Enter the hidden gem of the fighting-game community:
Fire up Fightcade, pop a credit into Metal Slug X , and try to beat the first level without dying.
Think tournament gaming is all Street Fighter and League of Legends? Think again. We dive into the explosive, chaotic, and surprisingly competitive scene of Metal Slug tournaments. When you picture an esports pro, you probably imagine a laser-focused gamer with a mechanical keyboard, practicing frame-perfect combos. You probably don’t picture someone screaming “ROCKET LAWNCHAIR!” while dodging a barrage of enemy mortar fire.
We’ll wait. (It’s harder than you remember.)
