Arrives digitally for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation® platforms on June 18th
Hong Kong – June 11, 2026 – Just in time for the start of the World Cup, Eastasiasoft Limited has announced today that arcade-style football (or soccer) game Beat the Champions will launch for PS4™, PS5™ and Nintendo Switch on June 18th in Japan and Asia.
Beat the Champions is the officially licensed arcade football game from the Argentine Football Association, celebrating the deep history and greatest legends of Argentina’s National Team. Icons such as Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Mario Kempes, Ubaldo Fillol, Ángel Di María, Gabriel Batistuta, Emiliano Martínez and Julián Álvarez, among many others, take the field in a fast-paced, no-fouls arcade experience powered by special abilities. In Beat the Champions, players can relive Argentina’s greatest squads and simulate the biggest international matchups.
Originally developed by Purple Play in cooperation with Whiteboard Games, Beat the Champions will be published by Eastasiasoft Limited in Japan and Asia. Digital pricing is set at US$19.99 (or local equivalent) and 2500 JPY for Japan. For a limited time, a 10% launch discount will be available for select platforms.
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About Beat the Champions
Beat the Champions is arcade football pushed to the extreme! Face legendary players in explosive matches full of rhythm, skill, and special abilities. Charge up and unleash your powers, control the pitch with precise movements, and make split-second decisions. Timing changes everything! Outside the box, there are no fouls, creating constant action, riskier confrontations near the goal and decisive moments that can change the match in an instant.
Every game is dynamic and unpredictable, whether in quick matches or tournaments. Plus, you can choose from historic Argentina National Team squads thanks to the official license of the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Score goals and make incredible plays with Messi, Maradona, Batistuta and many other Albiceleste legends!
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About eastasiasoft
Eastasiasoft Limited is an independent, Hong Kong–based developer and publisher of interactive entertainment specializing in video games and related media. Founded in 2007, eastasiasoft has published a diverse variety of titles in digital and physical format. Eastasiasoft is a licensed PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One publisher. Some of eastasiasoft’s previously licensed and published games are Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~, Mugen Souls Z, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, Xuan Yuan Sword 7, Empire of Angels IV, Seven Pirates H, Moero Crystal H, Trigger Witch, Rainbow Skies, Rainbow Moon, and the Söldner-X franchise.
About Purple Play
Purple Play is a publishing label focused on boosting independent game development across PC and consoles, building on over 15 years of experience from its parent company, Purple Tree. Its portfolio includes titles such as Baki Hanma: Blood Arena, Thunder Ray, and Golazo.
About Whiteboard Games
Whiteboard Games is an Argentine game development studio focused on creating games with full creative freedom—built by players, for players. The studio emphasizes strong concepts, high-quality art and production values, advanced gameplay systems, and a global market approach.
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