Keio Flying Squadron 2 (originally Keiou Yuugekitai – Katsugeki-hen in Japan) now has two new fan patches that bring English-friendly options to the superior NTSC version of the game. An English PAL Experience, Without the Downsides One patch transforms the Japanese version into something nearly identical to the European release: full English text, English voiceovers, […]
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A new version of the English retranslation patch for Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 1: Phantasy Star Generation:1 is now available. This release (v3.01) refines the original 2012 fan translation by Kyence and Tryphon, correcting numerous script issues and improving lore accuracy with fresh, more faithful terminology. What’s New in v3.01 More Than Just a […]
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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound has launched to strong reviews across most platforms, but the Nintendo Switch version has received criticism for its technical performance. While the game is officially capped at 30 frames per second on Switch, players have reported noticeable slowdowns during intense action and visual shimmering throughout gameplay. These issues impact the game’s fast-paced […]
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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a modern revival of the legendary action series, is out now as of July 31, 2025. Developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu under license from Koei Tecmo, the game blends fast-paced, retro-inspired combat with polished visuals and refined mechanics. Players take on the role of Kenji Mozu, a young […]
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The developer of DuckStation, a popular PlayStation 1 emulator, recently shared a strongly worded message on GitHub expressing frustration with the Linux community — especially Arch Linux users. The developer is now considering removing Linux support entirely. Unofficial Arch Packages at the Center According to the post, official Linux builds were originally created to offer […]
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Taki Udon recently shared early testing results of the Super Station One reading PlayStation 1 data directly from discs with no need for prior dumping. While the results are promising, he notes that copying games to an SD card or SSD remains the preferred option, especially when it comes to random access speeds and overall […]
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The SNES has a massive library, and while the classics are often celebrated, there are plenty of games that never seem to get the attention they deserve. These are my personal picks, titles I feel are often overlooked or rarely brought up in mainstream retrospectives, but still offer something genuinely interesting, unique, or just plain […]
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Metroid: Engage Ridley is a Metroid: Zero Mission ROM hack that condenses the classic GBA experience into a fast-paced, single-map challenge. Created by justaicon, this bite-sized adventure has been available for a little while now and is steadily gaining recognition among fans. Set shortly after Metroid II, the story follows Samus as she tracks Ridley […]
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The official trailer for R‑Type Delta: HD Boosted has just dropped, confirming a Japanese release date of November 20, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. What’s New in the Boosted Edition Launch Date & Editions in Japan Why Fans Should Be Excited Global Release Still Unconfirmed So far, […]
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A full English fan translation of Waku Waku Puyo Puyo Dungeon is now available, making Compile’s quirky dungeon-crawling RPG finally accessible to non-Japanese players. Originally released for the Sega Saturn, the game is a spinoff of the popular Puyo Puyo series, blending light-hearted charm with roguelike mechanics and turn-based combat. Players explore randomly generated dungeons […]
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