May 21: Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer was previously announced for Nintendo Switch 2, but it’s now been confirmed that the classic title will be made available on Switch 1. Both versions are planned for June 5, 2025.

On Nintendo Switch, the game will be released as part of the regular Arcade Archives series. The title will cost $16.99 on Nintendo Switch 2 while the Switch 1 version is priced at $14.99.

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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:

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Juno First is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch

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Hamster is bringing Juno First to Nintendo Switch as its latest Arcade Archives game for Nintendo Switch, the company has announced. It will be available everywhere tomorrow, March 13.

Juno First was originally made by Konami. The shoot ’em up game originally launched in 1983 for arcades.

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

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Vs. Mystery Tower is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch

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Vs. Mystery Tower will be added as the next Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch, Hamster confirmed today. A worldwide release is set for March 6, 2025.

Vs. Mystery Tower was originally brought to us by Bandai Namco. In 1986, the action puzzle game launched for the first time.

Here’s a brief overview: