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Midway Arcade Treasures is a collection of 24 arcade games developed by Digital Eclipse and released by Midway
Midway Games

'Midway Games' is an United States video game publisher and video game developer. Midway's legacy includes landmark titles such as Mortal Kombat , Ms....
 for the GameCube
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, PlayStation 2
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, Xbox
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 and PC
Microsoft Windows

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A second collection, Midway Arcade Treasures 2
Midway Arcade Treasures 2

Midway Arcade Treasures 2 is the second collection of classic arcade games published by Midway Games for the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox....
, was released for the same consoles in October and a third console compilation, Midway Arcade Treasures 3
Midway Arcade Treasures 3

Midway Arcade Treasures 3 is a compilation of arcade game and racing games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. It is the third installment following Midway Arcade Treasures and Midway Arcade Treasures 2....
 was released in September , except for the PC
Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is a series of software operating systems and graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. Microsoft first introduced an operating environment named Windows in November 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces ....
. Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play, a compilation of 21 select titles from all three volumes was released for the PSP
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Midway Arcade Treasures is a collection of 24 arcade games developed by Digital Eclipse and released by Midway
Midway Games

'Midway Games' is an United States video game publisher and video game developer. Midway's legacy includes landmark titles such as Mortal Kombat , Ms....
 for the GameCube
Nintendo GameCube

The , is Nintendo's fourth home video game console and is part of the History of video game consoles . It is the successor to the Nintendo 64 and predecessor to Nintendo's Wii....
, PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2

The PlayStation 2 is a History of video game consoles video game console manufactured by Sony. The successor to the PlayStation, and the predecessor to the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 2 forms part of the PlayStation of video game consoles....
, Xbox
Xbox

The Xbox is a History of video games video game console produced by Microsoft. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market, and competed with Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo's GameCube....
 and PC
Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is a series of software operating systems and graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. Microsoft first introduced an operating environment named Windows in November 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces ....
.

A second collection, Midway Arcade Treasures 2
Midway Arcade Treasures 2

Midway Arcade Treasures 2 is the second collection of classic arcade games published by Midway Games for the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox....
, was released for the same consoles in October and a third console compilation, Midway Arcade Treasures 3
Midway Arcade Treasures 3

Midway Arcade Treasures 3 is a compilation of arcade game and racing games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. It is the third installment following Midway Arcade Treasures and Midway Arcade Treasures 2....
 was released in September , except for the PC
Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is a series of software operating systems and graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. Microsoft first introduced an operating environment named Windows in November 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces ....
. Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play, a compilation of 21 select titles from all three volumes was released for the PSP
PlayStation Portable

The PlayStation Portable is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Development of the console was first announced during History of E3#During the Rise of Online Gaming , and it was unveiled on May 11, 2004 at a Sony press conference before E3 2004....
. On February 17, 2006 Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition
Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition

Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition is an arcade game compilation released exclusively for the personal computers in February 2006. It is a compilation of Midway Arcade Treasures 2 and Midway Arcade Treasures 3, which had both been previously released on video game console only....
 was released exclusively for the PC, containing all 28 games from Midway Arcade Treasures 2
Midway Arcade Treasures 2

Midway Arcade Treasures 2 is the second collection of classic arcade games published by Midway Games for the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox....
 and Midway Arcade Treasures 3
Midway Arcade Treasures 3

Midway Arcade Treasures 3 is a compilation of arcade game and racing games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. It is the third installment following Midway Arcade Treasures and Midway Arcade Treasures 2....
, plus the original Mortal Kombat.

The compilation plays similarly on all three consoles, however the Xbox version has the extra ability to upload scores to an on-line scoreboard. The special features on each version of game are the same. These include game histories, developer interviews and other documents. This compilation is an amalgamation of the "Arcade's Greatest Hits" series (minus the pre-1984 Atari
Atari

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 titles, as well as Burgertime
Burgertime

is a 1982 arcade game created by Data East for its DECO Cassette System. The game's original title, Hamburger, was changed to BurgerTime before its introduction to the United States....
 and Moon Patrol
Moon Patrol

Moon Patrol is a classic arcade game by Irem that was first released in 1982. It was licensed to Williams Electronics for United States of America distribution....
), plus "Arcade Party Pak" for the original PlayStation and PC and each contain the exact same extras from those collections.

Games

The collection consists of the following 24 arcade games:

  • 720 Degrees, released in 1986
  • Blaster
    Blaster (arcade game)

    Blaster is an arcade game developed by Eugene Jarvis and released by Williams in 1983. The game is a shoot 'em up#3d shooter set in outer space and is a quasi-sequel to Robotron: 2084....
    , released in 1983
  • Bubbles
    Bubbles (video game)

    Bubbles is an arcade game from 1982 by Williams Electronics. The objective of the game is to collect objects in a sink so that your player expands in size, whereas gains you points and exceeds you to the next level....
    , released in 1983
  • Defender, released in 1980
  • Defender II aka StarGate
    Stargate (video game)

    Stargate is an arcade game released in 1981 by Williams Electronics. Created by Eugene Jarvis, it is a sequel to the 1980 game Defender , and was the first of only three productions from "Vid Kidz", an independent development house formed by Jarvis and Larry DeMar....
    , released in 1981
  • Gauntlet
    Gauntlet (arcade game)

    Gauntlet is a 1985 in video gaming arcade game by Atari Games. Gauntlet is a fantasy-themed hack and slash arcade game which can be played by one to four players simultaneously, unique for arcade games of its day....
    , released in 1985
  • Joust, released in 1982
  • Joust 2: Survival of the Fittest, released in 1986
  • Klax, released in 1989
  • Marble Madness
    Marble Madness

    Marble Madness is an arcade game video game designed by Mark Cerny, and published by Atari Games in 1984. It is a platform game in which the player must guide an onscreen marble through six courses, populated with obstacles and enemies, within a time limit....
    , released in 1984
  • Paperboy
    Paperboy (video game)

    Paperboy is a 1984 in video gaming arcade game by Atari Games. The players take the role of a paperboy who delivers newspapers along a suburban street on his bicycle....
    , released in 1984
  • Rampage
    Rampage (arcade game)

    Rampage is a 1986 arcade game by Midway Games. Players take control of gigantic monsters trying to survive against onslaughts of military forces....
    , released in 1986
  • Rampart
    Rampart (arcade game)

    Rampart is an arcade game, released in 1990 by Atari Games, that combines the shoot 'em up and puzzle genres. Its gameplay is more similar to Golden_Age_of_Video_Arcade_Games than fighting games such as Final Fight or Street Fighter....
    , released in 1990
  • Road Blasters, released in 1987
  • Robotron: 2084
    Robotron: 2084

    Robotron: 2084 is an Arcade game video game developed by Vid Kidz and released by WMS Industries in 1982. It is a Shoot 'em up that features 2D computer graphics....
    , released in 1982
  • Root Beer Tapper
    Tapper

    Tapper In Swedish Means Brave, Most Farmers And Poor Family's Had No Last Name To Go By. When Wars Would Begin They Were Put To The Front Lines, Through Out The Battles Instead Of Medals Of Honor To Wear On Your Chest The Most Brave And Courageous Soldiers Were Awarded The Last Name Of Tapper To Bring Back To There Family...
    , released in 1984
  • Satan's Hollow, released in 1982
  • Sinistar
    Sinistar

    Sinistar is an arcade game released by Williams in 1982. It belongs to a class of video games from the 1980s called "twitch games". Other "twitch games" include Tempest , Defender , and Robotron: 2084....
    , released in 1982
  • Smash TV
    Smash TV

    Smash TV is a 1990 arcade game created by Eugene Jarvis and Mark Turmell for Williams . Home versions were developed for various platforms and most were published by Acclaim Entertainment....
    , released in 1990
  • SPLAT!, released in 1982
  • Spy Hunter
    Spy Hunter

    Spy Hunter is a 1983 arcade game developed and released by Midway Games. It was incredibly successful initially, and it has remained popular for many years....
    , released in 1983
  • Super Sprint
    Super Sprint

    Super Sprint is a 1986 arcade game by Atari Games. The player drives a Formula 1-like car on a circuit that is viewed from above....
    , released in 1986
  • Toobin'
    Toobin'

    Toobin' is an Atari video game originally released as an arcade game in 1988. It was later ported to systems such as Nintendo Entertainment System, Commodore 64, and Game Boy Color....
    , released in 1988
  • Vindicators
    Vindicators

    Vindicators is a one or two player video game released in the United States for multiple home console platforms by Tengen and for arcade by Atari Games in 1988....
    , released in 1988


See also

  • Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits
    Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits

    Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits is a video game anthology for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation, Sega Genesis, and Sega Saturn consoles that features 1980s arcade games from the Williams Electronics company....
  • Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits
    Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits

    Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits is an arcade game compilation released for the Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast, and Game Boy Advance....
  • Arcade Party Pak
    Arcade Party Pak

    Arcade Party Pak is a PlayStation compilation of six Atari , Midway, and WMS Industries arcade titles: 720 Degrees, Klax , Rampage , Smash TV, Super Sprint, and Toobin....


External links

  • - Play 10 of the included games online* at GameSpot
    GameSpot

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  • at IGN
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