The beloved Arcade Archives series is saying goodbye with its final release in 2023. Famous for its preservation of classic arcade-style games, the series has been a fan favorite since it debuted in 2019. Hamster Corporation was behind the wheel of the entire series, bringing some of the most iconic games of the ’80s and ’90s into the modern age.
The first title released was SNK 40th Anniversary Collection
, allowing players to journey through the rich history of games from the world famous SNK corporation. Since then, the series has gone on to preserve arcade classic gems such as The Legend of Kage, Sky Kid, and Pooyan. The biggest surprise came in 2020, when Hamster Corporation released the cult classic Batman: The Video Game – the first title in the series to not be owned by SNK.
The series will be wrapped up in 2023 with its final release, The Big 10: a Collection of Rare Arcade Titles
. This set will feature some never-before-seen titles from the likes of Konami, Data East, and Irem. The list of titles will be announced in the coming months, and fans can be sure that the set will be full of surprises.
It’s been a wild ride for the Arcade Archives series since it began in 2019. Hamster Corporation have brought some of the most beloved classic arcade titles to modern day consoles, giving a new generation of gamers the opportunity to experience them for themselves. We can’t wait to see what exciting titles the final release of the series has in store!