Electro-Mechanical Games with Caitlyn Pascal, Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Tokyo Game Life

Jun 01, 2025•57 min

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Episode description

Game preservationist Caitlyn Pascal joins to chat about electro-mechanical games, the machines that dominated Japanese arcades before video games! We explore the fascinating history on how some of the biggest arcade titans got their start making these one-of-a-kind devices that showcased amazing technology, and talk about Caitlyn’s effort to preserve this important chapter of gaming history! And I look at some classic titles in Capcom Fighting Collection 2!

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:53) - Electro-mechanical games w/ Caitlyn Pascal

Games

(37:31) - Capcom Fighting Collection 2

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