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Push Square criticizes Hamster's Console Archives for including only four trophies (easy to Platinum) in Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden 2 on PS5, contrasting with the richer Trophy lists of the same titles via PS Plus Premium; the piece calls for more thoughtful trophy design in retro releases and notes the potential of Console Archives to bring classic games to the PS Store.
Hamster unveils Console Archives for Switch 2, debuting with Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II (with Doraemon and Sonic Wings Special to follow) and reveals Rave Racer joining Arcade Archives on February 26, 2026—positioning it as 2026’s closest analogue to a Virtual Console, with the option to buy titles outright rather than subscribing.
Hamster announced that their 500th Arcade Archives release will be the classic Taito game Space Invaders, launching on Christmas Day to celebrate the milestone, with creator Tomohiro Nishikado participating in the event. The release aims to honor the game's significance, despite the availability of Space Invaders on many platforms, and will include updates like new modes and online leaderboards.