How It Ended

How do gaming’s biggest names fall apart? My name is Kashcroe, and come discover with me How It Ended: a video game history podcast exploring the rise, downfall, and lasting legacy of iconic franchises, consoles, and studios.

Discover the stories behind the games you remember, the decisions that shaped their fate, and what survived after the ending. Each documentary stands on its own, so start with whichever catches your interest.

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Midway Games helped define arcade gaming with Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. How did a company behind some of gaming’s biggest hits end up bankrupt? Kash explores Midway’s rise, its departure from arcades, and the corporate battles and financial pressures that brought an industry giant down.

Revisit the games, the turning points, and the legacy Midway left behind.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 The Midway Story
02:45 Building an Arcade Empire
06:38 The Cracks Begin
09:28 Leaving the Arcades
11:16 Midway’s Money Problem
13:28 Bankruptcy and the End
15:33 Midway’s Legacy

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Marvel vs. Capcom brought superhero battles and fierce rivalries to the arcade. How did this crossover fighting game franchise become a fan favorite and then lose its momentum? Kash traces its roots in X-Men: Children of the Atom, the breakthrough of Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and the highs and setbacks of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 The Marvel vs. Capcom Story
00:37 The 90s Arcade Era
01:30 X-Men: Children of the Atom
02:58 Marvel Super Heroes and Infinity Gems
04:09 X-Men vs. Street Fighter
05:44 Marvel Meets Street Fighter Again
07:16 Marvel vs. Capcom: The Crossover Grows
08:50 Marvel vs. Capcom 2
11:27 The End of an Era
13:51 An Unexpected Return
17:37 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
19:45 The Acquisition
21:27 Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
25:37 Did the Franchise Really Go Dark?
27:39 How Did Marvel vs. Capcom End?

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