's Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection At EVO 2024
Coming to Switch this year
Update [Sun 21st Jul, 2024 06:45 BST]: As promised, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics made an appearance at EVO 2024 this weekend. Not only was it playable to the general public on the show floor, but it was also showcased by some veterans, including the fighting game and EVO legend Justin Wong.
News Capcom Says There Might Be An Opportunity For A New MvC Game
Capcom's dev team has big dreams, but fans will need to show their support
The fighting game community got a huge surprise recently with Capcom's announcement of the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. It's raised the question if fans might see some new entries in the future, and it seems there's now a real possibility. Speaking...
Wednesday3rd Jul 2024
News Marvel Really Excited About Capcom's New MvC Fighting Game Collection
"We're glad to finally be able to announce it"
During Nintendo's Direct showcase last month, Capcom surprised fans of fighting games with the announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. Ahead of its arrival at some point later this year, Marvel Games Product Development Manager Laura Hathaway has discussed this...
Thursday27th Jun 2024
News Capcom Announces Summer Showcase 2024, Airing Next Week
It will focus on three upcoming releases
In some industry-related news, Capcom has today announced it will be hosting a 'Capcom Next - Summer 2024' showcase on 1st July 2024. This broadcast will run for 25 minutes and will focus on three titles - the newly announced Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster,
Tuesday25th Jun 2024
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Switch Physical Won't Require A Download
It's all on the cartridge
We've got some more good news for anyone planning on picking up a physical copy of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics for Switch later this year. According to select retailers, Capcom will be offering the complete collection on the game cartridge (or disc, if you're buying the game for PlayStation),...
Friday21st Jun 2024
Gallery Check Out The Stunning High-Def Character Art For Marvel Vs. Capcom Collection
I'm gonna take you for a tour
We didn't expect to see Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics during the latest Nintendo Direct. Seeing the Marvel vs Capcom fighters on modern consoles felt like a pipe dream, and with Marvel vs. Capcom 2 — one of the greatest fighting games of all time — being part of the bundle, it's a dream...
News Nintendo Showcases All June 2024 Direct Games With Colourful New Graphic
Big names, small names, they're all here
Did you need reminding that there was an excellent Nintendo Direct earlier this week? No? Well, Nintendo is going to do it anyway. As per usual, the Big N has shared a new infographic featuring every single game that featured during the Nintendo Direct June 2024 Showcase. We're sure you all remember the big...
Wednesday19th Jun 2024
News Yes, The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Is Getting A Physical Release
"Capcom PR just confirmed"
The fighting game community got one hell of a surprise during the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast with the reveal of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. This package is arriving at some point this year for the Switch, PlayStation and PC, and contains seven retro classics including Marvel vs. Capcom 2:...
Tuesday18th Jun 2024
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Will Get Super On Switch This Year
Thwip, thwip
Seven superhero arcade beat 'em ups are heading to Switch later this year thanks to the newly-announced Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. As the name might suggest, this is a bundle all about our Marvel faves. The seven titles included are as follows: X-MEN CHILDREN OF THE ATOM MARVEL SUPER HEROES X-MEN VS...
