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Game Bub Progress Report: Injection-Moulded Docks and the Road to Mass Production

5 February 20265 February 2026PixelCherryNinjaLeave a Comment

Game Bub Update: Injection Molding Underway and New Manufacturing Partnership Announced Game Bub, the open-source FPGA retro-emulation handheld, has released its February manufacturing update, highlighting significant progress in hardware production and a strategic shift in its supply chain. Mechanical Design and Injection Moulding Following the finalization of mechanical designs in January, stainless steel molds for […]

Astro Fighters 2: A Dive into the New Bullet Hell Sequel

4 February 20264 February 2026PixelCherryNinja1 Comment

The shoot-’em-up (shmup) genre is seeing a fresh addition with Astro Fighters 2, the sequel to the original Astro Fighters. Developed and published by Paul Connor, this one-man project brings a modern twist to classic vertical arcade action. While it stays true to the roots of the genre, it introduces several unique mechanics that set […]

The Cow, the Code, and the Console: Inside the Mind of the Analogue 3D’s N64 Core Creator

2 February 20262 February 2026PixelCherryNinja2 Comments

In a recent livestream, Pixel Cherry Ninja was joined by Murray Aickin (known online as Mazamars312), the lead developer behind the Nintendo 64 core for the Analogue 3D. The conversation provided a fascinating look into the technical hurdles and personal journey of bringing the first dedicated FPGA based N64 to market. Here are some of […]

New 94 MHz N64 Turbo Core for MiSTer FPGA

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A new overclocked core for the Nintendo 64 on the MiSTer FPGA platform has been developed, pushing the performance capabilities of the DE10-Nano hardware. This “Turbo Core” was developed by a MiSTer Discord user known as “Corn,” building upon the foundational work of original core developer Robert Peip (FPGAzumSpass). Technical Specifications Game Performance and Compatibility […]

PCN – Weekly News Video Ep184 + Source List

31 January 202631 January 2026PixelCherryNinjaLeave a Comment

01:08 Chase H.Q. MiSTer03:20 Slap Fight MiSTer04:03 Nintendo 64 94 MHz Core MiSTer05:57 SuperStation One Updates08:56 MiSTer Multisystem2 Arcade10:11 New GBA Borders MiSTer11:30 Unstable and Test Builds MiSTer12:25 Analogue 3D New Firmware14:23 ROM, Save, RTC Dumper Updated Analogue Pocket16:19 Ken Makes a Game Bub17:58 M64 Update19:59 Atari ST FPGA21:23 Banjo Recompiled (PC Port)22:47 $5 NEO-GEO […]

Super Monkey Ball Online (Web Port)

27 January 202627 January 2026PixelCherryNinjaLeave a Comment

Super Monkey Ball was a favourite of mine in the GameCube era. The single player game was great but the mini games were something else. It gave the buzz of a true N64 successor in terms of multiplayer capabilities and fun factor. It’s a game that has aged extremely well. Monkey Ball Online (hosted at […]

The $5 Revolution: NeoPico HD Brings Pure Digital HDMI to the NEO-GEO MVS

26 January 202626 January 2026PixelCherryNinja1 Comment

The Neo Geo community is currently buzzing over a breakthrough in console modification: NeoPico HD. Developed by fliperama86, this open-source project provides a “pure digital” HDMI solution for the Neo Geo MVS (specifically the MV1C) for a hardware cost of roughly $5. By utilizing the newly released Raspberry Pi Pico 2, this mod bypasses traditional […]

FPGA for Arcades – “Multisystem 2 Arcade” Revealed – Video by the The Retro Collective

25 January 202625 January 2026PixelCherryNinja4 Comments

The MiSTer Multisystem 2 Arcade (JAMMA Edition) is a specialized “all-in-one” board designed to bring the MiSTer FPGA experience directly into authentic arcade cabinets. Here are the key factual points from the video:

PCN – Weekly News Video Ep183 + Source List

24 January 202624 January 2026PixelCherryNinjaLeave a Comment

01:05 Philips CD-I MiSTer03:15 PCXT MiSTer04:24 Unstable Nightlies and Test Builds MiSTer04:39 Auto-Fire Overhaul MiSTer04:24 Analogue 3D Manager App08:14 SummerCart64 CFW Analogue 3D10:20 Analogue Pocket Drive Icon11:07 Any Joypad Anywhere12:17 Battle Dock Nintendo Switch 212:52 Yie Ar Kung Fu Mega Drive

A3D Manager: A Comprehensive Tool for Analogue 3D Customization

21 January 202622 January 2026PixelCherryNinja3 Comments

A3D Manager is an unofficial, open-source companion application designed specifically for the Analogue 3D, a modern reimagining of the Nintendo 64. Developed by GitHub user TheLeggett, the project serves as a desktop utility that allows users to fine-tune their gaming experience by managing cartridge metadata, artwork, and hardware settings directly on their SD card. It […]