Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event Announced!
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.
The Arcade Archives series’ streak of weekly new releases on the Nintendo eShop since March 3, 2017, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
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.
The event will feature the 3rd Arcade Archives Awards ceremony and an ACA concert by the New Japan BGM Philharmonic Orchestra.
Event Information
Title Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event Date & Time May 23, 2026 (Saturday)
Doors Open: 3:00 PM (scheduled)
Event Starts: 4:00 PM (scheduled)
Event Ends: 7:00 PM (scheduled)Venue Tamagawa Seseragi Hall (Tokyo/Setagaya)
【Google Maps】Contents 🏆The 3rd Arcade Archives Awards Ceremony
🎶ACA Concert by the New Japan BGM Philharmonic OrchestraGuests MC: Minako Nagai 🔗Instagram
Performer: Game Comedian Fujita 🔗X
Performer: Danshoku Dieno 🔗X
Orchestra Conductor: Yuusuke Ichihara
Orchestra: New Japan BGM Philharmonic Orchestra 🔗XHow to Apply Free Admission by Invitation [advance email registration required]
Those wishing to attend 📧 should email [aaa@hamster.jp] within the application period.
Subject Line: Application for Event Admission
Body of the email: Nickname
* 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.
* Please refrain from applying for resale purposes.
* 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.Application Period From 12:00 AM (JST) on Friday, March 27, 2026
To 11:59 PM (JST) on Thursday, April 9, 2026Live Stream “Arcade Archives 12th Anniversary Event & The 3rd Arcade Archives Awards Ceremony Special!” is scheduled to be live-streamed on YouTube Live
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