Zaparoo Core v2.7.0 is now available, and this release marks one of the biggest steps forward for the project so far. The new version introduces a completely revamped way of identifying games, major media database upgrades, parental controls, Linux desktop support and a long list of improvements across MiSTer, Windows and Batocera. The biggest change […]
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When Gran Turismo launched on the original PlayStation in the late ’90s, it wasn’t just another racing game. It was an eye-opener, a title that made players realize what Sony’s little grey box could really do. Long before photorealism and ray tracing, Polyphony Digital managed to craft something that felt authentic, sleek, and serious. This […]
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After more than three decades, Splatter World, a lost Famicom horror RPG based on Namco’s Splatterhouse series, has finally surfaced online. The game appeared anonymously on 4chan’s retro gaming board around Halloween and was quickly confirmed to be fully playable in emulators such as FCEUX. Originally thought to be a canceled spin-off of Splatterhouse: Wanpaku […]
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After claiming Perils of Darkness would be his final Zelda 1 hack, creator The3Dude has returned with one last surprise. The Legend of Zelda: Mirror of Worlds is a massive NES overhaul created through advanced ASM hacking, merging both quests into a single, expanded adventure. The Recorder has been transformed into the new Mirror of […]
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A brand new version of Super Mario World Redone has been released to celebrate four decades of Mario adventures, bringing a major round of updates and polish to Nintendo’s 16-bit classic. Version 2.6 introduces several enhancements, including upgraded visuals that take full advantage of the Super Nintendo’s color palette, new playable characters with unique abilities, […]
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The long-awaited Vectrex Mini has officially launched on Kickstarter, and it wasted no time making history. According to the team behind the project, the campaign reached its funding goal in less than 15 minutes, a clear sign that fans are eager for the return of the classic vector-based console. By the time of writing this […]
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The Sega Saturn version of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, originally released in Japan as Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku on June 25, 1998, has received a major enhancement thanks to a new translation and optimization patch from the Meduza Team, led by Rafael Silva. Based on their previous “Ultimate” release, this version delivers […]
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Retro Remake has sent out an update to Founders and Friends Edition buyers of the Super Station One (SS1), confirming a short delay in the shipping schedule due to minor issues found during validation of the v1.2 motherboard. The new revision, labeled v1.2.1, addresses several small but important details such as slow assembly speed, unified […]
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Shockwave Triggers, developed by Shinu Real Arts, delivers a high-energy pixel-art shoot ’em up inspired by 90s arcade classics. Players unleash devastating shockwave attacks that clear bullets and enemies in fast-paced, visually striking stages designed for both standard and vertical (Tate) play. Featuring local co-op, online leaderboards, and multiple difficulty levels, it blends old-school intensity […]
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Pizia Studios is working on Hayaku! Island of Darkness, a retro-style Metroidvania heavily inspired by NES-era platformers like Mega Man. Players step into the role of Hayaki, a soldier from the Reikan organization sent to a mysterious island infested with strange creatures, where his missing brother may still be alive. The game promises a large […]
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