Marvel Vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes Turns 28 Years Old

Marvel vs. Capcom Series Milestone: Refreshed Edition of Clash of Super Heroes Heads to Modern Platforms in 2024

On January 23, Onthisdaygaming on Twitter noted the anniversary of Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes's North American release in 1998. Capcom developed this crossover fighting game for its CP System II arcade machines. As the third installment in the Marvel vs. Capcom series, it features characters from both Capcom games and Marvel Comics. Expanding beyond Street Fighter, Clash of Super Heroes included a wider range of Capcom franchises. While retaining similar gameplay, it replaced the traditional assist system with the Variable Cross attack. Capcom released the game on Dreamcast and PlayStation in 1999, and it was later included in Marvel vs. Capcom Origins for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2012. The game will be re-released in 2024 on Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows as part of a new fighting collection. The Dreamcast version was praised for its graphics and gameplay, which closely emulated the arcade experience. Reviewers gave the PlayStation version a less enthusiastic reception because the console's limitations forced the removal of double battles. Despite this compromise, developers tried to maintain the game's speed and visual clarity. The next game in the series, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, was released in 2000.

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As we wrap up our discussion on the latest box office hits, let's take a moment to explore both sides of Hollywood. Sophie Laurent's recent piece, "Disney's Snow White Leads Nominations in 2026's 'Anti-Oscars'" (published January 21, 2026), offers an intriguing glimpse into this year's Golden Raspberry Awards, with Disney's live-action Snow White remake topping the list with six nods. If you're curious about who bombed their way to the top at this year's Razzies, be sure to check it out Disney's Snow White Leads Nominations in 2026's 'Anti-Oscars'. Moving on to gaming news, Sophie Laurent also recently published "PUCPR's Global Game Jam Curitiba: University Promotes Game Creation Marathon" (published January 22nd), diving into Brazil's thriving gaming market and the upcoming 17th edition of this annual event, where over 500 developers are expected to create around a hundred new games. It's a must-read for anyone interested in immersing themselves in the action-packed world of game creation PUCPR's Global Game Jam Curitiba: University Promotes Game Creation Marathon. Lastly, in exciting MCU news, Bruno Pferd's latest post, "Funko Reveals Character for Avengers: Doomsday" (published January 23, 2026), reveals that Lashana Lynch will reprise her role as Maria Rambeau/Binary from The Marvels, adding an unexpected twist to the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. Be sure to dive in and learn more about this thrilling addition to the MCU franchise Funko Reveals Character for Avengers: Doomsday.