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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Derek Pascarella has announced a new update to openMenu, along with an updated card manager, continuing active development on one of the most user-friendly menu systems for Sega Dreamcast optical drive emulators. In simple terms, openMenu is a replacement menu for Dreamcast ODE setups (like GDEMU). Instead of juggling folders, file names, or boot discs, […]
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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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Matt Hughson has announced that Super Sunny World is entering the final stages of development, with a private beta planned for the new year. The goal of the closed testing phase is to gather player feedback and identify remaining bugs as the project approaches completion. The NES platformer has been in development for quite some […]
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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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Macross M3 has received a long-awaited fan translation patch, finally making its story accessible to Western players. Originally released on the Sega Dreamcast, the game was always praised for its narrative but remained difficult to enjoy without Japanese language knowledge. The patch delivers a full translation of all story scenes and in-mission communications, along with […]
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Star Fox 64: Recompiled has just been released, delivering a native PC port built using the N64: Recompiled static recompilation framework. Rather than emulation, the original N64 code is translated into a native application, allowing the game to run directly on modern hardware with high framerates, widescreen and ultrawide support, low input latency, and instant […]
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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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The beloved fan-made modification Mario Kart 64 Amped Up has just received a fresh pair of updates for the holiday season. Version 3.20, released recently, brings festive flair to the classic racer with a suite of Christmas-themed costumes, including optional Santa and elf outfits for various characters, adding a cheerful seasonal twist to the game’s […]
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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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