Frontier Force Developer is Working on New SEGA Master System Game and You Can Try the Demo Out Right Now

We love new games for our old systems, so when Frontier Force was released earlier this year by Badcomputer for the SEGA SMS, it was very well received by the community, and for good reason, the game played really well and looked great too. Great enemy attack patterns and even better boss fights. All whilst […]

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Sources for MiSTer, Analogue Pocket, FPGA, Random & Retro Gaming News (ep157)

00:00 intro 01:48 Star Force & Baluba-Louk No Densetsu MiSTer https://github.com/madoov/MiSTer-StarForce 03:42 PAPRIUM MiSTer and EverDrive Support https://github.com/krikzz/mega-ppm 05:46 HandHeld MiSTer 06:38 SNES Rumble Core MiSTer https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/SNES_MiSTer/pull/419 Discord Link 09:10 SNES ROM Hack Friendly Core MiSTer https://misterfpga.org/viewtopic.php?p=99691 10:24 Saturn and ST-V update MiSTer Discord Link 11:21 Atari Jaguar Core Updated MiSTer Discord Link 12:20 Star […]

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Ymir v0.1.6 – New Milestone for Sega Saturn Emulation

Ymir, a new open-source Sega Saturn emulator by StrikerX3, has released its latest update: version 0.1.6, bringing major improvements in compatibility and performance. Launched in 2025, Ymir focuses on speed, usability, and accuracy—especially for retro gamers using modern PCs or handhelds. The new version introduces: While still early in development, Ymir is gaining attention for […]

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The Iconic GiGO Akihabara Arcade Building 1 Set to Close After 33 Years

One of Akihabara’s most iconic arcades, GiGO Akihabara Building 1, will officially close on August 31, 2025, ending a 33-year run in the heart of Tokyo’s gaming district. From Sega to GiGO Originally opened in 1992 as Hi-Tech Land Sega Shintoku, the venue later became Club Sega and eventually rebranded as GiGO in 2022, following […]

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Fallout: Bakersfield – Fallout 1 Reimagined as a Retro FPS

Fallout: Bakersfield is a fan-made total conversion mod that reimagines the Necropolis area from Fallout 1 as a first-person shooter using the GZDoom engine. The project is developed by Alexander “Red888guns” Berezin, who publishes under the YouTube alias Saur X. Gameplay Features Players explore Bakersfield as a Vault Dweller, using classic Fallout-inspired weapons like the […]

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Shotguns, Ninja’s and Burning Trucks | Fallen City Brawl | Has It Going On

Fallen City Brawl is an upcoming brawler for the PC, which will be available on Steam and GOG. This one grabbed my eye, as I like the art direction, and the character animation reminds me of the earlier King of Fighters games. There is a demo available for this on the Steam page which I […]

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Paramount Shuts Down PS1-Style Twin Peaks Horror Game

After nearly two years of admiration within the retro gaming community, the PS1-styled horror fan game Twin Peaks: Into the Night has officially been shut down. On July 17, 2025, the developers BlueRoseTeam announced that they received a takedown notice from rights-holder Paramount, resulting in the removal of the demo and the indefinite halt of […]

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You Are Just a Blue Switch, The Strangest Mario ROM Hack of 2025

A Contest That Encourages Creativity Each year, SMW Central’s 24-Hour Level Design Contest pushes ROM hackers to build something from scratch in just one day. The 2025 edition brought some wild entries, but one hack immediately stood out for its bizarre concept and unexpected charm. You Don’t Play as Mario In You Are Just a […]

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