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Lost Mobile Game “Biohazard: The Episodes” from the Resident Evil Series Recovered

22 October 202522 October 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

A long-missing Japanese-mobile installment of the Resident Evil (Biohazard) franchise, titled Biohazard: The Episodes, has been unexpectedly recovered by preservationists. The feature-phone game had been considered lost to time, but a working build was recently extracted and made playable. While the recovered version appears largely intact, some unlocked characters and extra content remain missing, hinting […]

DOSBox-Pure Standalone Released for Windows, macOS, and Linux

22 October 202522 October 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

After years of being tied to RetroArch, DOSBox-Pure is now available as a standalone emulator, bringing its user-friendly approach to DOS gaming directly to desktop systems. The new release, called DOSBox-Pure Unleashed, can be downloaded for free on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version keeps everything that made the RetroArch core popular—automatic mounting, save states, […]

Spindle Review – Death, a Pig, and a Journey Between Worlds

22 October 202522 October 2025Anime0t4ku1 Comment

Disclosure: I was provided with a review copy of this game, All opinions in this review are my own and have not been influenced or altered in any way by the developers. When I first saw Spindle, I expected a charming indie throwback with some light adventure gameplay. What I didn’t expect was how much […]

Astro Climber for Sega Master System Now Available for Free

22 October 202522 October 2025Anime0t4ku1 Comment

Developer BadComputer has released his new homebrew game Astro Climber—a vertically-scrolling arcade action platformer for the Sega Master System / Mark III—with full public download access. The game, launched on 20 October 2025, was created to mark the 40th anniversary of the Mark III’s original launch in Japan. It features 32 stages, a grapple-hook mechanic, […]

Altered Beast 2 Alpha 4 Released for Mega Drive

21 October 202521 October 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

The fan-made sequel Altered Beast 2 – The Seven Depths of Hell has reached Alpha 4, now available on itch.io. Created by developer Fabiano Ferreira (fabianodigital), this ambitious project continues to expand the classic Sega series on real Mega Drive hardware. The new build, released on October 18, 2025, refines gameplay, adds new animations, and […]

Mad Stalker: Full Metal Forth Receives Control Improvement Patch

19 October 202519 October 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

A new gameplay patch for Mad Stalker: Full Metal Forth on the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis has been released, addressing one of the game’s biggest annoyances — its clunky control scheme. Created by Mengze-L, this update finally makes full use of the Genesis’ three-button layout, allowing smoother combat and more intuitive guarding. Originally developed […]

8BitDo Celebrates 40 Years of the NES with Retro-Inspired Peripherals

19 October 202519 October 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System, 8BitDo has unveiled a limited-edition “NES40” collection featuring three premium devices: a wireless controller, a mechanical keyboard, and a compact Bluetooth speaker — all styled after Nintendo’s iconic grey-and-red aesthetic. The highlight is the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller – NES 40th Edition, limited to just […]

Affordable PS1 Memory Cards Revealed for SuperStation

19 October 202519 October 2025Anime0t4ku2 Comments

Taki Udon has shared a first look at new PS1 memory card prototypes designed for the upcoming SuperStation. Priced at around $10 each, these cards are fully functional and already performing well in testing. The designs feature a sleek modern look with small LCD screens and come in multiple translucent colors, echoing the classic PlayStation […]

Zaparoo Will Soon Use Smart Game Matching

19 October 202519 October 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

Wizzo has shared a new technical update on Zaparoo, focusing on solving one of the project’s biggest challenges yet — making NFC cards launch the same game reliably across different devices. Previous versions relied on file paths, which often broke when files were renamed or moved. After years of testing different approaches, including filename “slug” […]

SGB2-Pokemon-Suite Adds Pokémon borders to Super Game Boy 2

17 October 202517 October 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

A new fan project called SGB2-Pokemon-Suite gives the Japanese Super Game Boy 2 a colorful Pokémon makeover. By applying a simple BPS patch to the Super Game Boy 2 (Japan).sfc ROM, you can replace the default borders and icons with Pokémon-themed artwork inspired by the first two generations of games. The project features both new […]