Forgotten Fragments Review – A Pixel Puzzle Adventure

Disclosure: I was provided with a review copy of this game, All opinions in this review are my own and have not been influenced or altered in any way by the developers. Introduction Forgotten Fragments is a puzzle-platformer developed by Binary Phoenix, arriving on Steam on 24 September 2025. On Steam, the game is priced […]

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Looking Back #4: Metal Gear Solid – The Game That Turned Stealth Into Cinema

Introduction When I first played Metal Gear Solid on the PlayStation in 1998, it didn’t feel like just another video game. It felt like I was stepping into something bigger, something closer to cinema than anything I’d ever seen on a console before. Hideo Kojima’s vision turned what could have been a simple stealth action […]

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Sir Noggin – Retro Platformer with Master System Vibes

A new indie game, Sir Noggin, has been revealed. Featuring a Sega Master System–style aesthetic, the game delivers chunky sprites, bright colors, and old-school action-platforming gameplay. Developed by Sinclair Strange, the game puts players in control of Sir Noggin, a quirky knight on a whimsical quest filled with traps, enemies, and classic boss encounters. It […]

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Clock Tower Fan Port Hits the Game Boy Advance

Team C.U.T.S. has released a new fan project bringing the classic survival horror game Clock Tower to the Game Boy Advance. Described as a half-homebrew, half-port, the project was created by Bob Schneeder and Blame Robot, offering players a chance to experience the cult favorite in a handheld format. Titled Clock Tower – Advance, the […]

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Alice Sisters – Retro Styled Puzzle Platformer with Co-Op Action

Alice Sisters is a charming puzzle-platformer that first appeared on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and has since been ported to PC, Game Boy Advance, Atari Falcon, and Sega Dreamcast. The story follows Alice and her sister on a quest to rescue their mother from the villain of the Big Mountain. Across 28 levels in 4 […]

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Winner Announcement – FX Unit Yuki Giveaway

Our fifth Metal Game Solid giveaway has come to a close, and it’s time to announce the winner of a digital copy of FX Unit Yuki (PCECD/TG16CD), kindly provided by Sarumaru.A big thank you to everyone who entered by sharing their favorite PC-Engine/TurboGrafx titles and spreading the word across X and Bluesky. Now, without further […]

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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion – Character Reveal: Cosmic Ghost Rider & Black Panther

The upcoming MARVEL Cosmic Invasion has revealed two more characters joining its roster: Cosmic Ghost Rider and Black Panther. Cosmic Ghost Rider, with his fiery chains and cosmic power, brings a mix of brutality and spectacle to the battlefield, while Black Panther adds agility, precision, and Wakandan technology to the fight. Both characters expand the […]

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The Edge of Allegoria – Nintendo Switch Review

Disclosure: I was provided with a review copy of this game, All opinions in this review are my own and have not been influenced or altered in any way by the developers. Introduction Developed by MercuryGameStudio, The Edge of Allegoria is a tactical RPG with clear inspiration from Pokémon Red & Blue, blending monster collecting […]

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New Dolphin Version 2509 Brings Major Improvements

The latest Dolphin update delivers some of the most significant changes in years. The previously difficult-to-run titles Toy Story 3, Cars 2, and Disney Infinity are now playable at full speed on capable PCs. Users can even push these titles beyond 60 FPS with the new VBI Frequency Override option. One of the biggest shifts […]

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M64 vs MiSTer – Could ModRetro’s FPGA N64 Become the True Successor?

The Nintendo 64 has long been a tough system to emulate, and while software emulators have made progress, accuracy issues still frustrate players. The MiSTer FPGA project has been a beacon for preservation, but its DE10-Nano board has always been seen as too limited to handle a proper N64 core. That changed when developer Robert […]

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