The Future of Retro Gaming Has Arrived: Experience the exA-Arcadia at Side Quest Arcade!

If you think arcade gaming peaked in the 1990s, think again.

There is a massive revolution happening in arcade hardware right now, and you don’t have to travel to Tokyo to experience it. At Side Quest Arcade in Garland, Texas, we’ve brought the absolute pinnacle of modern arcade technology straight to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex: the powerhouse exA-Arcadia system.

And the crown jewel of our system? The lightning-fast, beautifully chaotic, and highly exclusive Jitsu Squad featuring Samurai Pizza Cats.

What is the exA-Arcadia?

Think of the exA-Arcadia as the modern spiritual successor to the legendary Neo Geo MVS.  

Back in the day, the Neo Geo allowed operators to load multiple cartridges into one cabinet, changing the game without replacing the whole machine. The exA-Arcadia takes that classic philosophy and supercharges it with cutting-edge, modern computing power:  

• Sub-1-Frame Input Lag: In competitive gaming, split-seconds matter. The exA-Arcadia platform is engineered to deliver virtually zero input lag. This means your button presses translate to on-screen action faster than almost any home console, mimicking the instantaneous response of old-school CRT monitors.  

• Stunning 4K Visuals: Experience beautifully hand-drawn 2D sprites and high-definition action running at a buttery-smooth 60 frames per second.  

• Arcade-Exclusive Enhancements: Unlike generic console ports, exA-Arcadia versions of games are specially built with exclusive arcade-only stages, characters, re-orchestrated soundtracks, and fine-tuned gameplay balance.  

• The Main Event: Jitsu Squad featuring Samurai Pizza Cats

  If you grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons in the early '90s, you probably have a special, pepperoni-scented place in your heart for the cult-classic anime Samurai Pizza Cats (Kyatto Ninden Teyandee).

  On our exA-Arcadia system, you can play Jitsu Squad featuring Samurai Pizza Cats—an absolute masterpiece of a 4-player cooperative beat-'em-up.  

  This isn't just a simple cameo. The game is a massive love letter to classic '90s brawlers (think Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or The Simpsons Arcade) but modernized with insanely fast combos, screen-clearing special moves, and striking hand-drawn art.  

  Why You Need to Play It at Side Quest:

  1. Play as Speedy Cerviche: This exclusive arcade version includes Speedy Cerviche (Yattarou) as a fully playable 5th character, complete with Japanese voice acting by the original voice actor, Kappei Yamaguchi.  

  2. Summon the Squad: Unleash chaos by summoning other members of the Pizza Cats—Polly Esther and Guido Anchovy—to help you wipe the floor with waves of enemies.  

  3. True 4-Player Co-Op Action: Gather three of your friends and battle side-by-side. The exA-Arcadia version is built for high-performance multiplayer mayhem that consoles simply cannot replicate.

  Play Unlimited for One Low Price

  The best part about finding the exA-Arcadia at Side Quest Arcade? You don't have to worry about dumping endless quarters or swiping a card every time you want to hit "continue".

  Like nearly all of our nearly 200 games, our exA-Arcadia machine is set to FREE PLAY. Your $11.50 all-day wristband gives you completely unlimited access to every single button-mashing, joystick-spinning moment.  

  Whether you’re a die-hard retro gamer chasing high scores, a 90s anime fan looking for a major dose of nostalgia, or just planning a unique date night in the DFW area, this is a must-play experience.

  Come visit us at Firewheel Town Center in Garland and test your skills on the future of arcade gaming!

  
  

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