A new version of the popular Game Boy emulator VisualBoyAdvance-M has been released. Version 2.2.1, published on July 19, 2025, delivers a set of technical improvements aimed at better stability and usability. What’s New Among the most notable changes is support for TAR, .xz, and .bz2 compressed ROM files. This means users can now load […]
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A full English fan translation of Ultraman 2: Shutsugeki Katoku Tai (Science Patrol Deploys) for the Famicom Disk System has been released. Originally launched exclusively in Japan, the game is now fully playable in English thanks to the efforts of the fan translation community. About the Game Ultraman 2 is a sequel to the original […]
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Infidelity (@infidelity_nes), the famous NES‑to‑SNES rom‑hacker, has officially revealed the three titles he’ll be porting to SNES hardware later in 2025: Super C, Contra Force, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The announcement also mentions that he is revisiting one of his earlier ports to improve it further. Infidelity’s Background Infidelity has been active in the ROM hacking […]
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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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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 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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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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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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The Ship of Harkinian, the PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, has just received a trio of updates in quick succession. Versions 9.0.3, 9.0.4, and 9.0.5 named Blair Delta, Blair Echo, and Blair Foxtrot respectively bring a mix of new features, randomizer enhancements, and crucial bug fixes. Here’s a breakdown of […]
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DuckStation, a popular PlayStation emulator, allows players to experience classic games with enhanced visuals. Metal Gear Solid, originally released in 240p, can be upscaled and modified for modern displays. Vanilla Experience The game was first played in its original resolution of 240p without enhancements. This version preserves the authentic look and feel of the original […]
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