Namco originally brought out the game in 1994. The vertical shooter is about going on a mission to eradicate the universe of an intergalactic organization known as the Master Force.

Here’s an official overview:

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ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 5 and 6 Nintendo Switch physical releases announced [update: pre-orders]

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May 7: Today, Hamster shared the news that it’s releasing ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 5 and 6 on Nintendo Switch with a new physical release for retail in Japan. It’s due out on August 7, 2025.

Below is the lineup for each package:

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Punk Shot is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch

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Today, it was announced that Arcade Archives Punk Shot is heading to Nintendo Switch. The title is slated for release tomorrow, May 8.

If you’re into sports, Punk Shot might be for you. The 1990-released title has basketball gameplay, but added to the mix are things like interference and attacks.

Here’s some additional information:

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Super Xevious is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch

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As shared by Hamster, Super Xevious will be appearing on Nintendo Switch as the console’s latest Arcade Archives games. All major regions are getting it tomorrow, May 1.

Super Xevious only released in Japan in 1984. It’s actually very similar to the original Xevious, which was a vertical shoot ’em up title.

Here’s an official overview:

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Pinball Action is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch

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There’s another Arcade Archives game in store, and Hamster has announced Pinball Action for the series. It will be available worldwide tomorrow, April 24.

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Tatakae Big Fighter is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch

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For its latest release in the Arcade Archives series, Hamster has announced Tatakae Big Fighter. A worldwide launch is happening tomorrow, April 17.

Tatakae Big Fighter, which first debuted in 1989, comes from Nichibutsu. Also known as Sky Robo, it’s a shoot ’em up game and a spin-off of the Terra Cresta series.

Here’s the official description:

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Gangbusters is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch

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This week, Gangbusters will be the latest Arcade Archives game from Hamster. The company has plans to release it globally tomorrow, April 10.

Gangbusters, which comes from Konami, first debuted in 1988. The top-view shooter is all about going after a gang that robbed a bank.

Hamster’s official details can be found in the following overview:

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Assault Plus is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch

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Another Arcade Archives game is on the way with Hamster announcing Assault Plus. It’s due out worldwide tomorrow, April 3.

Namco first released Assault Plus in 1988, but it was only available in Japan. It’s a top-down multi-directional shooter in which players control a tank and battle enemies.

We have some additional information in the following rundown:

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Land Sea Air Squad is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch

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Today, Hamster shared the news that it’s publishing Arcade Archives Land Sea Air Squad on Nintendo Switch. The game launches tomorrow, March 27.

Taito was originally behind Land Sea Air Squad, which originally released in 1986. While playing as sergeant Sarge, players need to attack enemy strongholds.

A bit of additional information can be found in the following overview:

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Senkyu is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch

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For its latest Arcade Archives game this week, Hamster has announced that Senkyu is dropping on Nintendo Switch. The title is slated for March 20, 2025.

Senkyu, which came from Seibu Kaihatsu, first debuted in 1995. The game revolves around connecting four or more balls of the same color to erase them.

A bit of additional information can be found in the following overview: