Create your very own original game in “Console Archives Dezaemon,” released on February 19, 2026, and share your gameplay video with us on X or Instagram!
4 outstanding creations will be selected from the submitted posts and showcased on the official Console Archives website! Plus, the winning entries will be featured on Arcade Archiver* (HAMSTER‘s official YouTube live program), giving your work even more time in the spotlight! *The program is available in Japanese only, but you can enjoy it using YouTube’s auto-translate feature.
Please check the application details below and post your work on X or Instagram to enter!
Application Period
February 26, 2026 – May 31, 2026, 7:59 AM (PT)
Results Announcement
Winning entries will be announced on the official Console Archives website. They will also be featured on Arcade Archiver (HAMSTER‘s official YouTube live program), which will air in June!
How to Enter (X)
Purchase Console Archives Dezaemon, follow HAMSTER’s official X account, capture a video of your original game created in the game, and share it with the hashtag #CSADezaemonContest along with the title of your creation. (The video can be recorded on a smartphone or other device, as long as it clearly shows the content of the original game you created.)
How to Enter (Instagram)
Purchase Console Archives Dezaemon, follow HAMSTER’s official Instagram account, capture a video of your original game created in the game, and share it on your Instagram account along with the title of your creation. ・Your account must be set to public. ・Your submission may be either a post or a Reel. ・Please tag HAMSTER’s official Instagram account in your post. ・Include the hashtag #CSADezaemonContest in the caption. (The video can be recorded on a smartphone or other device, as long as it clearly shows the content of the original game you created.)
Overview of the Awards
Grand Prize (1 winner) Excellence Award (2 winners) Special Award (1 winner)
*The judging process will be conducted fairly and thoroughly by the HAMSTER development team.
Submission Guidelines & Notes
・Only original games created in Console Archives Dezaemon are eligible for the contest. ・Submissions that use existing characters, brands, or replicate existing games will be excluded from judging. ・Please ensure your post includes the hashtag #CSADezaemonContest, or it will not be considered for judging. ・You may submit multiple entries during the application period; however, each user can receive an award only once. ・There are no restrictions on the video length. You may also trim or edit the footage as needed for your intended use. ・When awarding, the winner’s X or Instagram username at the time of selection and the submitted video may be featured on the official Console Archives website and on Arcade Archiver. Please be aware of this in advance. ・No cash prizes or physical rewards will be given.
Console Archives Dezaemon
A pro-grade game construction tool!
“Dezaemon” was released by ATHENA in 1991 for an 8-bit home console. It is a game creation tool that allows you to produce your very own original shooting game. You can design characters and backgrounds using pixel art, compose music with an 8-bit sound engine, and create a wide variety of enemy patterns by adjusting various parameters!
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