He-Man Returns: Bitmap Bureau Announces Retro Brawler for 2026

Bitmap Bureau, the studio known for retro-inspired titles like Xeno Crisis, Final Vendetta, and Terminator 2D, has officially announced a brand-new He-Man game. Titled He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, the game was unveiled during Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live. This announcement hits with extra nostalgia for me. He-Man and […]

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OutRun GB Update Adds “Magical Sound Shower” And it Sounds Amazing!

Developer Shane McCafferty has shared a new update on OutRun GB, a fan project recreating Sega’s classic racer for the Game Boy Color. The big highlight of this update is the addition of the iconic track “Magical Sound Shower”, faithfully recreated for the handheld. The music was handled by Sloopygoop, who has delivered an authentic […]

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PPSSPP 1.19.3 – Bugfix Update Released

The PSP emulator PPSSPP has received a new update, bringing it to version 1.19.3. This release is a follow-up to the major 1.19 update, focusing on fixing issues that surfaced after the big changes. What’s New in 1.19.3 Version 1.19 introduced a significant improvement to Atrac3+ music playback, which boosted compatibility across many games. However, […]

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Web-Based ROM Manager ROMM Hits Version 4.1.3

The popular self-hosted game library manager ROMM has just received a new update, bringing the project to version 4.1.3. While the latest release is a smaller one, it improves how ROMM handles duplicate titles by preferring lower IDs when matching games with the same name, helping to keep collections cleaner and better organized. What is […]

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Alien 3 – Visual Update Brings Fresh Look to NES Classic

A new ROM hack of Alien 3 for the NES has just been released. The hack focuses on refreshing the game’s overall visuals and atmosphere: While the gameplay remains faithful to the original, these tweaks give the 1990s title a modernized presentation that enhances both clarity and mood. Download the patch here.

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Hyper Dragon Ball Z: Wicked Ambition – Final MUGEN Build 6.0 Released

The long-running fan project Hyper Dragon Ball Z has reached its conclusion with the release of Wicked Ambition (Build 6.0), the final full MUGEN version by Team Z2. A Tribute to Dragon Ball and Classic Fighters Built in the M.U.G.E.N engine, Hyper Dragon Ball Z has always stood out as a love letter to Dragon […]

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SlaveDriver Engine Source Code for Sega Saturn Released by One of the Original Developers

The source code for the SlaveDriver Engine, which powered the 1996 Sega Saturn version of PowerSlave (also known as Exhumed), has been released under the GPLv3 license. Originally developed by Lobotomy Software, the engine was notable for pushing 3D performance on the Saturn with games like PowerSlave, Quake, and Duke Nukem 3D. The newly published […]

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NBA Jam 50 – 50 Years of Basketball Stars in a PSX ROM Hack

Modder eskayelle has released NBA Jam 50, a new PlayStation hack of NBA Jam T.E. that brings together five decades of basketball legends. The project combines elements from NBA Jam T.E. – Double Z Mod and NBA Jam 2K22 for PSX, covering star players from 1975 to 2025. According to the developer, the hack runs […]

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