Developer VBT has unveiled a beta port of the Mac CD version of Flashback: The Quest for Identity for the SEGA Saturn. The project, built using the Reminiscence engine, is currently available for testing on SegaXtreme, where VBT encourages the community to report any glitches or performance issues before its final release. Originally released on […]
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A new hotfix for Mario Kart 64: Amped Up has been released, bringing the game up to version 3.04. This update follows the 3.03 patch from October 1st, which introduced various gameplay tweaks and refinements, and focuses mainly on improving stability and polishing the experience even further. Crashes on the KiKi KaiKai Shrine track caused […]
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Introduction When I first played Metal Gear Solid on the PlayStation in 1998, it didn’t feel like just another video game. It felt like I was stepping into something bigger, something closer to cinema than anything I’d ever seen on a console before. Hideo Kojima’s vision turned what could have been a simple stealth action […]
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Retro Fighters has announced the Brawler64 Pro Series, a new wireless controller designed for the Nintendo 64. Building on their earlier Brawler64 models, this Pro Series version features updated ergonomics, grip buttons, and refined button placement while maintaining compatibility with original N64 hardware. The project is currently live on Kickstarter, where backers can secure the […]
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In January 2023, the FPGA gaming world had a “wow” moment when a developer using the X handle @pgate1 shared a tweet (embedded below) showing a PlayStation core running on the Analogue Pocket. While an incredible sight, the initial version had severe limitations, with games running at a reduced frame rate. It appears the developer […]
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I’m sure many of you guys, just as I did, back in the day, played some (or lots of) 4 player N64. It was groundbreaking. The days where there wasn’t any online multiplayer, and you had to be close to one another to get those sessions going. For me Golden Eye 007 and Mario Kart […]
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A new fan-made ROM hack for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is here! Named “Legend of Zelda: Reality Estate,” this is a mini-adventure set within a mysterious mansion, featuring brand-new, interactive items. The hack was created for the “Hylian Modding Jam” and is a collaborative effort by community members like Jinnosuke, Conrhaid, and […]
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Our own Pixel Cherry Ninja has covered the MiSter FPGA work-in-progress Atari Jaguar core on his fine YouTube channel several times in the past year. He isn’t a Jaguar fan and though I’ve been nagging him to cover the VLM (as well as Video Game Esoterica), no one has done it yet so I thought […]
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The Sega Saturn cult classic Shinrei Jusatsushi Taromaru, better known to Western fans as Psychic Killer Taromaru, has finally received an English patch. This release updates the game’s menus, UI, and title screen while also offering an optional version with English voice narration for the opening and ending sequences. Originally launched in Japan in 1997, […]
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Retro gaming is more than nostalgia, it’s history, innovation, and sometimes pure weirdness. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new series here on Metal Game Solid called “Looking Back.” In this series, we’ll revisit games that left their mark, whether they were technical powerhouses, cult classics, or just plain bizarre. From titles that pushed […]
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