Blizzard Announces Arcade Collection Comprising Three of Its Earliest Titles

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To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Blizzard has released an arcade collection comprising recharged versions of three of its earliest titles: The Lost Vikings (1992), Rock N Roll Racing (1993), and Blackthorne (1994). Long-time Blizzard fans are probably familiar with these games already, but the new package should be an eye-opener for casual followers who thought the developer’s legacy began with popular hits such as Diablo and WarCraft.



“The Blizzard Arcade Collection includes two original console releases for The Lost Vikings, Blackthorne, and Rock N Roll Racing, allowing you to experience these games as you remember them (plus a few modern features like saving and rewinding),” Blizzard wrote.



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[DrezKill]

At one point in the past, Blizzard released The Lost Vikings for free.

 

[Burticus]

Lost Vikings. Wow, that takes me back to my 386 days

 

[Eduardo_Domingot]

I played the **** out of Rock n' Roll Racing as a kid at my friends house, on his SNES. Lost Vikings I played on my Genesis often as well.
This gives me major nostalgia.

 

[Denpepe]

I played tons of rock 'n roll racing on my megadrive with friends, always good fun.