A3D Manager: A Comprehensive Tool for Analogue 3D Customization

A3D Manager is an unofficial, open-source companion application designed specifically for the Analogue 3D, a modern reimagining of the Nintendo 64. Developed by GitHub user TheLeggett, the project serves as a desktop utility that allows users to fine-tune their gaming experience by managing cartridge metadata, artwork, and hardware settings directly on their SD card. It […]

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Xeno Crisis Gets New Physical Releases on PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, and PS4

Bitmap Bureau has announced that Xeno Crisis is receiving a new wave of physical releases across modern platforms. The twin-stick shooter will be getting a standalone physical release on PlayStation 5, alongside its first-ever physical edition on Xbox Series X. In addition, the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions are also set to receive physical […]

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Ecco the Dolphin Remasters and Revival on the Horizon

The classic Ecco the Dolphin series is set to return in remastered form, with the original 1992 game and its 1994 sequel Ecco: The Tides of Time both confirmed for remasters. These are being overseen by series creator Ed Annunziata together with much of the original team, and development is underway though specific platforms and […]

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RetroFighters BattleDock Adds GameCube Controller Ports to Switch2 Dock

The BattleDock from Retro Fighters is an add-on that physically slides onto the official Nintendo Switch2 dock. It doesn’t replace the dock or connect as a separate unit, instead it attaches directly to it and connects over USB-C to extend its functionality. Once attached, the BattleDock adds four wired GameCube controller ports to the existing […]

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Joypad OS, Open-Source Controller Firmware That Bridges Retro and Modern Worlds

Joypad OS is an open-source controller firmware platform built around a simple but powerful idea, gamers should be able to use whatever controller they want, wherever they want. The project, formerly known as USBRetro, is being developed in the open by Robert Dale Smith, who recently summed it up perfectly in a X post calling […]

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Ghostship – A New Super Mario 64 PC Port

Ghostship feels like a clear response to the earlier Super Mario 64 PC ports rather than a replacement of them. Those previous builds were impressive in their own right and proved that a native PC version of Super Mario 64 was not only possible but surprisingly flexible, especially once mods, widescreen support, and higher framerates […]

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Flying Shark: The 1987 Arcade Brutalizer Arrives on FPGA

The legendary vertical shoot-’em-up (shmup) Flying Shark has officially made its way to modern FPGA hardware. Developed by the Coin-Op Collection, the game is now available as a core for both the MiSTer FPGA and the Analogue Pocket. For enthusiasts of the genre, this release brings one of Toaplan’s most influential and punishing titles to […]

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MiSTer FPGA: Major Update for Philips CD-i Core

The Philips CD-i core for the MiSTer FPGA platform has received a significant update, focusing heavily on the Digital Video Cartridge (DVC) functionality and input versatility. These improvements address long-standing playback issues and expand the hardware’s capabilities, bringing the core closer to hardware parity with the original multimedia machine. Enhanced Video Playback (FMV) The Digital […]

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PCN – Weekly News Video Ep182 + Source List

00:55 X-Men, Run & Gun, Premier Soccer Fixes MiSTer, Analogue Pocket & More 02:21 Caliber 50 MiSTer, Analogue Pocket & More 02:54 NEO-GEO Pocket + Color MiSTer & Analogue Pocket 04:33 CPS1 and CPS2 Fixes MiSTer, Analogue Pocket & More 05:38 CPS3 MiSTer & More 07:27 Flying Shark MiSTer & Analogue pocket 08:07 Raki Update […]

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