Hamster acquires the rights to NMK games for use with Arcade Archives
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
The Arcade Archives series is expanding with new games from NMK. Hamster has acquired the rights for titles such as Zed Blade, Thunder Dragon, Hacha Mecha Fighter, and Saboten Bombers. These releases will be primarily distributed in the Arcade Archives and ACA NeoGeo series.
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Upcoming NeoGeo games on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 8 Comments
Hamster held a new live stream on Niconico today, and announced the latest NeoGeo games making their way to Switch as part of the Arcade Archives series. Fatal Fury Special, Samurai Shodown, Super Sidekicks, Aero Fighters 2, The King of Fighters 2000 will be releasing in the weeks and months ahead. Note that there are no specific release dates for these titles just yet.
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ACA NeoGeo Magical Drop II footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 3 Comments
Magical Drop II is the latest game to have entered Hamster’s Arcade Archives lineup of NeoGeo games on Switch. Find some footage below.
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ACA NeoGeo Fatal Fury 2 footage
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Fatal Fury 2 made it out today as the latest NeoGeo game on Switch. For a look at the title, view the video below.
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Magical Drop II is next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 6 Comments
The European Switch eShop has updated with news about next week’s NeoGeo game. On June 29, Magical Drop II will be available.
Here’s an overview from the listing:
“Magical Drop II is a puzzle game released by Data East in 1996.
Justice makes her appearance and even more exhilaration battles are ready to unfold.
Control lively, highly expressive characters and enjoy creating amazing combo chains with easy-to-use controls!
Challenge a friend and see whose puzzles techniques reign supreme.”
Magical Drop II will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.
Source: Switch eShop
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ACA NeoGeo Sengoku footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
This week’s NeoGeo addition on Switch was Sengoku. For a look at the game, take a look at the video below.
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NeoGeo’s Fatal Fury 2 heading to Switch next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
Hamster is still pumping out NeoGeo games for Switch on a weekly basis. On June 22, the eShop will be receiving Fatal Fury 2. It will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.
That’s according to a listing on the European store. As we know, the NeoGeo titles tend to come out worldwide during the same week.
Here’s an overview of Fatal Fury 2:
“Fatal Fury 2 is a fighting game released by SNK in 1992. Terry, Andy, and Joe return from the previous installment along with five new fighters in order to decide who is the strongest one.
In addition to Desperation Moves which can change the outcome of battle, the two-lane plane mechanic is back stronger than ever, allowing players to fight each other in stage backgrounds.”
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Sengoku is next week’s NeoGeo game on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Shock Troopers 2nd Squad was the newest NeoGeo game on Switch having been added to the eShop today. Next week, Sengoku will be available. A listing on the European eShop shows a release date of June 15.
Here’s an overview:
“Sengoku is an action game released by SNK in 1991. Players will fight against past ghosts that have been revived to the present age in a devastated Washington City. Players can use special characters who are confirmed, after releasing them. Fighting by switching to Armor-clad Wolf, Samurai, or Ninja according to the situation will be your key to success.”
ACA NeoGeo Sengoku will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.
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ACA NeoGeo Shock Troopers 2nd Squad footage
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Shock Troopers is now available on the Switch eShop as the latest NeoGeo release. Take a look at some footage below.
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ACA NeoGeo The King of Fighters ’99 out on Switch this week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 1 Comment
Hamster is keeping up with its NeoGeo releases on Switch this week with yet another title. On Thursday, The King of Fighters ’99 will be available, according to Nintendo of Europe’s website.
Here’s an overview:
“THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’99 is a fighting game released by SNK in 1999 in Japan.
This entry in this series marks the beginning of the NESTS chapter of the KOF story, and focuses on the new character K’ instead of Kyo Kusanagi.
This entry introduces a new Striker Match mode, adding an even more strategic element to the classic KOF game system.”
While The King of Fighters ’99 hasn’t been officially announced for all territories, NeoGeo games tend to launch at the same time around the world. That should happen with this title as well.