Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event Announcement
HAMSTER Corporation (Head Office: Setagaya, Tokyo; President: Satoshi Hamada) will celebrate the 12th anniversary of Arcade Archives series on May 23, 2026. To commemorate this milestone, we are pleased to announce the Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event.
As a token of our appreciation to all the users who have supported the series, we will invite 300 attendees selected by lottery from those who apply, free of charge.
In addition, the Arcade Archives Awards will once again be held. Award-winning titles will be selected from among previously released Arcade Archives titles based on user votes, and the awards ceremony will take place during the event.
Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event will be held!
The Arcade Archives series, which started on PlayStation 4 on May 15, 2014, will mark its 12th anniversary on May 15, 2026. Over this period, more than 500 titles have been released, and 24 companies have joined the project. To express our gratitude to all the users who have supported Arcade Archives series over the past 12 years, we will be hosting an anniversary event and offering free invitations.
Event Information
| Date & Time | May 23, 2026 (Saturday) Doors Open: 3:00 PM Event Starts: 4:00 PM Event Ends: 7:00 PM (scheduled) |
| Venue | Tokyo/Setagaya Tamagawa Seseragi Hall (a short walk from Todoroki Station on the Tokyu Oimachi Line) |
| Application | Seating is available by advance application. 300 attendees will be selected by lottery and invited free of charge. |
| Live Stream | “Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event & The 3rd Arcade Archives Awards Ceremony Special!” is scheduled to be live-streamed on YouTube Live |
ACA concert by the New Japan BGM Philharmonic Orchestra
At the Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event, the New Japan BGM Philharmonic Orchestra will
perform a live concert featuring classic game music. Please look forward to it!
The 3rd Arcade Archives Awards
The Arcade Archives Awards honors outstanding titles from the Arcade Archives series, with winners selected based on user votes. The 3rd awards ceremony will take place at the “Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event” on May 23, 2026.
This year, users will be invited to vote for their top three titles from each year, from 18 titles released in 2016 and 52 titles released in 2025.
300 attendees will be invited to the Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event!
From those who wish to attend the Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event, 300 guests will be selected by lottery and invited free of charge.
Application Period: From 12:00 AM (JST) on Friday, March 27, 2026
To 11:59 PM (JST) on Thursday, April 9, 2026
How to Apply
Those wishing to attend should email aaa@hamster.jp within the application period.
Subject Line: Application for Event Admission
Body of the email: Nickname
Application Period: From 12:00 AM (JST) on Friday, March 27, 2026 To 11:59 PM (JST) on Thursday, April 9, 2026
- On the day of the event, you will be provided with an event-exclusive name badge with a neck strap. The nickname you provide via email will be printed on the badge. You may choose any nickname, but please refrain from using emojis or any content that is offensive, inappropriate, or violates public order or morals.
- Each person may submit only one application. Please refrain from submitting multiple applications using different email addresses. If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, a lottery may be held.
“Arcade Archives Awards” 2016 & 2025 Titles Voting Begins!
Voting for the “Arcade Archives Awards” will begin at 12:00 AM (JST) on March 27.
From the Arcade Archives titles released in 2016 and 2025, please tell us your top three favorite
titles for each year.
How to Vote
From the 18 titles released in 2016 and the 52 titles released in 2025, please select your top three favorite titles for each year and cast your vote via the voting page on Famitsu.com.
* English instructions are provided after each Japanese section.
- Voting period: From 12:00 AM (JST) on Friday, March 27, 2026
To 11:59 PM (JST) on Thursday, April 16, 2026
The contents of this news release are as of the time of publication.