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Arcade Archives Mr. Do! launches May 15
Arcade Archives Mr. Do! is set to launch on May 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The game is part of the Arcade Archives series, which re-releases classic arcade titles.
A Breathtaking Rebirth of One of the Greatest Shoot ’em up Sagas Ever Told
ININ Games, in collaboration with Irem and Tozai Games, announced that R-Type Dimensions III will launch on Xbox Series X/S on May 19, 2026. This title is a ground-up remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning, featuring enhanced visuals, new modes, and refined systems for a modern audience. The game is available for digital pre-order now.
Beasts of the Sea, Soaring Through The Skies! Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark Blasts Onto PlayStation®4 and Nintendo® Switch™ This August
Clear River Games announced that Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark, a collection of six classic Toaplan shoot 'em up titles, will be released on August 29, 2026, for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The collection includes arcade versions of Flying Shark, Fire Shark, Sky Shark, Hisho Same, and Same! Same! Same!, along with bonus DLC featuring the game Wardner and its variants. A free download of the puzzle game Teki-Paki will also be included with purchases of any Toaplan Arcade Garage game.
Dungeon Clawler Review | TheXboxHub
Dungeon Clawler is a charming and addictive roguelike dungeon crawler developed by Stray Fawn Studio. The game cleverly uses a claw machine mechanic for item collection, presented with unique claymation cutscenes and vibrant art style. Despite some minor frustrations with the claw's precision and occasional input issues, its simple yet engaging gameplay loop, combined with RPG elements and increasing difficulty, offers significant depth and replayability.
Arcade Classic Arkanoid Hits the Bricks on PS5, PS4 Very Soon
Hamster Corporation is releasing the arcade classic Arkanoid on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 tomorrow, May 7th, 2026. This faithful reproduction of the 1986 Taito title features the original brick-breaking gameplay with added power-ups and includes typical Arcade Archives enhancements like save states and button remapping.
Arcade Archives Arkanoid launches May 7
Arcade Archives Arkanoid is set to launch on May 7 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. This release brings the classic arcade experience to modern platforms.
Trick-Fueled SSX Spiritual Successor HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate Shreds the Slopes With New Gameplay Trailer
Acclaim, Inc. and Wabisabi Games unveiled a new gameplay trailer for HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate, showcasing its arcade snowboarding action, tricks, and characters. The trailer highlights the game's inspiration from Y2K-era extreme sports titles and features insights from Wabisabi Games CEO Anwar Noriega. The game is set to launch on Steam and modern consoles, featuring challenge, race, chill, and multiplayer modes.
Dungeon Clawler 1.0 is out now - it will hook you and frustrate you just like the real thing
Dungeon Clawler 1.0, developed by Stray Fawn Studio, is now available, merging the roguelite deckbuilder genre with claw machine mechanics. The game features 26 unique characters, 8 different claws, over 120 items, and 40+ enemies, offering a unique and experimental experience. It is priced at $14.99 and is available natively on Linux.
Chaos Pong - Free Online Browser Game
Chaos Pong is a free online browser game that reimagines the classic Pong experience as a high-intensity neon survival challenge. It features dynamic events, adaptive difficulty, and premium neon-arcade visuals, offering fast and addictive gameplay with smooth controls for both desktop and mobile.
Umineko Golden Fantasia CROSS exAceed Announced for Arcades at EVO Japan 2026
A new arcade fighting game, Golden Fantasia CROSS exAceed, has been announced for the exA-Arcadia platform during EVO Japan 2026. This title appears to be an evolution of Golden Fantasia CROSS and marks the latest arcade-focused entry in the Umineko: Golden Fantasia series.
ikami Is a Colourful Endless Runner Game with Colour Blobs and Rainbow Trails
ikami is a new mobile endless runner game developed by Austrian studio Hawkbit. Players collect colors to build momentum and use them to overcome matching barriers, with longer chains increasing the score multiplier. The game features achievements, global leaderboards, a colorblind mode, and is available on the Google Play Store for a one-time purchase.
Alien Strike will also be available in arcades
Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders is set to launch on Steam on May 7, 2026, with plans for future releases on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series S/X, and PlayStation 4/5. Notably, the game will also be available in arcades, featuring a custom-built three-player cabinet designed by developer Combo Game Studio. The studio, founded with a focus on arcade machine development, aims to blend retro gameplay with modern visuals and technology.
CyberBlocker Complete Edition Blasts Onto Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC
CyberBlocker Complete Edition has launched on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £6.69. This arcade title blends the classic brick-breaking formula with shoot 'em up elements, featuring twin ships and a neon-soaked aesthetic. The game offers a standard mode across five stages, a Challenge Mode, and Play Anywhere support for PC and Xbox.
Cyber Commando is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hamster announced that Cyber Commando will be released for the Arcade Archives line on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on April 30. Originally released in 1994 by Namco, this 3D action game tasks players with controlling a vehicle to stop a security computer malfunction in a space colony. The game will be available digitally for $14.99 on Nintendo Switch and $16.99 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Arcade Archives Cyber Commando launches April 30
Arcade Archives Cyber Commando is set to launch on April 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The game is part of the Arcade Archives series, bringing classic arcade experiences to modern platforms.
Gamble your entire progression in the arcade shoot ‘em up OBLITACRATER - out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam
The arcade shoot 'em up OBLITACRATER is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Strangely Named, the game features high-risk, high-reward runs with a single, cumulative score that can be lost upon death. Players manage upgrades and decide when to escape to maximize their leaderboard position.
One Button Games Returns With Volume 6
One Button Games 5-in-1 Vol. 6 is a collection of five bite-sized arcade experiences, each controlled with a single button, available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game offers a variety of reflex, timing, and score-chasing challenges, continuing a series known for its quick-fire, pick-up-and-play action.
Arcade roguelike KAZ will probably break my arrows keys, and yet here I am wanting to play another round
KAZ is a new grid-based arcade roguelike that uses a simple four-button control scheme. Players must hit enemies to reach a minimum point threshold each round, earning abilities that can enhance gameplay. A demo is available on Steam, featuring a chill mode where time only progresses when the player acts.
Arcade Roguelike 'KAZ' Demo Update Adds New Modes, Themes, and Twitch Integration
Publisher HAKURO and developer Kalinarm have released a major demo update for their arcade roguelike KAZ. The update introduces new modes like 'No Stress mode', seven new visual themes with gameplay modifiers, an expanded item pool, and reworked audio/visual feedback. A new Twitch integration feature allows viewers to vote on item choices between rounds. KAZ is planned for PC via Steam.
Velocide Overdrive Update 1.2.0 Introduces 5 Arena-Warping Power-Ups and Teases a Major Boss Mode
NoxRift Games has released Update 1.2.0 for its arena party game Velocide Overdrive, introducing five new power-ups that alter the game's arenas, three new arenas, and various cosmetic and UI improvements. The update also rebalances existing power-ups and teases an upcoming boss mode for a future major update.
