Next wave of NeoGeo games confirmed for Switch
Posted on 7 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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Pulstar is next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
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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ACA NeoGeo Top Hunter Roddy & Cathy footage
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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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The Last Blade is next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch
Posted on 7 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.
Source: Switch eShop
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ACA NeoGeo World Heroes footage
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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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Arcade Archives Traverse USA footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 9 Comments
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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Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy is next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch
Posted on 7 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.
Source: Switch eShop
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Arcade Archives Traverse USA listed for release this week on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 16 Comments
Switch could be getting two classic games this week. Along with World Heroes, Traverse USA is listed for the eShop on Thursday in both North America and Europe.
Nintendo’s website has the following overview:
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ACA NeoGeo Soccer Brawl footage
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This week’s newest NeoGeo game for Switch is Soccer Brawl, which debuted today. Get a look at some footage below.
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Hamster bringing VS. Super Mario Bros., Double Dragon to Switch next month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 13 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. The same catalog also confirms that ACA NeoGeo World Heroes is coming on November 30, and ACA NeoGeo The King of Fighters ’96 is dated for December 28.
Original: Hamster has two more classic games coming to Switch next month. VS. Super Mario Bros. and Double Dragon are both lined up for the system.
These two games have their release dates listed in a Japanese software catalog. VS. Super Mario Bros. will be up first on December 22. Then on December 28, we’ll be seeing Double Dragon.
Thanks to James M for the tip.
