{"rewrite":{"id":"r_d1d252c6f2f3a1b7c6e52259","clusterId":"c_54e880a77c973999e7cc55f9","slug":"konami-s-the-hustler-joins-arcade-archives-on-june-11","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Konami's The Hustler Joins Arcade Archives on June 11","summary":"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.","whyItMatters":"The simultaneous release on five platforms, including the new Nintendo Switch 2, and the discount for cross-gen owners, shows Hamster treating a 1987 billiard game as a launch-era title for current and next-generation hardware.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe game is a re-release of a 1987 Konami arcade title. Hamster Corporation, which produces the Arcade Archives series, is handling the port. The company\u0026#39;s president is Rin Hamada. The Arcade Archives series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing classic arcade games.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Arcade Archives 2 version includes three modes beyond the new Time Attack Mode: Original Mode, High Score Mode, and Caravan Mode. Time Attack Mode does not depend on score; it is a mode to compete on how quickly a player can clear the game. The VRR support in the Arcade Archives 2 version allows behavior closer to the original arcade hardware.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamster\u0026#39;s official program \u0026#34;Arcade Archiver\u0026#34; streams live on YouTube weekly. The June 11 \u0026#34;The Hustler Special\u0026#34; episode is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM. The program includes game introductions and development talks with developers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe press release from Hamster states the game \u0026#34;can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages.\u0026#34; The copyright line reads \u0026#34;©Konami Digital Entertainment Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Corporation.\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Konami's 1987 billiard game The Hustler hits Arcade Archives on June 11 across Switch, PS4, Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Owners of the base version get the next-gen port for 330 yen.","twitterPost":"The Hustler, a 1987 Konami billiard game, is getting a full Arcade Archives release on June 11. The Arcade Archives 2 version adds Time Attack Mode and VRR support.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Hamster is releasing Konami's 1987 billiard game The Hustler across five platforms on June 11. 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