A new wave of users are entering the world of FPGA gaming, thanks to the recent availability of the MiSTer Pi. For those just getting started, I have a recommendation for my favorite MiSTer Pi case. Enter the Frog 🐸 Haha, I’m talking about the case from Retro Frog, designed by Todd Gill. He’s a […]
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The Aesthetic Indie developer OrionSoft has been sharing many images and videos of their upcoming game, Escape 2049. The game instantly caught my attention, reminding me of Switch Blade 2, which I have fond memories of playing on the Atari ST, Lynx, and Commodore Amiga. So this is something we’ll be keeping an eye on. […]
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The Mario Game That Shouldn’t Exist Mama Mia! This incredible fan-made Mario game created by DeadShotLazer_72 is a stunning showcase of talent and a powerful example of what is possible with the right tools. Far from a simple level, this is a full-fledged, polished experience that feels like a legit Nintendo title. From its fluid […]
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Microsoft Open-Sources Historic 6502 BASIC In a major move for computing history, Microsoft has released the source code for its 6502 BASIC interpreter. This landmark release makes the company’s first-ever product, originally written by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, accessible to the public for the first time. This specific version, known as BASIC […]
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I’m sure many of you guys, just as I did, back in the day, played some (or lots of) 4 player N64. It was groundbreaking. The days where there wasn’t any online multiplayer, and you had to be close to one another to get those sessions going. For me Golden Eye 007 and Mario Kart […]
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If you have either a Nintendo Switch 1 or 2 and you subscribe to the higher tier of the Nintendo Switch Online Service, known as the expansion pack. You may be pleased to find out that Forsaken 64 (Nintendo 64) is coming to the Mature NSO N64 Collection on the 4th of September 2025. Developed […]
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First Light for the ao486 on Tang Console The open-source ao486 CPU core, of the MiSTer FPGA platform, has successfully been brought to a new home: the Tang Console 138K. This significant milestone marks a new chapter for the core, demonstrating its versatility beyond its original application. The project, led by Nand2Mario, recently achieved a […]
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This is an ongoing article that will receive updates as and whenever required. You may want to bookmark it. We at Metal Game Solid, absolutely positively love FPGA Gaming, whether it’s gaming on the MiSTer, Analogue Pocket, Tang Console or anything else at that. FPGA Gaming is a niche within the wider scope of Retro […]
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We are fans of the Reflex Adapt by MiSTer Addons, we even very recently held a giveaway for one. So it’s really nice to find that Nicholas De Leon has designed some Custom Firmware that takes the already excellent experience even further. The Reflex Adapt already gives you lots of controller compatibly that can be […]
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CRT-NES: A Pixelated Dream in the Palm of Your Hand! In an age dominated by crisp flat modern displays displays (LCD,LED,OLED etc), one modder has dared to go back in time, delivering a truly unique and wonderfully “blast from the past” gaming experience: a handheld NES powered by a glorious, miniature CRT screen! Behold the […]
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