40th Anniversary: SEGA Master System Gets FREE Game ‘Astro Climber’! – Updated 20251007

The developer Adam (known as @badcomputer0 on socials) has confirmed that his new game, Astro Climber, will be released for free digitally on October 20th. This release is set to be a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the SEGA Mark III’s (the Japanese version of the Master System) original launch. Original Article Below Remember […]

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MiSTer NES Core: Is it BETTER than the Real Thing?!

The NES MiSTer FPGA core is a highly accurate, hardware-level recreation of the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), including its Japanese counterpart, the Famicom, for the MiSTer FPGA platform. Unlike software emulation, which simulates the NES hardware using a computer’s CPU, the MiSTer core uses a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to essentially rebuild the original […]

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Four Namco Classics Return to Atari Cartridges

Atari and Bandai Namco have announced a new wave of classic reissues, bringing Galaga, Pac-Man Double Feature, Dig Dug, and Xevious back to physical cartridges for the Atari 2600+ and 7800+. The Pac-Man Double Feature includes two versions of the pellet-chomping icon — the original Atari 2600 release and an enhanced 7800 edition that stays […]

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Bangai-O Brightness Restoration Patch Released for Dreamcast

A new patch by Vague Rant restores the original brightness and color levels of Bangai-O on Dreamcast to match the Japanese release Bakuretsu Muteki Bangai-O. Using Derek Pascarella’s Universal Dreamcast Patcher, players can now apply the fix to the European, US, or VGA-patched versions of the game. The patch adjusts the visuals to their intended […]

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Metal Mack Brings New Run ’N’ Gun Action to Mega Drive and Neo Geo

A brand-new retro-inspired action game is on the horizon. Metal Mack puts players in the role of an advanced android tasked with saving humanity after its robot population suddenly turns rogue. Featuring classic 16-bit graphics and fast-paced run ’n’ gun gameplay, Metal Mack draws clear inspiration from both Mega Man and arcade shooters like Contra, […]

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Mega Drive Soundtracks Sound More Mega! (You Need to Hear These)

Diggo Silva is doing a smashing job with his various SEGA Mega Drive soundtrack remixes! His arrangements, often created using the Furnace tracker, truly capture the iconic FM synthesis sound of the console. Welcome to the 16-Bit party! Check out a few hand-picked examples below. Make sure the sound is up, because it’s time to […]

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You Can FEEL Super Castlevania IV Now! The SNES Rumble Trend is Taking Over!

The latest Super Nintendo game to get rumble support is the classic ‘Vania, Super Castlevania IV. This is thanks to the efforts of bogaa over on RomHack Plaza. This now joins classics like Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart, Super Metroid, Star Fox, and others in the ever-increasing catalogue of games. Please keep in mind […]

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Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 Now on Steam as Part of The Premium Selection

SNK has officially launched the first entry in its newly announced NEOGEO Premium Selection series, and it’s a big one: Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers. Originally released in arcades in 1998, the classic 2D fighter has made its way to Steam with a range of modern upgrades. This new version keeps the gameplay […]

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NEOGEO Premium Selection Announced

SNK has officially unveiled the NEOGEO Premium Selection, a new line of high-quality releases bringing back legendary NEOGEO arcade classics. These titles, which helped define an era of gaming, are set to return as premium editions with new features added for modern audiences. According to SNK, the collection is being crafted with care and delivered […]

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