For the first time, the Super Famicom-exclusive fighter Battle Master: Kyūkyoku no Senshi-tachi is fully playable in English. Originally released in 1993, Battle Master features fast-paced combat, dash attacks, and air blocks—earning comparisons to Street Fighter II. Despite solid mechanics, it was never released outside Japan and remained untranslated until now. The Patch Released on […]
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Mario Kart 64 Amped Up, the ambitious fan-made overhaul by Litronom, has just received a hotfix update bringing it to version 3.01. This follow-up patch addresses several issues reported by players after the major v3.0 release and is highly recommended for anyone encountering bugs or crashes. Key Fixes in v3.01 Adjustments and Improvements Recommendation Players […]
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A Creative SNES Title Joins the Library Mario Paint, originally released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, has been added to the SNES library on Nintendo Switch Online. The title is available to all users with a base NSO subscription—no Expansion Pack is required. Joy-Con 2 as a Mouse This release includes support for Joy-Con […]
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Mushroom Kingdom Fusion, one of the most ambitious fan-made crossover platformers, has received its latest update: Version 0.92. This long-running project brings together characters, worlds, and gameplay elements from dozens of franchises, including Super Mario, Mega Man, Sonic the Hedgehog, Contra, Castlevania, and many more. The result is a chaotic yet carefully designed experience where […]
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Super Mario Meltdown is an ambitious Super Mario 64 ROM hack made by Ri2dlox featuring 60 Power Stars across more than 30 uniquely crafted maps. This fan-made adventure sets Mario on a mission to stop a menacing Bowser, who’s trying to open evil portals throughout the Mushroom Kingdom using the power of the Stars. With […]
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Mario Kart: Double Dash!! RTGP (Retro Track Grand Prix) is an ambitious fan-made mod that injects classic Mario Kart tracks into the iconic GameCube title. It aims to revive circuits from games like Super Mario Kart (SNES), Mario Kart 64 (N64), and Mario Kart: Super Circuit (GBA), all while retaining the unique two-rider mechanic that […]
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RetroBat 7.3 was officially released on July 27, 2025, and introduces one of the most feature-rich updates to date. Key highlights include major emulator core updates, expanded support for Windows-based games, and improved controller configuration options. New Systems and Game Services Support has been added for Chihiro (via both old and new CXBX), Triforce, and […]
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In a livestream broadcast on youtube earlier today, AYANEO officially unveiled the AYANEO Pocket DS, a clamshell-style handheld that the company is calling the world’s first flip dual-screen Android gaming device. Designed for retro dual-screen enthusiasts and geek gamers, the Pocket DS is a clear homage to the Nintendo DS era but with modern internals […]
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On the 26th anniversary of M.U.G.E.N’s original release, legendary creator Violin Ken took to X to reflect on the engine’s journey and tease his most ambitious project yet. With that message, he shared a sneak peek of Street Fighter 6 Leon, a custom character built from scratch using original gameplay mechanics inspired by Capcom’s newest […]
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When people talk about retro Japanese computers, names like the MSX and PC-98 often dominate the conversation. But there’s one system that deserves far more attention the Sharp X68000. Originally released in 1987, the X68000 was a powerhouse for its time, boasting hardware specs that rivaled arcade machines. Nowadays thanks to MiSTer FPGA, this once […]
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