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Tag Team Wrestling is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, SwitchHamster has announced that the classic 1983 arcade game Tag Team Wrestling will be released on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 as part of the Arcade Archives series on May 21. Developed by Technos Japan, the game allows players to experience professional wrestling matches with tag team mechanics and unexpected events. The Arcade Archives series faithfully reproduces classic games with adjustable settings and online high score competition.
Classic 80s wrestling game Tag Team Wrestling gets modern re-releaseHamster Corporation is re-releasing the 1983 wrestling game Tag Team Wrestling through its Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives 2 series. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 starting May 20th/21st, with different pricing for each version.
Double Dragon and Kunio-kun creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies at 64Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun (River City) series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto began his career in the early 1980s and was instrumental in shaping the beat 'em up genre with titles like Renegade and River City Ransom. His work at Technos Japan also included sequels and spin-offs for these popular franchises.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpasses box office expectations to become this year's most successful filmThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved the second-best global opening for a video game movie, earning $372.6 million worldwide, making it the most successful film of 2026. Despite mixed critical reception, audience scores remain high, encouraging plans for a sequel. The article also reports the passing of Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of the Double Dragon and River City series, at the age of 64.
Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies, aged 64Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the Double Dragon and River City Ransom (Kunio-kun) series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto was a pivotal figure in the development of the side-scrolling beat 'em up genre, with his early work at Data East and later at Technos Japan defining the genre. His son confirmed his passing on April 2, 2026.
Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies aged 64Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the beat 'em up genre and the iconic Double Dragon series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto's groundbreaking work on games like Renegade and Double Dragon established the core mechanics of the genre, influencing countless developers and titles for decades. His career began at Data East before moving to Technos Japan, and he later founded his own company, Plophet.- Double Dragon Creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto Passes AwayYoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto began his career at Data East before moving to Technos Japan, where he developed iconic titles. His recent work included directing Double Dragon IV and contributing to Stay Cool, Kobayashi-san!: A River City Ransom Story.