The GameTank is a unique, modern gaming platform designed to offer a retro-style 8-bit experience, but built with a radically different and more powerful architecture than the classic consoles it seeks to evoke. Rather than relying on custom Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) like its 1980s counterparts, the GameTank is an entirely open-source hardware and software […]
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A passionate fan project is breathing new, three-dimensional life into the cult-classic psychological horror game, Yume Nikki (2004), with the upcoming release of Yume Nikki PS, a 3D reimagination specifically for the original Sony PlayStation 1. Developed by Elias Daler, this unofficial fan project serves as a brief demonstration of what a full 3D remake […]
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The Original Street Fighter Alpha Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors’ Dreams (known as Street Fighter Zero in Japan and other territories) is a pivotal 2D fighting game developed and published by Capcom, first appearing in arcades in 1995. It was the first all-new entry in the Street Fighter series since the launch of Street Fighter II […]
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Shocking news in the Super Nintendo/Famicom world! The legendary Capcom arcade beat ’em up, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, long considered one of the best brawlers, is reportedly receiving an unauthorized port in the scene. This development is one that can’t be missed, especially considering that unauthorized ports are almost nonexistent for the SNES. The original arcade […]
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Final Fight MD: An Arcade Masterpiece on Genesis, Complete with 3-Player Co-op, Achievements, and ‘Best Version Ever’ Polish The fan-made project Final Fight MD for the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis is rapidly approaching completion, with the developer, Mauro Xavier, also known as MXRetroDev, recently rolling out the feature-rich version 0.90b. Praised by fans and reviewers, including […]
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Pushing the NES to the Limit: An Early Look at Ninja Dynamics’ New Title Ninja Dynamics‘ upcoming NES game looks like it will push the console to its limits. The game has no title yet, but it looks like Contra with the addition of vehicles like Monster Trucks. Some new additions they have mentioned are […]
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After more than three decades, Splatter World, a lost Famicom horror RPG based on Namco’s Splatterhouse series, has finally surfaced online. The game appeared anonymously on 4chan’s retro gaming board around Halloween and was quickly confirmed to be fully playable in emulators such as FCEUX. Originally thought to be a canceled spin-off of Splatterhouse: Wanpaku […]
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After claiming Perils of Darkness would be his final Zelda 1 hack, creator The3Dude has returned with one last surprise. The Legend of Zelda: Mirror of Worlds is a massive NES overhaul created through advanced ASM hacking, merging both quests into a single, expanded adventure. The Recorder has been transformed into the new Mirror of […]
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A brand new version of Super Mario World Redone has been released to celebrate four decades of Mario adventures, bringing a major round of updates and polish to Nintendo’s 16-bit classic. Version 2.6 introduces several enhancements, including upgraded visuals that take full advantage of the Super Nintendo’s color palette, new playable characters with unique abilities, […]
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The Sega Saturn version of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, originally released in Japan as Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku on June 25, 1998, has received a major enhancement thanks to a new translation and optimization patch from the Meduza Team, led by Rafael Silva. Based on their previous “Ultimate” release, this version delivers […]
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