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Hamster has quickly become one of the most prolific companies when it comes to bringing back classic games. On a weekly basis, the eShop has been receiving new NeoGeo and arcade titles.

Yet what goes behind all of that? How is Hamster able to bring back these classic games on a weekly basis? In a recent interview with Famitsu, Arcade Archives producer Satoshi Hamada was brought in to answer the import questions. He spoke about working with Nintendo on its arcade titles, the reason Hamster has weekly releases, and what the fast pace of development is like.

Hamster’s latest NeoGeo game, Zupapa!, joins the Switch eShop today. Take a look at some footage in the video below.

As is tradition for Hasmter, a new NeoGeo game is coming to Switch this week. Zupapa! will be available around the world starting tomorrow – October 4.

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Hamster rolled out another NeoGeo game on Switch today with The King of Fighters 2001. Get a look at some footage below.

Hamster will have yet another NeoGeo game ready to go on Switch this week. The King of Fighters 2001, which was just recently announced for new platforms, will be releasing this week worldwide.

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During a live stream at the Tokyo Game Show, Hamster announced a few new NeoGeo games for Switch. That wasn’t all though, as we’ve also found out about upcoming titles for the Arcade Archives series.

Newly-announced games include Donkey Kong Jr., Urban Champion, Alpha Mission, Ninja-Kid II, Route-16, Athena, Ikari Warriors, and Image Fight. Release dates have not yet been confirmed. We’ll keep you updated as Hamster pins down the dates.

Hamster is currently hosting a live stream on Niconico from the Tokyo Game Show. During the event, several new NeoGeo games were announced for Switch.

The King of Fighters 2001, Zupapa!, 3 Count Bout, Pleasure Goal, Savage Reign, and Strikers 1945 Plus are on the way. Bust-A-Move and Bust-A-Move Again were also reconfirmed.

No word on specific release dates at this time. However, these games should be rolled out gradually in the near future.

Hamster announced two new games for the ACA NeoGeo series at the Tokyo game Show today. Bust-A-Move and Bust-A-Move Again are both on the way, the company revealed. These games are also known as Puzzle Bobble and Puzzle Bobble 2.

Both titles should eventually be made available on Switch via the eShop. Release dates have not yet been provided.

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Today, Hamster is bringing the next Nintendo arcade release to Switch with Excitebike. Get a look at some footage in the video below.

Hamster hasn’t slowed down with its NeoGeo releases, this time bringing Cyber Lip to Switch today. Take a look at some footage below.


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