October2019
News Train Up And Compete In Hamster's Latest Arcade Archives Release Karate Champ
Or wrestle cows on the beach
After being announced much earlier this year, Karate Champ is now finally being added to Hamster's Arcade Archives series this week on the Nintendo Switch. This is an action game that was originally released by Data East in 1984. Here's some additional information about it, courtesy of the official press release:...
September2019
News Taito's Action Game Time Tunnel Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series
All aboard!
That was quick! After teasing a number of upcoming Arcade Archives games last weekend at the 2019 Tokyo Game Show, Hamster has already released one of them: Taito's 1982 title, Time Tunnel. This is an action game that requires players to pass each stage and then pass through the time tunnel! You'll have to connect train carriages,...
News Konami's Track & Field Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives This Week
On your marks, get set, GO!
If you've been craving some more classic video game experiences on your Switch, Hamster has got you covered. This week's Arcade Archives release is Konami's 1983 sports game, Track & Field. It's a game that's easy to control and can be played by up to 4 people at once! Use the RUN button and JUMP button to aim for...
News Irem's Vigilante Joins The Arcade Archives Downloadable Series This Week
Take the law into your own hands
If River City Girls is beyond your budget, and you still want some beat 'em up action on Switch this week, then it might be worth taking a look at Hamster's latest Arcade Archives game, Vigilante. It was originally released by the Japanese developer Irem (best known for R-Type) in 1988 and is designed for 1-2...
August2019
News Pinball Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series This Week
Featuring a bonus Mario stage
Later today, Hamster will add Pinball to the Arcade Archives collection on the Switch eShop. This game was originally released by Nintendo in 1984. The modern version is priced at $7.99 / £6.29 and supports 1 - 2 players. The basis of this virtual game is just like the real thing – gain as many points as you can...
News VS. Gradius Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series On Switch eShop
Destroy an invading force and save the planet
Hamster's Arcade Archives series on the Nintendo Switch continues to grow in size. This week, the slightly enhanced retro game is Konami's horizontal scrolling shoot 'em up, VS. Gradius. This title was first released in 1986 and requires you to take control of Vic Viper, who must destroy an invading...
News Irem's Classic Shoot 'Em Up X Multiply Is Coming To Arcade Archives On Switch
Blast some aliens
The classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up XMultiply is expected to make a comeback on the Switch thanks to Hamster's glorious retro line, Arcade Archives. If you're not familiar with this title, you might at least know the Japanese developer behind it. Irem was best known for R-Type back in the day. XMultiply - released in 1989 - is...
News SNK's Action Game Victory Road Is The Latest Arcade Archives Release
And it's out today
Hamster's latest Arcade Archives release for the Switch eShop is this time the 1986 SNK action game, Victory Road. It's a sequel to Ikari Warriors, which was released on the Switch eShop earlier this year. This story continues on from the first game. After Ralf and Clark finish their mission, they suddenly find themselves dragged...
June2019
News Solomon's Key Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series On The Nintendo Switch
Magical
Hamster is adding Tecmo's 1986 release Solomon's Key to its Arcade Archives line on the Nintendo Switch. The title supports 1-2 players and will set you back $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29. From June 6th, 2019, Arcade Archives Solomon's Key will be available digitally for Arcade Archives, the downloadable series by HAMSTER for Nintendo Switch...
May2019
News Tecmo Bowl Is Joining Hamster's Arcade Archives Series On The Switch
Coming soon
If you're fond of retro sports titles, you'll be pleased to hear Hamster will soon release the 1987 arcade game, Tecmo Bowl, on the Nintendo Switch. This new entry in the Arcade Archives line, as the name suggests, was originally developed by the Japanese company Tecmo. Nintendo fans are likely to be more familiar with the NES iteration...
News Tecmo Bowl Is Joining Hamster's Arcade Archives Series On The Switch
Coming soon
If you're fond of retro sports titles, you'll be pleased to hear Hamster will soon release the 1987 arcade game, Tecmo Bowl, on the Nintendo Switch. This new entry in the Arcade Archives line, as the name suggests, was originally developed by the Japanese company Tecmo. Nintendo fans are likely to be more familiar with the NES iteration...
December2018
News Hamster Reveals Latest Batch Of Neo Geo Titles Heading for Switch
All the puzzles, all the bobbles
As per tradition, Hamster has revealed its next batch of Neo Geo titles heading for the Nintendo Switch eShop in its latest Nico Nico live presentation. We're certain there are lots of smiling faces thanks to the reveal that both Puzzle Bobble (or Bust-a-Move in North America) titles are on the cards, with the first...
October2018
Savage Reign and Alpha Mission!
Good old HAMSTER. This Japanese company has become quite reliable when it comes to bringing retro classics to the Switch eShop, and this week is no exception with Neo Geo brawler Savage Reign and arcade shmup Arcade Archives: Alpha Mission being offered for your consideration. Both of these SNK classics will be...
News Hamster's Arcade Archives Producer Was Surprised By Nintendo's Cooperation
"I think a common ethos is one reason we succeeded"
Japanese publisher Hamster Corporation has become known over the years for reviving classic video games and adding modern touches to each one. Its recent focus on Nintendo’s retro library for the Switch eShop has been well-received so far. In an interview with Famitsu, Arcade Archives series’...
News Hamster's Arcade Archives Producer Was Surprised By Nintendo's Cooperation
"I think a common ethos is one reason we succeeded"
Japanese publisher Hamster Corporation has become known over the years for reviving classic video games and adding modern touches to each one. Its recent focus on Nintendo’s retro library for the Switch eShop has been well-received so far. In an interview with Famitsu, Arcade Archives series’...
September2018
News Hamster Adding Even More Games To The Arcade Archives On Switch
Switch virtual arcade salons are receiving a major update
While all of us at Nintendo Life are still rejoicing over yesterday's confirmation of the puzzling adventures of a certain well-known dinosaur duo, Hamster overnight revealed the Arcade Archives release schedule for the Switch. If you want to be surprised on the eShop every week, you should...
News Hamster Adding Puzzle Bobble And Sequel To ACA Neo Geo Library On Switch
Taito's puzzlers are back
Hamster isn't slowing down with the ACA Neo Geo releases. This weekend, alongside the many Tokyo Game Show announcements, the Japanese publisher revealed it will bring Taito's Neo Geo game Puzzle Bobble and its sequel to the Arcade Archives on the Switch eShop. Below are the official tweets from Hamster: Puzzle Bobble,...
News ACA Neo Geo Game Sale Happening On The Switch eShop Right Now
Ends on 19th September
Atooi's titles aren't the only games on sale on the Switch eShop at the moment, with ten ACA Neo Geo classics 40% off from now until 19th September. Thanks to the price cut, each one is $4.79 / £3.77 instead of the usual $7.99 / £6.29. Below is the full list: Metal Slug King of the Monsters
August2018
News VS. Excitebike Is The Next Game In The Arcade Archives Series
Get excited!
The earlier Nintendo years were known for a bunch of games like Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong. The original entry in the Excite series - Excitebike - might not have had the same level of success as other games, but the retro dirtbike experience is still a fan favourite years later. With several versions of the game already...
July2018
News Hamster's Neo Geo Hot Streak On The Switch eShop Continues With Six New Confirmed Games
Will it ever stop?
Did you know that Hamster is the Switch's number one publisher when it comes to sheer volume of titles available on the console? And it's showing no sign of slowing down any time soon with the reveal of the next six upcoming titles. The King of Fighters ‘97 Prehistoric Isle 2 Metal Slug 4
News Get Shaken (Not Stirred) As Hamster Brings The Super Spy To Switch On 12th July
Another ACA Neo Geo addition
Hamster continues its odyssey to port practically every game that ever appeared on the humble Neo Geo with the news that the action adventure of The Super Spy will be bringing its license to kill to the Switch eShop next week (12th July). First released in 1990, it was actually well ahead of its time mixing first-person...
June2018
News Blades At The Ready Because Samurai Shodown V Is Coming To Switch Next Week
It's time for another Shodown
Hamster has confirmed the next game getting the retro revival treatment is 2003's epic Samurai Shodown V (also known as Samurai Spirits Zero), which is due to arrive on the Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop on 5th July, with a price tag of ¥823. No word on a western release, but it's likely to follow soon as Hamster...
News Hamster To Unleash Renegade On The Mean Streets Of Switch
There's a pair of retro shmups incoming, too
Hamster will be re-releasing Yoshihisa Kishimoto's iconic beat-'em-up Renegade this upcoming Thursday. Released at the arcades one year prior to 1987 classic Double Dragon, Kunio's debut adventure first won the hearts of Japanese gamers when it was originally released as Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun...
News Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong Available Now On Switch eShop In North America And Japan
Sky Skipper drops in July
To start the third and final day of live Treehouse coverage, Nintendo announced HAMSTER would be expanding the Arcade Archives line on the Switch eShop, with the reveal of two additional titles. Both released in 1981, the first is the original Donkey Kong arcade game, and the second is the lesser known Sky Skipper...
April2018
News Ride Short To Romp Next Week With Saurus' Stakes Winner
Horsing about
On 2nd May, HAMSTER will be releasing Saurus' 1995 horse racing game Stakes Winner on the Switch eShop, continuing its unbroken Neo Geo weekly release streak. The ever-popular horse racing/horse breeding/gambling culture in Japan ensures a steady flow of games of this niche genre across all generations, and the Neo Geo was no...
