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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

Switch is getting not one, but two new classic games next week. In addition to The King of Fighters ’96, Double Dragon will also be available.

Here’s a brief overview:

“Double Dragon is an action game that was released from Technos Japan in 1987. Two brothers fight with evil, to rescue Marian that has been kidnapped by violence organization.”

Arcade Archives Double Dragon will be out on December 28. Pricing is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

Thanks to a listing on the Japanese Switch eShop, we can confirm next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch. Hamster will be releasing The King of Fighters ’96 in all regions on December 28.

Here’s a brief overview:

“The King of Fighters ’96 is a fighting game released by SNK in 1996. A total of 27 playable characters are available. New game mechanics such as the Emergency Evasion, short and mid-hops make their entry for the first time in the legendary Series, adding a new depth to the fights. The story focuses on the second chapter of the Orochi trilogy.”

ACA NeoGeo The King of Fighters ’96 will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Source: Switch eShop

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Switch received another NeoGeo game today with the arrival of The Last Blade. Have a look at some footage in the video below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 4 Comments

During a live stream on NicoNico today, Hamster announced the next wave of NeoGeo titles bound for Switch. The King of Fighters ’96, King of Monsters, Art of Fighting II, Power Spikes II, World Heroes 2, Samurai Shodown II, and 2020 Baseball have all been confirmed.

Hamster didn’t set official dates yet, but these titles could be released sequentially. We’ll keep you updated on the releases each week as we normally do in any case.

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A new listing on the Japanese eShop confirms which NeoGeo title is due out for Switch next week. On December 21, Hamster will be publishing Pulstar.

Here’s a brief overview:

Pulstar is a side-scrolling shooting game released by SNK in 1995. Control the “Dino246”, and take down the aliens who are attacking the solar system. The game features a verity of offensive and defensive options, including 5 unique Voyager items and special IO items. Use everything at your disposal to protect your ship and defeat the alien threat!

You can expect ACA NeoGeo Pulstar to cost the regular $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Source: Switch eShop

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Top Hunter Roddy & Cathy footage is the newest NeoGeo game on Switch. Have a look at some footage in the video below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment

It’s not much of a surprise, but The Last Blade is confirmed as next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch. It was the last remaining title from the latest batch of NeoGeo releases Hamster had announced for the system, so this was to be expected.

The Last Blade is a 2D fighter. You can choose from over ten fighters and go between the “Power” and “Speed” modes.

Look for The Last Blade on December 12 via the eShop.

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ACA NeoGeo World Heroes is now available on the Switch eShop worldwide. In the gameplay video below, you can get a look at the game in action.

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Traverse USA is coming to Switch in the west tomorrow, but it’s already available in Japan. Get a look at some footage below.

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Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments

The Japanese Switch eShop confirms next week’s NeoGeo game for Switch. Hamster will be publishing Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy, a side-scrolling platformer made by SNK.

Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy will arrive on December 7. Pricing is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

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