When the eShop updates each week, you pretty much know that you’ll be seeing a new Arcade Archives game. But due to what’s happening with the coronavirus, the situation could be changing.

In Hamster’s latest broadcast on Niconico this week, the company said it anticipates changes in its development schedule. CERO, Japan’s ratings agency, has temporarily closed due to the coronavirus, which means that some titles may not be able to receive their proper classifications.

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Arcade Archives Flak Attack coming to Switch this week

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Hamster will bring Arcade Archives Flak Attack to Switch this week, the company has announced. A worldwide release is planned for April 9.

Here’s a brief overview of the game:

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Arcade Archives The Tin Star footage

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During a live stream today, Famitsu showed off footage from Arcade Archives The Tin Star (and Ikari III). Check out the full recording below.

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Arcade Archives Tin Star coming to Switch this week

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Hamster is bringing Arcade Archives Tin Star to Switch this week, the company has announced. A worldwide release is set for April 2.

Tin Star was originally made by Taito in 1983. The shooter involves taking on the role of a sheriff while fighting against outlaws outside of town.

Pricing for Arcade Archives Tin Star is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Source: Hamster PR

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Arcade Archives Ikari III – The Rescue footage

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Earlier this week, Ikari III: The Rescue made it to Switch as the system’s latest Arcade Archives game. Check out some footage below.

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Arcade Archives Ikari III: The Rescue releasing on Switch this week

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Hamster announced today that Ikari III: The Rescue is heading to Switch this week as the latest Arcade Archives game. It will launch worldwide on March 26, the company confirmed.

Ikari III: The Rescue originally came out for arcades in 1989, and was made by SNK. Here’s a brief overview from MobyGames:

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Arcade Archives Gradius, Sunset Riders, and Trigon coming to Switch

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Hamster held one of its latest live streams on Niconico a short while ago where it detailed upcoming Arcade Archives games for Switch. Gradius, Sunset Riders, and Trigon are all now confirmed for release.

Hamster also has a number of other previously-announced Arcade Archives titles in the pipeline for Switch as well. These include The Tin Star, Gemini Wing, and VS. Wrecking Crew.

Release dates for upcoming Arcade Archives games have not been confirmed at this time.

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Arcade Archives Formation Z footage

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During a live stream earlier today, Famitsu showed off Arcade Archives Formation Z with plenty of footage. Watch the full recording below.

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Arcade Archives Formation Z coming to Switch this week

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Hamster has dated the next Arcade Archives game for Switch. Formation Z will launch worldwide on March 19, the company has announced.

Formation Z originally released way back in 1984. A game made by Jaleco, this horizontally scrolling shooter involves a robot capable of turning into an aero fighter who must prevent a weapon made by aliens from reaching the Earth.

Pricing for Arcade Archives Formation Z is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Source: Hamster PR

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Arcade Archives Kiki Kaikai coming to Switch this week

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Kiki Kaikai will be the latest Arcade Archives released on Switch, Hamster has confirmed. The game is due out worldwide on March 12.

Here’s a brief overview of Kiki Kaikai: