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NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026 Announced: Namco to Celebrate Galaga, Time Crisis and Other Classics
Namco unveils NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026 to mark anniversaries for Galaga, Time Crisis, The Adventures of Valkyrie and more, combining re-releases, events, collaborations...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sales: Major Discounts on Dragon Quest Monsters, Slay the Spire, Spiritfarer and More
A roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, featuring steep discounts on Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Slay the Spire, Spiritfarer,...
Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next Nintendo Switch Launch — Gameloft Releases Trailer and Retail Versions
Gameloft has released Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next on Nintendo Switch, complete with a launch trailer and both physical and digital editions. Read an overview of...
CPS3 core for MiSTer FPGA launches: Jotego brings Capcom's CPS3 to life
Jotego has launched a CPS3 core for the MiSTer FPGA, bringing Capcom's 1996 arcade hardware closer to accurate FPGA reproduction. Timeline, technical notes and game...
Tumblepop: Memories Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for 2026 — CRT Games Reimagines 1991 Arcade Classic
CRT Games and Daewon Media Game Lab announced Tumblepop: Memories for Nintendo Switch, a modern remake of the 1991 arcade platformer with new modes, original versions,...
Middle Evil: The Priest Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed — May 15, 2026
Middle Evil: The Priest launches on Nintendo Switch May 15, 2026. Ratalaika Games and Diedemor Studio bring a cartoon-styled top-down shooter to the eShop for $5.99.
Sektori Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: eShop Lists 14 May 2026 Launch
Sektori, the Geometry Wars-inspired arcade shooter from an ex-Housemarque developer, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 with a 14 May 2026 eShop launch. Read the...
Sektori Nintendo Switch Release Reportedly Set for 14 May 2026: eShop Listing Details
Sektori, a Geometry Wars-inspired twin-stick shooter developed by a studio led by a former Housemarque developer, appears headed to Nintendo Switch with an Asian eShop...
Drop Duchy: Complete Edition Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for 21 April 2026
Arcade Crew's DICE Awards-nominated Drop Duchy: Complete Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on 21 April 2026, bundling The North and The Tribe DLC.
Wild Gunman 16mm Reels Rescued: Nintendo Arcade History Restored for Ontario PinFest
Rare 16mm film reels from Nintendo's 1974 Wild Gunman arcade cabinet have been scanned and rebuilt by collector Callan Brown. Newly recovered footage and a working...
Arcade Archives Launches Konami GT and Ishin no Arashi on Nintendo Switch and More Platforms
Hamster revives Konami GT and Ishin no Arashi for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation, and Xbox Series X|S, offering enhanced retro gaming experiences for modern...
Taito Milestones 4 Review: Celebrating Arcade Classics on Nintendo Switch
Taito Milestones 4 compilation brings ten classic arcade games to Nintendo Switch with enhanced accessibility, basic features, and an insightful look into Taito's...
Rare Three-Screen Ridge Racer Arcade Cabinet Set for MAME Emulation Support
A rare three-screen arcade version of Namco's Ridge Racer is being preserved for emulation, offering a new look at this innovative hardware as part of the MAME project.
PLAION ESRB Rating Hints at Potential Neo Geo AES+ Hardware Release
A now-deleted ESRB rating listing from PLAION suggests the gaming hardware specialist may be preparing a new Neo Geo AES+ console, reviving classic arcade experiences...
Sega Master System Classic Hang-On Receives Extensive Fan Enhancement Patch
Sega's 1985 arcade racing classic Hang-On for Master System has been revitalized by a dedicated fan team, introducing redrawn sprites, in-game music, and numerous...
Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite: Cave Adds 'Royale' Battle Royale Mode to Steam Release
Cave's Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite introduces a new 'Royale' Battle Royale mode, demo launch tied to Steam Bullet Hell Fest, and platform background.
Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite Steam Demo Arrives June 9, 2026 — Cave Releases New Trailer
Cave updates Steam page for Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite with a 30-second trailer and announces a demo tied to the Steam Bullet Hell Fest, arriving 2:00 a.m. JST...
Truxton Extreme Release Date Revealed for Nintendo Switch 2: Legendary Shoot ’Em Up Returns After 38 Years
Truxton Extreme launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 30, 2026, reviving the classic arcade shoot 'em up with modern enhancements, a comic narrative, and multiple...
FIFA Heroes Announced for Nintendo Switch: New Arcade Football Experience Coming Soon
FIFA, Solace, and Enver Studio team up to bring FIFA Heroes, a dynamic five-a-side arcade football game, to Nintendo Switch, featuring legendary players, mythological...
Go Go Mister Chickums Launches on Nintendo Switch: Classic Platformer Brings 80s Arcade Vibes
com8com1 Software releases Go Go Mister Chickums on Nintendo Switch, offering a nostalgic single-screen platformer inspired by 80s arcade classics, now available via...
Marvel MaXimum Collection Review: Classic Marvel Games Return to Nintendo Switch via Limited Run Games
The Marvel MaXimum Collection brings a diverse line-up of retro Marvel video games to Nintendo Switch, featuring arcade and console classics from Konami, Data East,...
Living Dead House Review: Retro Arcade Action Thrives on the Nintendo Switch
Dive into a detailed review of Living Dead House for Nintendo Switch by Flynn's Arcade—a modern homage to '80s arcade classics with survival-driven gameplay and...
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Physical Edition Launches for Nintendo Switch with Five Unique Covers
Capcom partners with Limited Run Games to release a physical edition of Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium for Nintendo Switch, available in five collectible covers and...
Truxton Extreme Returns: Legendary Shmup Series Reignites on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
Toaplan's iconic shooter series Truxton makes a triumphant comeback after 34 years with Truxton Extreme, launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in July 2026. Developed by...
FIFA Heroes Leaps onto Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Game Details, and Iconic Characters Revealed
FIFA Heroes brings a vibrant arcade football experience to Nintendo Switch, featuring legendary players and mythical figures. Discover the game's release timeline,...
Hamster Announces Final Lap and Terra Cresta for Arcade Archives and Console Archives
Hamster brings classic arcade hits Final Lap and Terra Cresta to modern consoles via Arcade Archives and Console Archives, launching March 26, 2026 on Nintendo Switch,...
Machine Gun Fury Blasts Onto Nintendo Switch: 90s Arcade Action Revived
Machine Gun Fury launches on Nintendo Switch, delivering classic run-and-gun gameplay inspired by 90s arcade shooters. Learn about the latest release from ESDigital...
Aliens vs. Predator: Unreleased Capcom Brawler Still on Fans’ Radar for Nintendo Switch
Explore the enduring legacy of Capcom's classic Aliens vs. Predator arcade brawler, the fan-led push for a modern revival, and insights from industry artists and...
Jaleco Arcade Collection Full Lineup Revealed — 32 Classic Arcade Games Headed to PS5, Nintendo Switch and Steam
Box art for the PS5 physical edition appears to have leaked the full 32-game lineup for Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol.
Marvel Maximum Collection Pre-Orders: Physical Edition Launches Alongside Digital Release on Nintendo Switch
Limited Run Games, Marvel, and Konami to launch the Marvel Maximum Collection on Nintendo Switch and other platforms, featuring six classic arcade and console titles...
ACA NeoGeo Pop’N Bounce Arrives on Nintendo Switch: Classic Brick Breaker Returns
Hamster revives ACA NeoGeo Pop’N Bounce for Nintendo Switch, bringing back the 1997 brick breaker arcade classic to the digital era. Details on features, release, and...
Sweet Fightin’ +2: ZX Spectrum 128K Receives Unofficial Tribute to Street Fighter II for 35th Anniversary
ZXPresh launches Sweet Fightin’ +2, a faithful homage to Street Fighter II for the ZX Spectrum 128K, honoring the game's 35-year legacy and revitalizing classic arcade...
Poker Night at the Inventory Remaster Launches on Nintendo Switch: A Classic Returns
The cult classic comedy poker game Poker Night at the Inventory launches remastered on Nintendo Switch, thanks to Skunkape Games, featuring iconic characters from Sam...
Resident Evil Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Universal Studios Japan Collaboration and Resident Evil 2 Arcade Reveal
Capcom announces major Resident Evil 30th anniversary projects, including a Universal Studios Japan collaboration and Resident Evil 2: Arcade, with new experiences for...
Plump Pop Returns: Taito's Classic Arcade Game Launches on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox
Taito's 1987 arcade hit Plump Pop returns on modern consoles through Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives 2, featuring enhanced modes, online leaderboards, and classic...
MOSS Responds to Raiden Fighters Remix Collection Frame Rate Issues on Nintendo Switch
MOSS issues apology and outlines patch plans after Raiden Fighters Remix Collection faces frame rate issues on Nintendo Switch, promising fixes and renewed quality...
He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: Dragon Pearl Of Destruction Announced for Nintendo Switch and PC
Limited Run Games and Bitmap Bureau reveal the release date for He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: Dragon Pearl Of Destruction, a retro arcade brawler launching...
Konami Announces MARVEL MaXimum Collection for Nintendo Switch: Classic Marvel Games Return
Konami unveils the MARVEL MaXimum Collection, bringing 13 classic Marvel games—including X-Men: The Arcade Game—to Nintendo Switch with new features and enhanced...
Ridge Racer Type 4 Cars Reimagined: StudWorks Releases Detailed LEGO Custom Builds
Explore how LEGO builder StudWorks has recreated four iconic Ridge Racer Type 4 vehicles with exceptional detail, bringing Namco’s beloved arcade racing classic to...
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Adventure Canoe Returns: Taito's 1982 Classic Re-Released on Nintendo Switch and Modern Platforms
Taito revives its rare 1982 arcade game Adventure Canoe for a new generation, launching on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation, and Xbox with modern features.
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GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Showcases Analog Precision on Nintendo Switch 2
GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, delivering immersive arcade racing, an engaging story, and robust analog controls, perfectly blending...
Pokémon Pinball Machine by Stern Pinball Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Innovative Features
Stern Pinball unveils a full-sized Pokémon Pinball machine for the franchise's 30th anniversary, bringing Generation 1 nostalgia and modern technology to arcades and...
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Prince Arcades: A Standout Classic Gaming Destination in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Discover how Prince Arcades in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is preserving classic arcade gaming with expertly maintained machines and community-focused events.
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Mario Tennis Fever Review: The Plumber’s Best Sports Game on Nintendo Switch 2
Discover why Mario Tennis Fever sets a new benchmark for Mario sports games on Nintendo Switch 2, with innovative mechanics, a robust roster, and classic arcade tennis...
4PGP Launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2: Classic Arcade Racing Returns with Modern Enhancements
4PGP debuts on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, bringing 1990s-style arcade racing to a new generation. Get details on gameplay features, multiplayer options, and...
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4PGP Brings 1990s Arcade Racing Flair to Nintendo Switch 2: A Detailed Review
Explore how 4PGP, developed by Vision Reelle and published by 3goo, revives classic arcade racing for the Nintendo Switch 2, complete with split-screen multiplayer and...
Nintendo Direct: Rave Racer Joins Arcade Archives and Hamster Announces Console Archives Series
Bandai Namco’s classic arcade title Rave Racer arrives on home consoles through Hamster's Arcade Archives, alongside the unveiling of the new Console Archives series...
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Taito’s Classic ‘Top Speed’ Races Onto Modern Consoles via Arcade Archives
Taito's 1987 arcade racing game Top Speed arrives on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S through Hamster Corporation’s Arcade Archives series,...
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Polymega Adds The Fallen Angels and Classic Psikyo Titles to Collection Lineup
Polymega announces new game collections featuring the debut home port of The Fallen Angels (Daraku Tenshi) alongside classic Psikyo and Jaleco titles for retro gaming...
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Quester Arcade Archives Release: Namco’s Classic Brick Breaker Arrives on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox
Namco's 1987 arcade hit Quester returns for modern platforms via Arcade Archives, featuring enhanced modes and digital upgrades for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and...
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Bubble Bobble: Lost Cave — Fan Team Launches New Commodore 64 Port Inspired by Taito Classic
Bubble Bobble: Lost Cave debuts as a Commodore 64 fan project, expanding on the legacy of Taito's classic arcade game with updated visuals, 100 levels, and development...
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Shinobi – The Real Ninja: New Enhancement Patch Revitalizes Sega Master System Classic
A new fan-made patch, Shinobi – The Real Ninja, refreshes the classic Sega Master System port with upgraded gameplay modes, honoring both the home and arcade versions...
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Go Go Mister Chickums: com8com1 Software Announces New Arcade Platformer for Nintendo Switch
com8com1 Software brings classic single-screen arcade action to the Nintendo Switch with Go Go Mister Chickums, featuring over 100 levels, co-op gameplay, and an...
Chuck's Arcade & Pizzeria in Kansas City Abruptly Closes: What This Means for Chuck E. Cheese and CEC Entertainment
CEC Entertainment has permanently shut down its flagship Chuck's Arcade & Pizzeria in Kansas City with no advance notice, raising questions about the future of...
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Arcade Odyssey: Preserving Classic Arcade Culture in the Modern Era
Discover how Arcade Odyssey in Miami stands out by maintaining authentic arcade tradition, rare cabinets, and unique experiences, bucking the industry’s trend toward...
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Labyrinth Runner Returns: Konami's Classic Arcade Shooter Arrives on Nintendo Switch and More via Arcade Archives
Konami's beloved 1988 arcade shooter 'Labyrinth Runner' makes its long-awaited return through Arcade Archives, launching on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4,...
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Bomb Jack Twin Returns: NMK's Classic Platformer Joins Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch and More
NMK's 1993 platformer Bomb Jack Twin is set for a modern comeback through Hamster's Arcade Archives. Learn about its features, release date, pricing, and platforms...
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RANDOMAX Delivers Fast-Paced Bullet Hell Action on Nintendo Switch
Explore how RANDOMAX, developed by ASTRO PORT and published by Sanuk Inc., brings addictive roguelite shoot 'em up gameplay and arcade replayability to the Nintendo...
Cucciolo Film Offers Rare Glimpse Into SegaWorld London’s Arcade Legacy
Discover how the 1998 Italian comedy 'Cucciolo' provides some of the clearest visual documentation of SegaWorld London, the ambitious but short-lived Sega arcade venue...
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Sega Co-Founder David Rosen Passes Away at 95: Celebrating a Legacy in Gaming History
David Rosen, co-founder of Sega and a pioneering figure in the gaming industry, has died at age 95. Explore his immense contributions to Sega's legacy and the broader...
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