Viewpoint 2064 Master Build Finally Released After 25 Years

After more than two decades in lost-media limbo, the master build of Viewpoint 2064 has finally surfaced, giving Nintendo 64 fans their first real look at the near-finished version of this long-canceled shooter. Originally shown at SpaceWorld 1999, Viewpoint 2064 was planned as a 3D reimagining of the Neo-Geo classic, shifting from isometric shooting to […]

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Community Project Spotlight: Mega Man 1 & 2 Rushjet1 VRC6 Arranged Music ROM Hacks by Ti

Today I’m going to try and establish a new type of article for MGS, the Community Project Spotlight. In these articles I will focus on a lesser known ROM Hack, Homebrew, Translation patch or other interesting Classic Gaming Community topic that I think might be of interest to our readers. For this first article I’m […]

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Official Opening Animation Released

The Official Opening Animation for Marvel Cosmic Invasion has been released, giving the first full look at the game’s story setup. The animation features a classic comic inspired style and introduces the incoming threat led by Annihilus, setting up the conflict that players will face when the game launches. The video highlights several Marvel heroes […]

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Shadow Gangs Zero Successfully Funded on Kickstarter

Shadow Gangs Zero has successfully completed its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, securing roughly £108,554, more than double its original £40,000 target. The game returns as a 16 bit style prequel to the original Shadow Gangs, paying homage to classic action arcade titles and planned for platforms including Neo Geo, Sega Genesis and Mega Drive, Dreamcast, […]

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Neon Inferno Giveaway! Win a FREE Steam (PC) Copy – Metal Game Solid Giveaway no 7 – Closed

Thanks to Francis DiPersio and the fine folk over at Zenovia Interactive, we have two copies of Neon Inferno to giveaway. You an even enter both giveaways, increasing your chance of winning a Steam copy of this brand new retro inspired game. Enter via YouTube too, by clicking here. Check out the game on Steam […]

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DMC Meets Roguelike! Ghost Vanguard Delivers Stylish Action and Magnificent Combos

The tweet below got me. When I saw the reference made to Devil May Cry, and saw the game looks like a 2D arcade side-scrolling beat ’em up which has a demo, I had to try it out. I am not disappointed. The game definitely feels like the love child of an orgy between DMC, […]

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Neon Inferno – Contra Meets NAM-1975 Meets Blade Runner! The Arcade is Back! 💥

💥 Neon Inferno: A Retro Fusion of Run-and-Gun Action Neon Inferno is a vibrant, retro-futuristic arcade shooter that stands out by dynamically fusing two distinct classic genres into a single, frantic experience. This design choice results in a game that feels both new and deeply nostalgic, appealing directly to fans of 16-bit and 32-bit action […]

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Looking Back #7: Gran Turismo – The Driving Simulator That Redefined Realism

When Gran Turismo launched on the original PlayStation in the late ’90s, it wasn’t just another racing game. It was an eye-opener, a title that made players realize what Sony’s little grey box could really do. Long before photorealism and ray tracing, Polyphony Digital managed to craft something that felt authentic, sleek, and serious. This […]

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James Pond Legacy: System 3 Celebrates 43 Years with ‘The Pond is Not Enough’ Collection

James Pond Collection The upcoming collection is titled James Pond Legacy: The Pond is Not Enough. It is described as a celebration of one of gaming’s most enduring characters and will feature: System 3’s 43 Years in Business System 3, the publisher/developer, is celebrating its 43rd anniversary and is recognized as the world’s longest-running independent […]

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Unreleased Famicom Horror RPG Splatter World Finally Found

After more than three decades, Splatter World, a lost Famicom horror RPG based on Namco’s Splatterhouse series, has finally surfaced online. The game appeared anonymously on 4chan’s retro gaming board around Halloween and was quickly confirmed to be fully playable in emulators such as FCEUX. Originally thought to be a canceled spin-off of Splatterhouse: Wanpaku […]

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