Jotego has released a brand-new FPGA core for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time, Konami’s legendary 1991 arcade sequel to the 1989 original. Praised for its fluid gameplay, colorful visuals, and lively soundtrack, it remains one of the most iconic beat ’em ups of its era — and it’s now playable on FPGA hardware. […]
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Patreon subscribers from Jotego received an update this week that focused less on brand-new cores and more on polishing existing ones. While bug-fixing may sound less flashy than new arcade releases, Jotego emphasized how these efforts often lead to deeper hardware understanding and, in turn, more accurate FPGA recreations. A highlight was Lightning Fighters, where […]
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A new arcade cabinet prototype has surfaced, catching the attention of arcade fans worldwide. Dubbed the Vewlix Lite, this compact take on the classic Taito Vewlix design was recently showcased at a trade event. Developed by Tassei Denki with official permission from Taito Corporation, the unit is currently a functional prototype made for trade show […]
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The arcade scene of the 80s and 90s was overflowing with incredible experiences. Some made their way to home consoles with varying degrees of success, while others never quite got the treatment they deserved. Whether it was hardware limitations, licensing issues, or just bad timing, these games never got a proper home port, leaving them […]
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Developer OzzyOuzo is making waves in the retro gaming scene with not one, but two exciting projects in development for the Neo Geo AES and MVS. Both titles bring arcade classics to SNK’s hardware, keeping the retro charm alive while adding modern polish. Bad Dudes: Burger Edition The cult classic Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja […]
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Great news for Analogue Pocket owners, the OutRun core is finally making its return this #JTFriday. Developer Jotego announced that he’s fixed a long-standing issue that caused the core to randomly fail on some devices, making the experience unreliable for a portion of users. With this fix in place, Pocket owners can look forward to […]
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Jotego has just revealed a brand-new FPGA core, and this one came completely out of nowhere: Konami’s Surprise Attack is now available. While the team had been focusing on Golfing Greats and Run’n Gun cores, a review of the original PCB for Surprise Attack revealed it was essentially a cost-saving version of Parodius Da!, minus […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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