After nearly two years of admiration within the retro gaming community, the PS1-styled horror fan game Twin Peaks: Into the Night has officially been shut down. On July 17, 2025, the developers BlueRoseTeam announced that they received a takedown notice from rights-holder Paramount, resulting in the removal of the demo and the indefinite halt of […]
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A Contest That Encourages Creativity Each year, SMW Central’s 24-Hour Level Design Contest pushes ROM hackers to build something from scratch in just one day. The 2025 edition brought some wild entries, but one hack immediately stood out for its bizarre concept and unexpected charm. You Don’t Play as Mario In You Are Just a […]
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The Ship of Harkinian, the PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, has just received a trio of updates in quick succession. Versions 9.0.3, 9.0.4, and 9.0.5 named Blair Delta, Blair Echo, and Blair Foxtrot respectively bring a mix of new features, randomizer enhancements, and crucial bug fixes. Here’s a breakdown of […]
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DuckStation, a popular PlayStation emulator, allows players to experience classic games with enhanced visuals. Metal Gear Solid, originally released in 240p, can be upscaled and modified for modern displays. Vanilla Experience The game was first played in its original resolution of 240p without enhancements. This version preserves the authentic look and feel of the original […]
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Atari and Digital Eclipse have announced a new downloadable content (DLC) expansion for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration titled The Namco Legendary Pack, which was revealed on July 21, 2025. This addition brings several classic Namco games to the compilation, along with historical content about their development. Classic Games Included The Namco Legendary Pack will […]
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In a recent post on X, Dreamcast developer Falco Girgis (@falco_girgis) shared a promising update on the ongoing fan project to bring Mario Kart 64 to the Sega Dreamcast. The post reads: “WHOOO! After another week of intense bugfixing and performance gainz, jnmartin is preparing for the initial release.” This message marks a significant milestone […]
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To mark the 45th anniversary of Pac‑Man, Atari and Bandai Namco have collaborated on a limited edition of the Atari 2600+ console. This version includes themed hardware and a special game cartridge, aiming to commemorate the enduring popularity of Pac‑Man while offering compatibility with modern displays. Console Features and Specifications The Pac‑Man Atari 2600+ Anniversary […]
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Originally released in Japan for the Sega Mega Drive in 1990, Assault Suit Leynos was later brought to the West under the title Target Earth, but with significant changes. Now, a newly released fan retranslation sets out to restore everything that was lost. What Was Changed in the Original Localization? The Western release of Target […]
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Mega Man 7 on the Super Nintendo holds a unique place in the Blue Bomber’s history. As the first classic Mega Man title on a 16-bit console, it was both a bold step forward and a divisive entry for fans. While some appreciated its upgraded graphics, darker tone, and memorable music, others criticized its larger […]
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For fans of the original Donkey Kong Country series on the SNES and the iconic arcade cabinet, Donkey Kong Bananza offers a fresh 3D platforming experience that blends nostalgia with modern design. A New Look and Feel Bananza features smooth, colorful 3D environments and detailed character models. While it presents a different visual style from […]
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