About this episode

The episode discusses the iconic fighting game Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes and its impact on the gaming industry.

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, an Arcade game (later ported to consoles) released in 1998 that brings together iconic heroes and villains from Marvel Comics and Capcom's greatest franchises in one of the most beloved crossover fighting games of its era. Featuring fast-paced 2D combat, explosive special moves, flashy tag-assist mechanics, and a roster that includes characters like Ryu, Mega Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, and Chun-Li, it laid the foundation for the legendary Marvel vs. Capcom series that continues to influence fighting games today. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The…

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