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Syvalion is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hamster announced that Syvalion will be released as the latest Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 16. Originally released by Taito in 1988, Syvalion is a shooter where players control a mechanical dragon and can discover over 100 unique endings. The Arcade Archives series faithfully reproduces classic arcade games with added features like save files, rewind, and online rankings.
Review: Console Archives L’Empereur (Nintendo Switch 2)
This review covers Hamster's Nintendo Switch re-release of Koei's 1991 historical simulation game, L’Empereur. While the game offers deep strategic gameplay for fans of the genre, its complex menus and lack of modern quality-of-life features make it a challenging experience for new players. The digital manual is praised for its faithfulness to the original, but the overall emulation approach is seen as outdated compared to other retro collections.
Hyper Crash is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hamster announced that Hyper Crash, originally developed by Konami in 1987, will be the next release in the Arcade Archives series for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game is a racer featuring six stages and will be available on July 9th with various modern features like save states and rewind, as well as new Time Attack Mode and VRR support for the Arcade Archives 2 series.
Beloved Bandai Namco PS1 Action Game Coming to PS5 Soon
The classic 1994 fighting game Tekken is being re-released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch as part of Hamster's Arcade Archives series. The game will feature an Original Mode with modern conveniences and a Time Attack Mode, and will be available on June 25, 2026, for $16.99.
Tekken Is Coming to PS5 Tomorrow with New Modes, Settings, and Rewind
The original Tekken is being released on PlayStation 5 on June 25th as part of Hamster's Arcade Archives series, titled Arcade Archives 2 Tekken. This version includes modern conveniences like save files, rewind functionality, and new modes such as Time Attack Mode, alongside the original modes. The game will be priced at $16.99.
Console Archives Bokosuka Wars launches June 25
Hamster announced that the retro RPG Bokosuka Wars will launch for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on June 25 for $7.99. Originally released by ASCII in 1985, the Console Archives version includes modern features like customizable controls and save states.
Tekken coming to Nintendo Switch 2 via Arcade Archives 2
Hamster announced that the classic 1994 fighting game Tekken will be released for the Nintendo Switch via the Arcade Archives series on June 25. The digital release will cost $16.99 and features convenient features like save states and customizable controls.
Tekken Is Coming To Switch 2, But Not The One You Think
The classic fighting game Tekken is being released on the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S as part of the Arcade Archives series on June 25th. Developed by HAMSTER and originally released by NAMCO LIMITED (now Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1994, this version brings the original Tekken experience to modern platforms.
Console Archives The Legend of Kage launches June 18
The classic 1986 action game The Legend of Kage is being re-released for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on June 18 for $7.99. Developer Hamster is bringing the title to modern platforms with added features like customizable controls and save states, as part of their Console Archives series.
The Legend of Kage is this week’s Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster has announced that The Legend of Kage will be the latest addition to the Console Archives series on Nintendo Switch, releasing on June 18. Originally released by Taito in 1986, this 8-bit action game tasks players with rescuing Kirihime from villains using ninja techniques. The Console Archives series aims to faithfully reproduce classic games with modern conveniences like save states and customizable controls.
Space Cyclone is this week’s Arcade Archives game
Hamster is releasing the 1980s Taito space shooter Space Cyclone on Nintendo Switch as part of the Arcade Archives series on June 18, 2026. The game involves shooting down alien insects and UFOs while navigating an asteroid field. It will be available digitally for $7.99.
Arcade Archives Space Cyclone launches June 18
Hamster announced that Arcade Archives Space Cyclone will launch on June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch, with a separate version for PlayStation 4 and Switch. The game, originally released by TAITO in 1980, features classic arcade gameplay with modern enhancements like save states and rewind functionality. Different versions and upgrade paths are available at varying price points.
L’Empereur is this week’s Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster announced that L’Empereur, a simulation and strategy game originally released by Koei in 1991, will be available on the Nintendo Switch's Console Archives service starting June 11 for $7.99. The game tasks players with leading Napoléon to save France and unify Europe through warfare and diplomacy.
Rack’em Up is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hamster announced that Rack'em Up, originally released by Konami in 1987, will be available as a new Arcade Archives game for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 11. The pool game features Nine-Ball and Rotation rules with the ability to check ball positions on a 3D screen. It will be available digitally for $7.99 on Nintendo Switch and $9.99 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Console Archives L’Empereur launches June 11
The classic Koei simulation game L'Empereur, originally released in 1991, is launching for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on June 11 for $7.99. Developer Hamster is bringing the title to modern platforms with added features like customizable controls and save points. L'Empereur is a strategy game where players assume the role of Napoleon to unify Europe.
Arcade Archives Rack ‘Em Up launches June 11
Hamster announced that Arcade Archives Rack 'Em Up, originally a 1987 Konami title, will launch on June 4 for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. A separate version, Arcade Archives 2 Rack 'Em Up, will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on the same date. The game features pool simulation with Nine-Ball and Rotation rules, and includes various convenience features like save files and a rewind function.
Cameltry is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: also Tatakae Big Fighter]
Hamster announced that Cameltry, a 1990 Taito arcade action game, will be released for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 4. Players must rotate mazes to guide a ball to the goal before time runs out, navigating various obstacles and traps. The Arcade Archives version will be available for $7.99 on Switch and $9.99 on Switch 2.
Cameltry is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hamster announced that Cameltry, a 1990 Taito arcade title, is the latest addition to the Arcade Archives series for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game involves rotating mazes to guide a ball to the goal before time runs out, featuring various obstacles and traps. It will be available digitally for $7.99 on Nintendo Switch and $9.99 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of the Tokaido is this week’s Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster announced that Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido, originally released by Sunsoft in 1986, will be available on Nintendo Switch via the Console Archives series starting June 4. The game, which features an action-adventure premise where the player controls a fireworks thrower traveling to Edo, will be available in English for the interface and manual, but the game content will be in Japanese only. It will be priced at $7.99.
Geki-Oh ShienRyu is this week’s Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster announced that Geki-Oh ShienRyu, a 1999 shoot 'em up originally developed by Warashi, will be released for the Nintendo Switch on May 28 for $11.99. The Console Archives series aims to faithfully reproduce classic games with modern conveniences like save states and customizable controls.
