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Nintendo Switch eShop Update: December and January Releases Highlight Arcade Classics and Party Hits
Catch up on the latest Nintendo Switch eShop updates, with classic titles like Arcade Archives Space Invaders and new party games arriving for both Switch and Switch 2.
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Sega Ages 2500: Yosuke Okunari Reflects on the Challenges Behind a Cult Classic Series
Discover the behind-the-scenes story of the Sega Ages 2500 series through insights from Sega's Yosuke Okunari, highlighting development hurdles, innovative features,...
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Namco Sugamo Arcade, Legendary Tekken Venue, to Close in 2026: Industry Reactions and Legacy
Bandai Namco's iconic Sugamo arcade, home to pivotal Tekken and Soul Calibur events, will close its doors in March 2026. Industry figures and fans pay homage to its...
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The Outfoxies Joins Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch: Bandai Namco’s Cult Classic Returns
Bandai Namco’s 1995 arcade fighting game The Outfoxies makes its long-awaited debut on Nintendo Switch via Hamster’s Arcade Archives, with a confirmed release date and...
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Terminator 2D: No Fate Launches on Nintendo Switch – Classic Arcade Action Returns
Terminator 2D: No Fate arrives on Nintendo Switch, offering players a retro arcade experience inspired by the iconic film, with pixel art, thrilling missions, and...
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Arcade1Up Reportedly Shuts Down Operations Amid Uncertain Future for Replica Arcade Cabinets
Arcade1Up, the renowned maker of replica arcade cabinets, is reportedly closing its doors, according to internal communications. Learn more about the company's...
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Arcade1Up Acquisition Rumors: Evidence Points to Company Sale, Not Closure
Arcade1Up, the popular replica arcade cabinet maker, is reportedly being acquired by Basic Fun, contrary to rumors of closure. Details on industry developments and...
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Basic Fun Acquires Select Assets of Arcade1Up, Commits to Ongoing Product Support
Basic Fun officially acquires select assets from Arcade1Up and promises continued support for existing products, marking an important shift in the replica arcade...
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Street Fighter Movie Teaser Premieres at The Game Awards: Release Date, Cast, and First Impressions
Capcom's highly anticipated Street Fighter movie debuted its teaser trailer at The Game Awards, unveiling a faithful homage to the beloved arcade classic and...
Lost Atari Jammin' Prototype Rescued from VAX Tapes and Revived for MAME
The unreleased Atari arcade game Jammin', planned for a 1985 launch, has been rediscovered from vintage VAX tapes and is now playable via MAME. Learn about its...
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Three Evercade Carts to Enter Legacy Status in March 2026, Announces Blaze Entertainment
Blaze Entertainment confirms Intellivision Collection 1, Intellivision Collection 2, and IREM Arcade 1 Evercade cartridges will be discontinued in March 2026 as their...
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Konami’s Classic ‘Roc ‘N Rope’ Swings Onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox Through Arcade Archives
Konami's wire-action arcade game Roc 'N Rope, developed by Tokuro Fujiwara, returns this week via Hamster's Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox...
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Old School Rally Launches on Nintendo Switch: Retro Racing Returns With Astrolabe Games and Frozen Lake Games
Old School Rally, developed by Frozen Lake Games and published by Astrolabe Games, debuts on Nintendo Switch with a nostalgic, arcade racing experience reminiscent of...
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4PGP: Four-Player Grand Prix Brings 90s Arcade Racing and 120fps Action to Nintendo Switch 2
3goo unveils 4PGP: Four-Player Grand Prix, a new multiplayer arcade racer featuring classic 90s-inspired gameplay, split-screen multiplayer, 4K resolution, and 120fps...
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Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja Gets Unofficial Sega Genesis Port by Andrea Baldiraghi
Andrea Baldiraghi brings Data East's classic Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja to the Sega Genesis in an impressive unofficial port, giving the 1988 arcade hit a new lease on...
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Ultra-Rare SegaSonic the Hedgehog Arcade Cabinet Up for Auction at Ewbank's
A unique SegaSonic the Hedgehog arcade Multi Cabinet Swing, once displayed at Sega World London, is being auctioned at Ewbank's with a guide price of £20,000–£40,000....
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Hyper Sentinel Fusion Blends Classic Arcade Action with Extraction Shooter and Roguelite Elements
Industry veterans at Huey Games announce Hyper Sentinel Fusion, a retro-inspired arcade shooter combining Uridium, Paradroid, and modern roguelite mechanics, coming...
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Hyper Sentinel Fusion Kickstarter Campaign Launches: Retro Shooter Seeks Funding for Multi-Platform Release
Hyper Sentinel Fusion's Kickstarter launches as Andrew and Rob Hewson seek £15,000 to bring the arcade-inspired shooter to PC, Mac, consoles, and Nintendo Switch, with...
4PGP Four-Player Grand Prix Speeds onto Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026
Vision Reelle's arcade racer 4PGP Four-Player Grand Prix launches digitally for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in February 2026, offering classic split-screen action,...
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Taito Announces Taito Milestones 4 for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Price, and Full Game Lineup Revealed
Taito officially unveils Taito Milestones 4 for Nintendo Switch during a Famitsu livestream, confirming the new retro game collection’s release date, pricing, and a...
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Hidden Debug Menu Uncovered in Street Fighter II Turbo Showcases Sprite Scaling and Rotation Tools
A newly discovered debug menu in Street Fighter II Turbo for arcade platforms reveals previously unseen sprite scaling and rotation functionality, highlighting...
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Switch 2 Review: Dotemu and Tribute Games Deliver Another Arcade Beat 'Em Up Classic
A comprehensive review of Marvel Cosmic Invasion for Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting Dotemu and Tribute Games' mastery of the beat 'em up genre and drawing comparisons...
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Evercade Announces The Turrican Collection and Taito Arcade 3 Cartridges for February 2026 Launch
Blaze Entertainment unveils The Turrican Collection and Taito Arcade 3 game cartridges, set for release in February 2026 for the Evercade platform. Each cartridge...
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Karate Blazers Makes Its Nintendo Switch and PS4 Debut via Arcade Archives
Karate Blazers, the classic 1991 arcade beat-'em-up from Video System, launches on Nintendo Switch and PS4 through Arcade Archives, featuring local multiplayer, online...
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Konami’s Battle Tryst Ported to 3DO M2 FZ-35S Kiosk: A Landmark Moment for Retro Arcade Gaming
Konami's 1998 arcade fighter Battle Tryst receives a port to the rare 3DO M2 FZ-35S kiosk, marking a significant achievement in retro gaming history and hardware...
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Daytona Championship USA Motion Edition: Sega Amusements Revives Classic Arcade Racing with New Motion Cabinet
Sega Amusements announces Daytona Championship USA Motion Edition for arcade release in 2024, bringing enhanced motion cabinet technology and classic racing excitement...
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AGGRESTA: New Update Reveals Progress on Tetsu’s Upcoming 2D Shoot 'Em Up
Japanese developer Tetsu unveils a new update on AGGRESTA, a side-scrolling shmup blending arcade shooting and sword combat, with details on its development and...
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Bomb Bee Joins Arcade Archives: Namco’s 1979 Classic Now on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Namco's Bomb Bee, the 1979 sequel to Gee Bee, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and more as part of the Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives 2...
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Gamecenter Arcade Truck Theft: Over $25,000 in Rare Arcade Machines and Components Stolen in Seattle
Seattle's Gamecenter arcade suffers major theft, losing over $25,000 in rare arcade machines and components. Authorities and the gaming community rally to recover the...
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Snow Bros. Classic Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch by Limited Run Games
Snow Bros. Classic Collection brings the beloved arcade platformer to Nintendo Switch, featuring multiple versions from classic consoles.
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Taito Seeks Missing Crown 602: Historic Arcade Crane Machine's Search Offers Reward
Taito launches a search for the Crown 602 crane game, a pivotal arcade machine from 1965 that helped define the company's legacy. Learn how the developer is...
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Marvel vs. Capcom Arcade1Up and HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Get Exclusive Kith Editions
Kith partners with Arcade1Up and HyperMegaTech to launch exclusive Marvel vs. Capcom arcade cabinets and Capcom Super Pocket handhelds, featuring signature designs and...
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Namco Legendary Pack Expands Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration With PAC-MAN and Classic Arcade Titles on Nintendo Switch
The Namco Legendary Pack DLC brings classic PAC-MAN and iconic Namco arcade games to Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration on Nintendo Switch, featuring new timelines,...
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Tokyo Wars Arcade Archives Release: Classic Namco Tank Shooter Arrives on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and More
Namco's cult arcade tank game Tokyo Wars launches on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S via Hamster's Arcade Archives. Discover its history,...
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Aluna Rift Launches on Nintendo Switch: Digiggle Games Revives Arcade Action November 2025
Digiggle Games unveils Aluna Rift, a neon-infused cosmic shooter inspired by Asteroids, coming to Nintendo Switch in November 2025. Discover features, core gameplay...
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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Review – A Landmark Interactive Documentary Meets Mixed Emulation on Nintendo Switch
Explore our in-depth review of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection for Nintendo Switch, covering its impressive documentary elements, robust game selection, online play...
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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Confirms Robust Post-Launch Updates for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Digital Eclipse outlines post-launch plans for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, introducing the Online Arcade feature and The Khronicle of the Realms on Nintendo...
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Raiden Fighters Remix Collection Launches February 2026 on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PS4
MOSS announces February 2026 release date for Raiden Fighters Remix Collection on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, featuring remastered arcade...
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Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch Coming to Nintendo Switch: Release, Gameplay, and Physical Edition Details
Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch, the arcade-style beat 'em up, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch with both digital and physical editions. Learn about...
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Arcade Archives Scion: 1984 Seibu Kaihatsu Classic Lands on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and More
Seibu Kaihatsu's 1984 arcade shooter 'Scion' joins the Arcade Archives lineup this week, available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S....
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Final Fight MD Pushes Sega Genesis Limits with 7 Enemies On-Screen in Latest Update
Mauro Xavier's Final Fight MD impresses fans by supporting seven simultaneous on-screen enemies, showcasing the Sega Genesis hardware's potential and drawing closer to...
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Once Upon A Katamari Review: Rolling Forward on Nintendo Switch and Beyond
A comprehensive review of Once Upon A Katamari, evaluating its gameplay innovations, technical performance across platforms, and its place within the Katamari series...
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Murtop Announces Nintendo Entertainment System Port: Indie Arcade Hit Returns to Retro Roots
Indie developer hiulit brings Murtop, the arcade-inspired hit first launched on Nintendo Switch and Steam, to the classic Nintendo Entertainment System with a new port...
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Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition Accelerates onto Nintendo Switch with High-Speed Action
Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition debuts on Nintendo Switch, bringing the acclaimed arcade racing experience to consoles with new features, multiplayer, and iconic...
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Night Striker Gear Switch Release: M2 and Hiroshi Iuchi Deliver Super Scaler Excellence
Night Striker Gear arrives on Nintendo Switch with direction from legendary developer Hiroshi Iuchi and support from M2's ShotTriggers team, bringing arcade classic...
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Night Striker Gear Launches on Nintendo Switch and Steam: Reviving Taito’s Arcade Legacy
M2 Co. Ltd releases Night Striker Gear, a modernized sequel to Taito's 1989 arcade classic, for Nintendo Switch and Steam.
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Night Striker Gear Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed: M2 Revives Taito’s Retro Classic
Night Striker Gear, the long-awaited sequel to Taito's 1989 arcade hit, launches on Nintendo Switch tomorrow. Developed by M2, the game brings enhanced retro 3D shoot...
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Taito’s Classic 'Midnight Landing' Makes Console Debut with Arcade Archives Release on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Taito's pioneering arcade flight sim Midnight Landing launches for the first time on home consoles, featuring enhanced accessibility via Arcade Archives on Nintendo...
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Infinos & Infinos 2 Launch on Nintendo Switch and Modern Consoles: Classic Arcade Shooter Revival
PixelHeart and Picorinne Soft bring retro-inspired shoot 'em ups Infinos & Infinos 2 to Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation, and Xbox, reviving pixel art arcade...
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Fighting Vipers 30th Anniversary Soundtrack Announced for Japan: Release Date, Tracklist, and Details
Sega's Wave Master Inc. celebrates the 30th anniversary of Fighting Vipers with a new 2-CD soundtrack release.
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Blast From The Past Arcade Returns: Halifax’s Retro Gaming Hub Reopens in New Location
Blast From The Past arcade in Halifax, UK, makes an exciting comeback with a new venue, expanded retro gaming experiences, and weekend events, delighting fans and...
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Iconic Ikebukuro Arcade ‘Adores Sunshine’ to Close After 40 Years of Service
Adores Sunshine, an iconic arcade located on Sunshine 60 Street in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will permanently close in January 2026, marking the end of an era for Japan's...
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Formula Legends Raw Power DLC Hits Nintendo Switch: New Cars and Major Updates Revealed
3DClouds announces the Raw Power DLC for Formula Legends on Nintendo Switch, adding iconic vehicles and significant gameplay enhancements. Get full details on the...
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BALL x PIT Review: Kenny Sun's Genre-Bending Roguelite Shines on Nintendo Switch
Discover how BALL x PIT, the latest from Kenny Sun and Devolver Digital, merges roguelite gameplay, base building, and arcade mechanics for a uniquely addictive...
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Silver Bullet Release Date Announced: Retro-Inspired Van Helsing Shooter Comes to Nintendo Switch and Steam
Flynn's Arcade and 1CC Games unveil Silver Bullet, a gallery-style shoot 'em up launching October 30th for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Dive into Van Helsing's whimsical...
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Tassei Denki Opens Pre-Orders for G'AIM'E AI Lightgun: Bringing Time Crisis Arcade Action Home
Japanese developer Tassei Denki launches pre-orders for G'AIM'E AI lightgun, featuring support for Time Crisis and other Namco classics. Explore bundle options,...
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Nubeo Unveils The Ultimate Space Invaders Collector’s Watch: Limited-Edition Orion Commands Premium Price
Nubeo’s luxurious Space Invaders Orion wristwatch, a tribute to Taito’s iconic arcade game, debuts with eight color variants and premium features, limited to just 800...
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How Ghouls 'n Ghosts Achieved Arcade Perfection on the PC Engine SuperGrafx
Explore the history and upcoming enhancements of Capcom's Ghouls 'n Ghosts on the PC Engine SuperGrafx platform, including developer insights and technical breakthroughs.
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Nintendo Switch eShop Update: Disgaea 7 Complete and Arcade Archives 2 GEE BEE Lead October Releases
Discover the latest Nintendo Switch eShop update, featuring Disgaea 7 Complete and Arcade Archives 2 GEE BEE. Learn about new releases, developer milestones, and key...
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Bandai Namco Celebrates Ridge Racer Anniversary With Tokyo Live DJ Event and Remix Album
Bandai Namco announces Ridge Racer Night 2025, a live DJ event in Tokyo, and a Rave Racer 30th Anniversary remix album, celebrating the iconic arcade racing series.
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