Satoshi Hamada, CEO of Hamster, Leads Arcade Game Preservation Effort

Satoshi Hamada Hamster arcade game restoration classic video games modern consoles

Hamster is a Japanese company that meticulously recreates and restores classic arcade games for modern consoles. Its catalogue includes well‑known titles such as Ridge Racer, Gradius and Bubble Bobble, as well as obscure releases like Blandia and Koutetsu Yousai Strahl. The firm describes its work as a cultural mission to prevent these games from disappearing.

CEO Satoshi Hamada first encountered arcade gaming with Taito’s Space Invaders in 1978 while in third grade. After working for a publisher of contemporary video games, he joined Hamster and now devotes his career to preserving arcade history. The interview, conducted by Gamereactor – the first Western outlet to sit down with Hamada – explored his personal journey, the company’s restoration approach, and what classic arcade experiences can teach today’s players and developers.

Entities

Gradius · Hamster · Ridge Racer · Satoshi Hamada · Space Invaders

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] Hamada says he is happy to dedicate his work to preserving arcade games. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.it · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.es
[● 4 SOURCES] Hamster specializes in recreating and restoring old arcade games for modern consoles. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.it · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.es
[● 4 SOURCES] The interview with Hamada was conducted by Gamereactor, the first Western media outlet to sit with him. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.it · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.es
[● 4 SOURCES] Hamster describes its work as a cultural mission to preserve arcade games that might otherwise be lost. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.it · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.es
[● 4 SOURCES] Before joining Hamster, Hamada worked at a company that published modern video games. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.it · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.es
[● 4 SOURCES] Satoshi Hamada first played Space Invaders in 1978 while in third grade. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.it · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.es
[● 4 SOURCES] Hamster releases titles including Ridge Racer, Gradius, Bubble Bobble, Blandia and Koutetsu Yousai Strahl. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.it · www.gamereactor.pl · www.gamereactor.es

Sources

Hamsterinterview: We spreken met de redder en beschermer van arcadespellen [www.gamereactor.nl]

about 2 months ago

Wywiad z Hamsterem: Rozmawiamy z wybawcą i strażnikiem gier arcade [www.gamereactor.pl]

about 2 months ago

Intervista a Hamster: Parliamo con il salvatore e guardiano dei giochi arcade [www.gamereactor.it]

about 2 months ago

Hablamos de preservación del videojuego, de clásicos atemporales y del futuro de la industria con Satoshi Hamada, CEO de Hamster [www.gamereactor.es]

about 2 months ago