Banjo: Recompiled has been quietly released, delivering a native recompiled PC version of Banjo-Kazooie for Windows, Linux, and macOS. With no long buildup or formal announcement, the project effectively shadow dropped, immediately making prebuilt binaries and source code available to the public. Unlike traditional emulation, Banjo: Recompiled uses static N64 recompilation, resulting in a native […]
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Developer Axanery has resurfaced with an update on a long-running project called Gateway Sonic, a framework aimed at making it easier to create fully standalone classic Sonic fangames. According to the developer, the project has been in active development for around three years and is intended to provide creators with a solid foundation for building […]
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Zaparoo Core v2.9.0 is now available, delivering a solid mix of usability improvements, platform integrations, and reliability fixes. This release focuses on polishing everyday use while expanding support for popular frontends and setups. One of the biggest changes is a revamped TUI, now featuring theme support, an on-screen keyboard, and clearer settings navigation. Kodi integration […]
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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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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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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 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 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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If you’ve been following my NFC projects for a while, you might remember that I originally shared my NFC card templates as layered PSD files. That worked fine at the time, but over the years it became pretty clear that not everyone wants to deal with complex design files just to make a simple NFC […]
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Falco Girgis has shared a new update showing Sonic Mania Plus running with fully working audio on real Sega Dreamcast hardware. In a short hardware capture posted on social media, Girgis demonstrates the latest build running directly on an actual Dreamcast, confirming that music and sound effects are now functional. Audio support is a major […]
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