A full English fan translation of Ultraman 2: Shutsugeki Katoku Tai (Science Patrol Deploys) for the Famicom Disk System has been released. Originally launched exclusively in Japan, the game is now fully playable in English thanks to the efforts of the fan translation community. About the Game Ultraman 2 is a sequel to the original […]
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A vey talented developer known as Pigsy has been working on bringing over one of the best games of all time to the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis, that’s right it’s Castlevania: Symphony of the night. Pigsy has been frequent updates via his X account and YouTube channel. Check the X post below of the latest update […]
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Infidelity (@infidelity_nes), the famous NES‑to‑SNES rom‑hacker, has officially revealed the three titles he’ll be porting to SNES hardware later in 2025: Super C, Contra Force, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The announcement also mentions that he is revisiting one of his earlier ports to improve it further. Infidelity’s Background Infidelity has been active in the ROM hacking […]
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We love new games for our old systems, so when Frontier Force was released earlier this year by Badcomputer for the SEGA SMS, it was very well received by the community, and for good reason, the game played really well and looked great too. Great enemy attack patterns and even better boss fights. All whilst […]
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Ymir, a new open-source Sega Saturn emulator by StrikerX3, has released its latest update: version 0.1.6, bringing major improvements in compatibility and performance. Launched in 2025, Ymir focuses on speed, usability, and accuracy—especially for retro gamers using modern PCs or handhelds. The new version introduces: While still early in development, Ymir is gaining attention for […]
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A Contest That Encourages Creativity Each year, SMW Central’s 24-Hour Level Design Contest pushes ROM hackers to build something from scratch in just one day. The 2025 edition brought some wild entries, but one hack immediately stood out for its bizarre concept and unexpected charm. You Don’t Play as Mario In You Are Just a […]
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DuckStation, a popular PlayStation emulator, allows players to experience classic games with enhanced visuals. Metal Gear Solid, originally released in 240p, can be upscaled and modified for modern displays. Vanilla Experience The game was first played in its original resolution of 240p without enhancements. This version preserves the authentic look and feel of the original […]
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Atari and Digital Eclipse have announced a new downloadable content (DLC) expansion for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration titled The Namco Legendary Pack, which was revealed on July 21, 2025. This addition brings several classic Namco games to the compilation, along with historical content about their development. Classic Games Included The Namco Legendary Pack will […]
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In a recent post on X, Dreamcast developer Falco Girgis (@falco_girgis) shared a promising update on the ongoing fan project to bring Mario Kart 64 to the Sega Dreamcast. The post reads: “WHOOO! After another week of intense bugfixing and performance gainz, jnmartin is preparing for the initial release.” This message marks a significant milestone […]
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To mark the 45th anniversary of Pac‑Man, Atari and Bandai Namco have collaborated on a limited edition of the Atari 2600+ console. This version includes themed hardware and a special game cartridge, aiming to commemorate the enduring popularity of Pac‑Man while offering compatibility with modern displays. Console Features and Specifications The Pac‑Man Atari 2600+ Anniversary […]
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