ProGearSDK is a modern, open-source game engine software development kit (SDK) designed for the SNK NeoGeo AES (Advanced Entertainment System) and MVS (Multi Video System). Developed and maintained by the developer known as manicakes, the project aims to simplify the complex process of developing software for the legendary 1990s arcade and home console hardware. Overview […]
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After more than three decades in obscurity, a piece of fighting game history has finally surfaced. A playable prototype of Pit-Fighter II for the Sega Mega Drive, a sequel that was cancelled before it could ever hit store shelves, has been recovered, dumped, and preserved for the public. This discovery provides a rare look at […]
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The original Contra Force for the NES has received an early NES-to-SNES port, with a first public beta now available. The project comes from developer infidelity, known for high-quality conversions that bring NES titles to SNES hardware. This initial beta is fully playable from start to finish. The only notable omission at this stage is […]
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The Video Game History Foundation has announced the preservation of a major Sega Channel archive, recovering 144 Sega Channel ROMs alongside extensive system software and internal documentation. Revealed on December 15, 2025, the project represents one of the most complete recoveries of a discontinued console-based digital service. The archive includes previously lost Sega Channel exclusives […]
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Following yesterday’s coverage of SNES competition cartridges becoming playable on MiSTer FPGA after a recent core update, there is already another notable development worth highlighting. Developer Terminator2k2 has ported the updated MiSTer competition-cartridge support directly to the Analogue Pocket as a standalone core. This means cartridges like Nintendo Campus Challenge and other event-only releases can […]
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CastleMania Games has teased an upcoming release with a simple but effective message, Mega Smart Drive is coming soon. While no release date has been shared yet, the tease points to an imminent arrival of this new upgrade for Sega Mega Drive and Genesis hardware. Mega Smart Drive turns an original console into a fully […]
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A new fan translation by washbear was made for Necros Fortress, also known as Neclos Fortress, fully playable in English. Originally released in Japan in 1990 for the PC Engine on HuCard, the turn based RPG was tied to a line of candy toys that included collectible figures and a card game. The translation covers […]
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A new fan made Genesis ROM hack, Alleys of Anime 2, has been released, replacing the original Streets of Rage 2 roster with four iconic anime characters. The hack blends classic beat em up gameplay with a crossover lineup pulled from some of the most popular series of the 90s. Players can fight through the […]
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Pixel Pusher Games has announced Chords, a new 16 bit visual novel for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and PC. The project takes clear inspiration from Snatcher on the Sega Mega CD, capturing its gritty cyberpunk atmosphere while presenting an original story set in a 90s influenced post cyberpunk world. The developers describe Chords as a […]
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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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