Can X-Men '97 save Arcade1up?

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3 ай бұрын

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ep 185 - Can X-men save A1up?
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@stupidfathobbit4262 3 ай бұрын

Unless a company directly comes to them for a collaboration then that is what they will become. First Oreo and now Xmen 97 I’m sure there are more to come. Those days of 3-6 new license cabs a year are over. Anyone wise will just look to mod, find cheap on marketplace or wait on sales on anything left at retailers.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, we're not too likely to see more then 2 actual new titles a year... and maybe not even that.

@BiggggyD 3 ай бұрын

Disappointed they didn't include X-Men Arcade game with this artwork, but I expected them to reuse these old pcbs because they can't afford any development cost. I do agree they may not have the license, and if they don't, this leak almost certainly made it harder.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Also, why not throw in PUNISHER? I mean, that might actually get established owners to buy it.

@andfonseb 3 ай бұрын

@@evilgeniusentertainmentbecause Disney Is too woke and decided that It Is too violent

@Rabbitlord108 3 ай бұрын

@@andfonsebWhich seems hypocritical since the upcoming movie starring Deadpool & Wolverine (for now) is going to be rated R.

@andfonseb 3 ай бұрын

@@Rabbitlord108 well you are not wrong. The problem Is that Disney, and a lot of companies, think that all these minority groups are who they should sell their products/services to, when in reality they do not give a f..k.

@Rabbitlord108 3 ай бұрын

@@andfonseb Touche.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

So is this great news, or a tempest in a tea cup?

@carlo1132 3 ай бұрын

Hi JDV, I like the tempest in a teacup comment, how about Tempest XL instead. What part of XL doesn't Arcade1up understand and not just at freakin Costco, they just don't know what they are doing since John D left.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

I get the feeling that these "announcements" are merely to keep the wolves at bay for a time; an attempt to quell any rumors of them going under. Certainly nothing to get too worked up over. But all things considered, better news then none, but only just.

@KingEdAV 3 ай бұрын

There are so many skins from the 80s that would entice a decent audience. Question is whether that’s enough. And, trouble is they cannot seem to get some of the favs of that time. DK, DK Junior, Robotron, Pole Position, Turbo, Qbert, Stargate, and a long list beyond that. I would pay $800 for an XL Robotron skinned properly with good controls.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

I think they're saving the XLs for the 2nd half of the year/start of 2025 as to not cut the legs out from under all those Deluxe cabs they invested it.

@Rabbitlord108 3 ай бұрын

Thing is. I KNOW Nintendo will never touch the idea of working with Arcade1up with a ten foot pole. They'd rather keep that stuff to their own systems like the Arcade Archives releases on the Switch Eshop.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

For sure - we're never going to see a DK machine from A1up.

@RobStevens64 3 ай бұрын

Yesterday, I was assuming that this was a Disney+/Marvel X-Men ‘97 tie-in that was accidentally posted early. Then the X-Men ‘97 trailer came out, and at first, I thought that confirmed it. BUT … This cab art had a MarvelStudios logo on it. But the trailer has a new MarvelAnimation logo. I’m starting to think maybe this was a mock-up done to pitch it, or at least, not final art.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

That could very well be true - I'm pretty sure what we saw was just a CG mockup.

@geraldrader3060 3 ай бұрын

even new product leaks gives us hope and something to look forward to. they should make an XL cab with bring your own games on a USB. have different cab styles and skins.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

I tend to agree, but... it's not back on their website yet. At this point it's no more real then that ALIENS V PREDATOR cab. If it - or something else - doesn't get announced w/in the week, it'll be even worse then if weren't leaked at all. Time will tell....

@gothamcityarcade 3 ай бұрын

More rehearsed coming to sinking ship...

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

But that's just it - a rehash can't possibly be the answer to their problems.

@joerubi6249 3 ай бұрын

JDV. You are indeed the man! If X-Men '97 could be a hit for a beleaguered company like A1Up, I will be surprised. If A1Up is serious about its survival, it should think about XLs from now on. There is NO going back at this point. I would love to see a revamped XL of Pac-Man with the option of turning off the lighted buttons like the Galaga Deluxe Cab as well as a Ms. Pac-Man with black and pink and that both cabinets need about 18 games. Plus, no more "exclusives" like Costco because it will water down demand and that they should invest in selling new XLs on QVC and HSN. People like watching these home shopping channels because they are informative, fun and you could get excellent bargains through them.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks Joe! Travis MCP said it was a colab cab with Disney, so I wonder how many units will be made (typically a small number, with perhaps the exception of the Atari 50th). I do think they'll re-issue that Pac-Man XL cab, but I'd also be surprised if they made any changes.

@MrSteveonbroadway 3 ай бұрын

I think you got one of the last Tron's just saved 700 dollars...lol and no this is not going to save 1up.. $400.00 dollar cabs and parts dept would save them.. We know these cabs cost next to nothing to make, probably cost more to ship than make.. I used to deal with Chinese people who made aftermarket cylinder heads.. and on a large scale how cheap they got was mind blowing..

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

I do think they got addicted to the profit margin they made during covid. The notion that that they were going to move 20,000 NFL BLITZ cabs at $599 was borderline insane.

@saiyanspirits 3 ай бұрын

Not sure what it does or doesn't say about the health of the company but I love the artwork.I have nostalgia for the show though , but I think it's a very clean cab that pops. If it were an XL it would be a definite purchase, right now it's a maaaybe.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I actually think it's a good looking cab, but to simply re-use the same PCB is a decision that will keep a lot of people (including me) from buying. Now, if it drops to $299, that's another thing....

@nwo2cool Ай бұрын

I like the side art of the X-men '97 panels, but I don't like the marquee, and the bezel. There's no details art on it. It just the titles only, same problem I had with the MvC2 bezel, plain. Most importantly, why would I buy a deluxe when it doesn't come with the stool? The MK2 deluxe cab didn't come with a stool. The stool alone cost around $80. X-men '97 cab for $499 may be cheaper than the MVC2 cab, but I rather buy the MVC2 cab when it's on-sale.

@evilgeniusentertainment Ай бұрын

Very hard to see this cab flying off of the shelves, ain't it? I know some people like the new art, but w/o any new games or functionality, it's not terribly compelling.

@tmfcbog 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff jdv always enjoy your content Gary Brahan Ireland

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Yo Gary! Thanks man - glad you dig the content!

@robkrasinski6217 3 ай бұрын

Ok, what about an SF Alpha cab? They ignored the Alpha series since day 1 even though they made a lot of Capcom cabs because Capcom is easy to license from. They had some of the best arcade games, too besides Sega, Midway, and Konami. But, if the SFII deluxe is softmoddable we could put Alpha 1 and 2 on it and run it on an emulator. I don't really care for SFIII or Alpha 3.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Rob, I think the days of putting out totally new cabs are numbered for A1up. If they do put out a "new" cab, it'll be something we've seen before. Hope I'm wrong, but I would not hold your breath.

@robkrasinski6217 3 ай бұрын

That's a shame because there are so many cool arcade games that they haven't done yet. Like Pole Position, Daytona USA, Virtua Fighter 1 and 2, House of the Dead 1 and 2, Virtua Cop 1 and 2 for example. I'm going to make my own HOTD cab with Arcade1up parts and Retro Shooter guns or Sindens or Wii red and blue guns. I think they will only make what retailers think will sell. Some cabs they sold direct only like KI Pro and some cabs were only sold at Costco like Pac-Man XL and an MKII variant with BOE monitor and lit marquee and a few others.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, there's lots of stuff that likely will never see the day. I'm waiting to see if that leaked X-Men '97 game - weak as it is - actually get announced in the next few days. If it doesn't, that's a very bad sign for A1up.

@Rabbitlord108 3 ай бұрын

Nope. I think it's too little too late.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

It'll be very interesting to see if they make it to the end of 2025.....

@daviddeming1916 3 ай бұрын

This will NOT save them. They cant include Punisher bc Disney has it locked up for good.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

well it definitely can't save them if it's not released - it hasn't been put back up on their website, so as weak as it was, it might not even happen.

@pxp751 3 ай бұрын

Isn't vaporware after all sadly. Gotta love those planned leaks to get people talking. 😊😊😊😊😊

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I wonder if it was planned or just a legit accident? Either way, not a whole lot of buzz for this cab - really needed to put 6 more games on it to make it worth upgrading to.

@pxp751 3 ай бұрын

@@evilgeniusentertainment i don’t think this cabinet is even needed at all. The mvc 2 cab is still around for sale.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

I suppose X-men fans would like the new art, and for those people who hate risers it's a nice addition to the Deluxe line-up... but yeah, that's about it.

@INTELMAXELL 3 ай бұрын

Still waiting for SpyHunter lol

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Now THAT would be a sweet announcement!

@Lonchanney1 3 ай бұрын

Just let it go let it go mate. Just let it die call it. Nothing to see here move along move along. I shall notify the Vicker.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Lon. you tread heavily, yet you speak the truth.

@Lonchanney1 3 ай бұрын

@@evilgeniusentertainment Danke.

@Excaidus-Metal 3 ай бұрын

Definitely leaked on purpose and intentionally pulled down after. The original MvsC2 cab looks better. Just another re-hash. Starwars XL? Starwars Trilogy? AVP? House Of The Dead?

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

I still hope they come out with a AvP - it looks to be a fun party cab. Still think SW XL is coming for the Xmas season. Little chance of HOTD coming, and none at all for Trilogy w/o major hardware upgrades (which means no chance).

@steveblersch 3 ай бұрын

It’s good to have an indication that they’re not going out of business, but remakes are mainly a snooze fest!

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Steve, it took me 8 minutes to say what you did in one sentence!

@steveblersch 3 ай бұрын

@@evilgeniusentertainment that’s ok! We enjoy the videos anyway! Thanks!

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@waterinthedesert81 3 ай бұрын

Rather see NHL Open Ice 4 player Cab

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Man, I;d like to see ANY hockey cab!

@decadentdave 3 ай бұрын

Lazy effort. Wrong form factor. Not an HS-5. Really shows the current management have no clue what they are doing. Not interested. Easy pass.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, the HS-5 would be more arcade legit, which they know people want. Which also tends to show that they did not want to incur the (very minimal) cost of redesigning the art for a differently shaped cab. I mean, if Disney specifically reached out and asked them for this. it makes some sense. But by itself, it is - at best - a side ways move.

@robertjohnson2050 Ай бұрын

@evilgeniusentertainment Ай бұрын

Hi!

@TheCornerCade 3 ай бұрын

It’s already has 🤣👊🏼

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

I love your optimism Danny! I think it is a positive for sure, but me thinks they'll need more then this to keep the ship afloat.

@moreyjamison 3 ай бұрын

Byeee

@VEGANVANIA 3 ай бұрын

Maybe if they double the price and charge $1099 it can save Arcade1UP. (HAHAHAHAHA😂) Even google had to give up on Stadia, and Amazon will give up on Luna, next, then Apple will give up on Apple Arcade: a rising tide raises all boats, but a long drought, by the same token...

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Very apples and oranges though... but you have a strong point - the economy matters.

@eiselmazard 3 ай бұрын

I've seen Cambodia and I've seen Detroit: in Cambodia they've got more hope for a better future. Everywhere in the USA (New York to LA) life has gotten worse for 20 years -not dramatically worse, but worse nevertheless. @@evilgeniusentertainment

@JeffYPbPr 3 ай бұрын

Short answer is no. lol. Nobody is buying that.

@evilgeniusentertainment 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, not an overwhelming demand for that cab in the first place - and certainly not enough for current MvC2 owners to buy it again. Putting PUNISHER and a a couple of other games to bump it up to 14 might have, but as it is (if it happens at all) it's likely doomed from the start.