Step onto the blacktop and prepare for a basketball experience unlike any other! Released by the legendary KONAMI in 1990, Punk Shot isn’t your typical squeaky-clean sports simulation. This arcade gem throws the rulebook out the window, inviting players into a hilariously chaotic world where victory is achieved through skill,Read More →
The legendary skies of 1984 are calling once again as NAMCO’s (now Bandai Namco Entertainment) iconic vertical shooter, Super Xevious, is preparing for a glorious re-release! It’s set to be added to Hamster’s record breaking Arcade Archives library shortly. For those who remember the thrill of piloting the sleek SolvalouRead More →
If you were a fan of arcade classics in the mid-90s, you might recall a unique gem called Senkyu (or Battle Balls in the West) originally released by SEIBU KAIHATSU in 1995. Now, thanks to the Arcade Archives series, this captivating puzzle experience is back, ready to enchant a newRead More →
HAMSTER Corporation has announced that Konami’s classic 1983 shmup, Juno FIRST, is blasting its way onto Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 as part of the Arcade Archives series. Mark your calendars for March 13th, 2025, when you can relive this early arcade gem in all its pixelated glory. Juno FIRSTRead More →
ACA2NEOGEO, featuring enhanced versions of classic Neo Geo titles, is now out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This isn’t just a simple port; it’s a significant upgrade that adds online multiplayer and time attack modes to beloved arcade favourites, and starts with The King of Fighters ’98. ForRead More →
Hamster Corporation has released the Arcade Archives release of Othello, bringing the classic strategy game to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on February 20, 2025. This digital release, part of the Arcade Archives series, offers players a faithful recreation of the 1984 SUCCESS release. Othello (also known as Reversi) isRead More →
Remember the thrill of arcade halls, the hum of machines, and the intense competition for high scores? Thunder Fox, a classic action game from 1990 by TAITO, is ready to transport you back to that golden age of gaming. In Thunder Fox you take on the role of an eliteRead More →
A cool looking Android handheld for retro gaming and a bunch of retro game announcements, just for you… Barely an hour goes by without some new retro gaming news dropping into my inbox. It really is incredible that games and systems released up to 50 years ago are still generatingRead More →
A quartet of new Arcade Archives titles have been released in March 2024. Mouse, Tank Battalion, Surprise Attack, and Volfied are now all available as digital downloads for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Mouser Mouser is a two player action game released by UPL in 1983. Take control of theRead More →
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