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Hamster has revealed the latest Arcade Archives game for Switch, which will be Rolling Thunder 2. The first Rolling Thunder was released earlier this year, and the sequel will be available on May 25, 2023 worldwide.

An action game first released by Namco in 1990, Rolling Thunder 2 sees you take control of the hero “Albatross” of the Special Operations Forces to destroy the Neogeldra, a secret organization that plans to take over the world. Leila Blitz, who featured in the previous game, is also available for a second player to control.

Arcade Archives Rolling Thunder 2 will be sold digitally via the eShop.

Ghostpia Season One trailer

To celebrate the new launch, PQube and Room 6 have uploaded a trailer for Ghostpia Season One. It shows off the picture book style visual novel once more.

Additional information about the title can be found in the following overview:

Haruka: Beyond the Star

Atelier Mimina, the studio behind Giraffe and Annika, today unveiled Haruka: Beyond the Star as its next project. The game is due out on Switch in 2025.

Haruka: Beyond the Stars, a juvenile sci-fi RPG, involves the intergalactic adventures of the protagonist, Yuuki, and a mysterious girl named Miiya. The two go off on a spaceship and explore unique planets. 

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun launch trailer

A new trailer has been published to celebrate the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, an explosive homage to the retro shooters of yore set in Games Workshop’s universe. This one was just made available on Switch.

Further information can be found in the following overview:

We Love Katamari

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of June 1, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

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Buddy Simulator 1984 physical

Buddy Simulator 1984 has previously been on the Switch eShop, but a physical release is now happening as well. Limited Run Games will be offering it through its distribution line.

Only a standard version of the game will be available. There are no plans for a special edition at this time.

Convergence A League of Legends Story trailer

A new launch trailer for Convergence: A League of Legends Story has arrived. The game is seeing its debut today on various platforms, including Switch.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Nightmare Reaper gameplay

We now have gameplay from Nightmare Reaper, the retro-inspired first-person shooter. This title just recently made it to Switch.

Learn more about it in the following overview:

Arcade Archives Tetris The Absolute The Grandmaster 2 Plus

Hamster is bringing Tetris The Absolute The Grandmaster 2 Plus to Switch, the company announced today. A worldwide release is planned for June 1, 2023.

This title features the same puzzle gameplay as the original. However, there are new modes for the sequel including Master mode, which – as pointed out by the game’s Wiki – “extends the classic Tetris: The Grand Master gameplay with larger speed increases, more requirements to achieve the M or GM grades, and an additional challenge when the M rank is achieved where the player must survive the credits roll with the additional handicap of the tetrominoes turning invisible upon locking.” Also included are Normal mode, a Versus mode with item battles, and a co-op mode. 

Nightmare Reaper trailer

Feardemic and Blazing Bit Games have issued a launch trailer for Nightmare Reaper, their retro-inspired FPS. Switch just got the title this week.

Learn more about it in the following overview:


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