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SNES Competition Cart Support Also Available on the Analogue Pocket – Download Link in the Article.

20 December 202520 December 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

Following yesterday’s coverage of SNES competition cartridges becoming playable on MiSTer FPGA after a recent core update, there is already another notable development worth highlighting. Developer Terminator2k2 has ported the updated MiSTer competition-cartridge support directly to the Analogue Pocket as a standalone core. This means cartridges like Nintendo Campus Challenge and other event-only releases can […]

Wizzo Teases Zaparoo Graphical Front-End For MiSTerFPGA

19 December 202519 December 2025Anime0t4ku4 Comments

Zaparoo developer Wizzo has teased what appears to be a graphical front end for the MiSTer FPGA, and the preview already shows more than just a technical proof of concept. Alongside mentions of native 1080p output and optimisations for CRT’s, the teaser also clearly displays game artwork, hinting at a visually driven interface rather than […]

Mega Smart Drive Is Coming Soon, Bringing True Region-Free Gaming to the Mega Drive

16 December 202516 December 2025Anime0t4ku1 Comment

CastleMania Games has teased an upcoming release with a simple but effective message, Mega Smart Drive is coming soon. While no release date has been shared yet, the tease points to an imminent arrival of this new upgrade for Sega Mega Drive and Genesis hardware. Mega Smart Drive turns an original console into a fully […]

Terminator 2D: No Fate Review – A Dual Perspective on Judgment Day

14 December 202514 December 2025Anime0t4ku1 Comment

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is more than just a classic film, it’s a cultural landmark. Translating something so iconic into a video game is no small task, especially when expectations are sky-high. For this review, Anime0t4ku and Batty teamed up to experience Terminator 2D: No Fate, each bringing their own perspective as long-time fans of […]

Review: Marvel Cosmic Invasion

13 December 202513 December 2025Anime0t4ku1 Comment

Marvel Cosmic Invasion brings together a wide range of iconic Marvel heroes in a side scrolling beat ’em up that leans heavily into classic arcade roots. Drawing inspiration from 90s brawlers, the game aims to recreate that familiar comic book chaos, mixing larger than life characters, colorful stages, and over the top action designed for […]

The SuperSEGA FPGA Saga Comes to an End

13 December 202513 December 2025Anime0t4ku2 Comments

An Ambitious Vision That Raised Immediate Questions The long running SuperSEGA FPGA console saga has officially come to a close. After years of bold promises, shifting explanations, and growing skepticism, the project has ended without ever delivering a finished, consumer ready product. SuperSEGA positioned its FPGA console as an ambitious all in one Sega focused […]

Necros Fortress For The PC Engine Fully Playable in English Thanks to New Fan Translation

13 December 202513 December 2025Anime0t4ku1 Comment

A new fan translation by washbear was made for Necros Fortress, also known as Neclos Fortress, fully playable in English. Originally released in Japan in 1990 for the PC Engine on HuCard, the turn based RPG was tied to a line of candy toys that included collectible figures and a card game. The translation covers […]

Capcom Reveals Mega Man: Dual Override

12 December 202512 December 2025Anime0t4ku2 Comments

Capcom has officially revealed Mega Man: Dual Override during The Game Awards 2025, confirming a brand-new mainline entry in the long-running series. The short reveal trailer shows classic 2D action-platforming, with Mega Man blasting through enemies and navigating stages that clearly draw inspiration from the franchise’s retro roots while sporting a modern visual update. Mega […]

Zaparoo Core v2.7.1 focuses on stability and smoother NFC writing

9 December 20259 December 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

Wizzo has released Zaparoo Core v2.7.1, a small update designed to smooth out some issues discovered after the big 2.7.0 launch. On Batocera, the virtual controller caused trouble with some emulators, so it’s now turned off by default. If you still want it, you can switch it back on. There’s also a temporary workaround where […]

8BitDo Reveals Limited Edition 8BitDo 64 Controllers for Analogue 3D

8 December 20258 December 2025Anime0t4ku2 Comments

We literally just published an article about Analogue announcing their own Funtastic colorways for the Analogue 3D, and only minutes later 8BitDo followed up with a surprise of their own. The company has revealed a full line of limited edition 8BitDo 64 controllers designed specifically for the Analogue 3D, all styled after the classic Funtastic […]