Hamster Corporation continues to release classic games through its Arcade Archives and Console Archives series, with the most recent additions being Konami's The Hustler in June 2026 and Nippon Ichi Software's Märchen Kingdom: The Puppet Princess in July 2026, the latter marking the first Console Archives title from that publisher.
Hamster Corporation maintains two active reissue lines: Arcade Archives, which covers arcade titles, and Console Archives, which reproduces classic home console games. In June 2026, the company released Konami's 1987 billiard game The Hustler across five platforms. The game appeared as Arcade Archives The Hustler on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, and as Arcade Archives 2 The Hustler on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Arcade Archives 2 version added a Time Attack Mode and VRR support, and owners of the Switch or PS4 version could buy the Switch 2 or PS5 version at a discount.
In July 2026, Hamster released the 1998 musical RPG Märchen Kingdom: The Puppet Princess as part of its Console Archives series for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The game, originally developed by Nippon Ichi Software, is the first title from that publisher to appear in the Console Archives lineup. The Console Archives series adds quality-of-life features such as button and screen customization, anywhere save and load, and CRT-style screen filters. The game was followed by two sequels, and a 25th anniversary collection containing all three titles was released in 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
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Hamster Corporation will release the 1998 musical RPG "Märchen Kingdom: The Puppet Princess" as part of its Console Archives series for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on July 9, 2026. The game, originally developed by Nippon Ichi Software for 32-bit home consoles, is priced at 1,500 yen. The story follows a girl named Cornet who has the mysterious ability to befriend dolls, and she sets out to rescue a prince kidnapped by villains. Players cooperate with dolls that fight alongside Cornet as they progress through the adventure. The Console Archives series aims to faithfully reproduce classic titles on modern hardware, adding features such as button and screen customization, anywhere save and load, and CRT-style screen filters. This marks the first Nippon Ichi Software title to appear in the Console Archives lineup. The game was followed by two sequels, and a 25th anniversary collection containing all three titles was released in 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Jun 10
Hamster Corporation will release Konami's 1987 billiard game "The Hustler" across multiple platforms on June 11. The game will be available as "Arcade Archives The Hustler" for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, priced at 838 yen and 837 yen respectively. A separate version, "Arcade Archives 2 The Hustler," launches the same day for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at 1,100 yen. Owners of the Switch or PS4 version can buy the Switch 2 or PS5 version at a discount of 330 yen each. The game supports one or two players and includes rules for nine-ball and rotation billiards. A 3D screen lets players check cue ball and object ball positions. The Arcade Archives 2 version adds a Time Attack Mode, where players compete to clear the game quickly, and supports VRR for behavior closer to the original arcade hardware. Both versions include online rankings, rewind, rapid fire, and multiple save slots. Hamster will stream a "The Hustler Special" episode of its official program "Arcade Archiver" on YouTube on June 11.