A new NES ROM hack brings Metal Force into the world of Mega Man Zero, thanks to a creative reimagining by hacker Xander Max, with additional contributions from Velpachallenger, Al Vino02, and Drax01. Originally released as an unlicensed Korean NES game, Metal Force has long flown under the radar. This hack breathes new life into […]
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One of the most overlooked features of the Analogue Pocket and MiSTerFPGA is the ability to play music using classic CD-based cores. With the PC Engine CD core, and even the Saturn and PSX cores on MiSTer, you can load audio CDs and listen to them just like any other disc-based game. This guide shows […]
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A new puzzle game for the Game Boy Color, D*Fuzed, has been released by Incube8 Games. Developed in collaboration with Asobitech, who is also currently working on Terminator 2D: No Fate with Bitmap Bureau, the game puts players in control of Deef, a robot tasked with defusing bombs and navigating through turn-based puzzle stages. The […]
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Pixel Memories has teased an exciting new hardware release for Retro Gaming fans: officially licensed Zaparoo NFC readers, wrapped in striking 3D-printed artwork and designed specifically for retro enthusiasts. The post also reveals a work-in-progress arcade stick, modeled after the classic Mad Catz TE1 FightStick, and built with Zaparoo compatibility in mind. Both devices appear […]
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This is a fan-made hack of Mega Man X, created purely for fun. It explores an alternate reality where Protoman survives into the 21XX era. As a big fan of the Mega Man X series this romhack really got me excited. Overview Mega Man X1: Proto Edition is more than a character swap, it imagines […]
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The Brawler64 NSO Edition by Retro Fighters and the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller both aim to bring the Nintendo 64 controller experience into the modern era. While each takes a different design approach, they offer similar functionality and are especially well-suited for platforms like the Nintendo Switch, PC, and MiSTer FPGA. Design & Shape Comfort […]
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Mortal Kombat II: Arkade Edition is a ROM hack that overhauls the infamous NES bootleg of Mortal Kombat II. Originally a barely functional pirate port, this version makes major improvements to graphics, sound, and gameplay, bringing it closer in spirit to the arcade classic. The hack refines controls, updates sprites and backgrounds, and adds more […]
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Zaparoo just released a brand-new set of cards designed to match the MiSTer Multisystem2 (MMS2) aesthetic. These cards can be bought as a booster pack or as a starterkit packed with a ZapPad, offering users a slick new way to interact with their games. This update is a collaboration with Heber Limited and designer Tim […]
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During EVO 2025, Digital Eclipse and Atari revealed several new details about Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, including inclusion of Mortal Kombat Trilogy, release dates and the launch of physical editions. Mortal Kombat Trilogy from 1996 is now officially part of the collection. Known for combining every character and stage from the first three games, it’s […]
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MAME 0.279 was released on July 31, 2025, bringing a range of improvements focused on visual accuracy, bug fixes, and hardware emulation updates. While it doesn’t introduce major new systems, it significantly refines the experience for many existing ones. Graphics and System Improvements Bug Fixes MAME 0.279 is a stability-focused update that enhances the authenticity […]
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