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TAITO F3 Might be Coming to the MiSTer FPGA

22 August 202523 August 2025PixelCherryNinja4 Comments

UPDATE 23.08.2025 – Although wickerwaka has a TAITO F3 Puzzle Bobble 3 board, it’s actually to work on Operation Wolf 3. As operation Wolf 3 has a TCO650FDA chip that is also present on F3 boards. Operation Wolf 3 is very similar to a the TAITO F2, so it’s a good game to implement given […]

Pixel Memories Showcases Stunning Red Neo Geo Arcade Stick Design

12 August 202512 August 2025Anime0t4ku1 Comment

Pixel Memories, known for crafting high-quality custom arcade sticks, has revealed a new design that will surely catch the eye of Neo Geo fans. This latest creation features a striking red finish, paying homage to SNK’s iconic arcade aesthetic while maintaining the build quality and attention to detail that Pixel Memories is known for. The […]

Air Gallet Now Playable on MiSTerFPGA

6 August 20256 August 2025Anime0t4ku4 Comments

The Coin-Op Collection has added Air Gallet to its Cave 68000 core for MiSTerFPGA. Originally released in 1996 by Gazelle Co., Ltd., Air Gallet (also known as Akuu Gallet) is a vertical scrolling shooter known for its intense action, vibrant sprite work, and heavy firepower. It was the studio’s second and final arcade title, following […]

Remaining Games on the Taito System SJ are Coming to the MiSTer and Analogue Pocket

27 July 202528 July 2025PixelCherryNinjaLeave a Comment

FPGA Core Developer Anton Gale, who has brought us a number of core over the years for the MiSTer FPGA and the Analogue Pocket. Cast your mind back a bit, and you’ll remember they released the Taito SJ core. This release had the vast majority of the games working, but some were not implemented due […]

The Iconic GiGO Akihabara Arcade Building 1 Set to Close After 33 Years

26 July 202528 July 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

One of Akihabara’s most iconic arcades, GiGO Akihabara Building 1, will officially close on August 31, 2025, ending a 33-year run in the heart of Tokyo’s gaming district. From Sega to GiGO Originally opened in 1992 as Hi-Tech Land Sega Shintoku, the venue later became Club Sega and eventually rebranded as GiGO in 2022, following […]

Star Force zooms it’s way over to the Analogue Pocket just days after MiSTer FPGA release

24 July 202528 July 2025PixelCherryNinjaLeave a Comment

We got the arcade classic ” Star Force” loved by so many on the MiSTer FPGA courtesy of core developer madoov. Well, that very core has now been ported over to the Analogue Pocket by non-other than Obsidian dot dev, just a couple of days later. I’m sure it’ll hit the updaters soon, but for […]

1984 Arcade Shmup “Star Force” comes to MiSTer

22 July 202528 July 2025PixelCherryNinjaLeave a Comment

Star Force, a popular arcade game of its era that’s loved by so many. Outside of Japan it was known as “Mega Force”. The game was developed by Tehkan. It was also ported to the NES by Hudson Soft, and became known as one of the best shooters on the system. The core is currently […]