Taito’s NESiCAxLive service has been something of a boon for arcade operators, as the digital distribution service allows them to easily gain access to a number of titles for their customers without the costs associated with having to purchase and install new arcade boards.
While primarily available in Japan, the NESiCA system made the trip to Southern California last year thanks to Round 1. And now, after a successful few months, the organization has expanded this effort to all of their North American locations.
Further details on which games will be available are still forthcoming, but it’s likely the NESiCA cabinets in question will be restricted to Ultra Street Fighter IV and BlazBlue: Chronophantasma EXTEND, similar to their initial showing in Southern California. Whether or not the rest of the lineup, which runs the gamut from classics such as Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike and King of Fighters 2002 to lesser known modern titles like Aquapazza and Nitroplus Blasterz, will ever appear remains to be seen.
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Source: Round 1 San Jose