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Arcade Archives

This week’s issue of Famitsu has the early word on the latest Arcade Archives game for Switch. As stated in the magazine, Hamster will release Tube Panic worldwide on April 23.

Tube Panic first debuted in 1984. Nichibutsu’s shoot ’em up adopts a 3D look of sorts and has players taking down enemies in tubular vortex levels.

Pricing for Arcade Archives Tube Panic is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

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Arcade Archives Plus Alpha is out today as a worldwide release on the Switch eShop. Check out some footage in the video below.

Hamster will be bringing Plus Alpha to Switch this week as its latest Arcade Archives title, the company has announced. A worldwide release is set for April 16.

Plus Alpha was originally made by Jaleco in 1989. The shoot ’em up game supports up to two players.

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

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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.

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:

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

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Tin Star was originally made by Taito in 1983.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

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

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:

Sunset Riders

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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