Sega Accused of Using Police Raid to Retrieve Its Own Discarded Nintendo Dev Kits

A few months ago, a post on X showcased a large collection of never-before-seen prototypes and dev kits, featuring numerous Sega and Nintendo items. Time Extension has an excellent article that provides updated facts. This article details a legal dispute between a private seller and Sega concerning the recovery of confidential Nintendo development kits. The […]

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Goh_Billy – Solid as Metal Award No 1

The internet is vast, a worldwide web that potentially stretches beyond. Here, you’ll find everything from the joyous to the somber. The Goh_Billy X and Blue Sky accounts are a daily source of happiness. The imagination and creativity that go into Goh_Billy’s work are simply unparalleled. When it comes to mixing up fighting games in […]

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FujiNet – The Multi-platform Network Device for Vintage Computers

One of the more exciting and interesting projects in the vintage computing community is FujiNet. Originally developed for Atari 8-Bit computers, it is a peripheral which allows supported devices to connect to the Internet via Wifi and internally handles net protocols which would otherwise require too much overhead for systems of the era. In addition […]

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MAGFest Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase 2026 – Submissions Now Open

Homebrew and indie developers are once again invited to bring their creations to one of the biggest retro celebrations of the year. The Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase will return at Super MAGFest 2026, taking place January 8–11, 2026. Submissions are now open and will remain so until October 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Developers […]

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Street Fighter Movie Cast Reveal – Legendary Brings the Fight Back to the Big Screen

Legendary Pictures has dropped the first teaser for its upcoming Street Fighter live-action movie, focusing entirely on the cast. The short video, released on the official Legendary YouTube channel, gives fans their first look at who will be stepping into the roles of fighters like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Guile. While it doesn’t reveal story details, […]

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Dreams Do Come True: How a Fan-Made Mario Game Proves the PS4’s True Power

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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From Floppy to Free: A Historic Piece of Microsoft Code is Released

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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Soundtrack Spotlight – Allister Brimble’s “Amiga 40”

Few game composers have a body of work as large as Allister Brimble. His listing on MobyGames, which compiles credit listings for both console and computer games, lists no fewer than 245 titles to his name. And with good reason, too! Brimble is a versatile maestro, writing music in a variety of styles to fit […]

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We’re Looking for Passionate Writers to Join Metal Game Solid

Do you live and breathe retro gaming? Are you the go-to person in your circle for everything about a specific console, genre, or era? Maybe you’re a lifelong Commodore fan, a NEO·GEO arcade warrior, a Super Nintendo enthusiast, or someone who knows every secret of the 8-bit and 16-bit generations, if that sounds like you, […]

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