Tales of Destiny (PS1) – Re-Translation Patch

A new fan patch for the US release of Tales of Destiny aims to polish the original localization, fix technical bugs, and restore censored or altered content. While not a full retranslation, it keeps Michiyo Pattillo’s original English script intact, correcting translation errors, reverting arbitrary localization changes, and implementing modern Tales naming conventions. Key Features […]

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Prismidia: Spirit of the Rift Alpha – Classic Shmup Action with a Modern Bullet-Hell Twist

Chain Damage Games (a husband-and-wife team) has released a free two-stage alpha of Prismidia: Spirit of the Rift, a retro-styled vertical shmup with bullet-hell bosses and a score-chasing focus. The story follows six spirits fighting back after a rift lets alien forces invade the system, with a missing seventh spirit as the hook for the […]

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Earthion Game Boy Color Demake Showcased

Developer Shane McCafferty (EGVroom) has shared a new Game Boy Color project showcasing a demake of Earthion. Created in just one afternoon and running on original hardware, the short clip reveals a vibrant and smooth horizontal shooter that captures the spirit of the recently released original. It isn’t something you can play yet, but it’s […]

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BedroomNinja Releases NFC Reader Shell for RetroRemake’s NFC Reader

BedroomNinja has published a 3D-printable shell for RetroRemake’s NFC Reader on MakerWorld. The compact design can be secured with four M3x6 bolts, but it also stays together without screws. It offers a simple housing solution for MiSTer Pi users who want to enclose their NFC Reader PCB. Visit BedroomNinja’s makerworld page here.

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Cubix – First-Ever 3D Platformer for ZX Spectrum Coming Soon

Developer Sergei Smirnov has announced Cubix, billed as the first-ever 3D platformer for the ZX Spectrum. The game features mind-bending labyrinths, logical puzzles, six unique levels, unique gameplay mechanics, and responsive controls — an impressive achievement for the classic 8-bit computer. Cubix is an entry in YRGB, an international retro game development competition held under […]

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Super Mario Bros. 3 Level Design Contest 2023 Compilation Released

SMW Central has released the Super Mario Bros. 3 Level Design Contest 2023 compilation, a patch for Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World on the SNES. It features 30 contest entries and extra bonus stages. The first four tiers are unlocked from the start, while Tier 5 requires four keys hidden in earlier tiers. […]

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Dragon Ball Z III Hack Makes Bosses Tougher and Adds Playable Vegeta & Trunks

A new ROM hack for Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzou Ningen on NES (Famicom), titled Killer Androids [HP+], has been released by injoon84. This gameplay-focused update increases the HP of several major bosses, including Freeza, Cooler (transformed), and Androids 19, 18, 17, and 16, making battles more challenging. Thanks to YouTuber zack86735, both Vegeta […]

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Chrono Trigger Retranslation v1.12 – A Smoother, More Faithful Script

A new version of the Chrono Trigger retranslation patch has been released, incorporating kWhazit’s updated script along with fixes for remaining issues from the older Kajar Laboratories patch. While the original retranslation aimed for literal accuracy, it often read awkwardly in English. Later addendum patches improved flow but blended multiple translations, losing some consistency. This […]

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Mario Kart 64 for Dreamcast – Now Available

A fan project has brought Mario Kart 64 to the Sega Dreamcast, using the official decompilation of the Nintendo 64 classic as its base. Built with the KallistiOS toolchain, this port runs natively on Dreamcast hardware and includes working VMU save support for both race records and time trial ghosts. The Dreamcast version retains the […]

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Pepsi Man Remake? Yahya Danboos Responds to Pepsi’s Game Tease

Following Pepsi’s tweet asking, “Should we create a Pepsi video game?”, developer Yahya Danboos replied with a bold suggestion and a slick 30-second video mock-up: “How about a Pepsi Man Remake?” The clip showcases a modern reimagining of the cult PlayStation 1 classic Pepsiman, complete with fast-paced running, environmental obstacles, and over-the-top product placement. It […]

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