The Legend of Zelda: Mirror of Worlds Pushes the NES to Its Limit

After claiming Perils of Darkness would be his final Zelda 1 hack, creator The3Dude has returned with one last surprise. The Legend of Zelda: Mirror of Worlds is a massive NES overhaul created through advanced ASM hacking, merging both quests into a single, expanded adventure. The Recorder has been transformed into the new Mirror of […]

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Super Mario World Redone: 40 Years of Mario Edition

A brand new version of Super Mario World Redone has been released to celebrate four decades of Mario adventures, bringing a major round of updates and polish to Nintendo’s 16-bit classic. Version 2.6 introduces several enhancements, including upgraded visuals that take full advantage of the Super Nintendo’s color palette, new playable characters with unique abilities, […]

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Shockwave Triggers hits Steam with explosive arcade action

Shockwave Triggers, developed by Shinu Real Arts, delivers a high-energy pixel-art shoot ’em up inspired by 90s arcade classics. Players unleash devastating shockwave attacks that clear bullets and enemies in fast-paced, visually striking stages designed for both standard and vertical (Tate) play. Featuring local co-op, online leaderboards, and multiple difficulty levels, it blends old-school intensity […]

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Hayaku! Island of Darkness channels classic NES energy with modern flair

Pizia Studios is working on Hayaku! Island of Darkness, a retro-style Metroidvania heavily inspired by NES-era platformers like Mega Man. Players step into the role of Hayaki, a soldier from the Reikan organization sent to a mysterious island infested with strange creatures, where his missing brother may still be alive. The game promises a large […]

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Raiden Fighters Remix Collection announced

MOSS has officially announced Raiden Fighters Remix Collection, a new compilation featuring the three classic arcade shooters Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2 Operation Hell Dive, and Raiden Fighters Jet. The collection will be released on February 26, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, with both physical (standard and limited) and digital editions […]

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Review: Flesh Made Fear – Classic Survival Horror Reawakened

Disclosure: I was provided with a review copy of this game, All opinions in this review are my own and have not been influenced or altered in any way by the developers. Flesh Made Fear feels like a time capsule from the late 90s, capturing the essence of survival horror’s golden era. Developed by Tainted […]

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Mario Kart 64 Amped Up Receives Halloween-Themed V3.10 Hotfix

The fan-favorite mod Mario Kart 64 Amped Up by Litronom has received a new V3.10 hotfix, just in time for Halloween. This update introduces festive Halloween costumes, which can be toggled by pressing Z on the Player Select screen when 3D Racers are enabled. The patch also enhances visuals by displaying 3D models in character […]

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The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise Finally Gets an English Translation

After 25 years, The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise for the Neo Geo Pocket Color has finally received a full English translation thanks to Marc Robledo, with contributions from xenophile and Kensu William. Originally released only in Japan in 2000, this lighthearted KOF spin-off blends board game elements with the series’ trademark humor. Players […]

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Virtual Boy prototype game FOUND!! – Video by Hard4Games

Check out the video above from Hard4Games YouTube channel, which talks about a newly discovered Nintendo Virtual Boy prototype of a sequel to a baseball game. The Virtual Boy is coming back in the form of a Nintendo Switch add-on, so I guess this is good timing. Who knows, maybe Nintendo will make it official. […]

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A Legend Returns! Battle Arena Toshinden Games Are FINALLY Coming to Modern Consoles!

Well, this came as a bit of a surprise, but do you remember the Battle Arena Toshinden games? Or as we used to simply call them, “Toshinden“. I remember seeing the first game running on the original PlayStation back in 1995 and was instantly attracted to it, as I was, and still am, a big […]

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