Zaparoo Core v2.7.1 focuses on stability and smoother NFC writing

Wizzo has released Zaparoo Core v2.7.1, a small update designed to smooth out some issues discovered after the big 2.7.0 launch. On Batocera, the virtual controller caused trouble with some emulators, so it’s now turned off by default. If you still want it, you can switch it back on. There’s also a temporary workaround where […]

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8BitDo Reveals Limited Edition 8BitDo 64 Controllers for Analogue 3D

We literally just published an article about Analogue announcing their own Funtastic colorways for the Analogue 3D, and only minutes later 8BitDo followed up with a surprise of their own. The company has revealed a full line of limited edition 8BitDo 64 controllers designed specifically for the Analogue 3D, all styled after the classic Funtastic […]

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Star Fox 64 Dreamcast Port, Now Available!

The fan-made Dreamcast port of Star Fox 64 by jnmartin84 is now available, following the development progress we covered earlier this year. The project does not include any game data, and users must build the Dreamcast version themselves using their own legally obtained N64 ROM. This release is designed specifically for real Dreamcast hardware. Emulator […]

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Metalgun Slinger Receives a New, Fully Retranslated English Patch

Metalgun Slinger, the 2002 Game Boy Advance action platformer from Open Sesame and Atmark, has received a brand new English retranslation patch. The game never left Japan, but over the years it picked up a small following thanks to its stylish Western setting and a combat system built around chaining projectile shots with slick acrobatic […]

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Viewpoint 2064 Translation Patch Released

A new fan translation patch has arrived for Viewpoint 2064, the unreleased Nintendo 64 sequel to Sammy Corp’s Neo Geo shooter. Developed by Sammy and Racdym, the game switches the original’s isometric 2D look for a fully 3D presentation, while still restricting movement to a horizontal 2D plane. A lock-on system lets players target enemies […]

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Zaparoo App v1.9.1 Rolls Out With Full Core v2.7.0 Support

The Zaparoo App has been updated to v1.9.1 on both iOS and Android, lining up perfectly with Core v2.7.0. This release focuses on smoother navigation, better tagging, and a more polished overall feel. The biggest change is the fully upgraded search system. Infinite scrolling, proper tag filtering, cleaner titles, and recent search history make browsing […]

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Picross S Brings Capcom and SNK Classics to Nintendo Switch

Jupiter is expanding its long-running Picross S lineup with not one but two retro-themed releases, celebrating some of the biggest names in arcade gaming. Picross S Capcom Classics Edition and Picross S SNK Classics and NEOGEO Edition arrive simultaneously, each packed with puzzles based on iconic characters and series from gaming history. Both titles follow […]

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Splatterworld English Translation Released

Aeon Genesis has released an English translation for Splatterworld, an obscure and previously unreleased prototype connected to Namco’s Splatterhouse series. The game is a quirky RPG spinoff in the style of Wanpaku Graffiti, mixing cute visuals with playful horror themes. Originally developed for the Famicom in 1993, it was never commercially released and only surfaced […]

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Alleys of Anime 2 Brings Fan Favorite Anime Heroes Into Streets of Rage 2

A new fan made Genesis ROM hack, Alleys of Anime 2, has been released, replacing the original Streets of Rage 2 roster with four iconic anime characters. The hack blends classic beat em up gameplay with a crossover lineup pulled from some of the most popular series of the 90s. Players can fight through the […]

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