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News Taito Action Beat 'Em Up Kuri Kinton Joins The Arcade Archives On Switch
Take down some baddies
It's another week, and that means another Arcade Archives game is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. This time around it's the 1988 Taito side-scrolling action beat 'em up, KURIKINTON - also known as Kuri Kinton. The game follows the martial artists of Kinton as they engage in "brutal battles" with evil fighters, set...
News Another Shmup Joins The Arcade Archives Collection On Switch
UPL's Bio-Ship Paladin
Hamster's Arcade Archives release this week for the Nintendo Switch has been confirmed as the 1990 horizontal side-scroller shoot 'em up, Bio-Ship Paladin. "BIO-SHIP PALADIN” is a shooting game released by UPL in 1990. Players use a variety of weapons to defeat bosses, including a main weapon with charge and chain shots,...
News Arcade Classic Raiden Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Next Week
As part of HAMSTER's Arcade Archives series
HAMSTER is bringing the classic shmup Raiden to the Nintendo Switch as part of its Arcade Archives range next month, it has been announced. The game arrives on the eShop on July 1st. Originally released by Seibu Kaihatsu to great success in 1990, Raiden spawned a long-running series that continues to this...
News Koei Tecmo's Guzzler Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Range On Switch Today
38 years since its original release
This week's Arcade Archives eShop release is none other than Guzzler, an action game originally released by Koei Tecmo. Of course, this first launched back when Tecmo was known as Tehkan, and appeared in arcades in 1983. The game has players taking control of Guzzler "the merry firefighter" as they attempt to put...
News Konami's Classic Coin-Op Shooter Thunder Cross II Hits Switch This Week
Bring the thunder
It has been revealed that this week's Arcade Archives release is Konami's 1991 shmup Thunder Cross II, the sequel to the popular 1988 original (which is also available on Switch). While the Gradius series tends to get all of the attention, both Thunder Cross outings are worth a loo
News The Absolute Worst Castlevania Is Coming To Arcade Archives On Switch
"We would have liked to make it a better game if we had the time"
Konami's Castlevania series is one of video gaming's all-time greats, with some amazing entries under its blood-soaked belt – Castlevania III, Super Castlevania IV, Dracula X and Symphony of the Night being notable
News Konami's Beat 'Em Up Crime Fighters Joins The Arcade Archives This Week
Save the day
If you enjoy retro side-scrolling beat 'em ups, this week's Arcade Archives release by Hamster might be of interest. Konami originally launched Crime Fighters in arcades in 1989 and it arrived in the same year as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game. Your job is to go undercover as a police officer and rescue hostages from a...
News Thunder Dragon Brings More Shoot 'Em Up Action To The Switch This Week
Hamster's latest release
This week's Arcade Archives release from Hamster is Thunder Dragon. A top-down shoot 'em up released by NMK in 1991. Your mission is to pilot a combat helicopter, known as the "Thunder Dragon", and stop a group of mad scientists who have taken over an automated weapon of destruction. Along the way, you'll utilise four...
News Hamster Confirms Two More Coin-Op Classics For Its Arcade Archives Range On Switch
Both involve rescuing hapless females (hey, it was the '80s)
Hamster's Arcade Archives series has given us many coin-op classics to enjoy on Switch, and the Japanese company has just revealed that two more are heading to Nintendo's machine soon. First up is Jaleco's 1988 action platformer Legend of Makai (Makai Densetsu in Japan), which was never...
News SNK's Guerrilla War Is This Week's Switch eShop Arcade Archives Release
Out now
As we near the end of February, this week's Arcade Archives release from Hamster is Guerrilla War. It's an SNK top-down "survival shooting" game dating back to 1987 (and following with a Famicom release in 1988) that requires you to take control of a rebel leader who must reclaim your country from a dictatorship. Along the way, you'll use...
News Jaleco's Cybattler Is This Week's Arcade Archives Title On Nintendo Switch
A little-known 1993 blaster
This week's Arcade Archives release has been announced, and it's taking us back to 1993 with the little-known Jaleco shmup Cybattler. Boasting loads of mechs and a rather unique control system, Cybattler was released in arcades at a time when most coin-ops were trying to imitate Capcom's Street Fighter II and therefore...
News Konami Shmup Thunder Cross Joins The Arcade Archives This Week
Take to the skies
This week's Arcade Archives release is the 1988 Konami side-scrolling shoot 'em up, Thunder Cross. As the player, you'll take control of the "Blue Thunder M-45" and fight against the Mechanikon hordes. Multiple versions of the game are in this release - including the "Old Japanese Version" and the "New Japanese Version" - both...
News Select Arcade Archives Games Are Currently On Sale On The Switch eShop
Get 'em while you can
If you feel like some retro gaming action this weekend, there's currently a sale taking place on the Switch eShop (in both North America and Europe) that features a number of Hamster's Arcade Archives releases. There are SNK Neo Geo games along with some standard Arcade Archive classics. Each one will set you back $3.99 /...
News Jaleco's Ninja Kazan Is This Week's Arcade Archives Release
Become a "master of the ninja arts"
Hamster is bringing some old-school ninja action to the Switch eShop this week, with its Arcade Archives release Ninja Kazan. This side-scrolling action game was originally released by Jaleco in 1988 and requires the player to set out on a journey across the world and reclaim the 5 lost secrets, in order to...
News Scrolling Shooter Halley's Comet Is Hamster's Latest Arcade Archives Release
Save the solar system
Hamster's latest Arcade Archives release on the Switch eShop this week is Halley's Comet. This vertically scrolling shooter was originally released in arcades in 1986 by Taito. The Switch eShop release will set you back $7.99 or your regional equivalent. Here's a bit about the game along with some screenshots: "HALLEY'S...
News Konami's Puzzle Shooter Block Hole Is This Week's Arcade Archives Release
Better known as Quarth
This week's arcade archives release is the puzzle shoot 'em up Block Hole by Konami. It's available now on the Switch eShop. Block Hole was originally launched in Japanese arcades in 1989 and was sold in this region as Quarth. Home version releases, like the 1990 Game Boy title, went with the name Quarth globally. Here's...
News Cosmo Police Galivan Is Hamster's Latest Arcade Archives Release
Available now on the Switch eShop
Hamster's recently surpassed more than "200 consecutive weeks of delivery" so what's next? The latest game to join its Arcade Archives series is the action game Cosmo Police Galivan. "Cosmo Police Galivan" is an action game released by Nichibutsu in 1985. Players are transformed into "Galivan" with putting in hand...
News Select Neo Geo Games On The Switch eShop Are Currently 50% Off
Along with a number of other Arcade Archive releases
If you're a fan of the Hamster's Arcade Archive games - in particular, the Neo Geo ones, there's currently a 50% off sale taking place on Nintendo's Switch eShop. This sale is live in both North America and Europe, and will run until 13th January. The regular price of these games is $7.99 /...
News Jaleco's Rod Land Is Your Next Arcade Archives Release On Switch
Join Tam and Rit on a magical adventure this week
Hamster has revealed that the next entry in its long-running Arcade Archives series is going to be Jaleco's Rod Land. Known in Japan as Yousei Monogatari Rod Land, this 1990 release shares similarities with Taito's Bubble Bobble. Lead characters Tam and Rit (player 1 and 2 respectively) zap enemies...
Feature Switch Puts The Arcade Of Your Dreams In The Palm Of Your Hand
Insert coin?
The Switch can be anything anyone wants it to be. It has all the big Nintendo-magic hits you could hope for from the Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon series (we all continue to mourn the extended hibernation of Metroid and F-Zero), a slew of high profile cross-platform gems old and new to suit any budget and taste, and even quirky not-games...
News Hamster's Final Arcade Archives Switch Release For 2020 Is Shanghai III
Say goodbye to the year with some puzzle action
One developer that didn't slow down this year was the retro revival specialist Hamster. Although 2020 was tough for everyone within the video game industry, it was somehow able to stick to its schedule and continue pumping out weekly releases. This brings us to Hamster's final release of the year...
News Konami's Gradius III Blasts Onto The Nintendo Switch eShop This Week
"Enjoy playing the best game in the series"
Just over a month after Hamster's release of Gradius II on the Switch eShop, we've now got Gradius III to top it off. The third entry in the scrolling shoot 'em up series was released by Konami in the arcade in 1989 and followed with a SNES port in 1990. Here's a bit about it: "The story of Planet...
News Another Taito Game Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Collection This Week
"Welcome to the Fairyland"
This week sees "The Fairyland Story" join Hamster's Arcade Archives collection on the Nintendo Switch. The Fairyland Story is a Taito action game that made its debut in 1985. You take control of a young witch and battle against monsters deep within a castle. If you want to make it out alive, you'll need to master various...
News Don Your Green Beret, Konami's Rush'n Attack Hits The Switch Today
Always in a rush
Hamster is releasing Konami's 1985 run-and-gun shooter Rush'n Attack ("Russian Attack" - get it?) on the Switch eShop today. The title – which was released under the alternative name Green Beret in Japan and Europe – is part of Hamster's superb Arcade Archives range. You're tasked with going behind enemy lines to rescue POWs...
News Belt-Scrolling Brawler Zero Team Joins The Arcade Archives Range Tomorrow
Zero to hero
Hamster has confirmed that the next game in its popular Arcade Archives series is Seibu Kaihatsu's Zero Team, a side-scrolling fighter from 1993 which, until very recently, was considered something of a lost classic, due to the fact that it was never ported to consoles and only became playable in MAME in 2016. Seibu Kaihatsu is most...
News Konami's Gradius II Blasts Its Way Onto The Switch eShop This Week
A classic returns
The year might be slowing down, but Hamster's weekly Arcade Archives releases are still going strong. Today sees the arrival of Konami's 1988 shooter, Gradius II. This includes three Japanese versions and two overseas versions (also known as Vulcan Venture). Here's a little bit of backstory, straight from the PR: "Players will...
News Old-School Brawler 64th Street: A Detective Story Is Coming To The Switch eShop Tomorrow
Worth investigating
If you're a fan of side-scrolling fighters like Final Fight and Streets of Rage, then you'll be pleased to learn that the Jalceo-published 64th Street: A Detective Story is joining Hamster's Arcade Archives range tomorrow. Originally re
News Step Aside FIFA, Soccer Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives This Week
Meet the "father" of all football games
Before EA's annual FIFA releases, there was a Nintendo title known as Soccer. It didn't include card packs, online play, or even in-game ads - instead it was a simple but "exciting" take on the beautiful game starring a bunch of international teams. This week the classic football game joins Hamster Corp's...
News Another Sunsoft Game Joins The Arcade Archives On Nintendo Switch
Embark on the grand adventure
Sunsoft's 1983 platform action game Arabian is the latest retro title to join Hamster's Arcade Archives on the Switch eShop. Here's the back story, along with some screenshots: Set in ancient Persia, a young Arabian boy embarks on a journey to rescue a captured princess. On ships, in caves, and in palaces... Make full...
News Taito's 1984 Action Platform Game Ben Bero Beh Joins The Arcade Archives
Save the day
Hamster's latest Arcade Archives release is Taito's 1984 game, Ben Bero Beh. It's filled with plenty of unique characters such as the enemy from Elevator Action and Chack'n from Chack'n Pop (another Taito game). This action platform arcade title requires you (a superhero) to avoid obstacles and put out fires to rescue NAO-Chan (your...
News Hamster Announces More Than 15 Games For The Arcade Archives Series On Switch
Gradius III and much more
Hamster Corporation is arguably the biggest support of the Nintendo Switch (outside of Nintendo), so far releasing hundreds of retro titles with additional modern enhancements on the hybrid system. There is no sign of it stopping production of these releases, either - with the Japanese publisher announcing another 18 games...
News Earth Defense Force Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Collection This Week
Save the day
Hamster's weekly Arcade Archives release is Jaleco's 1991 scrolling shooter, Earth Defense Force. This original version of the game allows you to take control of an XA-1 space fighter as you fight to save the earth. Here's the backstory along with some information about the gameplay and some screenshots: Control your XA-1 space...
News Arcade Archives Contra Runs And Guns Its Way Onto Switch Tomorrow
Bill and Lance are back!
If you are still recovering from the dumpster fire that was Contra: Rogue Corps, then it might be time to go back to basics and enjoy Bill and Lance's first arcade outing in Arcade Archives Contra. Konami's arcade classic is coming to Switch tomorrow, thanks to good old retro publisher HAMSTER. Here's an overview of the...
News Super Dodge Ball Is The Latest Arcade Archives Classic To Hit The Switch
If you can dodge a...
Hamster Corporation continues to provide the Nintendo Switch with plenty of retro goodness and this week it brings Super Dodge Ball by Technos Japan to the Arcade Archives Collection on the eShop. This action game was originally released in 1987 in arcades and was the second title in the Technos Japan line starring the...
Guide Every Arcade Archives Game On Nintendo Switch, Plus Our Top Picks
A complete list of Hamster's Arcade Archives Switch titles
Since 2017 we've seen a steady supply of Hamster's Arcade Archives releases bringing arcade classics to the Switch eShop. What's more, the series includes previously unreleased or hard-to-find arcade games from Nintendo itself. Having been so well acquainted with many of the NES versions,...
News Hamster's Arcade Archives Brings A Konami "Masterpiece" To Switch This Week
Get ready to shoot 'em up
The shoot 'em up library on the Nintendo Switch continues to expand - with Hamster Corporation this week adding Konami's 1990 "masterpiece" Lightning Fighters (known as Trigon in Japan) to the Arcade Archives library on the eShop. Here's a bit about it from the official press release, along with some screenshots: "SUPER...
News Kangaroo Hops Onto Hamster's Arcade Archives Collection This Week
Hop on
This week Sun Electronics' 1982 action arcade release, Kangaroo, joins Hamster's Arcade Archives collection on the Switch eShop. Here's a description from the official PR: A mama kangaroo must pummel her way through enemy monkeys to save her baby kangaroo. Jump and use ladders to make your way up. Punch enemy monkeys to defeat them, and...
News Konami's Seminal Shooter Gradius Blasts Off On Switch Today
Shoot the core!
Alongside the likes of Space Invaders and R-Type, Konami's Gradius is considered to be one of the most influential shmups of all time. Released in arcades in 1985, it introduced the world to the notion of the 'weapon bar', a feature which allowed players to tactically upgrade their Vic Viper ship. Gradius has since inspired multiple...
News Jaleco's P-47: Thunderbolt Joins The Arcade Archives Roster Today
Take down enemies on land, sea and in the air!
Hamster has announced that NMK and Jaleco's side-scrolling shmup P-47 Thunderbolt is joining its Arcade Archives range today. Originally released on Jaleco's Mega System 1 arcade system back in 1988, P-47 Thunderbolt (also known as "P-47: The Freedom Fighter" and "P-47: The Phantom Fighter" elsewhere...
News Seibu Kaihatsu's Raiden Is Joining The Arcade Archives Series
Along with Wiz and Zero Team
During the same livestream which announced Super Punch-Out!! and VS. Baseball, it was also revealed that three Seibu Kaihatsu titles are also joining Hamster's Arcade Archives range. The first titles to come to the series –
News Two More Nintendo Games Are Coming To Hamster's Arcade Archives Range
Seibu Kaihatsu is also joining the series
Japanese emulation expert Hamster has revealed during a Niconico livestream that it is adding two more Nintendo coin-op titles to its Arcade Archives range. Super Punch-Out!! and VS. Baseball – both from 1984 – are the two titles in
News Hamster Corporation Celebrates 100 Arcade Archives Titles On Nintendo Switch
Here's to many more!
One company that's shown support for the Nintendo Switch since the very beginning is Hamster Corporation. By now, you probably have at least one of its Arcade Archives games on your HOME Menu. So far, it has released titles made by Nintendo, Taito Corp, Jaleco and many others. As you might have heard, this week's latest release...
News Konami's Cowboy Classic Sunset Riders Is Galloping To Switch This Week
Update: We've got a release date!
Update: We now have a solid release date, for Japan at least: June 11th. That's tomorrow, you guys! Bury with me my money, indeed. Original Story [Thu 19th Mar, 2020 12:15 GMT]: Fans of six-shooters and saddlebags will be pleased to learn that Konami's seminal arcade shooter Sunset Riders is heading to the...
News Hamster Is Bringing The Cult Coin-Op Crazy Climber 2 To Switch
Reach for the sky (scraper)
Hamster has revealed that it is bringing Nichibutsu's Crazy Climber 2 to the Switch as part of its ongoing Arcade Archives series. Released in 1988, Crazy Climber 2 builds on the foundations laid down by the 1980 original (which is also available as part of the Arcade Archives series, it shoul
News Action Shooter Radical Radial Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series
Out today
This week's Arcade Archives game is another Nichibutsu release. This time around it's the 1983 title, Radical Radial. It's an action shooter game where you control a tire-shaped vehicle and must make your way to the goal. Along the way, you'll have to speed through dangerous courses filled with aliens and enemy vehicles, while...
News Hamster's Latest Retro Offering For Switch Is The Horizontal Shooter Magmax
Another blast from the past
This week's Arcade Archives release is the 1985 horizontal shooter, Magmax, by Nichibutsu. Here's a bit about this classic re-release, directly from Hamster's PR: The player can power up by combining with the parts falling on the stage in order to defeat the Strange Mechanism Babylon. With 4 different stages,...
News Nintendo's 1984 Release VS. Wrecking Crew Joins The Arcade Archives This Week
Level entire buildings as Mario and Luigi
The CERO rating board might be suspended, but Hamster doesn't appear to be showing any signs of slowing down on its weekly retro releases. This week's game might interest more than usual, as it's a Nintendo release. Presenting the 1984 arcade title, VS. Wrecking Crew. If you haven't played the game itself,...
News Hamster Is Adding A Handful Of Data East Classics To The Arcade Archives
More retro goodness
In recent weeks, Hamster Corporation has experienced some minor setbacks due to the suspension of the CERO (Computer Entertainment Rating Agency) in Japan. Apart from a reshuffle in its development schedule, it appears to be business as usual for the company. In the coming months, it will be adding a handful of Data East...
News Hamster Adds A Slice Of Gaming History To The Switch eShop This Week
"the first game circuit board to have a 3D rotation function"
Tube Panic is this week joining Hamster's Arcade Archives collection on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The 1984 arcade shooter was originally released by Nichibutsu (long before Hamster Corporation acquired its entire library in 2014) and is considered to be the first game circuit board to...
News Hamster's Arcade Archives Release Record Might Be Disrupted By CERO Ratings Suspension
160 weeks and counting
Earlier this week, the Japanese video game rating organisation CERO (Computer Entertainment Rating Agency) announced a temporary closure, which at the time was expected to have a significant impact on the release schedules of many upcoming games – including Nintendo ones. It seems the first company that could be affected by...
