Pokémon: Sour Crystal – A Quality of Life Take on Pokémon Crystal Gets New Update

Pokémon: Sour Crystal, created by SourApple, aims to refine and enhance the original Pokémon Crystal experience while staying true to the classic Gen 2 feel that many players know and love. This updated build, now at version 5.5a, brings a wealth of improvements and tweaks designed to make the journey through Johto smoother and more […]

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MiSTer FPGA Main Update Brings TG-16 CD+G Support and More

A fresh MiSTer Main update has dropped, bringing some exciting improvements across multiple cores and system-level features. Among the highlights is support for TG-16 CD+G, thanks to the work of David Shadoff. A dedicated TG16 core update is expected to roll out tomorrow to fully enable CD+G playback. This update doesn’t stop there. The PCE-CD […]

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Looking Back: Crash Bandicoot – A Technical Marvel on the PlayStation

Retro gaming is more than nostalgia, it’s history, innovation, and sometimes pure weirdness. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new series here on Metal Game Solid called “Looking Back.” In this series, we’ll revisit games that left their mark, whether they were technical powerhouses, cult classics, or just plain bizarre. From titles that pushed […]

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Final Fantasy Legend 1 DX – Full Color Upgrade Released

A brand-new hack for the original Final Fantasy Legend on Game Boy has just dropped. Titled Final Fantasy Legend 1 DX, this version brings full color support to the classic RPG along with several bug fixes to improve the overall experience. Released by Adam on August 27, 2025, this version lets fans revisit the original […]

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Clock Tower for WonderSwan Gets English Fan Patch

Fans of the Clock Tower series have something new to celebrate. The WonderSwan version of Clock Tower has just received its first full English fan patch, thanks to the efforts of BobSchneeder45 and the Team C.U.T.S. community. This patch (Version 1.1) brings the handheld adaptation of the horror classic to a wider audience, offering English […]

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Escape 2049 – New Sega Mega Drive Indie Game in Development

OrionSoft has revealed their latest project, Escape 2049, a brand-new indie game in development for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. The first screenshot showcases a side-scrolling action game with detailed pixel art, a sci-fi setting, and plenty of retro charm. The game is still a work in progress, with more updates expected in the […]

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Nakoruru: Ano Hito Kara no Okurimono – English Patch Released for Dreamcast

Dreamcast fans can finally enjoy Nakoruru: Ano Hito Kara no Okurimono (The Gift She Gave Me) in English, thanks to a new patch by Derek Pascarella. Released in Japan in 2002, this visual novel spins a heartfelt story of Nakoruru’s return to her village, offering a very different experience from the usual Samurai Shodown fighting […]

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Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Dragon Ball Densetsu – English Translation Patch for Sega Saturn Released

After more than two years of work, an English fan translation of Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Dragon Ball Densetsu, known in the West as Dragon Ball Z: The Legend — has been released for the Sega Saturn. Created by wonder-inc, the patch translates the European French version of the game into English, essentially recreating the […]

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