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During another one of its regular live streams on Niconico today, Hamster announced another round of Arcade Archives games for Switch. Exerion, Saint Dragon, Penguin Wars, and XX Dragon are all planned for release. Specific dates weren’t shared.

Hamster also reconfirmed other previously-announced titles, including VS. Balloon Fight (coming next week) and Tecmo Bowl. The Arcade Archives series will continue going forward.

Hamster will publish Arcade Archives VS. Balloon Fight on Switch next week, an eShop listing reveals. All regions will be getting the classic game on December 27.

The arcade version of Balloon Fight is similar to its NES counterpart which has players moving across different stages and popping enemy balloons. There are differences though, such as the vertical-centric levels.

Arcade Archives VS. Balloon Fight will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Switch eShop.

Source: Switch eShop

Mat Mania Exciting Hour is hitting Switch this week as the latest entry in the NeoGeo series, Hamster has announced. A worldwide release is set for December 19.

Here’s a brief overview of Mat Mania Exciting Hour, along with a trailer:

During a live stream, Famitsu showed off new footage from Arcade Archives Frogger and Arcade Archives TwinBee. Check out the full recording below.

Arcade Archives Frogger is launching on Switch next week, an eShop listing reveals. Hamster will publish the classic title on December 12.

Here’s a brief overview of Frogger:

SNK’s new Samurai Shodown will be appearing on Switch in early 2020. While we wait for the game, fans can save on a few classic entries in the series.

Hamster has discounted three Samurai Shodown releases under its ACA NeoGeo banner. Samurai Shodown, Samurai Shodown II, and Samurai Shodown III can all be had for $3.99. Normally, they’re priced at $7.99.

The Samurai Shodown eShop sale will be live until December 18.

Source: Switch eShop

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During one of its regular live streams on Niconico today, Hamster announced more classic games for Switch under its Arcade Archives banner. New titles include KiKi KaiKai, Tin Star, and Mat Mania.

Here’s a look at Hamster’s full upcoming lineup, which includes previously-announced releases:

Arcade Archives TwinBee will release on Switch this week, Hamster has announced. A worldwide release is scheduled for December 5.

Here’s a brief overview of Arcade Archives TwinBee, along with a trailer:

Famitsu showed off Arcade Archives Hyper Sports, which will be out worldwide on the Switch eShop tomorrow, in a live stream a few hours ago. View the full recording below.

Hamster is bringing Hyper Sports to Switch next week, the company has announced. A global release is set for November 28.

Hyper Sports originally debuted in arcades back in 1984. It features archery, swimming, weight lifting, pole vault, skeet shooting, triple jump, and long horse events.

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

Source: Hamster PR


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