Konami's announcement of X-Men Arcade for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network has created a strong level of excitement amongst gamers, proving there's still life in resurrecting classic games. We asked our Twitter followers what other games they'd like to see revived on current download platforms.
Here's the question posed to followers of GamePro on Twitter, spurned by the return of X-Men Arcade announced at New York Comic Con:
Konami has plans for an X-Men Arcade XBLA & PSN rerelease. What other classic arcade games need PS3/360 love? Best replies will be posted.less than a minute ago via web
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While the variety of games was pretty wide, one game seemed to garner the most love amongst fans. The Simpsons Arcade Game -- another Konami coin-op from the early 90s -- still holds a place in the hearts of many old-school gamers. Hopefully Konami will be able to work the same copyright magic that allowed X-Men to come to pass on the now EA-owned Simpsons game franchise. Here's the fans that want to play with America's Favorite Family on current consoles:
@GamePro They need to bring back The Simpsons, Aliens Vs. Predator, Sengoku, and Dungeons and Dragons: Shadow Over Mystara!less than a minute ago via TweetDeck
TommyT53
@GamePro Besides The Simpsons? Its gotta be Killer Instict! Loved that game and always played it in arcade!less than a minute ago via web
losingreality7
@GamePro Most definitely The Simpsons Arcade game and Spider-Man Arcade game!less than a minute ago via web
JohngPR
@GamePro simpsons and the first turtles arcade need to come to ps3less than a minute ago via twidroid
iamkratos
Besides The Simpsons, a handful of other early 90's titles made the list. Here's the best of the rest:
@GamePro Sunset Riders. I pumped so many quarters into that machine back in the day ...less than a minute ago via web
GohanEgret
@GamePro I would love to see Ikari Warriors on XBLA or PSN. The Co-Op in that game was so much fun.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck
suedeface
Super Off-Road with online multiplayer! RT @GamePro: What other classic arcade games need PS3/360 love? Best replies will be posted.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck
AirstrikeRhino
@GamePro ROAD RASH would be an awesome live arcade game!less than a minute ago via Twitter for Android
RAZOR0118
@GamePro The arcade Alien vs. Predator. C'mon Capcom, make nicey nice with Fox and get it done!less than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
SubstanceTV
While there are a few games that have just seemingly fallen through the cracks, a common thread throughout the requests were for licenced games that have since moved onto new IP holders. It may take a bit more elbow grease, but modern releases for games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men Arcade, and NBA Jam have proven that if the fans clamor enough for re-release, companies will seek out the proper rights and sometimes work together to make money off of them.
What do you think of the games mentioned above? Are there any more that you'd care to add? Please continue the conversation by commenting below or by replying to GamePro on Twitter.
Source: Daily News from GamePro.com
Tuesday, October 12, 2010